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Public opinion split on direction of West Ada School District

Groups divided on which trustees deserve to be recalled

ll five West Ada School District board members are targets of recall efforts. Like many of the board’s votes in recent months, the recall efforts are split 4-1. One group, led by former district superintendent Christine Donnell and former trustee Reid Olsen, seeks to recall four board members in their first and second terms. Another group is an anonymous by Holly Beech Facebook campaign to recall Trustee Mike hbeech@mymeridianpress.com Vuittonet, elected in 2001. © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS Public views are sharply divided about whether the new board’s tactics are good or bad for the district. Donnell said the way the board has micromanaged the district and vocally criticized Superintendent Linda Clark since July, when trustees Julie Madsen and Russell Joki were sworn in, spurred her to promote a recall. “There’s certainly more than one cause,” Donnell said. “They have tried to discredit (Clark) from the beginning. … I think they are far overreaching on the way they have gone forward in questioning everything the administration has done. In 11 years, … Linda Clark has run a very effective and efficient school district.” Donnell said the way the new board members run the district — reaching into details such as the payment of bills that should be left up to the staff hired to do the job — is not efficient leadership. But it’s the newer board members’ watchdog approach that makes them so appealing to patrons on the other side of the debate. “Don’t need a recall. We should be thanking these new board members for their diligence!” Judi Jones shared on the Meridian Press Facebook page. Another resident, Jill Williams Wrem, wrote: “I do not understand wanting a recall for those that are being transparent and honest about what is happening in our district.” Not everyone is convinced the board members are being upfront about their intentions, however. When new board members criticized Clark’s contract extension, questioned her appointment to the State Board of Education, and disregarded input from her and several district employees about the need for a district testing director, some community leaders got nervous. Vuittonet said trustees, in his opinion, were preparing to oust Clark — a claim Madsen denied. Clark declined to comment. Concerns about the new board’s apparent lack of cooperation and respect for each

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other came from the business community. On behalf of business owners who didn’t want to see a kink in their collaborative relationship with Clark and the school district, Meridian Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Anne Little Roberts wrote a formal letter in August to Dean, Joki and Madsen to express the Chamber’s support for Clark. (Clark is an ex officio director on the Chamber board.) Micro 100 Tool Corporation, a large Meridian manufacturer, also wrote a letter to the board supporting Clark. State Sen. Chuck Winder, R-Boise, has also been vocal about his disapproval of the new board’s direction, saying they’re “way out of bounds.” At the Sept. 29 school board meeting, he told Meridian Press, “I think they entered into a legal contract (with Clark), they did it openly, and now these board members don’t like it. They don’t appear to like the superintendent. They don’t appear to be supportive of her, and I think over the years she’s done a great job with the Meridian district. … I think it’s an agenda that the board has to try to figure out a way to embarrass the current superintendent.”

DIVIDING LINE Clark’s contract has been one of the most divisive issues in recent months. Clark, 67, has worked in the district for 37 years — 11 of those years as superintendent — and has seen it grow into the largest district in the state, with more than 37,000 students and a general fund budget of $196.1 million. This year, Clark’s salary is $143,475, and her benefits include a $100,000 life insurance plan, a district vehicle for personal and official use, a credit card for professional expenses, 25 vacation days, and a retirement bonus of 20 percent her salary. When looking at other superintendents’ salaries and benefits in districts of similar size in the West, Clark earns less than most but often has more perks, such as the vehicle and retirement bonus. (See page 9). On their first day as trustees, Madsen and Joki questioned the previous board’s decision to renew Clark’s contract two weeks before they were sworn in. “It is my strong belief that the prior board had adopted a pattern of approving this contract secretly because its salary and perks had become so bloated and costly that they knew that taxpayers would never have approved it,” Madsen told Meridian Press last week.

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SCHOOLS Trustees and recall organizers worry the unrest in the West Ada School District could hinder the supplemental levy from passing on Nov. 3. Trustees and patrons say the funding is critical to district operations.

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New West Ada trustees criticize the district superintendent’s contract and its “bloated and costly” salary and perks. Here’s how Superintendent Linda Clark’s contract stacks up against other superintendents in our region.

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Sometimes I’m struck by a wave of missing my time in Africa. I love and hate these moments that combine joyful memories with an ache to go back. I had one such moment last week while my boyfriend and I were sitting by a fire pit at The Village at Meridian. The family next to us, who were speaking to each other in a different language, reminded me of the people I had seen in Ethiopia, one of the most fascinating countries I got to visit. (Ethiopia has a unique alphabet and calendar system, and the year is 2008 on the Ethiopian calendar.) I knew if I left without talking to them I’d regret it, so I asked them if they’d been to The Village before and if they lived around here. The answer was yes, they lived down the road. That didn’t answer my question. “What language are you speaking?” I asked, hoping I didn’t sound too stupid. “We’re from Ethiopia,” the man answered. A huge smile crossed my face. I told him I had visited the country for a couple days this summer and loved learning about the culture, the coffee (best I’ve ever had) and the rich spices. He asked if I’d tried out the Ethiopian restaurant in Boise. I said I was excited to try it out and was so sad when I learned it had burned down last month, along with the entire Boise International Market. “That was our restaurant,” he told me. The man, named Kibrom Milash, said and he and his wife are hoping to rebuild. He said he was so thankful to be a part of the Boise commu-

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nity and were blown away by the community’s generous support. The market supported the businesses of immigrants and refugees who had moved to Boise from all around the world. It completely burned down Sept. 5. After the fire, Boise resident Kari Randel started a GoFundMe account for the market, which raised more than $54,500 in 29 days. One of the donors posted on the account page: “I feel so blessed to enjoy the diverse richness of culture and life that by Holly Beech the emigrant and refugee population hbeech@mymeridianpress.com brings to Boise. My heart has loved hav- © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS ing the International Market as a visible, findable, and flourishing place to connect with this growing group in our community. A lot of heart went into creating this vital co-op and I’ll do what I can, and I’m delighted to see others doing what they can to see that this group of vendors and this connection continues, and prospers again.” My heart aches for those who lost their businesses in the fire, but when I hear the hope and gratitude in Kibrom’s voice, it makes me proud of this community and hopeful that the Boise International Market has better days ahead.

