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COVER: New market launches next summer

Students who farm, raise animals or make crafts have a new venue to sell their products: the Meridian Youth Farmers Market. The community got to preview the event last week, and the weekly market launches next summer.

MARKET DEBUTS

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SCHOOLS With a split vote, the West Ada school board self-recognized that it violated the open meeting law when extending Superintendent Linda Clark’s contract.

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ON THE TOWN A new panoramic theater experience called Barco Escape is coming to about 20 cities in the United States — and Meridian is one of them.

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TRANSPORTATION Meridian’s “Fun Bus” Saturday bus service is coming to an end this month after a year of low ridership. Residents who lament the cut say more should have been done to let people know the service existed. What is the next step?

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SPORTS Mountain View High School’s baseball and softball teams are at a disadvantage by not having an indoor hitting facility, the school’s head baseball coach said.

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ast month, I scored a great deal on a road bike at the REI garage sale. I can’t think of the last time I was so enamored by something I owned. After riding around town a bit, I’ve noticed that sometimes drivers try to be nice by stopping for me as I wait to cross the street or waiving me to go out of turn at an intersection. I appreciate the kind gesture, but what would be more helpful is for drivers to treat me, a cyclist, like another car. That way, we both know what to expect. I saw another example of this in Nampa last week as I was driving to work. A cyclist was stopped on the side of the road, waiting to cross a fourlane street. The truck in front of me, in the lane closest to her, stopped to let the cyclist pass. But the other three lanes of traffic weren’t stopping — no one was expecting a random stop in a non-crosswalk area. So basically traffic in my lane was awkwardly frozen, until finally the cyclist waved the truck forward. The truck was trying to be helpful, but I think not following the expected traffic flow throws everybody off. It also creates a dangerous situation for the cyclist and the other drivers — what if she proceeded but cars in other lanes of traffic failed to see her? Best cycling practices call for cyclists to honor all right-of-ways at intersections, and I think vehicles should do the same. That means cyclists go when it’s their turn, as a car would. This makes for a smooth and predictable traffic pattern. Here are the top most common causes of a bike vs. vehicle crash, listed on the Boise Street Smart Cycling website: 1) Cyclist is riding in the wrong direction, against traffic 2) Motorist makes a left turn in front of the cyclist 3) Motorist makes a right turn in front of the cyclist

4) Cyclist makes a left turn from the right side of the road 5) Cyclist fails to yield from a driveway 6) Cyclist runs a stop sign or signal 7) Motorist runs a stop sign or signal 8) Motorist opens car door into path of the bicyclist 9) Motorist fails to yield from a driveway 10) All others Boise Street Smart Cycling also provides advice for cyclists: n “With very few exceptions, the safest by Holly Beech way to ride is as part of the traffic, going hbeech@mymeridianpress.com with the flow of the normal traffic pattern. © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS … The State of Idaho considers a bicycle to be a vehicle, and expects all vehicles to drive on the right-hand side of the roadway.” n A cyclist is required to make a complete stop at a red stoplight, but may proceed if the intersection is empty. With a stop sign, a cyclist may proceed if it’s safe without making a complete stop. These laws are unique to Idaho. n Ride close to the right-hand curb or edge of roadway, but avoid riding in the “door zone” — 3 or 4 feet next to a parked car — or so close to the edge that you are riding through debris along the curb. When cars and bikes follow the same traffic patterns, it makes the road a safer and more predictable place for all of us.

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There will be lane restrictions on Ten Mile Road from Cherry Lane to Ustick Road for road, sewer and water improvements. The expected completion date is Wednesday.

1. Petit theft, 1600 block of W. Cherry Lane 2. Commercial burglary, 2500 block of W. Cherry Lane 3. Grand theft, 5900 block of N. Exeter Ave. 4. Petit theft, 2700 block of W. Stallion St. 5. Petit theft, 600 block of W. Criterion St. 6. Disturbance, 1900 block of NW 11th St. 7. Juvenile beyond control, 700 block of NE 5th St. 8. Arrest: warrant 9. Disturbance, 1900 block of NW 11th St. 10. Burglary, grand theft, 200 block of E. Rumpel Lane 11. Arrest: driving without privileges 12. Vehicle burglary, 3700 block of N. Legacy Woods Ave.

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Future projects: Starting Tuesday Eagle Road will be closed from Amity Road to Victory Road with no access from Rome Drive to Shaver Street for sewer work. The expected completion date is Sept. 26. n Starting Oct. 19 Eagle Road will be closed from Amity Road to Lake Hazel Road with no access from Amity Road to Taconic Drive for road work and a bridge replacement. The expected completion date is Nov. 20. n Starting Monday there will be lane restrictions on Locust Grove Road starting at Time Zone Drive for sewer inspection. Flaggers will direct traffic. The expected completion date is Sept. 26. n On Monday there will be lane restrictions on Pine Avenue east of Stonehenge Way while a power pole is installed. Flaggers will direct traffic. The project is expected to finish on Monday. n

Sept. 10 1. Grand theft, 1400 block of W. McMillan Road 2. Possession of paraphernalia and petit theft, 1000 block of S. Progress Ave. 3. Aggravated assault, Ten Mile and Ustick roads 4. Domestic verbal, 300 block of W. Cherry Lane 5. Arrest: possession of marijuana

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and paraphernalia 6. Arrest: possession of marijuana and paraphernalia 7. Stalking, 2000 block of W. Lonesome Dove St. 8. Arrest: DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia 9. Arrest: DUI (third offense)

Sept. 11 1. Two juveniles cited for minor in consumption and littering 2. Minor in consumption, 2000 block of S. Millennium Way 3. One juvenile arrest: warrant, possession of drug paraphernalia 4. Vehicle burglary, 1200 block of W. Cobblefield Court 5. Arrest: warrant, petit theft. Citation: driving without privileges. 6. Arrest: warrant 7. Arrest: warrant 8. Vehicle burglary, 1000 block of S. Progress Ave. 9. Arrest: DUI 10. Protective custody hold, 5100 block of N. Dove Ridge Place 11. Grand Theft, 4400 block of N. Heritage Woods Way 12. Arrest: disturbing the peace 13. Four juveniles cited: curfew x4, possession of marijuana and paraphernalia, E. Romeo Drive and Montague Way 14. Disturbance, 1000 block of N. Crestley Ave.

Sept. 12 1. Attempted burglary, 2600 N. Ridgebury Way 2. Stolen vehicle, 400 block of W. Overland Road 3. Battery, 100 block of W. Pennwood St. 4. Vandalism, 3000 block of W. Acarrera Lane

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5. Arrest: Warrant. Two subjects cited for minor in consumption. 6. Arrest: DUI 7. Arrest: DUI, resisting and obstructing 8. Arrest: driving without privileges 9. Arrest: warrant 10. Disturbance, 700 block of E. Hawk St. 11. Arrest: warrant

Sept. 13 1. Recovered stolen vehicle, 1000 block of S. Progress Ave. 2. Protective custody hold, 3900 block of E. Clocktower Drive 3. Protective custody hold, 2600 block of W. Carlton St. 4. Disturbance, W. Cherry Lane and N. Linder Road 5. Arrest: possession of drugs and paraphernalia 6. Vandalism, 100 block of W. Sands 7. Arrest: resisting and obstructing, disturbance. Arrest: possession of drugs, disturbance. 8. Arrest, juvenile: eluding, driving without privileges 9. Arrest: warrant, resisting and obstructing 10. Arrest: disturbing the peace, trespassing

Miss Tami’s tea cottage invites customers back for 3-day open house

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Fans of Miss Tami’s Cottage and Tea Room were saddened in July when the 26-year-old Meridian business closed its doors. But they can have another taste of the tea cottage today and Saturday during a semi-reopening event. Owner Tami Shoemaker hosted a book signing at the cottage Thursday, as Miss Tami’s cottage was among 12 tearooms included in the “Tea Time” magazine’s book, “Scones and Savories.” The cottage will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at 1031 N. Main St., Meridian. Customers can come enjoy tea and savories, order Monte Cristo sandwiches for carryout and look through new merchandise such as boot socks, mittens, shawls, handbags, tea sets and accessories.

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Sept. 14 1. Vandalism, 1400 block of N. Main St. 2. Arrest: possession of drugs and paraphernalia 3. Arrest: warrant 4. Runaway, 2300 block of E. Lanark St. 5. Recovered stolen vehicle, 400 block of E. 2nd St. 6. Returned runaway, 1300 W. Cherry Lane 7. Petit theft, 3400 block of E. Fairview Ave. 8. Juvenile beyond control, 200 block of W. Indian Rocks 9. Arrest: warrant 10. Two arrests: burglary, possession of burglary tools and stolen property 11. Arrest: DUI (second offense), possession of drugs

The new traffic signal at the Interstate 84 Meridian Road Interchange was activated this week and now controls all turns through the interchange from a central point. Lane restrictions are still in place on Meridian Road, so Idaho Transportation Department Project Engineer Jayme Coonce reminds drivers to watch for barrels, heavy equipment and crews as construction continues. The new Meridian Interchange now operates similarly to the nearby Ten Mile Interchange, she said. The configuration of controlling all turns from a central traffic signal is called a single-point urban interchange, or a SPUI. SPUIs are designed to increase capacity, reduce delay and enhance the flow of traffic. The intersection of Meridian Road and Overland Road fully reopened earlier this week. Lane restrictions have been in place for the past year at the intersection as crews rebuilt and improved Meridian Road. Construction is expected to wrap up by the end of the year.

The Meridian Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council’s engaging event at Wahooz in Meridian is now in its fourth year of teaching local students about the dangers of drug use and texting while driving. About 220 high school students from Meridian, Nampa, Middleton and other parts of the state are expected to come to the Treasure Valley Youth Summit from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday. Students will text while driving go-karts and mini-golf while wearing intoxicated-vision goggles to get a taste of how dangerous these behaviors can be in the real world. They’ll also participate in unfair laser tag teams to mimic bullying and listen to national speakers on related material. “The overall goal of the summit is to enlighten, engage and empower student leaders to educate themselves on these dangers,” stated Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd. “By allowing them to share their experiences with their peers at the respective schools, we hope to keep kids safer in the halls, on the road and after hours.”

Rock-a-Thon raises almost $253K to support mothers, infants

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Scentsy’s Rock-a-Thon event raised almost $253,000 for the Idaho March of Dimes, an organization that helps mothers have full-term pregnancies and babies have a healthy start in life. The community also collected 12,000 diaper and sleep sack donations at the event to help Idaho babies. Thanks to all the support, the fundraiser surpassed its $231,000 goal, Scentsy spokeswoman Anna Gamel said. The “Rock-a-Thon” is named for the 70 rocking chairs that were set up along Eagle Road at the Scentsy complex for 11 hours on Sept. 11. For each chair, Scentsy donated $275 per hour rocked.

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New Public Safety Training Center open for business

if you go What: Ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the new Public Safety Training Center n When: 10:30 a.m., Sept. 21 n Where: 1223 E. Watertower Ave., next to the Meridian Police Department n

the facility

Community invited to tour the building Monday

Four classrooms, seating up to 90 people in one room with three projectors n Mat room for tactical defense training, which will include a training simulator that mimics high-stakes situations n Simulation room where police and fire crews can act out life-like scenarios with command officers observing from behind a one-way n Storage and use of a mobile command post — a trailer that police, fire and public works take to large community events, crime scenes and emergencies n Contractors: Texas-based Ewing Construction Co. and Boise-based architectural and engineering firm CSHQA n

ith one touch on his iPad, Meridian Police Lt. Jamie Leslie commanded a projector screen to scroll down the wall at the new Public Safety Training Center. Wireless tools like this allow teachers and participants to easily share content from their phones or tablets, creating a simple and interactive training environment, Leslie said. Construction on the 11,520-square-foot building wrapped up this month — a few months behind the June target date because of snowy weather and other factors. The public is welcome to tour the building after a ribbon-cutting cerPhotos by Greg Kreller/MP emony Monday. Above: Meridian Police Lt. Jamie Leslie talks about the city of Meridian’s Public Safety Training Center in the defensive tactics Meridian built the facility so police and fire crews could mat room Tuesday morning at the new facility. Below: The recently completed training center at 1223 E. Watertower Street. train together and better un- Front page: Meridian Police Lt. Jamie Leslie talks about the recently completed training center. derstand each other’s roles in an emergency, Leslie said. The center is phase one of a growing complex that will potentially have a scenario village and a shooting range. This fall, the Ada County Highway District will install a traffic signal on the grounds so crews can practice for traffic-related emergencies. “If we could build a shooting range, that would be a one-stop shop,” Leslie said. “We could do everything right here.” The space is not just for Meridian employees, but it’s open for other law enforcement agencies and organizations to use. “Many times in law enforcement we send our officers to other locations in order to conduct training,” Leslie said. “Our vision is to be able to bring those classes here and train locally and bring other organizations or law enforcement agencies to the city of Meridian to train here with us, and also to spend their money here in our city by Holly Beech versus our guys spending our money hbeech@mymeridianpress.com somewhere else.” © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS The multi-agency Critical Incident Task Force has trained investigators at the new center, the Ada County Prosecutor’s Office and FACES cohosted a class on domestic violence strangulation, and Meridian Police held a class for recent police academy graduates. Phase one — the new training center and expansion of the existing police station — cost about $5.2 million. The shooting range could cost another $4 million, but Leslie said the city is seeking donations and business partnerships to pay for that portion. The scenario village, a future “mock city” that will likely have a convenient store, restaurant and small apartment building, is being designed by high school students studying architecture at Meridian also plans to partner with the Idaho POST Academy the Ada Professional-Technical Center. Leslie hopes to see the first building in place by spring. (Peace Officer Standards and Training), Leslie said, which has purchased land for a scenario village next to Meridian’s village. “The architectural kids are doing a phenomenal job,” he said.

by the numbers 11,520 square feet: size of training facility n 2,100 square feet: additional office, conference room and evidence storage space at existing police station n $5.2 million: approximate cost of project $5 million: project budget approved by City Council in November of 2013 $373,475: increase to budget, approved by City Council in June of 2014, bringing the revised budget to about $5.4 million. Construction is currently about $200,000 under the revised budget. n 35: police officers in 2002 when department moved into police station n 95: police officers today n

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The facility, located next to the Meridian police station, will provide a place for regional public safety agencies to train. It features four classrooms, a defensive tactics mat room, simulators to create life-like situations for training, a K-9 agility course and a mobile command post.

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The cochlea is the part of the inner ear that houses the endings of the nerve that carries sound information to the brain. Changes in blood supply can lead to poor cochlear health over time and, in turn, poor hearing health. Oftentimes this issue is discovered during hearing testing. Studies have also confirmed a relationship between atrophy of the blood vessels in the cochlea and degenerative changes to the structure of the cochlea. These changes appear to lead to a decline in the electrosensory function of the organ; the cochlea has more difficulty sending electrical signals to the brain.

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DEATHS All obituaries for Meridian Press must be placed by your mortuary or at selfserve.idahopress.com. Deadline is 3 p.m. Wednesdays for Friday publication. If you have questions, call 467-9253.

Walter Edward Rossum,

85, of Boise, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, at a local hospital of natural causes. Funeral Home: Relyea Funeral Chapel

Mary Pallanch Sanders,

90, of Boise, died Wednesday, Sept. 9. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho.

Judith “Judy” Williams,

72, of Meridian, died Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at a local hospital. Funeral Home: Accent Funeral Home, Meridian.

Dallas Forrey,

88, of Boise, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, at his home. Funeral Home: Accent Funeral Home, Meridian.

James “Jim” Lusnar, 90, of Boise, died Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, at a local care center. Funeral Home: Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. Alvin E. Malstrom,

85, of Meridian, died Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, at his home of natural causes. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho.

Today Boise - Alleluia! The Devil’s Carnival, 8:00pm, Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St $62.00 Boise - John F. Kennedy Banquet, 6:00pm, Old Idaho Penitentiary Meridian - John Septien and Mark Rezansoff exhibit, Initial Point Gallery 33 E Broadway Ave. Meridian - Meridian Business Day, 8:00am, Meridian City Hall 33 E Broadway Ave Meridian - Miss Tami’s Semi-reopening, 10:00am, Miss Tami’s 1031 N Main St Boise - THE PARALLEL at Knitting Factory featuring ALLEN STONE, 7:00pm, Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St $30.00 Meridian - Ribbon Cutting Kinetico Quality Water of SW Idaho, 4:00pm, 1976 E Franklin Road Between Eagle Rd. & Locust Grove Nampa - Sawtooth Winery Farm to Fork Dinners, 6:00pm, Sawtooth Winery 13750 Surrey Lane Boise - TETON GRAVITY RESEARCH presents PARADISE WAITS, The Egyptian Theatre 700 West

Main Street Boise - Western Heritage Festival 2015, 9:00am, Boise Stage Stop 23801 S. Orchard Access Rd $10.00

Saturday Boise - 2016 Miss Idaho USA & Miss Idaho Teen USA, 12:00pm, Special Events Center (SPEC) 1800 University Drive Meridian - 6th Annual Meridian Community Block Party, 10:00am, Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park 1900 N. Records Avenue Meridian Parks and Recreation Department Boise - Andrew Nemr: Tap Dance a Love Story, 7:00pm, Boise Contemporary Theater 854 W Fulton St Boise - Big Ticket - Rock Edition 2015, 7:30pm, Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St Eagle - Celebrate Women’s Fitness 5K Fun Run/ Walk/Stroll, 9:00am, Merrill Park $0.00 Boise - Dinner with the Stars, 6:00pm, The Stonehouse 709 E. Park Blvd. Eagle - Eagle Idaho Tater Dash Mud Run 2015, 3250 N Eagle Rd

Eagle - Eagle Saturday Market Car Show, 10:00am, Eagle City Hall 660 E Civic Lane $0.00 Boise - Felons & Fords, 12:00pm, Old Idaho Penitentiary 2445 Old Idaho Penitentiary $6.00 Meridian - Harvest Festival, 5:30pm, Holy Nativity Episcopal Church 828 W. Cherry Lane $0.00 Boise - Hollywood Undead, The Black Dahlia Murder, GWAR, Ghost, Clutch AND SPECIAL GUEST Crown The, 6:00pm, Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St $50.00 Boise - Hollywood Undead, Crown the Empire, I Prevail, 7:30pm, Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St $45.00 Nampa - Nampa Farmers’ Market, 9:00am, Lloyd Square 14th Ave & Front St $0.00 Nampa - Roller Derby - Nampa’s own Beet City Bombers at The Rollerdrome, 6:00pm, $10.00 Boise - Sinker Butte – Explosive History of Southwest Idaho, 8:00am, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd $15.00 Boise - WalkAbout Boise - A Downtown Walking Tour, 11:00am, Basque Block $10.00

Sunday Boise - Boise State Symphony Orchestra Halloween “Spook-tacular” Concert, 7:30pm, Morrison

Center for the Performing Arts 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln Boise - Idaho Songwriters At Lucky Peak State Park - September Concert Series (Yve Evans with Ellie Shaw), 2:00pm, Sandy Point, Lucky Peak State Park at 9723 East Highway 21 $10.00 Boise - Rock Party—Geology Fun, 12:00pm, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd $0.00 Nampa - Sawtooth Winery Jazz Among The Vines Summer Concert Series, 4:00pm, Sawtooth Winery 13750 Surrey Lane Eagle - SNIP Grape Stomp fundraiser, 2:00pm, Crooked Flats 3705 ID-16

Monday Nampa - Homeschool & Preschool North African Dance Class!, 10:00am, Xpressions Dance Academy 16048 N. 20th St. $50.00 Boise - MNT Bike Monday, 5:30pm, Boise State University 1910 University Dr Nampa - SNAG (Starting New At Golf), 4:00pm, Ridgecrest Golf Course 3730 Ridgecrest Dr. Caldwell - TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 6:30pm, Seventh Day Adventist Church 2106 E Linden TOPS Nampa - TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 6:00pm, Church of God 11535 Smith TOPS

Tuesday

Excellence Breakfast Featuring Keynote Speaker Lt. Governor Brad Little, 7:30am, West Ada School District Service/Training Center $25.00 Nampa - FLYING M TRIVIA NIGHT, 8:00pm, Flying M 1314 2nd St S $0.00 Boise - Group f/64: Revolutionary Vision Exhibit, 10:00am, Boise Art Museum 670 Julia Davis Dr. Boise - SEO Building Blocks: Concepts, Definition, Implementation, 6:00pm, TrailHead Nampa - TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 12:30pm, United Church of Christ 55 S Midland Blvd. Nampa - TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 1:00pm, First Christian Church 619 12th Ave. S

Wednesday Boise - DON WILLIAMS with Special Guests, 8:00pm, Morrison Center for the Performing Arts 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln Boise - Happy Hour Book Club - Anthony Doerr, 5:30pm, The Cabin 801 S Capitol Blvd Boise - Harvest Food Preservation Classes, 6:00pm, University of Idaho, Ada County Extension 5880 Glenwood Street $40.00 Meridian - Sexual Addiction Recovery Group, 6:00pm, Cherry 403 W Cherry Lane $0.00

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LOCAL NEWS ridership BOARDINGS ON THE SATURDAY BUS: 2014 Aug. 29 (opening day): 21 September: 109 October: 63 November: 126 December: 17 2015 January: 21 February: 28 March: 42 April: 51 May: 84 June: 45 July: 28

funding Meridian public transportation funding since fiscal year 2006: $1.3 million By fiscal year: n 2016: $177,243 (including $60,000 for Saturday route) n 2015: $172,160 (including $60,000 for Saturday route) n 2014: $112,426 (including $5,000 for Saturday route) n 2013: $104,806 n 2012: $100,541 n 2011: $100, 541 n 2010: $100,541 n 2009: $106,025 n 2008: $98,127 n 2007: $92,994 n 2006: $88,404 SOURCE: Meridian Finance Department

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Seeing few riders, Meridian’s Saturday bus service gets cut

fter a year of lower ridership — only 635 boardings — Valley Regional Transit is ending Meridian’s Saturday bus service, VRT spokesman Mark Carnopis said. The route’s last day is Sept. 26. The city of Meridian pitched in $65,000 toward the “Fun Bus” Saturday route, which began Aug. 29, 2014. The first year was by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com seen as “testing the waters,” Carnopis said. © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS “It just wasn’t something that Meridian residents were using,” he said. “It’s really not a defeat, we’re just going … back to the drawing board.” Ridership peaked in November with 126 boardings. But it fell to 17 boardings in December and hasn’t risen above 84 boardings a month since then. The city of Meridian budgeted $60,000 for the Saturday route for the upcoming fiscal year, which starts Oct. 1. Now, city officials, working with VRT, will evaluate other ways to spend that money on public transportation. “We didn’t get quite as much bang for our buck as we could. So we’re on track to do something about that,” said Meridian City Councilman David Zaremba, the city’s liaison to the VRT board. Providing more transportation options for youth, senior citizens and disabled individuals is a top priority, according to Zaremba and Mayor Tammy de Weerd. Youth were among the target customers for the Saturday route, which had two buses running in each direction in a loop around Meridian, stopping at places like Roaring Springs and The Village from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. But it seems that youth relied more on their parents for rides on Saturdays, Carnopis said. “We want to serve a need, but we also want to identify times that needs are the greatest,” he said. “Maybe Saturday service wasn’t the best option.”

It just wasn’t something that Meridian residents were using. It’s really not a defeat, we’re just going … back to the drawing board.” MARK CARNOPIS Valley Regional Transit spokesman

FUNDING Since FY2006, Meridian has budgeted a total of $1.3 million for public transportation, according to Finance Director Stacy Kilchenmann. Almost $154,000 of that, not including fiscal year 2015, went toward the Senior Center for busing, she said. Meridian is the largest city in Idaho without its own fixed bus route, Carnopis said, but there are Meridian stops on two inter-county routes. Because Meridian is in a large urban area, its dollars toward public transit operations are not matched by the federal government, Carnopis said. Rural areas and small urban areas receive a federal

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A Valley Ride bus goes past Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park in Meridian March 21.

READERS’ VIEWS Here’s what you’re saying on the Meridian Press Facebook page: n John Sengenberger: “This is lame. The Saturday bus service was awesome for those of (us) that actually knew about it. The reason ridership was low is that nobody knew about the service, or understood there even was a service. We have brought up the need for a better marketing campaign but we never saw anything.” n Deb Southworth: “I did not know there was a bus!” n Patrick Malloy: “And yet there will be another push soon for a lite rail system. The Treasure Valley doesn’t even have the population density of commuters to support a Saturday bus route.” n Paula Eggleston Harlow: “My (grand kids) and I enjoyed it and was looking forward to using it this fall to do Christmas shopping and bowling.” n Cheri Machado Tarlini: “Darn! My family actually has been riding the Fun Bus and we figured it would get cut because we were usually the only people on it. Why wasn’t it being promoted? No one seemed to know it existed!” match for public transportation operations, but large urban areas do not. “The mindset is, as an area grows, you should be able to finance the operations,” Carnopis said. Idaho’s resort towns like Sun Valley and McCall can use a local option tax, with approval from voters, to fund public transit. But non-resort towns don’t have that ability.

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BACKGROUND Barco Escape started out as a “secret project,” Schilowitz said. He had been working at company that makes popular movie-making cameras before switching over the 20th Century Fox. There, he began exploring the idea for the panoramic movie theater with 20th Century Fox and Barco, a global designer and developer of visualization products. Barco Escape was born out of the question, “Can we extend the flat

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West Ada trustee: Board violated public process when extending superintendent contract Trustee Julie Madsen also leads the board in appointing new legal counsel

newly elected West Ada School District trustee is claiming the previous school board violated the state’s open meetings law when it extended Superintendent Linda Clark’s contract in executive session on June 23. West Ada School District Trustee Julie Madsen made by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com a motion at Tuesday’s school board meeting that the board © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS self-recognize the violation and take steps to fix it. The contract discussion should have been on the agenda and should have taken place in an open meeting, she said. “I’m bringing this issue tonight with somewhat of a heavy heart,” said Madsen, who was sworn in July 7. The board approved her motion with a 3-1 vote, with trustees Madsen, Russ Joki and Carol Sayles in favor, trustee Mike Vuittonet opposed and chairwoman Tina Dean abstaining from the vote. The board set a special meeting for Sept. 29 as a step in fixing the violation. Vuittonet, a board member in his fifth term, asked to table the issue until trustees could determine if there was any legal standing for what he called “very serious accusations” from Madsen. “I’m having a difficult time discerning what the intent is,” he said. “Obviously I’m somewhat taken aback by this. I don’t think it’s appropriate.” He questioned if Madsen had sought legal help in writing her motion. “I have not consulted with a lawyer. I wrote this this

morning,” Madsen said, noting that she used documents from the ISBA and from the Sept. 1 board training led by attorney Elaine Eberharter-Maki. “It is not an accusation of illegal activity, only that Julie Madsen Linda Clark there was a mistake made,” West Ada trustee West Ada superintendent Sayles said. Vuittonet, who missed the training, asked if Madsen had collaborated with other trustees on the issue. Dean polled board members, who all said they knew about the contract concerns — it’s an issue Sayles raised last month — but had not collaborated with Madsen. Clark declined to comment after the meeting.

BOARD APPOINTS NEW LEGAL COUNSEL The school board has been exploring the question of whether it should contract with one legal firm or continue using various firms depending on the type of legal issue at hand. At Tuesday’s meeting, Madsen said she had researched and talked to many attorneys, seeking someone who would be accessible 24 hours a day, who specialized in the types of law the district deals with, and who would provide timely and affordable service. Madsen moved that the board appoint attorney William “Breck” Seiniger, Jr. as legal counsel, seconded by Sayles. Vuittonet jumped in, saying, “I’m a little bit alarmed that we got to the motion so quickly. … I think we should

table this until we all have an opportunity to vet the candidate.” “I’d like the motion to stay on the table,” Madsen replied, “because I think that this is very timely given many of the issues that we’re currently facing.” Without discussing Seiniger’s rates or clarifying whether he would provide counsel for the entire district or just the board, trustees voted 3-1 SPECIAL MEETING to appoint him as legal counsel. Vuittonet voted against, and What: Special West Ada school board meeting to discuss Dean abstained. “Sorry, I’m in a bit of a quan- Superintendent Linda Clark’s dary here,” Clark said, asking contract extension if Seiniger would take over the When: 5:30 p.m., Sept. 29 district’s existing cases. “I just Where: District Service Center, need a clarification. This is re- 1303 E. Central Drive ally kind of uncharted waters for us.” Madsen said existing cases would stay with the attorneys already working on them, and Seiniger would only take on new issues. “I’m just extremely concerned,” Vuittonet said. “We’ve now given them a sole contract over all of our legal issues, and we still haven’t established what we’re going to pay or what’s expected.” The district faces vast legal issues, he said, and shouldn’t limit itself to one firm. Most of the decisions the board made Tuesday had split votes, with Vuittonet on one side and Sayles, Joki and Madsen on the other. As chairwoman, Dean has the option not to vote unless she needs to break a tie, according to the board policy manual. She often does not vote.

Meridian HR director: Employee retention rate is ‘very good’

eridian’s human resources director said the city has a “very good” employee retention rate of 91.4 percent. Human Resources Director Patti Perkins presented the department’s annual reby Holly Beech port at the Sept. 8 City Counhbeech@mymeridianpress.com cil meeting. © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS Thirty-two of the city’s 374 full- and part-time employees have ended their employment in 2015. Four of the employees left to retire, seven left involuntarily

and 22 left for voluntary reasons, such as another job opportunity. The retention rate was flat from 2014 to 2015. “The voluntary separations were all over the board — they were moving, or there were better opportunities or different opportunities,” Perkins said. Patti Perkins “We don’t lose a whole lot of people Human resources because they’re not paid enough, but director I will tell you that most people, when they do leave, will say, ‘Yeah, I’m get-

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LOCAL NEWS Meridian school to package 60,000 meals to help ease local food insecurity T

he Ambrose School of Meridian is partnering with Homestead Ministries of Colfax, Washington, and the Boise Rescue Mission by Meridian Press staff package news@mymeridianpress.com to 60,000 meals to be distributed to those in need throughout the Treasure Valley. Homestead Ministries purchases or procures donations of locally grown grains such as beans, peas, lentils, wheat and barley from farmers and processors, along with spices, bags and labels. These items will be brought to the school Sept. 25. Stations will be set up in the gym, and teams of students will come throughout the day to mix 10,000, one-pound soup packages — enough for 60,000 meals. Homestead Ministries began in August 2014 when friends Tom Riedner and Greg Nolan saw an opportunity to help reduce the hunger problem in the Northwest. Their desire is to use locally produced agricultural products to reduce hunger. Their mission is to feed the hungry efficiently and generously using Christian values. Boise Rescue Mission will be one recipient of the finished soup mixes, which they

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will use both in food boxes for families, and daily meals at their four area shelters. “We sincerely appreciate Homestead Ministries and The Ambrose School of Meridian for making this generous gift of much needed food,” stated Jason Billester with Boise Rescue Mission. “As we continue to serve over 1,100 meals each day and provide over 400 safe nights of shelter daily, this gift insures that the mission will continue to meet the needs of homeless and hungry people.” Kirk Vander Leest, headmaster of The Ambrose School, said, “Part of what makes this program so successful is the volunteer manpower — or kidpower, as the case may be. Although monetary donations are always vitally important to any charitable organization, we as a school are able to provide 500 willing and able students in one location to produce a huge amount of food in less than six hours. This is not only extremely efficient, but a great opportunity for our kids to serve others in their own backyard.” Almost 16 percent of Idaho’s residents are food insecure — 250,830 people or 1 in 6, according to the Idaho Foodbank. More than 21 percent of Idaho’s children are food insecure — 90,240 children or 1 in 5.

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To much to mention Come SEE CALDWELL 2313 Washington Avenue Friday & Saturday 9am-4pm Brass cash register, Oak Jeweler's cabinet, 1940's street signs, corner shelf, butter churns, crocks, vintage furniture, model cars, LIFE magazines, 3 port holes, old pop crates and bottles, milk cans, sled, and lots of miscellaneous!! Questions 921-4035.

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 208-467-9253 C M Y K

CALDWEll 2415 E. Ohio Avenue Saturday & Sunday 9am-4pm

HUGE NAMPA 4 FAMILY Backyard Sale!

Camping, Fishing, tools, office, kitchen, Christmas, furniture, DVD's and CD's, games, linen, and lots more! NAMPA 12353 West Orchard Ave. Friday & Saturday 8am-5pm A lifetime CollectionMust See! Bed frames, rocker recliner loveseat, collector items, snow men, glassware, framed art, furniture, misc. items and MUCH MORE!

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NAMPA 1309 2nd Street S. Friday & Saturday 9am-5:30pm

Village Antiques

END OF SUMMER Sidewalk Sales! Be sure to visit other sidewalk sales in downtown Nampa.

NAMPA 1513 Aquarius Court Friday & Saturday 9am-3pm Outdoor Used Book Sale! Lots of Westerns, Many local Interest, Christian, Firction, Non-Fiction, Children's, Rare & Collectible. Many Books Reduced 50%! (208)880-4453 NAMPA 701 W. Bridger Avenue Between Orchard and the Boulevard-Near the Sizzler Saturday Only 9am-3pm Two family yard sale: faux leather love seat, piano, new Kirby Sentra vacuum, crafts, quilt rack, baskets, toys, books, vcr, office chair, glider chair, large picture frames, miscellaneous.

If you are reading this, so are your potential customers! MERIDIAN/NAMPA 1434 Chateau Avenue Between Cherry Lane & Ustick Saturday only 8am-6pm Multiple FamiliesGIANT SALE! So Much Stuff! Way too much to list!

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NAMPA 118 11th Avenue North

Saturday ONLY Sept. 19th 9am-5pm

at the Eagles Lodge! HUGE YARD SALE!!!!

You don't want to miss this one! NAMPA 17477 N. Franklin Blvd. Between Cherry & Ustick Friday & Saturday 9am-6pm Rain or Shine! Wayne 60 clock face gas pump, auto parts, Wizard 16HP Garden tractor, drop leaf table, lamps(crystal piano), side tables, 2 Coke clocks, rocker, 4 old dining chairs, Diamond Back Men's bike, Women's vintage clothing, Roseville hull vases, Arthur Wood & Son 8-piece tea set, Wooden 4-drawer child's bed, baby to adult clothing, and MORE! NAMPA 1206 Walnut Creek Ct. Saturday 8am-? Shoes, Purses, cooking utensils, glassware, milk glass, china cabinet, tv stand with glass doors, pictures and Christmas items. Lots More!!! NAMPA 8310 Highway 45 SATURDAY ONLY 9am-3pm 4 FAMILY YARD SALE! Antique horse harnesses, bicycles, end tables, coffee tables, vacuum, misc glassware and Holiday decorations, lots of nice pictures, BBQ and 2 Smokers, and SO much more! We have great prices!

NOW YOUR CLASSIFIED 7+ day ad will hit 11,000 more homes!

Found! A Vintage and Antique Market Fri Sept 18th 12-8 and Sat Sept 19th 8 -5 at The Bishop's House 2420 Old Penitentiary Road Admin $5 (good for both days) 100% of admin benefit The Bishops House.

1X12 Barnwood 6'-$12.50 Also 1x4, 1x6&4 interiorly wall panels Wes@965-1084

FIREWOOD IN PARMA, Red Fur and Pine mix, $200/cord Juniper Cherry and Hardwood mix, $225/cord Can deliver for fee, (208)880-4425

SOLID WOOD OAK DINING ROOM Table, $40, 971-3732

AVALON ANTIQUES

Indoor/Outdoor Sale Inside the Store & out in the hallway. School has begun... so start shopping with us! All Vendors are having sales. Come and see the great vintage and antique items available!

SATURDAY, September 12 9am-5pm

CLASSIFIED DEADLINES

Deadline to get your Classified ads in for the following Friday is 4:30pm on Wedneday. Please call us if you have questions 467-9253.

524 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, Corner of Cleveland & 6th Avenue

Service Directory

LIVE-IN HELPER/COMPANION For Elderly or Disabled, I am a Bus Driver for Nampa School District. Please call 965-0987

19” Toshiba TV, $25, 468-1044 ADCO RV Cover 28'-32' $75.00 Brinksman Barbecue Grill, 4 burner $60.00 HP Printer and Monitor and printer stand All for $50.00 Call:466-0313 or 319-6750

AFFORDABLE!

Piano, Guitar, Violin, Fiddle or Ukulele lessons. All ages & levels. Private & fun! Call 467-6244. CANNING JAR-Quarts, $5 per dozen, 466-0386 CAST iron table two chairs for 50.00 453-2147

CLASSIFIED DEADLINES

Deadline to get your Classified ads in for the following Friday is 4:30pm on Wednesday. Please call us if you have questions 467-9253. GARMIN 4” GPS Works Great w/Car Charger $85.00 (208) 249-8974 RED Scalloped Bricks, 6”x24” new $1 and used .75¢, 697-0164

4-wheel Truck w/battery, Kids desk, small/large trike, &70/all 466-1879

2 SPACES FOR LEASE 1,200 SQFT 12th Avenue Frontage, and behind is a 500 SQFT Water/Sewer/Trash paid Both have: Good location, Good Signage, EXCELLENT PARKING!! Use for Retail or Office 466-6433/466-2544

ROPE; 300+ Feet, ½ Inch diameter, Nylon, $140 880-7967

WHITE WHIRLPOOL Gas Range $200 208-459-0185

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09.18.15 // MYMERIDIANPRESS.COM HOMEDALE; 2 BEDROOM 2 Bath home on River for Lease. Great location & beautiful yard, lots of storage, $750/month + security deposit (208)880-1853

YARD ART/HUNTING 4 for $88, 880-7697

SKILL-SAW 7¼” Wormdrive, Makita Belt-Sander $40.00ea Good Condition!!! Call:467-6023

WANT TO PURCHASE: 18” Rear Tine Tiller, 6-10HP, 888-2544, please leave message

OWNER FINANCING! NO QUALIFYING... 15 Homes to Choose from10K-25K Down! KEN WILSON 880-1099 Crossroads RE

HOME FOR SALE IN 55+ PARK Single-Wide, 924sqft, 3 bed, 2 bath, major appliances, Covered deck, Clean, quiet, safe neighborhood. $14,150 Move-in incentives. (541)889-9579

TO ADVERTISE CALL 467-9253

M-F 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. OR ONLINE 24/7 MyMeridianClassifieds.com

MARSING GUN SHOW October 3 & 4

Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-3. 126 N. Bruneau Hwy, Marsing

NAMPA 1 Bedroom Apartment, Fully Furnished, 40”TV, Included in rent: Electric, Heat, Water/garbage , Wireless Internet & DirectTV $300 Deposit $550/month References 850-2456 or 466-6142

Admission $5; Senior-$4. Price includes raffle ticket

Serving Nampa/Caldwell

Boulevard Guns & Pawn

1-2-3 Bedroom Units $300-$900 www.qmtrust.com RCE-401

PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800669-9777. Hearing impaired call 1-800-927-9275

HAPPY VALLEY PARK Double/singlewide lots available. 8 months free with approved house. Quick freeway access.

465-5353

12 Avenue Frontage, Water/Sewer/Trash paid Good location, Good Signage, EXCELLENT PARKING!! Use for Retail or Office 466-6433/466-2544

WANTED SMALL HOUSE Garage, 1 car, for senior, single. Craftsman: can repair, paint, etc for partial rent. Nampa Area Wes at 965-1084

LOGAN PARK

is a low income elderly apartment complex with govt subsidy. We provide services in addition to rent, which include: 2 homecooked meals daily, weekly housekeeping and transportation to Caldwell Doctor appts. Our building has someone on site as a first responder 24/7. We have security cameras and the outsides doors are locked in the evening for your peace of mind. We give preference to those applicants subscribing to the services. Please phone for an appt to see an apartment.

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(208)454-0004 612 West Logan Street, Caldwell, Id 83605

Sandlewood Apartments Caldwell.

Call 459-4434. Equal Housing Opportunity

Sept. 19 9am-5pm Sept. 20 9am-3pm BUY, SELL, TRADE ADMISSION $6.00 Admission Price includes a raffle. Ticket for a 22 Rifle

222 West Railroad Street Nampa, Idaho 467-6102 Breakfast & lunch served.

GENERAL

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY CONTRACTORS

Independent contractors needed to deliver newspapers in the Kuna, Caldwell and Nampa areas. Early morning delivery. Valid drivers license and insurance required If interested call Jennifer at 465-8160 or Christopher at 465-8138

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 208-467-9253

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY CONTRACTORS

Independent contractors needed to deliver newspapers in the Emmett area, 2 days per week-Tuesdays & Sundays. Valid drivers license and insurance required If interested call Christopher at 465-8138 or Jennifer at 465-8160 HEALTHCARE

**SIGN ON BONUS** Med Tech/CNA's ($750)

Free gas/weekly pay $2,000 Bonus Call AACO Nursing Agency 1-800-656-4414 Ext. 40

Position Description Summary: Work with various equipment processing seed, setting up equipment. Depending on time of year may work in all departments in warehouse where needed at time. Ensuring finished product from department meets HM standards. Essentials Duties and Responsibilities: • Condition Seed to the highest possible quality • Complete conditioning in an efficient and timely manner • Maintain and repair equipment as needed • Work in various departments depending on season when needed • Ability to work with various machinery • Cross Train in all departments and machinery • Process seed to HM standards • Assist in keeping warehouse a clean and safe environment • Ability to work overtime • Ability to work various shifts through out year. • Ability to obtain pesticide application certificate Required Knowledge & Skills: • Forklift Operation • Ability to work multiple shifts in variable climate conditions • Possess good math, verbal and written communications • Basic Computer skills Self starter, ability to work in team environment • Must comply with company safety rules Education / Experience: • High School Diploma or equivalent • 3+ years general warehouse experience

TURKEYS (4 ½ Months old) and GUINES Cash only. Call:465-0221

MOVING!!! Everything Must Go Auction! Furniture, household, shop goods, antiques, craft-supplies, new-items-Anything you can think of! 1219 Elgin Street Caldwell, ID Saturday, Sept. 19th 11am-?

2007 FORD FOCUS SES 2.0 Auto, Air cond, Pwr Windows/locks, cruise/tilt, C.D New Tires, good condition, runs excellent, 28+mpg,74,000miles Book $7,500 Selling $5,250

(208)409-3702

NOW YOUR CLASSIFIED 7+ day ad will hit 11,000 more homes!

18' INBOARD BOAT, Tandem Axel trailer $700 Call to inquire Call:459-4598 or 253-2598

How To Apply: http://limagrain-recrute.talentsoft.com/pages/general/accu eil.aspx?LCID=2057

Balewagons:

NH pull-type & self propelled models/parts/tires. Buy/Sell/Trade/Finance 880-2889 anytime Jim www.balewagon.com

Call or see Debbie MacDonald 208-467-7298 On line Applications at genesishcc.com/Job Opportunities or in person Sunny Ridge, 2609 Sunnybrook Dr. Nampa EOE

1 BLACK Lamb, neutered male, ½ miniature, Friendly, $100, (208)459-4711

Seed Conditioning Operator Nampa, ID

FARMER'S MARKET

29' RV 5TH WHEEL W/SLIDEOUT,

$3,200 OBO 15' RUNABOUT BOAT With Trailer, 65HP Motor, SOLD (208)455-1624

To place an ad in the Classifieds call 467-9253

• Local Fresh Sweet Corn •Watermelon •Vine Ripe Tomatoes •Cantaloupe

On Sale

Fresh Local

Canning Peaches $14.50/box

Trinity Mission Health & Rehab of Midland The Caldwell Police Department is testing to establish a roster for police officers and reserve officers. Caldwell has 64 officers serving a population of 51,000. Officers work 12hour shifts with 4 days on/4days off. Starting salary $37,100, excellent benefits, longevity and certificate pay. Application and testing instructions at www.cityofcaldwell.com. Closing date: 9/25/15 at 4:00 p.m.

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Nampa Rod & Gun Club

Independent contractors for Meridian Area. The Meridian Press is looking for independent contractors for home delivery. This is on Friday's only and pay depends on route size. Delivery deadline is 6pm on Friday and it is door to door delivery. This is a great opportunity for after school. If interested call Jennifer at 465-8160 or Christopher at 465-8138

RN's up to $45/hr LPN's up to $37.50/hr CNA's up to $22/50/hr

HEALTHCARE

ADVERTISE HERE

GUN SHOW

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY CONTRACTORSMeridian Press

CITY OF CALDWELL

CALDWELL POLICE

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

GENERAL

Now hiring Full time days and evening shifts.

applications!

Logan Park is an Equal Opportunity Provider

GENERAL Local company needs pivot construction laborers. Must be a US Citizen or proper documentation, lift 50 #'s, valid DL w/ no restrictions, part time and full time, bilingual plus, CDL plus, calls only at 208-455-0944.

GENERAL

466-4888

205 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa

FEMALE SHEPHARD-CROSS Free to Active Home Spade/vaccinated. Call:459-4598 or 353-2598

NOTE: The following advertisers have certified that these properties meet the standards set by the Fair Housing Act of 1968; amended on 1989, and therefore qualify as “Housing for the Elderly,” and may be advertised as such.

WE BUY GUNS. Top prices paid.

AKC YORKSHIRE Terrier Black and Tan, Female Puppy (6 months old), house broke, shots current. $800 Call:208-459-9299

“This Agency is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer”

SPACE FOR LEASE 1,200 SQFT

Fundraiser for American Legion Post 128 Community Service Projects. Call 350-3915.

Call 467-7296

HOUSING Elderly Opportunity Agency, Inc. is now taking applications for 1 and 2 BR single level apartments for individual's age 62+, or disabled, with or without children, in Council, New Plymouth and Parma ID. Rental assistance available if qualified. Call 1-800-273-4462

is looking for CNA's: 1 Full time day 2 Full time Evenings 1 Full time Night Apply in person at 46 N. Midland Blvd., Nampa.

Also, don't miss our Smoked Trout and Idaho Wines. We feature delicious fried chicken as well! FRANKLIN JUNCTION FRUITSTAND 8059 HWY 20/26, NAMPA 468-4050 866-5901

NuEarth Compost

A financially successful, independent, nonprofit, community based, critical access hospital in La Grande OR, is seeking a full-time, benefit position. RN, LPN or MA Current Oregon LPN/RN license in good standing or certified MA. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. For further information including full job requirements, please visit us at www.grh.org EOE

EDUCATION

Preschool Teacher Intern ($13/hr. minimum) (Meridian, ID) Challenger School

is seeking exceptional individuals to develop into extraordinary preschool teachers for its Everest campus. All Challenger preschool teachers begin in our paid, ongoing teacher-intern program. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience with our teaching methods and curriculum before having a classroom of your own.

Farmer Volume discounts available. Call Roger at 250-4741 or message @ 467-1110

ALFALFA Hay For Sale, First & Second & Third cutting $150/ton, Contact Randy Sedlacek @ (208)484-7183

CONSIGNMENT SALES OF IDAHO Idaho's Largest Consignment RV Dealer Motor homes, 5th wheel trailers, truck campers and pull trailers over 70 units in stock and ready to go. No pressure No hassle shopping. All units are open for inspection and priced to sell. 3015 Caldwell Blvd Nampa ID 83651 (208)318-5535

26' CAMP TRAILER Duel Axel, like new outside, inside needs work. $1500 Call and inquire. Call:459-4598 or 253-2598

Find the car you want, the price you need here!

You need not have teaching experience or a degree in education to apply. If you would like to teach children to think for themselves and inspire them with a love of learning and achievement, we encourage you to apply. Part-time and full-time positions are available ($13/hr. min.). Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, and significant Challenger student tuition discounts for children or grandchildren. To apply, submit your cover letter, resume, AND a brief essay discussing your view of America to

hr@challengerschool.com.

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