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Meridian wants, but can’t fund, more public transit Valleyride runs only two intercounty bus routes in Meridian, and in a survey, two-thirds of residents say public transportation should be a top priority for city attention and spending.

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SPORTS Centennial wrestler Hayden Tuma enters the 5A state tourney as the nation’s top-ranked 138-pounder.

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ON THE TOWN Steve Vincelli of Steve’s Cafe brings his family’s comfort food to Meridian — and people love it.

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LOCAL NEWS In 2011, a judge didn’t rule in Meridian’s favor in the City Hall lawsuit against Petra, Inc. Meridian is now appealing to the Idaho Supreme Court.

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his week, I interviewed three Meridian Middle School students whose engineering project earned them a trip to the national Future City competition in Washington, D.C. Sitting in their classroom, I asked Quinn, Sydney and Mia to tell me about their project.

In the flurry of facts and smiles and giggles that followed, something subtle caught my eye. Their teacher and project adviser, Krista Schwarz, sat in the circle with us. Wanting to let the students shine, she didn’t say much. But her eyes said a lot.

“You must be proud of these kids,” I said.

“I’m so proud,” she said, smiling.

I knew that before I even met her. I emailed Krista the day before to see if I could interview the students. Within two hours, she had reached out to parents and the principal to approve it.

Seeing her dedication takes me back to my own teachers.

My creative writing teacher pushed our class

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hard, and as a result, a magazine bought one of my stories at age 14.

My 10th-grade teacher reversed my aversion to math, after my poor ninth-grade math teacher had to put up with my “rebel” apathetic phase.

My journalism professor constantly reassured me that my papers were so marked up with red ink because he saw potential in me.

It really is amazing, challenging and underappreciated work that teachers do. As Krista pointed out, “Education generally is only in the paper if it’s a negative thing.”

But to you teachers working hard behind the scenes to give your students the best shot at life, thank you. Your long hours, creativity and mind- by Holly Beech blowing supply of patience and affirmation do hbeech@mymeridianpress.com not go unnoticed. © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS

See page 6 for information about Meridian Middle School’s Future City Team and their award-winning project.

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Man arrested as person of interest in homicide

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BOISE — A 28-year-old Boise man died from a single gunshot wound to the head in what Boise Police are investigating as a homicide.

The Ada County Coroner identified the man as Mathew Mohler-Kerns.

Shawn N. Fisher, 35, Boise, was arrested and booked into the Ada County Jail a person of interest in the case.

BOISE — The Chinese Ministry of Commerce granted antitrust clearance for Micron’s proposed acquisition of Elpida Memory, Inc., the tech companies announced Tuesday.

The approval from China was the last remaining hurdle before Micron could complete the transaction. The U.S., Czech Republic, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan have also granted pre-merger approvals for the acquisition.

Micron and Elpida have set a target to complete the transaction in the first half of 2013. Elpida’s proposed reorganization plan was submitted to the Tokyo District Court Aug. 21, 2012, and the court approved it Oct. 31.

Panel passes food stamps

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Crapo, Simpson say big

federal cuts are likely

BOISE (AP) — Idaho’s two senior congressmen, U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson and U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo, believe there is little chance Republicans and Democrats will agree by the end of the month on a deal to avoid a looming fiscal deadline and a whopping $85 billion in automatic federal spending cuts.

BOISE (AP) — Big Idaho grocers finally convinced a Senate panel to support staggering food stamp benefits, an effort to avoid the current first-of-themonth onslaught that stores complain interrupts their supply chain, creates chaos in the aisles and results in waste.

The Senate Health and Welfare Committee voted 6-3 Monday to pass the bill. It calls for a multi-day issuance, to occur over the first 10 days of every month.

It now goes to the full Senate.

A similar bill passed the House, but failed in this committee last year.

This time, supporters including Sen. Lee Heider of Twin Falls were swayed by concerns of many grocers who call the existing system a logistical nightmare.

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Police: Emmett teen in crash

was texting while driving

EMMETT — Idaho State Police said a 17-year-old driver, Wesley S. Russell, Emmett, was texting when he failed to negotiate a turn and crashed into a telephone pole at about 10 p.m.

Saturday at 1577 Vanderdasson Road in Emmett.

Public will vote on Meridian City Council expansion Car wreck near Burley injures two Residents can vote in May if they’d like Meridian City Council to expand from four to six members.

City councilmen voted unanimously to pass the

resolution at their Feb. 19 meeting. Several members of the community spoke at the meeting in favor of expanding the council.

Councilmen said they

were neutral on the issue, but wanted to allow the public to decide.

“It’s not a situation that we have to or we really shouldn’t, it’s just one of those things of ... how do the citizens want to be governed?” Council President Brad Hoaglun said.

Mayor Tammy de Weerd said, “As many similarly sized cities across the state have six members, we thought it was timely to look at, does our community desire an increased number here as well.”

If the public wants the expansion, they’ll vote on the new council members — one to a two-year term and one to a four-year term — in November.

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Two local men were injured Wednesday in a singlevehicle accident in Cassia County.

Around 9:50 a.m., 49-year-old John Miller of Boise was driving west on Interstate 86 with passenger Eric Hughes, 33, Meridian.

Miller passed a commercial vehicle and moved back into the right lane of travel, lost control of his pickup and traveled off the right shoulder. The truck over turned and came to rest on its wheels.

Both men were transported by ground ambulance to a Burley hospital. They were both wearing seat belts.