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The West Ada school board, from left: trustees Mike Vuittonet, Julie Madsen, Tina Dean, Carol Sayles and Russell Joki. Superintendent Linda Clark is on the right.

2014 levy rates by school district, per $100,000 of taxable property value: West Ada: $409 n Boise: $523 n Kuna: $665 n Melba: $308 n Nampa: $423 n Caldwell: $460

Trustees worry recall efforts will weaken support for ‘critical’ levy E Election to renew $28 million, two-year levy is Nov. 3

about 70 teachers under the state allocation.) She also moved that the board attempt to decrease the levy amount in year two if state lection day is less than a month away, and West Ada School funding adequately increases or the district experiences savings. District trustees — and the community members seeking The motion passed unanimously. Source: Ada County Assessor’s webto recall them — are concerned that the recall hubbub is site and West Ada School District overshadowing the district’s need to pass a supplemental FOR TAXPAYERS levy. In 2014, property owners in the district paid $99.10 per $100,000 The recall election won’t be on the Nov. 3 ballot alongside of their taxable property value toward the supplemental levy. the levy — there’s not enough time to collect signatures and go The district’s total taxable property value rose to $15.3 billion through the recall process. But district trustees, recall organizers this year, up from $14.1 billion last year, according to the West Ada and patrons have expressed concern that the unrest in the diswebsite. That means the supplemental levy rate can go down — it’s trict will turn voters off to supporting the levy. now at $91.57 per $100,000 of taxable property value — and still “We’ve got to let people see that the board can work with (Superintendent Linda) Clark and move forward,” said West Ada pa- generate the same amount of revenue. Property owners may see a tron Laurynda “Ryndy” Williams, who is leading an anti-recall lower levy rate but still pay the same or more in taxes because their effort. “If that levy fails, we’re going to lose academic days and property values have increased. The West Ada School District has five local tax revenue streams: teachers. It would be a disaster to lose this levy.” supplemental levy, plant facilities levy, bond, emergency levy and The two-year, $14-million-per-year supplemental levy first passed in 2012 and was renewed by voters in 2014. The district tort levy. (The latter two don’t require voter approval). Combined, is seeking that same support at the polls a third time on Nov. 3 the district’s total levy rate in 2014 was about $409 per $100,000 of taxable property value, according to the Ada County Assessor’s because the funding expires after this school year. The funding is largely used for instruction days and teach- website. ing positions that were cut during the recession. According to a Sept. 1 presentation by West Ada School District ELECTION DAY by Holly Beech Finance Director Alex Simpson, the $14 million The supplemental levy will be on the ballot Nov. 3 along with a hbeech@mymeridianpress.com is used for: $12 million bond proposal from the Meridian Library District and n Nine school days ($700,000 per day): $6.3 © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS mayoral and city council races. million The polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 3. n 35 teaching positions, ($60,000 salary/benefits each): $2.1 Oct. 28 is the last day to mail in an absentee ballot, and Oct. 30 is million the last day for in-person absentee voting and early voting. n General fund expenditures, such as utilities and materials: The Idaho Secretary of State’s office runs a helpful website $5.6 million The levy requires 50 percent of the votes to pass. In 2012, 53.7 called Idaho Votes with official forms and voting information, such percent of voters supported the levy, and support grew to 60.2 as your polling place location. Visit the site at idahovotes.gov. When you go to vote, you must present an acceptable form of percent in 2014. “This is so critical to our operating budget,” West Ada Trustee picture ID, such as your driver’s license, or sign a personal identification affidavit. Russell Joki said at a special Sept. 3 meeting to discuss the levy. The deadline to register by mail or in person before election day At the meeting, Trustee Julie Madsen made a motion that the board commit to using the supplemental levy funds with the pri- has passed, but you may register to vote on Nov. 3 at your polling ority of decreasing the teacher deficit. (The district is currently place. Be sure to take a photo ID and proof of residency.

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Hazel Lambert, 92, of Meridian, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at her home. Funeral Home: Accent Funeral Home, Meridian.

79, of Melvin Lane, 89, of Meridian, Meridian, died Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at a local at his home. Funeral Home: Accent hospital. Funeral Home: Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. Funeral Home, Meridian.

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Sherri Lynn Brewer-Cum- Kevin Patrick O’Sullivan, mings, 58, of Boise, died Monday, 74, of Wendell, died Monday, Oct. 5. Oct. 5th. Funeral Home: Cremation Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho. Society of Idaho

Cynthia Ann Brown, 57, of Richard Steven Pacino, Boise, died Thursday, Sept. 24. Funeral 74, of Boise, died Wednesday, Sept. 30. Funeral Home: Cremation Society Home: Cremation Society of Idaho. of Idaho.

Carol Darle Altman Dewey, 87, of Fruitland, died Sunday, Oct. Loren U. Tannahill,

92, of 4, 2015, at St. Luke’s Medical Center Eagle, died Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - Fruitland. Funeral Home: Shaffer- at his home. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, MeJensen Memory Chapel - Fruitland. ridian. 888-5833. LaRose Halsey, 82, of Pocatello, formerly of Boise, died Thursday, Jon Garfield Trail, 72, of Oct. 1, 2015, at a Pocatello care center. Weiser, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, Funeral Home: Accent Funeral Home, at his home. Funeral Home: ShafferJensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Meridian.

Lino Gomez, 75, of Boise, died Miriam L. Young, 87, of Boise,

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at his home. died Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at a local care Funeral Home: Accent Funeral Home, center. Funeral Home: Accent Funeral Meridian. Home, Meridian.

Joelina Eleanor Holt, 86, of Tristan Micheal Urrizaga, Meridian, died Sunday, Oct. 3. Funeral 7, of Boise, died Thursday, Oct. 1. Home: Cremation Society of Idaho. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho. Constance “Connie” Jaszkowiak, 63, of Challis, died Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, in Nampa. Funeral Home: Accent Funeral Home, Meridian.

TODAY Boise - After School Adventures, 4:00pm, Library at Hillcrest 5246 W. Overland Rd. Garden City - Alley Rep Presents: RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN by Gina Gionfriddo, 7:00pm, Visual Arts Collective 3638 Osage St. Boise - American Girl Fashion Show, 11:00am, Boise Philharmonic 516 S 9th St Boise - Babies Storytime, 10:30am, Library at Hillcrest 5246 W. Overland Rd. Meridian - BILINGUAL STORYTIME (all ages), 11:30am, Cherry Lane Library 1326 W Cherry Ln Middleton - Book Sale, 12:00pm, Friends of the Library Book Store 1103 W. Main Nampa - Canyon County Fall Home Show, , Ford Idaho Center 16200 Idaho Center Blvd

Meridian - Classic Movie Night: Dracula, 7:00pm, Cherry Lane Library 1326 W Cherry Ln Nampa - CWI Visiting Artist Series: Marimba, 7:00pm, College of Western Idaho 5500 E Opportunity Dr $0.00 Boise - Drop in Chess at the Library!, 4:00pm, Library! at Cole & Ustick 7557 W. Ustick Rd. Boise - ECE Seminar Series Open to the Public, 12:00pm, Boise - Family Movie Night, 6:30pm, Lake Hazel Branch Library 10489 W Lake Hazel Rd Meridian - The Farmstead Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival, 9:25am, $8.75 Caldwell - Fit and Fall Proof Class, 10:30am, Free Methodist Church 3320 S Montana Nampa - Hangout at the Hangar, 6:00pm, Mission Aviation Fellowship Hangar 112 N Pilatus LN

Boise - Hillstomp, 9:00pm, Reef 105 South 6th Street Boise - IDAHO CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE, , The Egyptian Theatre 700 West Main Street Boise - Idaho Partnerships Conference on Human Services, 9:00am, Sapphire Room at the Riverside 2900 Chinden Blvd. $170.00 Boise - Interview w/ Steve Gaynor (Game Designer and Writer), 5:00pm, Albertsons Library 1865 W Cesar Chavez Ln Nampa - John Maxwell Live 2 Lead, 9:00am, Northwest Nazarene University Little Theater $89.00 Boise - Materials Science & Engineering Seminar Series, 10:30am, Middleton - Middleton - Fit and Fall Proof Exercise Class, 10:00am, Adventure Plaza Main Street Boise - Minecrafters, 4:00pm, Victory Branch 10664 W Victory Rd Boise - Movie Matinee, 4:00pm, Hidden Springs Library 5849 W Hidden Springs Dr Boise - Northwest Title IX Conference: Beyond the Law, 8:00am, Boise State University 1910 University Dr Meridian - One on One Help

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Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council community meeting on Internet safety with a presentation from Meridian Police Officer David Gomez, 6-8 p.m., Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave.

Meridian city vs. Meridian Chamber of Commerce softball challenge and barbecue, 5:30 p.m., Storey Park, 205. E. Franklin Road.

27th Annual Red Ribbon Rally with Meridian Anti-Drug Coalition, Drug Free Idaho, KTVB Channel 7, Boise School District and more, 12-1 p.m., Capital steps, 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise.

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THE SIDE TODAY Boise - A BRIGHT NEW BOISE by Sam Hunter, 7:30pm, Danny Peterson Theatre 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln Boise - ALEX STREET, 6:00pm, The Egyptian Theatre 700 West Main Street Garden City - Alley Repertory Theater Presents: Rapture, Blister, Burn by Gina Gionfroddo, 8:00pm, Visual Arts Collective 3638 Osage St. $20.00 Boise - Amber Ikeman & Taylor Ross Wilson, 7:00pm, District Coffee House Boise - American Girl Fashion Show, 11:00am, Boise Philharmonic 516 S 9th St Boise - Chad and Vashti Summervill in Concert, 7:30pm, Sapphire Room at the Riverside 2900 Chinden Blvd. Boise - Davi, 7:00pm, Crow Bar 107 S 6th St Boise - Faculty Artists Series - Faculty Chamber Music Recital, 7:30pm, Morrison Center for the Performing Arts 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln Boise - THE HOOT HOOTS + WARTIME BLUES + SAM HILL, 7:00pm, The Olympic Meridian - Liberty Quartet, 6:00pm, Valley Shepherd Church of the Nazarene Boise - Music & Movement, 10:30am, Lake Hazel Branch Library 10489 W Lake Hazel Rd Star - Music and Movement, 10:00am, Star Branch Library 10706 W State St Boise - Recycled Minds Improv, 6:00pm, The HUB Boise - Ruckzuck, 7:00pm, High Note Cafe Boise - SoMo & Jordan Bratton & Kirko Bangz, 8:00pm, Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St Boise - VENUS IN FUR, 2:00pm, Boise Contemporary Theater 854 W Fulton St Meridian - Wondertime! with Mr. Travis, 10:30am, Meridian Library at Silverstone 3531 E Overland Rd Boise - Young Frankenstein (The Musical), 8:00pm, Stage Coach Theatre 4802 W Emerald St

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WHAT: 26th season of the Meridian Symphony Orchestra WHEN: Opening night is Oct. 24, and the season continues through June WHERE: Performances are typically held at the Centennial High School Performing Arts Center, 12400 W. McMillan Road, Boise TICKETS: www.meridiansymphony.org CONTACT: (208) 891-2721

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The Meridian Symphony Orchestra, a 70-member ensemble that performs classical and pop music, begins its 26th season Oct. 24.

Symphony season kicks off Oct. 24

eason tickets are now available for the 26th season of the Meridian Symphony Orchestra, a 70-member ensemble that performs classical and pop music. The season opener on Oct. 24 will feature a tribute to the victims of the 1999 mass shooting at Columbine High School. Later in the year, audiences will enjoy holiday by Meridian Press staff classics during the Dec. 5 performance of “Most news@mymeridianpress.com Wonderful Time of the Year.” The timeless classic “Peter and the Wolf” will be presented on March 5. The season continues into April and June with a Young Artists Competition and a free concert at Kleiner Park. The orchestra is made up of a wide variety of musicians whose day jobs range from health care to music education to public safety. Principal harpist Louise van der Eijk, for example, is a mental health counselor and program manager for a children’s outpatient de-

partment, and she runs a private practice that offers hypnotherapy. Van der Eijk, who became an American citizen in 2013, was born in the Netherlands and has also lived in England and Belguim. She calls the Meridian Symphony Orchestra her “surrogate family,” according to meridiansymphony.org. Another example is Ken Suchy, the principal string bass player. Suchy has played bass for more than 40 years, but his day job is working as a financial specialist for the Idaho State Police. “Music is something different than anything else I do and it releases something deep inside me,” says a quote from Suchy on the symphony’s website. James Ogle has returned for his fourth season as the Meridian Symphony Orchestra’s artistic director and conductor — a role he held with the Boise Philharmonic for 20 seasons. Ogle’s success as a conductor includes a first place award in 1972 at the Malko International Conductor’s Competition in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Local businesses buy theater tickets for families in financial crunch Kendall Ford of Meridian and the Bank of the Cascades Meridian Branch are partnering with Treasure Valley Children’s Theater to help local families access quality live theater this month.

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Treasure Valley Children’s Theater’s adult acting company is producing “Dorothy and the Wizard of

Oz,” and they want children and families who may not have the financial resources to purchase theater tickets to have an opportunity to see the show. Autumn Kersey, founder of TVCT and the director

of “Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz,” said in a statement: “Our small performance space coupled with the general costs to produce a play prohibit us from giving away tickets. When presented the opportunity to help, Kendall Ford of Meridian and the Bank of the Cascades didn’t hesitate, recognizing the important influence arts programs have in our community.” The Bank of the Cascades has chosen to give tickets to Saturday’s 11 a.m. performance to families who access the Meridian Boys and Girls Club. Kendall Ford of Meridian will distribute tickets to the Saturday’s 3 p.m. performance through its Facebook page and their nonprofit partner, Giraffe Laugh. Four additional performances are planned for 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Oct. 17

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WHAT: “Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz” WHO: Treasure Valley Children’s Theater, an adult acting company WHERE: Treasure Valley Children’s Theater, 703 N. Main St., Meridian TICKETS: $5-$9, available at treasurevalleychildrenstheater. com CONTACT: TVCT at 287-8828 and Oct. 24. The performances will take place in downtown Meridian at the Treasure Valley Children’s Theater, 703 N. Main St. The total running time is 50 minutes, and the participation play is recommended for audiences ages 4 and up. Seating is limited and advanced ticket purchase is strongly advised.

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At the Sept. 15 school board meeting, Madsen moved that the board recognize that it violated the open meeting law on June 23 by extending Clark’s contract without giving public notice and by discussing the details of the contract in executive session. On these grounds, the board held a special meeting on Sept. 29 and voted 4-1, with only Vuittonet opposed, to void the 2017-18 year of Clark’s contract. It was at this special meeting that Donnell urged the crowd of more than 100 attendees to join her in the recall efforts. Madsen said it’s unfortunate for board members to be “vilified” for trying to uphold the law. Dean said she finds it interesting that Vuittonet, the only one who “refused to comply with the law,” is the only one not targeted by the group’s recall. The group that is targeting Vuittonet has a Facebook page called “Recall Mike Vuittonet West Ada Trustee.” The manager of the page declined to identify him or herself, because they are an employee of the district. Joki has used the page as a platform to criticize Vuittonet. He wrote Oct. 1: “Mike was board chair for over ten years and during those years he presided over secret contracts and a rubber stamp board. … I support the recall of a fellow trustee with some regret.” Joki also wrote, “Mike is leading those who support the recall of other trustees.” Vuittonet said he’s not leading the recall efforts against the other board members but is open to being involved as a West Ada resident. “What’s been happening in the district because of these things — and the lack of morale and anxiety of many, many people who work in our district — it’s very concerning to me,” he said. The board has set a special executive session

meeting for 5:30 p.m. today at the District Service Center to discusses matters pertaining to personnel hiring and evaluation, complaints or charges brought against an employee or public officer, and communication with legal counsel about pending or potential litigation. Executive session meetings are closed to the public, but if the board takes an action afterward, that must be done publicly.

LEVY ELECTION Both sides are worried the upheaval will hurt the supplement levy election on Nov. 3. The district is seeking to renew a two-year levy totaling $28 million that covers nine school days and 35 teaching positions. The recall organizers don’t have time to collect signatures and get a recall election ready by the November election, but Donnell said they wouldn’t want to hold the election then, anyway. The next available election date falls in March. “Truly we don’t want to have a recall election when the supplemental levy is also being run,” she said. “That concerns us, because we support the supplemental levy.” Joki told the Meridian Press that the recall organizers have forgotten the importance of the levy election. “If that levy fails, kids and teachers are hurt, not them,” he said. The upcoming levy election is one reason why Laurynda “Ryndy” Williams, whose four children grew up in Meridian schools, is calling for the recall efforts against the four trustees to end. She founded a Facebook page Oct. 3 called “Forward West Ada Friends.” “I’m afraid (the levy) could go down because people will think, well all these people are incompetent,” Williams said. “I don’t think they’re incompetent. They’re doing exactly what they said they would do. Most of them ran on a platform of transparency, let’s cut waste, let’s slim down the administrative side of the budget and put more money into teachers and into programs for kids.” The board was just doing its job when it recognized the open meeting law violation and voided the third year of Clark’s contract, Williams said. “I do not see this as a personal attack on Linda at all. She is a phenomenal administrator,” she said. “I think we just need to set an example for our kids and the community and let the board just move forward with Dr. Clark and do the best they can.”

West Ada trustees’ response to recall efforts Trustee Russell Joki “Those who are calling for the recall have forgotten all about the importance of the Nov. 3 supplemental levy. If that levy fails, kids and teachers are hurt, not them. I am not going to be a ‘rubber stamp’ board member. I believe in transparency and the June 23 meeting that added a year to Dr. Clark’s contract was done without any public notice. The public should get to see the full contract. Trustee Vuittonet signed that contract and now he acts as if everything was done correctly. It wasn’t. As a former board chair, he oversaw a decade of contract signings, none of which were given any public scrutiny. I can’t imagine he will escape the same kind of recall that he is supporting for other trustees. This recall will not change the way I ask questions at board meetings, look for ways to increase parent involvement, or improve the way the district makes decisions. The recall supporters simply do not want the public to know about cost overruns or how the money is being spent. I will make sure there is transparency.” Trustee Julie Madsen “I think that it is a very unfortunate day for our community when those who uphold the law and demand transparency for taxpayers are vilified by a faction who believes that the rule of law only applies when it is convenient. Linda Clark’s contract violated all of the laws and ethics that a bind a school board. It is my strong belief that the prior board had adopted a pattern of approving this contract secretly because its salary and perks had become so bloated and costly that they knew that taxpayers would never have approved it.” Trustee Mike Vuittonet “The direction and policies that (the other board members) have taken, in my opinion, they’re moving in the wrong direction. I don’t think the things that they’ve done are good for the district. What’s been happening in the district because of these things — and the lack of morale and anxiety of many, many people who work in our district — it’s very concerning to me. I would leave my option open to be involved (in the recall efforts), because I am a citizen in the West Ada district. I certainly don’t want to fail the levy because of all the turmoil. … Regardless of what’s happening now, that levy is just critical. And it’s about school days, it’s about nine of them. It’s important to our kids, it’s import to our parents.” West Ada board chairwoman Tina Dean “The thing that greatly concerns me is that their decision to (support a recall) seems to be based on our acknowledgment that we are not above the law, that we did something incorrect and we need to change it. Number two, trying to recall fourfifths of a board is extremely dangerous to the school district. … I don’t know the requirements that the Ada County Clerk has in place, but if that many members of the board would be displaced, there would be no quorum. I don’t think anything I did warrants a recall. I understand they didn’t agree with our decision, but our responsibility as elected officials is to make decisions, and you’re never going to please everybody. In this case, the only other decision that I could have made would be to vote no, that I don’t believe we violated the open meeting law, (and) that clearly wasn’t the case. I find it very interesting that the only person who refused to comply with the law is the one they chose to not start a recall drive on.” — West Ada Trustee Carol Sayles did not respond to an email requesting comment. Superintendent Linda Clark declined to comment.

HOW A RECALL WORKS Idaho Statute Title 34, Chapter 17 outlines the recall election procedure. A petition for a recall can’t be circulated against any public officer who has held office under the current term for less than 90 days (Idaho Code 34-1713). The current term for the West Ada School District trustees began July 7, about 95 days ago. In the case of recalling a school board trustee, the following steps must be taken: 1) Step one: Petition for a recall Organizers must submit a petition form to the county clerk with at least 20 valid signatures of people who voted in the election in the zone of the trustee being challenged. If more than one trustee is being challenged, a separate form is necessary for each zone. 2) Step two: Collect signatures

After the county verifies that there are at least 20 5) Step five: Set election valid signatures and approves the petition form, If the trustee chooses not to resign, the school organizers may begin collecting signatures. In district must order a recall election at the next available date. There are four possible election order for there to be a recall election, at least 50 dates in 2016: percent of the people who voted in the school n March 8 board election in the zone of the trustee being n May 17 (primary election) recalled must sign the petition. Recall organizers n Aug. 30 have 75 days to get the needed signatures. n Nov. 8 (general election) 3) Step three: Approval and notification Once the signatures are collected, the county clerk 6) Step six: Hold election has 15 business days to verify that they are valid. The ballot at the recall election will basically ask The clerk’s office then provides written notices to voters to check one: the petitioner and the trustee being challenged n Yes, recall the trustee that there are enough signatures for a recall n No, do not recall the trustee election. To recall any officer, a majority of the votes cast at 4) Step four: Board member may resign the special recall election must be in favor of the The trustee being challenged has five business recall and must equal or exceed the votes cast at days to resign or not. the last general election for that officer, the

Timeline of major events June 23 n Board extends Superintendent Linda Clark’s contract to 2018. Ayes: Chairman Mike Vuittonet, Anne Ritter, Janet Calinsky Nays: Tina Dean, Carol Sayles This later created problems because Clark’s contract was not on the agenda, and the board failed to add it to the agenda by holding a vote, as required by the open meeting law. n Board censures Trustee Carol Sayles for using her district email to promote candidate Julie Madsen’s school board campaign and for releasing privileged information from an executive session. Ayes: Calinsky, Ritter, Vuittonet Nays: Dean, Sayles

JUNE

July 7 Annual board re-organization n New trustees Russell Joki and Julie Madsen are sworn in. The board appoints board member Tina Dean, elected in 2013, as chairwoman. n Joki and Madsen introduce themselves and question the previous board’s decision to extend Clark’s contract. July 28 n Sayles questions the way the board handled Clark’s contract extension on June 23, saying she was opposed to the way the executive session was conducted. July 31 n Gov. Butch Otter appoints Clark to the State Board of Education, sparking some West Ada board members to seek legal advice on whether Clark could serve in both roles without creating a conflict of interest. Vuittonet said he supported the appointment and was surprised by other board members’ reactions.

JULY

Aug. 11 n Board decides not to fill the assessment director position. The position, with a salary of roughly $100,000, was approved in the 2015-16 budget and had been in place for more than a decade. Clark and several district staff members spoke to trustees about the importance of the position. Board members said the $100,000 could be better used to hire teachers. Ayes (in favor of leaving the position vacant): Sayles, Joki, Madsen Nays: Vuittonet, Dean

AUGUST

Sept 1 n Board undergoes training about the open meeting law with Elaine EberharterMaki, an attorney with the firm Moore Smith Buxton & Turcke. Sept. 3 n Board approves a supplemental levy election for Nov. 3, asking voters to renew the two-year levy for a total of $28 million to fund 35 teaching positions, nine school days and other operational expenses. n Board approves a $3.1 million emergency levy, which does not require voter approval. This funding is generally used for one-time expenses such as desks to keep up with enrollment growth.

Source: Idaho Statutes and Ada County Elections Office administrator JoMeta Spencer n

Sept. 15 n Board self-recognizes that it violated the open meeting law on June 23 and commits to cure the violation within 14 days, as outlined in state code. Ayes: Joki, Madsen, Sayles Nay: Vuittonet Abstained: Dean Board appoints attorney William “Breck” Seiniger as the district’s general counsel. Ayes: Joki, Madsen, Sayles Nay: Vuittonet Abstained: Dean n

Board changes how board clerk and treasurer are supervised — giving supervision authority to board members rather than to the superintendent. Ayes: Joki, Madsen, Sayles Nay: Vuittonet Abstained: Dean n

Sept. 29 n Board voids the third year of Clark’s contract, saying the board broke the open meeting law when it extended the contract on June 23. Ayes: Joki, Madsen, Sayles, Dean Nay: Vuittonet Sept. 30 n Joki and Clark testify in Joki’s ongoing lawsuit against West Ada, filed in 2012 by Joki and several other plaintiffs against the state of Idaho, education officials and Idaho school districts, claiming it was unconstitutional for public schools to charge students fees for classes and sports. Because West Ada is the only district in which Joki has paid student fees, it’s the only remaining defendant in the case.

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Zip line course nears completion at Eagle Island State Park With the fall approaching, zipping is in the air at Eagle Island State Park. Experience Based Learning, Inc. of Rockford, Illinois, has entered into a long-term lease with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation to bring Treasure Valley residents their own hometown zip line adventure. Located on property within Eagle Island State Park, Zip Boise will feature a six zip lines â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including racing lines â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with short, long, theme and night tours. The expected completion date is Oct. 30. Zip Boise will also feature one of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Quick Jumps, a parachute simulated leap off the 60-foot tower on the north side of the park. Guests can expect about a two-hour experience, while being accompanied by trained guides. The average price for a tour will be about $84, plus a $5 motor vehicle entry fee for the state park. EBL approached the parks department in May 2014 with the idea of installing the zip line tour at Eagle Island State Park. EBL has operated the Tamarack Resort zip line course for the past seven years. The success of that course gave EBL confidence to make a bold move in the Treasure Valley, EBL owner Steve Gustafson said. EBL was also the first owner of the Horseshoe Bend course from 2008 to 2012. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bringing a world class tour to the greater Boise area was the next logical step,â&#x20AC;? Gustafson stated.

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Comparing West Ada’s superintendent salary and job perks to other districts W

est Ada School District Trustee Julie Madsen said this month that the salary and perks in Superintendent Linda Clark’s contract by Holly Beech have become hbeech@mymeridianpress.com “bloated and costly.” © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS To see how Clark’s contract stacks up with other superintendent contracts in districts of similar size, Meridian Press has obtained copies of contracts from throughout the region. The school districts sampled are located in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona and California.

LOCAL West Ada School District Enrollment: 37,378 Superintendent salary: $143,475.29 Contract dates: July 2014 – July 2017 (amended Sept. 29) Benefits include: n $100,000 life insurance n Full dental, health and vision insurance n Short- and long-term disability n 25 vacation days n District credit card for business-related expenses n District vehicle for official or personal use n District to pay employee portion of PERSI (retirement plan) n Covered expenses for travel and events related to professional development and superintendent duties n Bonus of 20 percent of annual salary upon retirement Boise School District Enrollment: 25,916 (2014-15) Superintendent salary: $162,342 Contract dates: July 2015 – June 2018 Benefits include: n 15 vacation days n District credit card for business-related expenses n Major medical, dental, vision, life and accidental death/dismemberment insurance, as given to certified employees n Mileage reimbursement for business-related travel n Sick leave as provided to certified employees n Covered expenses for professional meetings Nampa School District Enrollment: About 15,000 Superintendent salary: $140,000 Contract dates: July 2014 – June 2017

Superintendent salaries range from $140,000 in Nampa to $255,000 in Concord, California, with Clark’s salary of $143,475 falling toward the bottom. Of the contracts compared, Clark’s Linda Clark is the only one that includes the use of a district vehicle. Many other superintendents, however, receive allowances for the use of their personal vehicle. Trustee Mike Vuittonet, who has been on the board since 2001, said the board decided that having a district

vehicle for Clark would be less costly than reimbursing her for using her personal car because of how much driving she does across the 380-square-mile district and to the Statehouse. West Ada is the largest district in the state with more than 37,000 students. Clark’s salary was the fifth highest in Idaho in school year 2014-15, the most recent year available from the Idaho State Department of Education. This year, a raise given to Clark boosted her salary above the superintendent’s salary in the Nampa School District, which is less than half the size of West Ada. As Clark neared and reached the retirement age, the board added in more incentives to keep her in the district

Benefits include: n Covered expenses for travel and attendance of all meetings on the invitation of the State Board of Education or the State Superintendent of Public Instruction n 10 days sick leave n 3 days personal leave n Same healthcare benefits given to employees

tions, plus $5,000 for other membership dues n Coverage of expenses for professional development, including meetings and seminars n 18 days paid leave n 24 vacation days

REGIONAL Mt. Diablo Unified School District Concord, California Enrollment: 32,323 Superintendent salary: $255,000 Contract dates: July 2015 – June 2019 Benefits include: n $2,000 annual stipend for doctorate degree n 24 vacation days n Same general and health benefits given to management staff n State retirement system plan n Mileage reimbursements for travel outside a 100-mile radius of the superintendent’s office (also applies to district management) n Coverage of expenses and membership dues for professional development Paradise Valley Unified School District Phoenix, Arizona Enrollment: 32,758 Superintendent salary: $184,605 Contract dates: July 2015 – June 2018 Benefits include: n Board may choose to award superintendent up to $10,000 as “performance based pay” during the contract n $600 monthly vehicle allowance for use of personal vehicle n $100 monthly allowance for use of personal cell phone n Coverage of membership dues to specific associa-

Salem-Keizer School District 24J Salem, Oregon Enrollment: 40,000-plus students Contract dates: July 2014 – June 2017 Superintendent salary: $192,780 Benefits include: n Same health insurance plan and fringe benefits available to other district administrators, including sick leave, emergency leave, bereavement leave; $100,000 accidental death/dismemberment insurance; disability insurance n Coverage of professional development expenses and professional membership dues n 25 vacation days n Reimbursement of work-related expenses Colorado Springs School District 11 Colorado Springs, Colorado Enrollment: 28,063 Superintendent salary: $228,089 Contract dates: July 2015 – June 2017 Benefits include: n One-time payment of $4,562 for fiscal year 2016 n Retirement, investment, family and medical leave and professional liability insurance benefits as provided to district administrators n Health, life, long-term disability and similar benefits as provided to administrators, or superintendent may choose select benefits with a $15,000 contribution from district n 22 vacation days, 11 sick leave days, three personal days n Up to $4,000 covered expenses for professional development and business-related meetings n Up to $1,500 for professional membership dues

because they were happy with her leadership and with student outcomes, Vuittonet said. “We’re not talking about someone who’s worked for the district for three years. We’re talking about someone who’s been here all her life and has given her blood, sweat and tears to the district,” he said. “She actually earned it. And if people were able to truly measure what she’s done, they would probably say that she earned it.” Here’s a closer look at how Clark’s salary and benefits compare with superintendents from other districts in the Treasure Valley and across the western United States.

District provides personal computer, portable computer, modem, related software and other accessories; up to $1,500 a year for Internet and telephone costs n $500 per month for use of personal vehicle and other small expenses n Reimbursement for business-related expenses n

Tacoma School District No. 10 Tacoma, Washington Enrollment: 30,630 (2014-15) Superintendent salary: $253,898 Contract dates: July 2015 – June 2018 Benefits include: n $700 reimbursement for use of personal vehicle for work-related travel n 27 vacation days n Same dental, medical, life and vision insurance and retirement plans available to the district’s other exempt employees n Covered expenses for professional meetings and members dues n Up to $1,000 per year for expenses related to involvement in community service organization of superintendent’s choice Portland Public Schools Portland, Oregon Enrollment: 48,500-plus Superintendent salary: $247,000 (2014-15) Contract dates: July 2014 – June 2017 Benefits include: n Potential for “additional incentive compensation” at the discretion of the board n Same benefits as given to senior administrators for health care and insurance n Reimbursement for reasonable district expenses and membership dues for professional groups n Standard state retirement plan Information gained through public records request to each school district.

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Sarah Westcott, a teacher at The Ambrose School in Meridian, was awarded grant funding from the Idaho CapEd Foundation. The foundation awards statewide grants every month from September through March, and pre-K through 12th-grade teachers at an accredited Idaho school are encouraged to apply at www.capedfoundation. org. Vice President of International Business Development Ernesto Pinal of NextScan Inc., headquartered in Meridian, Idaho has been named the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2015 Region 10 Small Business Exporter of the Year. Pinal was nominated for this prestigious award by Jennifer Verdon, international trade manager of the Idaho Department of Commerce. In the past seven years, NextScan has consistently increased its international business. The company currently generates about 40 percent of its gross sales from exports to 42 countries in five continents, and five full-time jobs are heavily dependent on exports. Paul Davis Restoration would like to announce the hiring of Fernando Ramirez for the position of restoration technician, which involves water and fire damage restoration and reconstruction and mold remediation. Ramirez has previous experience in residential construction. The Idaho State Board of Education has named Chester (Chet) Herbst its new chief financial officer. The position became vacant upon the selection of Matt Freeman as the board’s new executive director. Herbst has been an administrator with Lewis-Clark State College (LCSC) since 2001, most recently as vice president for finance and administration. Before joining LCSC, he served 30 years in the United States Air Force and retired with the rank of Colonel. Ada County Assessor Bob McQuade has been elected as president of the Idaho Association of Counties (IAC). McQuade has been a member of IAC for many years and spent the past three years in various IAC board roles, including vice president, secretary and treasurer.

City of Meridian leasing old city hall to New Ventures Lab for $1 about the tenants

New Ventures Lab currently has four tenants, including: Press Advantage Press Advantage put together a team of U.S.-based writers to help businesses with tasks such as developing automatic, client-friendly reports. The company has also been developing a keyword tool for more than five years. Clients of Press Advantage have access to account representatives at any time for technical advice. Snaplash Users of Snaplash.com can upload their pictures to make a unique video and place it on their own website or TV commercial or use it at a wedding or birthday party. For businesses that use video in their daily process such as real estate, franchises, funeral homes or car sales, Snaplash offers custom templates, helping businesses maintain a consistent look and feel to their customers. Adventure Marketing Adventure Marketing LLC is a locally-based Internet marketing firm that offers marketing consultations services to firms ranging in size. The company, established in 2010, specializes in content strategy, digital engagement, social media marketing, and outreach. Advanced Marketing seeks to help clients reach their target market, drive website traffic, strengthen their brand awareness and increase their profit. Red Arrow Controls/Red Arrow Performance Red Arrow Controls/Red Arrow Performance is a product company focused on lighting controls for LED applications. The company also delivers engineering services and embedded systems development to customers in the Northwest. Projects range from creating components for embedded systems to delivering turn-key products. Technologies included wireless, distributed systems, LED lighting, power monitoring and others.

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In the September issue of “American Banker” magazine, Zions Bank was honored among Best Banks to Work for in 2015. Zions Bank ranked No. 3 in the category of large banks with more than $19 billion in assets and No. 46 overall. The honor marks the third year in a row that Zions Bank was recognized. In addition, a photo of Zions Bank President and CEO Scott Anderson was featured on the magazine’s cover to represent the bank’s commitment to happiness in the workplace. Karen Appelgren has been named director of Zions Bank’s Business Resource Center at 800 W. Main St., sixth floor, in downtown Boise. In this role, she will lead the center’s efforts to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses through one-on-one consulting, workshops and referrals. Rick Gillespie has been promoted from mortgage loan officer to the position of assistant vice president sales manager of D.L. Evans Bank’s Treasure Valley Real Estate department. Gillespie has been employed with D.L. Evans Bank since 2013 and has over 10 years of financial experience.

ROADREPORT Karen Applegren

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ast week, Meridian Press by Holly Beech featured a story about hbeech@mymeridianpress.com the ribbon-cutting event © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS for New Ventures Lab, a shared space that opened this spring for entrepreneurs and business start-ups. The lab, along with the city of Meridian and the Meridian Chamber of Commerce, hosted a grand opening celebration Sept. 28. This week, we take a closer look at who is funding this endeavor. New Ventures Lab is a private, for-profit company owned by Rick Ritter — who is also involved in the WaterCooler business incubator in Boise — and Sarah Pokorney. The start-up costs were about $35,000, said Ritter, who is the primary investor in the company. Currently, four companies are leasing space in the building, and Ritter said three more are in the pipeline. The city of Meridian pitched in by funding tenant improvements for the 8,000-square-foot former city hall, including new carpet, key and lock replacements, new light fixtures and general repairs. About 5,800 square feet of the building are usable for offices, open space, conference rooms and event space, Ritter said. Meridian is also leasing the building to New Ventures Lab for $1 during the first year, Ritter said. The rent will be reviewed annually. The lab will fund the ongoing operational costs. Up until last fall, the building housed another group focused on business growth: the Entrepreneurial Think-Tank Co-op, a group of entrepreneurs who worked collaboratively in the shared space. Months after ETC moved out, the city of Meridian funded the following repairs to get the building ready for New Ventures Lab, according to city attorney Bill Nary: n $28,500: flooring n $6,990: construction manager n $11,803: paint n $85.55: ceiling tiles n $792.25: lighting n $1,016.35: key and lock replacements n $364.37: plumbing n $152: smoke detector n TOTAL: $49,703.52 The city’s goal with New Ventures Lab is that it will help develop strong tech companies that will move into downtown Meridian and spur new economic growth.

There will be lane restrictions on Linder Road from Almaden Drive to Duck Alley Road for a road rebuild project. Flaggers will direct traffic. The expected completion date is Nov. 17. n

There will be lane restrictions on McMillan Road from Eagle Road to Locust Grove Road for a road project. The expected completion date is Oct. 31. n

Current projects:

There will be lane restrictions on Northwest Eighth Street south of Willowbrook Drive while n There will be lane and pedestrian restrictions power cables are replaced. Flaggers will direct on Ten Mile Road between Cherry Lane and traffic. The expected completion date is Nov. 28. Ustick Road for road, sewer and water improvements. The expected completion date is Oct. 30. n There will be lane restrictions on Linder Road from Cayuse Creek to Divide Creek Street n There will be lane restrictions on Willowbrook while flashers are constructed for Rocky Drive from Northwest Eighth Street to Cranmer Mountain High. The expected completion date Drive while power cables are replaced. Flaggers is Thursday. will direct traffic. The expected completion date n

David E. Brasuell, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran with Rick Gillespie a combined 30 years of active and reserve service, has been named the 68th president of the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs. Brasuell has served as Idaho Division of Veteran Services Administrator since 2006. He was unanimously selected by his colleagues to lead their organization for the next year.

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Future projects: On Saturday Ada Street will be closed from east 10th street to the end of the road between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. for the Boise Open Space Block Party. n

Starting Monday, Black Cat Road will have lane restrictions north of McMillan Road at Gondola Drive while a power pole is relocated. Flaggers will direct traffic. The expected completion date is Wednesday. n

Starting Oct. 19 Eagle Road will be closed from Amity Road to Lake Hazel Road with no access to Amity Road to Taconic Drive for a bridge replacement and road construction. The expected completion date is Nov. 6. n

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TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 208-467-9253 Monday- Friday 8 AM-5PM CALDWELL 1308 E. Linden St. Sat Only 8am-? 4 FAMILY YARD SALE Furniture, bedding, ladies clothes, 3 cabinets, Linens, Various kitchen items, Garden Pots and SO MUCH MORE!!! CALDWELL 205 WEST Ustick (1 Brick house WEST of South Kimball and Ustick) Saturday 8:00am-? ESTATE SALE In house and In shop. 3 recliners, couch, coffee/end tables, formal dining set, bar chairs, sewing machine in cabinet, W/D, New queenmattress&box-springs, full-size bedroom set, 2 tarps, boat trailer, firewood, wood scraps and shop cabinet. st

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MIDDLETON 22933 Whisper Creek Drive Friday & Saturday 8am-5pm Antiques, