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SCHOOLS Sixty percent of voters in Joint School District No. 2 approved a renewal of the $14 million levy for the next two years. The money will be used to maintain staffing levels and the number of school days. Four other nearby districts also passed levies, but Kuna’s fell short.

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Ambrose School’s boys basketball team finishes historic year in second place after losing 63-59 to Salmon River. The Archers reached the state finals in only their second year as a full IHSAA program.

The city finalized a deal to swap parcels of land with the Dairy Board. The city now owns more land in Storey Park, which it will use for a dog park. Residents are currently without a dog park because the old one is in the middle of the police department expansion.

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hotel company is eyeing The Village at Meridian. If a deal goes through, you can expect the new hotel to open its doors in late 2015. CenterCal Properties CEO Fred Bruning met with the hotel operator March 6. CenterCal is the developer of The Village and several other lifestyle and shopping centers like it in other states. Bruning said it’s too soon to identify the hotel, but the building would probably have about 150 rooms and be a roughly $15 million investment. He described the hotel as nice, affordable and different than what’s already offered in the area. “We want to be accessible to everybody, but at the same time, we don’t just want to be what’s already down the street,” he said. A hotel at The Village would fit the needs of the Eagle Road corridor, Bruning said, which is home to several large medical and office developments. He believes The Village will be a catalyst for more of this type of development in Meridian. The Village, a $300 million retail-and-office complex at the corner of Eagle Road and Fairview Avenue, opened its latest phase in October, which

includes new-to-Idaho restaurants, upscale shopping, a theater, gym and outdoor plaza. Sales are exceeding expectations, Bruning said. Kona Grill, for example, has a higher sales volume in Meridian by Holly Beech than any other Kona Grill in hbeech@mymeridianpress.com the country. The Yard House © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS at The Village is within its chain’s top 10 sales, he said. “That’s pretty impressive for a project that’s still under construction,” Bruning said. “... I think it shows that there was really a gap of services in Meridian.” The Village has over 40 tenants right now, and up to 60 more are expected to open by the time the complex is finished in late 2015. Several will be new to Idaho. “We’re probably about 85 percent leased for the total project right now, which I think is great given the fact that we’re just coming out of a pretty strong recession,” Bruning said.

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LOCAL NEWS

Project denial highlights road concerns in south Meridian

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Front page: Monday rush-hour traffic on South Eagle Road near the intersection of East Victory Road in Meridian.