Feb. 13 and 14 Meridian Police made the following arrests or issued charges: 1 domestic battery 1 petty theft 1 false information to law enforcement 2 DUI/non-injury traffic accident Police also took calls, investigated or assisted: 3 medical assists

1 no contact order violation 1 petty theft 1 armed subject 1 verbal domestic Found property: 100 block of E. Fairview Recovered property: 3800 block of N. Weston NOTE: Logs for Feb. 15-19 were not available at press time.

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REPORT Fairview Avenue between Barbara Drive and Crestmont Drive, lane restriction through May 22 for road rebuilding.  Franklin Road between Linder Road and Ten Mile Road, lane restriction with flaggers through Sept. 9 for road rebuilding and sewer repair.  Edmunds Court east of Meridian Road, closed through March 3 for sewer repair.  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.  Pine Avenue from Main Street to Linder Street, closed for weekend of Feb. 22 through 24 for road rebuilding and water main installation.  Victory Road between Meridian Road and Locust Grove Road, closed from Feb. 25 to April 1 for bridge work. 

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Top of front page: The majority of Meridian residents say the city’s public transit system falls below their expectations.

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Bottom of front page: A sign points to the Park and Ride near East Overland and South Eagle roads in Meridian.

resident survey Meridian residents’ views on public transportation 62 percent say Meridian’s public transit service doesn’t meet expectations 64 percent say public transit should be a spending priority for the city 66 percent say bike lanes should be a spending priority Link to 2010 Meridian sponsored survey: bit.ly/2010meridian residentsurvey

Meridian wants, but can’t fund, more public transit

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ost Meridian residents want public transportation options beyond the two intercounty Valleyride bus routes available on weekdays.

A 2010 city survey shows two-thirds of residents place the issue high on the city’s to-do list.

Plans to add more bus routes — and in the distant future a light-rail system — are in place, but funds aren’t, Community Planning Association Executive Director Matt Stoll said.

Idaho is one of two states that doesn’t have a funding stream for public transit, often leaving cities with tough budget decisions. Money for public transportation comes from the same fund that pays for police, fire and park services.

“As we’ve grown there’s been so many things that needed attention,” Meridian Councilman and Valley Regional Transit Board member David Zaremba said. “... We’ve had to add police and police facilities.

In 1998 we had one little fire station. We now have five.”

Parks are also a priority and, in Zaremba’s opinion, help keep crime down. But he continues to push public transit into the spotlight.

“I keep mentioning to my cohorts, Meridian has to fi nd a way to fund public transportation, because in our surveys, our public wants it,” he said.

In the past, legislators have discussed creating a local option sales

by Holly Beech tax or a taxing district for Valley Rehbeech@mymeridianpress.com gional Transit, with voter approval, © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS to fund public transportation. Zaremba doesn’t expect new development with these options until at least next year.

For now, Meridian will continue preparing for the future and funding what bus routes it can. In fiscal year 2012, the city allotted more than $120,500 toward Valleyride and retirement center bus operations.

“Those buses are pretty full during the peak usage times,” Valleyride spokesman Mark Carnopis said. “... A lot of people I talk to in Meridian that call my office are seniors or people that want to know about options getting to medical appointments.”

Valleyride is founding a GoRide Community Link bus system for senior citizens and people with disabilities in the Treasure Valley — and with additional services in Meridian for the general public — set to begin in July. With a reservation, bus service will be available for $1, Carnopis said.

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Bus service 2 intercounty Valleyride routes — 40 and 42 — in Meridian 90,632 rides on Meridian routes in fiscal year 2012 16 Valleyride routes in Boise $100,541: Meridian’s contribution to Valleyride, FY 2012 $5.6 million: Boise’s contribution to Valleyride, FY 2012 $309,960: Nampa’s contribution to Valleyride, FY 2012 $120,409: Caldwell’s contribution to Valleyride, FY 2012  

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LOCAL NEWS

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New family-style restaurant Gramercy thrives in Meridian MERIDIAN — Since Gramercy Park Pizza and Grill opened in December, the response has been great, owner Jessica Price said.

“We’ve got a lot of great regular customers already,” she said.

The restaurant moved in to a location previously occupied by R&R Public House, which closed in September. Price said the area had plenty of sports bars and fast food restaurants, but lacked a family-style restaurant. With lots of neighborhoods in the area, she said the location has been a great fit for Gramercy.

The restaurant serves sandwiches and burgers, but its pizzas — with dough and sauce created by Chef Brook Horsewood — have proven to be the most popular with diners so far, Price said.

Gramercy Park Pizza and Grill is located at 1626 Wells Ave., Ste. 115. It’s open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. View the menu online at gramercypizzagrill.com.

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Hazel M. Dudgeon,

96, of Meridian, died February 14, 2013, at a local care center. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. 888-5833.

Joseph A. Rice, 87, of Star, died February 19, 2013, at a Star Care center of natural causes. Services are pending with Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. 459-3629

Emma V. Stockman, 90, of Caldwell, died February 14, 2013, at a local care center. Services are under the direction and care of Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel, Nampa. 4663545.

Helen Torrey, 89, of Nampa, died February 14, 2013, at home of natural causes. At her request, no services will be held. Cremation is under the direction of Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. 459-3629 Dorothy Worman,

80, of Caldwell, died February 17, 2013, at home of natural causes. Services are pending at Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. 459-3629

Submitted by Meridian Humane Society

Salem is a beautiful 2-year-old neutered male Chocolate Lab mix who appears to be house trained. He would be best in an active home with owners willing to include him in some of their outdoor activities. His behavior with other dogs and cats is unknown. Salem’s adoption fee is $23.50. He is microchipped. For information on Salem or our other available dogs, please visit meridianhumanesociety.org. Volunteer opportunities are also available!

GOING PLACES

Mark Dunham has been appointed to the seven-member Idaho Housing and Finance Association Board of Commissioners.

Dunham was CEO of the Idaho Association of Realtors for 18 years and is a trustee for the College of Western Idaho. n Andy Johnson has joined Price Associates, a leadership development firm in Boise, as a team dynamics specialist. Johnson worked for many years as an architect, founding Johnson Architects, PC, a successful practice in Meridian.

Paula Kluksdal n Hawley Troxell partner Paula Kluksdal is the first woman to receive the Idaho Women Lawyers 2013 Setting the Bar Award. She was also recently selected as the first woman to serve on Hawley Troxell’s Board of Partners. n Kelly Newton has joined Home Federal Bank as vice president and builder finance relationship manager. Newton will be based in Meridian and will be responsible for developing Kelly Newton and managing residential builder relationships and commercial multifamily construction loans. n

THINGS TO DO Today MERIDIAN — Silly song & dance; preschool art, 10:30 a.m. (songs); 1:30 p.m., art, Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane.

MERIDIAN — Lenten lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., every Friday to March 22, Church of the Holy Nativity (gym behind the church), 828 W. Cherry Lane, $6. Soup, bread, salad, beverage. Pie ala mode available for $2.

MERIDIAN — Alice in Wonderland, Treasure Valley Children’s Theater production, 7 p.m., The Limelight Building, 3575 E. Copper Point Drive.

Tickets on sale at http://ow.ly/gXuAz. MERIDIAN — Ignite: Youth, 7-9 p.m., Mountain View High School auditorium. If you were given five minutes and 20 slides, what idea would you share? Would it be funny? Enlightening? Sarcastic? World changing? Life changing?

Ignite: Youth brings together students, leaders, followers, geeks, academics, jocks, hicks, ski bums and many others together to share their unique idea. We want to ignite a creative revolution from those who will truly change the world. You dream it, you present it.

Saturday MERIDIAN — Alive at 25 Safe Driving Course, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Rocky Mountain High School, 5450 N. Linder. Young drivers ages 15-24 are encouraged to take this free safe driving class taught by Meridian Police Officers. This course if

offered several times a month. Pre-registration is required.

MERIDIAN — Family Storytime, 11 a.m., Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane.

MERIDIAN — Alice in Wonderland, Treasure Valley Children’s Theater production, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., The Limelight Building, 3575 E. Copper Point Dr. Tickets on sale at http://ow.ly/gXuAz. MERIDIAN — Luck O’ the Irish Casino night, 6 p.m.-midnight, Church of the Holy Nativity, 828 W. Cherry Lane, $15 entry (includes play money and door prize ticket. Purchase raffle tickets to win $500 cash or a 42-inch smart TV. Proceeds benefit Meridian Food Bank, Meridian Firefighters Assoc., Meridian Optimist Club youth programs, Optimist youth training center.

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

MERIDIAN — Alive at 25 Safe Driving course, 4-8:30 p.m., Meridian Police Department, 1401 E. Watertower. Young drivers ages 15-24 are encouraged to take this free safe driving class taught by Meridian Police Officers. This course if offered several times a month. Pre-registration is required.

MERIDIAN — Boise Ukulele Group, 6:30 p.m., Meadow Lakes Village Senior Center, 650 Arbor Circle. Instruction and opportunity to jam. All levels welcome. No age limit. No membership fees.

Meets second and fourth Monday of each month.

MERIDIAN — Census Bureau: What’s Trend-

ing Here?, 6-8 p.m., COMPASS, 700 N.E. 2nd. St., Ste. 200. This session will present national and local demographic trends and demonstrate how you can use local data to impact your communities in a positive way. RSVP to (208) 475-2230 or jwilson@compassidaho.org. Find more info online.

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Tuesday MERIDIAN — Bilingual storytime, PJ storytimes; 10 a.m. (bilingual); 7 p.m. (PJs), Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane. Sign up at the library.

MERIDIAN — Ambassador Committee Meeting, noon-1 p.m., Carino’s, 3551 E. Fairview Ave., $10 in advance, 888-2817 or betsy @ meridianchamber.org.

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

MERIDIAN — Jr. Librarians, Storytime Explorations, 4:30 p.m., Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane.

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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The Civil Construction & Mining Group of URS Corporation in Boise helped fund the team’s trip to Washington, D.C.  Jay Witt, an engineer with URS, spent hours mentoring the students and went to D.C.  Dixon Container Company in Boise shipped the model city to Washington, D.C., for free.  Future City regional champions will get $1,000 toward an engineering scholarship in college. 

future city competition Future City gives middle school students the chance to act as engineers: They design and build a model city to solve a problem and present before judges.

Meridian students’Future City project awarded in D.C. T

hree Meridian Middle School students’ engineering project earned an award Monday at the national Future City Competition in Washington, D.C. Their challenge was to design and build — out of trash, no less — an optimal stormwater drainage system for a futuristic model city.

“Being put in this competition really gave us a chance to be an engineer for a few months, and then to finally get the payday when all of that hard work really paid off,” eighthgrader Sydney Madsen said.

The group took first place at regionals in Boise last month, and at nationals received the “Best Use of Innovative Construction Materials and Techniques” award. Their placement among the 36 teams will be announced in a couple weeks.

Madsen and her teammates — eighth-grader Mia Klopfenstein and seventh-grader Quinn McEntire — can all see themselves going into engineering someday.

“You get to design your own things, and it’s a way to get your own creative ideas out in the real world, which actually helps

by Holly Beech people,” Madsen said. hbeech@mymeridianpress.com The team’s model city, made from chick© 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS en wire, butcher paper and broken glass bottles, is in the hills of Croatia, where it rains 32 inches a year. Rooftop gardens soak in rain water — powered in the model by a battery-operated water pump — while the rest of the water is collected in drains and pipes, creating turbine energy and storing water for industrial use. It’s called the Quinn-Tech Runoff Power System, named for the youngest team member.

The trio is Meridian Middle’s smallest ever Future City team, challenge course teacher Krista Schwarz said, but also the most successful.

The team’s enthusiasm boosted its success, Madsen said.

“We were all really happy to share our creative ideas, and we showed our personality a lot more when the judges talked to us.”

$116K grant boosts local music, education programs MERIDIAN — The Meridian Education Foundation has granted more than $116,000 to music programs in Joint School District No. 2.

The Foundation was given an anonymous donation of $350,000 to strictly be used for music programs in the district over the course of three years. Music teachers who applied and were chosen received grant money throughout December. Surprise awards were also given out at December music concerts and programs.

The Foundation is also getting set to grant $16,000 to teachers in the district to fund creative programs to improve student learning.

The Meridian Education Foundation has granted funds to teachers and supported students in the school district for the last 25 years.

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kid you should know GET TO KNOW MOLLY NESBITT School: Meridian High School Age: 17 Post-secondary plans: Montana State University to study Spanish teaching Family: Parents, Don and Tammy Nesbitt, brother, Cody Nesbitt, 22 FAVORITES Book: “Same Kind of Different as Me” by Ron Hall and Denver Moore Movie: “Little Women” Place visited: Maui, Hawaii, with my family last summer

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Cross country, track and field, A cappella choir, jazz choir, Young Life, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society and have worked at Lucky Perk Coffee this past year.

What is your favorite high school memory?

“It is hard to pick just one memory above the rest, but I have truly enjoyed my time running cross country and track. I have learned so many valuable life lessons through running and have met some of the most amazing people. I loved everything from the day-to-day training to going on trips to Silverwood, Bend, Ore., and Utah. It has been such a blast!”

What was your biggest challenge so far, in or outside high school?

“My biggest challenge regarding high school

has been balancing my busy schedule. I tend to take on more than I can handle, so I’ve had to learn to use my time wisely so I can get everything done.”

If you could give one piece of advice to someone your age, what would it be?

“Pursue a perspective bigger than your own social sphere. There are much greater problems in this world than the things most people deal with in high school, and if you just see past that, your perspective will change dramatically. Live with an others-oriented mindset.”

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CJ Olson (113 pounds), JonJay Chavez (145), Kris McFarlane (152) all won 5A district wrestling titles to help Centennial claim the team title with 454 total points.

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eidi and Bruiser know their boundaries. If their ravaged dog bone makes its way onto the living room wrestling mat, they’ll sit, stare and wait until someone fetches it.

The miniature Schnauzers know better. They were trained three years ago with specific instructions from members of the household: Stay off the vinyl-covered foam, it’s the property of Hayden Tuma, a superstar wrestler of Centennial High.

“Everybody laughs at it, because they won’t go on there,” says Tuma’s father, Mi-

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John Hensley (170 pounds), Harley DiLulo (182) and Darrion Lobato (195) won 5A district wrestling championships to help Meridian finish third in the team race.

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chael. “When they were little puppies, they would run all over it. We just taught them not to go on the mat.

“After a while, they figured out they couldn’t go on it.”

The dogs’ conditioned habit is a sign of the dedication to wrestling by Tuma’s parents, who have taken their son to various tournaments across the country – Iowa, North Dakota, Oklahoma, you name it.

Their commitment for Hayden’s development means they haven’t taken a vacation in four or five years. Their expenditures have exceeded $50,000, but they don’t consider any of it as a sacrifice.

It’s not a sacrifice, because the investment has been beyond profitable: Tuma is the country’s top-ranked 138-pound junior according to four publications (USA Wrestling Magazine, InterMat, Flowrestling, WIN Magazine).

Riley Connolly (126 pounds) and Hunter Temple (132) won 5A district wrestling titles for runner-up Mountain View.

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THE ONES TOWATCH

5A: Shea Randall, Fr., Borah, (29-8) 4A: Bryce Fogleman, So, Nampa (50-1) 3A: Bubba Boots, So., South Fremont (38-0) 2A/1A: Dallin Ward, Fr., Malad (31-6)

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5A: Dorian Sapien, So., Boise (29-4) 4A: Robert Gomez, Sr., Caldwell (29-1) 3A: Jacob Frost, Sr., Snake River (39-9) 2A/1A: Kevin Mora, Jr., Mackay (26-10)

And today, he begins his quest to become Centennial High’s first grappler to win three straight 5A state championships at Pocatello’s Holt Arena.

It all started nine years ago. That’s when Tuma came home from Frontier Elementary School with a flyer from the Idaho Express wrestling club.

“Dad, I wanna try and wrestle,” said Tuma, who was 8-years old.

And so it began. He lost as many matches as he won during his first year of competition and was beat up frequently.

Yet, one year later, Tuma placed eighth in the 65-pound novice freestyle division at the 2006 ASICS Kids National Championships in Green Bay, Wisc.

That quickly, he was an allAmerican.