eridian City Council shot down a proposal last week for 36 new townhouses in south Meridian, citing concerns over traffic, density and zoning. The proposed development, Falconers Place, would have sat on the southeast corner of South Eagle Road and Falcon Drive. Applicant Laren Bailey with LEI Engineers & Surveyors chose not to comment for this story. Several neighboring residents spoke out against Falconers Place at a March 4 public hearing. “It’s just an area where there’s a lot of traffic, and it’s Total revenue: $392.9 million getting worse. We’re having more and more subdivisions to By jurisdiction: n Boise: $175.4 million, 45 percent the south,” resident Robert Aln Meridian: $80.7 million, 20 dridge said. Without improvements, he said, South Eagle Greg Kreller/MP percent Road is an “accident waiting to Some south Meridian residents spoke out against a proposed townhouse development along South Eagle Road, which was n Ada County: $80.1 million, 20 happen.” denied by City Council. Residents said it would worsen traffic along a stretch of road that saw 94 accidents from 2008 to 2012. percent South Eagle Road between n Eagle: $24.1 million, 6 percent Overland and Lake Hazel roads n Kuna: $10.6 million, 3 percent saw 94 accidents from 2008 to n Garden City: $10.7 million, 3 2012, including one fatal wreck, according to the Idaho percent ^ Transportation Department. n Star: $6.6 million, 2 percent N “Improvements need to be made soon,” Councilman David Zaremba said. Total expenses: $384.8 million Ada County Highway District decides which road Victory Road narNeighborhood projects across the county By jurisdiction: rows to one lane n Boise: $158.3 million, 41 percent to complete, but it takes recby Holly Beech Victory Rd. on each side. ommendations from cities. n Meridian: $108.6 million, 28 hbeech@mymeridianpress.com At the public hearing, © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS percent Meridian Mayor Tammy n Ada County: $65.6 million, 17 Eagle Road de Weerd said she wishes percent ACHD would give more weight to south Meridian narrows to n Eagle: $21.5 million, 6 percent needs. one lane on n Kuna: $12.6 million, 3 percent “What do we need to do to get the attention of each side. n Garden City: $10.1 million, 3 ACHD on needed road improvements out in south Mepercent ridian? It really is frustrating,” she said. “... I hope that n Star: $8.1 million, 2 percent our residents in south Meridian find a voice, because that voice needs to be heard. Falcon Dr. Amounts expended compared We need to start seeing some improvements out in that to revenue received: Proposed n Meridian: 135 percent (ACHD area.” Falconers Place ACHD officials were perspent 135 percent of the value of townhouse plexed by this comment, AVTC – Overview Meridian’s revenue on Meridian Rome Dr. development spokeswoman Nicole Pineda projects) In-network with insurance said. AVTC – Overview n Star: 123 percent “The mayor’s comments Cost-effective assessment, 1 visit n Kuna: 120 percent are somewhat of a mystery to In-network with insurance n Garden City: 94 percent us,” she said in an email. “Since Cost-effective assessment, 1 visit n Boise: 90 percent 2001, the city of Meridian has Neighborhood n Eagle: 90 percent received $45 million more in n Ada County: 82 percent transportation improvements from ACHD than what they SOURCE: ACHD have contributed in revenue to the district.” Meridian has given input ROBERT ALDRIDGE and its blessing to all the recent Resident road projects, she added, which were chosen on the basis of safety, traffic congestion and anticipated growth. De Weerd, who was out of town this week, could not be reached for comment. 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LOCAL NEWS DEATHS

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Submitted by Meridian Valley Humane Society Dog Rescue

Hawk is a 2-year-old Doberman who would like his new family to be active and include him in their activities. He is a sweet, loving boy, but because of his energy and activity level will need to go to a home without young children. Hawk and his new owner will benefit from an obedience class where they can bond and understand each other. Hawk is a special needs boy because of his hind legs. It was reported by his previous owner that he could possibly have wobbler disease. The Rescue will have him checked by a veterinarian. Hawk’s adoption fee is $85. He has been neutered and is up to date with shots. The Meridian Valley Humane Society Dog Rescue is located at 191 N. Linder Road and can be reached at 794-0944.

GOING PLACES Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Idaho announced Executive Vice President and CEO Phil Joslin will retire June 30. Joslin has served the company for almost 40 years. Gary Karnes Paul Roberts will succeed Joslin as executive vice president and CEO effective July 1. Roberts is serving as chief operation officer in the interim. n D.L. Evans Bank announced Gary Karnes has been appointed vice president sales manager of the mortgage department in the Treasure Valley area. He is based at the Treasure Valley Mortgage Lending Center in Boise. Ellen Heath n Ellen S. Heath has joined Icon Credit Union as mortgage sales manager. She will oversee Icon’s full-service mortgage department. n