And from that day forward, he was hooked.

“I think he was naturally kind of good at it,” says Tuma’s father, Michael, who was a 125.5-pound member of the All-Army wrestling team for three years in Colorado Springs, Colo., the city where Hayden was born. “He just gradually started getting better.”

Tuma’s talent exploded by his seventh-grade season.

That’s when he beat Connor Bolling, who was a freshman state champion in Nebraska. In eighth grade, he had a whole list of victims that includes Boise’s Andrew Rossow, who was a 5A state champion sophomore, and Homedale’s Justin Ensley, who was a 3A state champion junior.

But that’s just a portion of Tuma’s hefty resume. There’s also seven national championships, 23 all-American awards, back-to-back qualifications for the U.S. World Team and a host of accolades that causes eyes to widen across the Treasure Valley.

“He’s a talented wrestler,” says Centennial 145-pound junior Jon-Jay Chavez, who was a 2011 Cadet Greco-Roman national champion in Fargo, N.D. “He’s got a lot of strength. He’s definitely above average for his

3A: Garrett Wood, Sr., Sugar-Salem (48-2) 2A/1A: Jared Johnshoy, Sr., Melba (45-4)

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5A: Ryan Klemp, So., Lewiston (44-5) 4A: Ruben Pulido, Blackfoot (36-5) 3A: Nic Arnold, Sr., Sugar-Salem (45-4) 2A/1A: Ruger Piva, Jr., Challis (43-0) 5A: Austin Wilson, Sr., Post Falls (26-6) 4A: Garrett Grigsby, Jr., Columbia (19-6) 3A: Stephan Mejia, Sr., Buhl, (34-1) 2A/1A: Conner Montgomery, Jr., Firth (34-1)

5A: Justin Stattner, So., Vallivue (22-10) 4A: Casey Cobb, Jr., Kuna (40-1) 3A: Skylerr Valentine, Sr., Snake River (41-2) 2A/1A: Cody Svedin, Fr., Melba (33-11)

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5A: Riley Connolly, Jr., Mountain View (38-5) 4A: Michael Cook, Jr., Kuna (40-1) 3A: Lionel Perez, Sr., Weiser (20-3) 2A/1A: T.J. Thacker, Jr., Ririe (34-5)

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5A: Bryce Parson, So., Lewiston (47-1) 4A: Jake Lords, So., Kuna (33-7) 3A: Brady DeYoung, Sr., Weiser (26-8) 2A/1A: Levi Perry, Fr., Melba (29-6)

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5A: Hayden Tuma, Jr., Centennial (37-0) 4A: Tomaz Gonzalez, Sr., Columbia (43-5) 3A: Blaine Invernon, Sr., Bonners Ferry (42-2) 2A/1A: Justin Williams, Sr., North Gem (39-2)

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5A: Jon-Chavez, Jr., Centennial (41-2) 4A: Kurtis Loftis, Jr., Kuna (37-8)

5A: Seth McLeod, So., Post Falls (38-4) 4A: Olin Vickers, Sr., Columbia (44-8) 3A: Forrest Herring, Sr., Timberlake (16-6) 2A/1A: Zach Lowen, Sr., McCallDonnelly (38-4)

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RockyMountain...........................................................................49 Mountain View...........................................................................42 Rocky Mountain made 42 percent of its shots to win the 5A state consolation championship at Skyview High.

Taylor Nate led the way for the Grizzlies (22-4) with 15 points, while teammates Maya Rodgers had 13 points and six rebounds, Madi Kelly contributed 11 points and Megan Hochstein grabbed 11 rebounds and scored six points.

Destiny Slocum rounded out a strong tournament with 14 points, giving her 47 points in the Mavericks’ three state games.

Feb. 15 games

Mountain View...................46 Meridian........................... 38 After a 21-21 tie at halftime, Mountain View took charge by outscoring rival Meridian 14-7 in the third quarter en route to the state consolation victory.

Destiny Slocum led the Mavericks with 14 points and Josie Lawrence had nine points and 11 rebounds in the win.

Mykaela Richards scored 13 points to lead Meridian, which finished the season 18-7.

Rocky Mountain.................56 Madison............................38 Rocky Mountain sank seven 3-pointers and connected on 44 percent of its field goals (21-of-48), while Madison went 1-for-11 behind the 3-point line and made 20 percent of its field goals (10-of-49) in the game.

Maya Rodgers scored 15 points, Madi Kelly had 14 and Taylor Nate grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Grizzlies.

Gabby Miller scored a gamehigh 16 points for Madison (17-9).

Feb. 14 games

Post Falls...........................50 Mountain View...................28 After losing in double overtime in the 5A District III championship game, Mountain View struggled shooting at the Idaho Center and fell to Post Falls in the opening round of the state tournament.

The Mavericks (18-6) converted 8-of-45 field goals, including

misfiring on all 11 3-point attempts, and were outrebounded by the Trojans 48-28.

Post Falls’ Danielle Failor led the way with 19 points and 17 rebounds, Hallie Gennett had 11 points and six rebounds and Brooke Litalien added 10 points in the win.

Destiny Slocum scored a co-game-high 19 points to lead Mountain View.

Highland...........................63 Meridian...........................39 Meridian put Highland on the free-throw line often and made just 4-of-23 shots in the second half in their 5A state tournament loss at the Idaho Center.

Highland converted 21-of-27 free throws and sank 50 percent of its shots (11-of-22) in the second half.

Kansas-bound twin sisters Dakota and Dylan Gonzalez scored 19 and 14 points, respectively, Makenzie Van Sickle added 14 points and Jamiece Yizar had eight points and a game-high 11 rebounds for Highland.

Mykaela Richards led Meridian (18-6) with 16 points and Holly Blades had 10 points and seven rebounds in the loss.

Coeur d’Alene.....................55 Rocky Mountain.................36 Caelyn Orlandi had 13 points and five assists and Sydney Williams had 11 points for Coeur d’Alene.

Rocky Mountain made 1-of-13 shots from 3-point range.

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Tuma, however, likes Ohio State, an interest he obtained from watching college football.

“That’s where I would like to go,” he says.

The universities see a 138-pound wrestler with mental toughness, explosive quickness and gifted balance. He’s 37-0 this season, 121-4 overall during his high school tenure.

Last week, he pinned five straight opponents en route to his third consecutive 5A District III championship.

“He’s a different level than all of us,” said Centennial 152-pound senior Kris McFarlane, who has three district titles in four years. “His balance is good. His flow is good. And you rarely see him make mistakes.”

Through the years, Tuma learned from some of the best.

From Ivan Delchev Ivanov at Suples Training Center, to Chris Owens at Team Idaho, who’s also an assistant coach at Boise State.

They’ve helped him grow into the No. 1 U.S. Future Olympian four straight years, according to USA Wrestling.

It’s a promising career with no boundaries. The sky is the limit.

And it all started the day he entered his house with a smile on his face, and a flyer in his hand.

Soon enough, he and his father engaged in grappling lessons on the living room mat.

The battles don’t happen too often any more — but Heidi and Bruiser know to stay off the vinyl in case Tuma decides to sharpen his skills.

“The dad understands the concept of learning and trying to teach his son about the sport,” says Centennial coach Collin Robertson. “They put so much into wrestling. They spend all their money on Hayden.

“They support him the best they can, to get him exposed to as many big-level tournaments as possible.

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The two-part expansion includes Owyhee Lodge, designed for residents with memory loss, and Targhee Lodge, which provides independent living for seniors.

Touchmark’s approach to caring for residents with memory loss differs from other retirement communities, said Matthew Hoskin, executive director of Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village. The “Best Friends” approach is to not correct residents when they forget something or get a fact wrong, such as what year it is or who’s president.

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Education about a loved one’s dementia is important, Hoskin said, because no one is naturally prepared for that painful situation.

“It really is a loss. They go through the stages of essentially losing their loved one to a point where maybe their loved one doesn’t recognize them anymore. So we very much have to take on the role of really a counselor,” he said.

With an estimated 26,000 Idahoans affected by Alzheimer’s and other age-related dementia, the demand is great. About

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the expansion of our community, very happy to be able to provide memory care and Alzheimer’s care to the Valley,” he said.

Dairy Days Parade a go if Main Street allowed to close hello?

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MERIDIAN — After announcing there would be no Dairy Days Parade due to lack of routes, the Meridian Dairy Board now says there will be a parade if Mayor Tammy de Weerd and City Council members allow a two-hour road

closure on Main Street during the June 21 parade.

Ada County Highway District recommends a route other than Main Street because, with Meridian Road closed for construction, Main Street is the major northsouth route to downtown. But it never had the authority to cancel the parade, ACHD spokesman Craig Quintana said.

“We told (Meridian Dairy Board President Hans Bruijn) he could apply for a permit as in years past,” he said.

Meridian Dairy Day’s Facebook page warned of the potential parade cancellation, with an Oct. 13 post reading, “...ACHD will not let us close Main Street for the Parade.”

That statement is a “flat out fabrication,” Quintana said.

Mayor de Weerd and City Council members will vote on the Main Street closure at the March 5 council meeting. The Police Department will meet with the Dairy Board to look at parade options, she said.

“The Dairy Day parade is a longstanding tradition in Meridian and we would like to see it continue just as much as the community,” she said.

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UP & in your words DOWN to Chick-fil-A at The Village for being a healthy alternative to fast food. The staff is friendly, the service is great and the store is clean and well-staffed. for the Dairy Days Parade going on despite the road construction. Nice work, people, for telling ACHD that we will have our community celebration. to all the goose poop on the sidewalks in Kleiner Park! to a quick and thorough response to the incident at Heritage Middle School. The law enforcement and all involved deserve kudos. to the Meridian Police Department for keeping parents informed during the situation at Heritage Middle School. to the road construction, and it’s only going to get worse. to the Idaho Press-Tribune for putting out the Meridian Press. for our awesome school district, for a city that puts “family” first, for a city that passes excellent safety laws. to Meridian for being named one of the friendliest towns in America by Forbes. to everyone who helped raise money for Special Olympics of Idaho at the Penguin Plunge this last weekend.

Higher education matters for firefighters

A recent news story caught my attention. CNN Money promoted it and it was carried here locally by some media, regarding the high numbers of college graduates employed in “low-skill jobs.”

This story was based on a policy paper from the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. In part, the study stated “the supply of jobs requiring college degrees is growing more slowly than the supply of those holding such degrees. Hence, more and more college graduates are crowding out highschool graduates in such blue-collar, low-skilled jobs as taxi driver, firefighter and retail sales clerks.”

As a department that promotes higher education — and some of our ranks require it — I was both dismayed and frustrated at the lack of true research put into the paper.

During the testing process, a candidate holding a college degree offers a few insights when we’re looking to hire someone. Persistence, dedication, the ability to understand a multitude of theories and practice and the ability to think critically and problemsolve are just a few of those important insights.

As a fire chief, the last is one of the most important. In the face of complexity and adversity, our firefighters must be

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able to analyze and determine the best course of action for any problem.

A college degree also demonstrates a commitment to learning, an issue that is vital and critical to the long-term success of any fire department. Our men and women have minimum continuing education requirements that exceed 150 hours per year in a variety of disciplines.

Many exceed this number by a considerable amount.

We train in this diverse manner for one simple reason: the public expects it.

Twenty years ago we were called for fires and car accidents. Today, people call the fire department for just about any problem imaginable. In order to satisfy our customers, our men and women must have critical thinking, analytical and social skills to meet those challenges.

Change has happened in the fire service because the public demanded it.

The “blue collar” fire department our grandfathers volunteered for looks much different today, and it probably will look even more different when my grandkids are sitting on my lap.

Considering the age of my children, I will have plenty of stories to tell about the “good old days.”

We look forward to more of your questions, feedback Today marks the fourth edition of Meridian Press. The feedback has been great, and you seem to be embracing our new weekly newspaper.

You’ve also welcomed reporter Holly Beech into your fine city, and she has learned more and more about the inner workings of local city and school governments. She even spoke to Meridian Kiwanis.

Press-Tribune Publisher and President Matt Davison and I are also available to speak to your club about changing trends in the news business. We’d also answer questions about Meridian Press and our operations. Just email me at vholbrook@idahopress.com if you are interested in having a speaker.

We depend on you, the reader, for some of our content, from the submissions for Thumbs Up and Down, student and teacher spotlights, story ideas and now, even your comments on Facebook. We’ve started a new feature here today with your Facebook feedback, and we’ll be doing more of that. n Vickie Holbrook is managing editor of the Idaho Press-Tribune.

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What: Boise Philharmonic presents Beethoven Symphony No. 1 and No. 9 When: 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday Where: Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise Website: boisephilharmonic.org Tickets: Starting at $23

2483 E. Fairview Ave. Ste. #105 HOURS: Open daily, 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

CONTACT: 887-1133

What: 2013 Rock & Worship Roadshow with Mercyme, Family Force 5, Jeremy Camp and more When: 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 Where: Taco Bell Arena, 1910 University Drive, Boise Website: idahotickets. com Tickets: $10 at the door

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about steve’s cafe

Steve Vincelli sits at the counter of Steve’s Cafe, named for the restaurant his mom and dad, Steve and Penny Vincelli, own in Montana.

Feel right at home at Steve’s Cafe

98: Capacity 20: Approximate staff size March 19: Opened

M

aking the switch to Idaho was a natural one for Montana native Steve Vincelli, owner of Steve’s Cafe in Meridian.

“The people here are very similar,” the 29-year-old said. “… You’ll see people pushing cars around to help each other, I mean, it’s still really down to earth. And I really respect that.”

by Holly Beech Making the switch from teaching to owning hbeech@mymeridianpress.com a cafe was also a natural choice for a guy who’s © 2013 Meridian Press worked in the restaurant industry since age 14.

“It’s something that becomes who you are,” he said. “You really enjoy the chaos or you enjoy the energy.”

Vincelli opened Steve’s Cafe — akin to his parents’ Steve’s Cafe in Montana — in March.

People come from all over the Valley for the homey setting and unique menu, with favorites like corn beef hash, huckleberry pancakes and chicken-apple sausage.

The cafe’s growing popularity makes Vincelli proud,

but he never wants to get too comfortable, he said.

“What I tell my staff is we only have one shot at this.

One shot. It’s like saying, you get a ticket, cruise ship’s leaving at five o’clock. I always, every day with every plate, I always want to make sure that I’m on that boat. I want to make sure that we’re doing a good job,” Vincelli said.

The philosophy seems to be working.

“What we are known for, it comes down to hospitality. As of late, that’s the only thing I’ve been hearing about, which is great,” he said.

The focus on hospitality was passed down from Vincelli’s parents, veterans in the restaurant industry who were excited to see Steve’s Cafe branch into Meridian.

“They saw a lot of potential in the area and they knew we would be successful, and I knew it too,” said Vincelli — known as “Mini-Vinny” around his dad.

“There’s a need for it and there are not many places that take the time and energy and invest the way that our family does into a restaurant.”

FAMILYHUB

features pony rides, magicians, carnival games, obstacle courses, prizes, karate, food, clowns, and stage attractions including reptile adventures, Irish Dance Idaho, Birds of Prey, Boise Co-op kids cooking demonstrations, the Treasure Valley Children’s Theater and more. Kids’ Day runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $4 for kids three to 12 with children two and under free. Adults are $5.

BOISE — Ready to “Get the Sillies Out?” The one and only DJ Lance Rock and everyone’s favorite cast of colorful characters, Muno, Foota, Brobee, Toodee, Plex, and, of course, hip hop legend Biz Markie, will have fans ready to jump, shake and shimmy out the sillies at the first-ever Boise appearance of Yo Gabba Gabba!

Live! Tuesday at the Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane (BSU campus), Boise.

Gabba Party packages are available for a chance to enjoy premium seats and a fun party with the Gabba Gang. More details at yogabbagabba.com. Performances are set for 3 and 6 p.m. Tickets are $28.50, $38.50 and $48.50, available at the Morrison Center box office, 4261110, idahotickets.com and all Select-a-Seat outlets.

‘Aki & Verne’s Field Guide to Monsters’ at BCT

Kids’ Fair at Expo Idaho GARDEN CITY — Live stage entertainment, pictures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, Word Girl and Super Why! and Princess P, a petting zoo and tons of kid-friendly activities await at the 15th annual Kids’ Fair Saturday at Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood at Chinden. The event also

Parks worth visiting As the weather gets a little warmer, here are five Meridian parks to check out: Meridian Settlers Park 3245 N. Meridian Road Amenities: Adventure Island Playground Area, tennis courts, horseshoe

Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park 1900 N. Records Ave. Amenities: Playground, covered picnic tables, bocce ball, pond, walking path, Meridian Senior Center, basketball courts Storey Park 205 E. Franklin Road Amenities: Baseball/softball, horse-

BOISE — Have you ever wondered what’s lurking in the darkness underneath your bed?

Boise Contemporary Theater’s Children’s Reading Series and BCT present “Aki & Verne’s Field Guide To Monsters,” at 2 p.m. Sunday at 854 Fulton Street. Written by BCT’s Education Director Dwayne Blackaller and Artistic Director Matthew Cameron Clark, this is a condensed version of the current main-stage production “A Nighttime Survival Guide.”

Aki and Verne, two kids who know their way around monsters, have got you covered in this compilation of all you need to know about the strangely lovable creatures that go bump in the night.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for children (4 to 18), available at the BCT box office or 331-9224 ext. 205.

shoes, playground

Show What: BYU Young Ambassadors present “Harmony: The Music of Life” When: 5:30 and 8 p.m. tonight Where: Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd Street S., Nampa Website: nampaciviccenter.com Tickets: Adults $16, students $14

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Bear Creek Park 2400 S. Stoddard Road Amenities: Baseball/softball, winter disc golf through March 15, playground pathway

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Solution 02/22/13 23. The bobsled gains just as many hundredths of a second as the number of bends that were completed.

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courts, winter disc golf course through Feb. 28

What: Eugene Ballet Company’s “Swan Lake” When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 Where: Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd Street S., Nampa Website: nampaciviccenter.com Tickets: Adults $44, students $11

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Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! at the Morrison

Theater What: Yo Gabba Gabba Live! Get the Sillies Out! When: 3 and 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 26 Where: Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise Website: idahotickets. com Tickets: $28.50, $38.50 and $48.50

What: Boise Chordsmen present “Give My Regards to Broadway!

When: 2 and 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 2 Where: Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd Street S., Nampa Website: nampaciviccenter.com Tickets: Adults $15, students and seniors $10, under 12 free, at 468-5555

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Source: Intermountain MLS System

142 sold, median price: $257,346

2012

2011

82 sold, median price: $239,900

SE Meridian

6 sold, median price: $299,255

2012

2011

4 sold, median price: $295,000

SW Meridian

203 sold, median price: $229,999

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2011

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131 sold, median price: $206,070

Source: Mike Pennington, real estate specialist with John L. Scott

2011

Note: Homes were sold and closed in 2012, not necessarily built in 2012.

227 sold, median price: $239,900

1. CBH Homes: 117 units. Average price: $175,204 2. Coleman Homes: 68 units. Average price: $225,288 3. Brighton Homes: 52 units. Average price: $298,477 4. Hubble Homes: 30 units. Average price: $173,299 5. Boise Hunter: 28 units. Average price: $337,306 6. Tahoe Homes: 28 units. Average price: $337,099

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Meridian sees bump in new home sales 155 sold, median price: $222,000

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City Hall lawsuit with Petra, Inc. goes before Supreme Court

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he dispute between the city of Meridian and Petra, Inc. over City Hall construction fees is now in the hands of the Idaho Supreme Court.

Justices heard arguments at Wednesday’s hearing and will issue a conclusion within the next three months. They didn’t go easy on either side, saying both parties violated the Public Works Act by failing to obtain payment and performance bonds meant to protect both parties.

“What kind of a message do you think we’d be sending if we said, ‘Well, you

don’t have to really observe clear-cut requirements in the state law,” Justice Jim Jones said.

Attorneys for both parties declined to comment before the Supreme Court ruling.

LAWSUIT BACKGROUND

ba said Tuesday. “As soon as we moved into the building, the very first time we moved in, the roof leaked — and severely leaked. Plumbing throughout the building backed up. The HVAC system didn’t work properly.”

The repairs cost more than $1 million, city officials said.

In June 2011, Fourth District Judge Ronald Wilper ruled in Petra’s favor but reduced the reimbursement by $52,000. Meridian filed an appeal the following month.

Meridian filed a complaint against Petra in 2009 after Petra sought almost $377,000 in reimbursements.

The city claimed the contract didn’t allow for the fee increase and that Petra hadn’t held up its end of the bargain.

“We didn’t feel that we as the city or the taxpayby Holly Beech ers got our money’s worth 80,000 square feet, $12.2 milhbeech@mymeridianpress.com out of that agreement,” City lion: Initial plan for City Hall © 2013 Meridian Press Councilman David Zarem- 104,000 square feet, $21.3

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court time line

million: Actual size and cost, after addition of basement and improvements $376,808: Reimbursements sought by Petra Inc. $324,808: Reimbursements awarded to Petra in court $1.1 million: City’s cost to repair various problems with the building after moving in

July 22, 2011: Meridian files an appeal with Idaho Supreme Court Feb. 20, 2012: Idaho Supreme Court justices hear the case and have 90 days to reach conclusion

Oct. 15, 2008: Meridian departments move into City Hall April 16, 2009: Meridian files complaint against Petra June 10, 2011: Judge rules in favor of Petra but offsets compensation by $52,000

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