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information or to register, call 455-3060. CALDWELL — Ballroom Dance Lessons, 7-8 p.m., 119 S. Kimball. Participants will learn ballroom dances. February’s dance category Tonight-Saturday is salsa. Admission is $60/couple or $35/indiNAMPA — Spotlight Theatre presents vidual. For more information or to register, call “Footloose,” 7 p.m. March 14-15, Columbia 455-3060. High School, 301 S. Happy Valley Road. The CALDWELL — Lenten Clam Chowder musical about a small town that is quiet Luncheons, 11:30 a.m. Our Lady of the Valley and peaceful until a city boy, Ren, breaks all Catholic Church, 1122 W. Linden. Every Friday the rules. Tickets are $10/children, seniors, students and $12/adults, available at the door during Lent, lunch of clam chowder, minestrone, coleslaw, pie and coffee will be served for or online at ticketleap.com. $6, children 5-12 are $3. For more information, contact Roberta Tavaras at 459-9241. Today CALDWELL — Lenten Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m. Our NAMPA — Off Kilter, 7 p.m. Artistblue Lady of the Valley, 1122 Linden St. Every Friday Gallery in Karcher Mall, 1509 Caldwell Blvd. Rock out with Off Kilter as it performs classic during Lent, a fish fry will take place with an Alaskan Cod dinner that includes baked/fried rock songs from the ‘60s to the ‘80s. Admission is free. fish, French fries and coleslaw. Admission is $10/person, $8/children 5-12 and seniors, Saturday $35/immediate family. The event is sponsored BOISE — Idaho Cat Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., by the Knights of Columbus Caldwell Council Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood. More than 200 3096 and proceeds go to the youth activities, pedigree and household cats of varying breeds Boy Scouts and charities. CALDWELL — Country Swing Dance Les- will be judged at the annual cat show at the Expo Idaho center. Adoptions are available. sons, 8-9 p.m., 119 S. Kimball. Participants Admission is $6, $4/children, senior citizens. will learn basic country couple dancing like Texas Two Step, Cowboy Cha Cha and country NAMPA — Project Linus Make a Blanket swing. Admission is $45/couple. For more Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Karcher Mall Lobby, 1509

Caldwell Blvd. Project Linus, an organization that makes and brings blankets to children who are ill, traumatized or in need, will be at the Karcher Mall making blankets. The public is invited to help tie quilts, color a fabric square, fringe a fleece blanket or sew quilt tops. There is no admission and the public doesn’t need to bring anything. If you are going to sew a quilt top, bring a sewing machine with you. BOISE — Trey McIntyre Final Performance in Boise, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Morrison Center, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane. The Trey McIntyre Project will present “Mercury HalfLife” with music by Queen and “The Vinegar Works: Four Dances of Moral Instruction.” This performance will be the final performance of TMP as a full-time dance company. Tickets are $20-$65, available at boisestatetickets.com or call 426-1110. MERIDIAN — The Chronicle of Veterans Foundation Gala Dinner, 5:30 p.m. Courtyard Marriott, 1789 S Eagle Road. The Chronicle of Veterans Foundation will host a gala dinner to help raise money for the new foundation. The goal of the foundation is to present life stories from U.S. veterans. Tickets are $75/person and include dinner and dessert. Tickets, sponsorship and donations can be made at etouches.com/CVFkickoff.

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LOCAL NEWS

Voters renew Meridian schools $14 million levy

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Meridian Police Department Log March 5-11 Police made the following arrests or issued charges: 1 fugitive to Idaho 1 resisting and obstructing officers 1 battery on law enforcement personnel 1 injury to child 1 domestic verbal 3 possession of marijuana 5 possession of paraphernalia 1 frequenting 3 driving without privileges 2 possession of a controlled substance 4 warrants 1 internet enticement 4 driving under the influence 1 leaving the scene of an accident 1 domestic battery 1 indecent exposure

Police also took calls, investigated or assisted: 3 agency assists 1 domestic verbal 3 medical assist 1 telephone harassment 1 misappropriation of personal information 2 runaways 2 possession of marijuana 2 possession of paraphernalia 1 juvenile beyond control 1 curfew violation 1 grand theft 1 disturbance 1 vandalism 1 commercial burglary 1 fraud 1 petit theft 1 injury traffic accident

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ixty percent of voters Tuesday agreed to re- STATE LEVY new Joint School District No. 2’s $14 mil- ELECTION RESULTS lion supplemental $209 million: total levy, funded through prop- amount voters approved erty taxes. across the state Tuesday The levy will be used each year for the next two school in school levies and years to continue funding bond issues what the current $14 million 41 of 48 ballot measupplemental levy funds: sures passed about 45 staff members and SOURCE: Idaho Education nine school days. News “We’re glad that for the first time since the ‘08-’09 school year, we won’t have to look at cutting some other program or service or personnel,” district spokesman Eric Exline said. Five other local school districts also asked for levies: Nampa, Caldwell, Vallivue, Middleton and Kuna. Only Kuna’s failed, falling short by 48 votes. With the exception of 2011, voters in Joint by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com School District No. 2 have passed every supplemen© 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS tal levy request since 2005, Exline said, which was the first time the district had requested a supplemental levy since the 1980s. More than 80 percent of Idaho’s school districts use supplemental levy revenue in their budgets, Exline said. State funding for public schools dropped by 29 percent — or $540 million — from 2008 to 2014, according to the Idaho Division of Financial Management. In Joint School District No. 2, Exline said, each classroom’s state funding was cut by about $5,700 in that timeframe. Exline said the district hopes to move forward in a better financial position while lowering the levy rate. For the next budget year, the district’s overall levy rate — including supplemental, bond and plant facility levies — will amount to $407 per every $100,000 of taxable property value, down from $438.

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Ambrose finishes historic year second The Archers reached the state finals in their second year as a full IHSAA program by Michael Lycklama

ive years ago, The Ambrose School’s boys basketball team played in a carpeted gym in a local league for Christian schools. But on March 8, the Archers stepped onto the court at the Idaho Center to fight for the 1A Division II state championship. Ambrose fell 63-59 to Salmon River, which completed a back-to-back basketball title run to go along with its back-to-back state football championships. But Ambrose reached the pinnacle of Idaho basketball in just its second year as a full member of the Idaho High School Activities Association. Ken Hosier has led the Ambrose program for nine years. The Archers fell two games short of the state tournament last year. Hosier knew he had the talent to compete this year. But with a young roster — Ambrose started three sophomores and a freshman in the state finals — he didn’t know what he’d get night in and night out. But Hosier said that youth turned into a blessing. “I think the youth might have helped them somewhat,” Hosier said. “Maybe they were naive to how big state is. They didn’t seem as nervous and kept pushing forward.” The Archers squeaked by Dietrich with a 65-63 overtime win in the state tournament opener, then beat Summit Academy 5944 to set up a rematch of the district finals with Salmon River. Ambrose pushed the defending state champs and the reigning All-Idaho player of the year, senior forward Leighton Vander Esch, to the brink in a game that featured a combined 49.4-percent shooting, 11 lead changes and six ties. The duo of 6-foot-7 sophomore forward Travis Yenor and 5-2 freshman guard Jaxon Hughes proved dynamic for the Archers (21-4) again. Yenor racked up 29 points, nine rebounds and five assists, and he finished the tournament averaging 26.7 points, 10.7 rebounds and 3.3 steals per game. “You could tell the first game he tried to put a lot of pressure on himself,” Hosier said. “I took him aside

ABOVE: Ambrose’s Jaxon Hughes, right, drives to the basket around Salmon River’s McCoy Hale during the 1A Division II high school boys basketball state championship game March 8 at the Idaho Center. Salmon River won 63-59. BELOW LEFT: Ambrose’s Eason Boeck goes for a layup in the state championship game at the Idaho Center. BELOW RIGHT: Ambrose’s Travis Yenor drives past Salmon River’s Leighton Vander Esch.

and told him to trust his teammates, and he did. He wreaks lot of havoc.” Hughes added 12 points and finished the weekend averaging 13.3 points. But Vander Esch proved too much as he scored 37 points to set a classification scoring record.

But the Archers’ youth has momentum building toward next year and attention focused on the program as it jumps to the 1A Division I level. “The guys are already getting at it and wanting to work over the summer,” Hosier said.

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LOCAL NEWS details of the trade THE DAIRY BOARD IS TRADING: Lot along Watertower Lane at Storey Park n $3: value per square foot n 61,330 square feet n $184,000: total value THE CITY IS TRADING: Dirt parcel next to Meridian Speedway n $1.50: value per square foot n 89,332 square feet n $134,000: total value. As part of the trade agreement, the city will make a cash payment to the Dairy Board of $50,000 to make up the difference. n $8,000: total amount city paid for four appraisals needed for the land swap. n $1,000: estimated cost every six years for city to maintain an easement on its property that the Dairy Board will be able to use to access the dirt lot.

City, Dairy Board swap land at Speedway, Storey Park

fter about three years of working through details of an agreement, the city of Meridian and the Dairy Board are ready to swap neighboring parcels of land at Storey Park and the Meridian Speedway. The deal, approved by the City Council this month, is a win-win for all involved, both parties said. by Holly Beech The Dairy Board, which owns the hbeech@mymeridianpress.com Speedway, will now own a piece of © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS land next to the Speedway that’s been used as a pit area for racers. The city will own land in Storey Park that’s the future site of a new dog park. The Dairy Board is pleased with the outcome of the deal, Secretary/Treasurer Gerry Mattison said. But, he said, the long process of working out the agreement was frustrating at times because it racked up thousands of dollars in attorney fees. Mattison did not give an exact amount, but the latest attorney bill was $3,000, he told City Council during a Feb. 18 meeting. That’s an unfortunate expense, he said, because the Dairy Board

strives to use its funds to support youth. “It’s a burden, but nothing that’s going to hinder us or anything. We’ll still support the 4-H and FFA kids and do all we can to support them,” Mattison said later. Part of the reason why the deal took so long, the city and Dairy Board said, is because federal and state agencies had to sign off on it. The land that the city traded was purchased using money from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The grant requires the city to use the land only for outdoor recreational purposes. The city later built a well on that property, violating the requirement. The agreement, however, says the city can buy a new piece of land of similar value to fulfill the requirement of having outdoor recreational space. “Trying to find a small piece of recreational land is not easy,” Meridian city attorney Bill Nary said. But the Dairy Board was able to buy land from the Speedway operator to trade with the city, he said, giving both entities the space they wanted and allowing the city to keep the well property.

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eridian residents are without a dog park for the time being. The former “Bark Park” was an acre parcel that police let residents use right next to the Police Department. But with construction underway for the department’s new public safety training center, the Bark Park has closed. That land, which sits between the police department and the fuby Holly Beech ture training center, is the site hbeech@mymeridianpress.com of a planned indoor shooting © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS range. But dog lovers can expect a new dog park in the future. The city is working on final designs and approval of a 2-acre dog park at Storey Park, 205 E. Franklin Road. “This dog park project will be much more than just

grass and a fenced area for dogs,” Meridian Parks Superintendent Mike Barton said in an email. “It also includes parking, utilities like water and sewer for restroom facilities, sidewalks and pathways, shelters, landscaping, drinking fountains and other dog park amenities. The opening date has yet to be determined, but we do expect it to open to the public next year.” Barton hopes construction on the new park starts this summer. “It is a high priority to get this amenity available to our community, as we understand the need,” he said.

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Middleton High School to perform ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ MIDDLETON — Middleton High School students will give their take on “The Princess and The Pea” fairy tale with their “Once Upon a Mattress” musical at 7 p.m. tonight and Saturday at Middleton High School, 1538 Emmett Road. “Once Upon a Mattress” tells the story of Princess Winnifred the Woebegone as she ventures to the castle of Prince Dauntless the Drab to ask for his hand in marriage. However, Queen Aggravain disapproves of any princess marrying her son unless she is of true blood. In order to prove she is compatible with the prince, Winnifred must be able to feel a pea under multiple mattresses. With a cast including a wizard, a jester, a minstrel, the king and many more, audience members can expect to see a twist on the original fairytale. Tickets are $5, $3/students and seniors, available at 585-6657 or awright@msd134.org.

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ACCENT

129

$ lease for

36 months

169

SANTA FE SPORT

lease for

249

36 months

* 36 months

VELOSTER

169

$ lease for

Stk#H4VL061

* 36 months

NEW 2014 HYUNDAI

TUCSON

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NEW 2014 HYUNDAI

lease for

Stk#H4SN091

36 months

159

SONATA

lease for

ELANTRA

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NEW 2014 HYUNDAI

249

$ lease for

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* 36 months

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*Model shown may be priced higher. $3000 down + tax, title and dealer doc fees. Lease a 2014 Santa Fe Sport 4dr CUV Sport w/Popular Equipment Package (02) for $249/month for 36 months. $3,876.16 due at lease signing. Subject to HMF credit guidelines. Not all leases will qualify for lowest payment. Leasee responsible for excess wear and mileage over 36,000 at $0.20/mile. See participating dealer for details. Expires 3/31/2014. 1061306

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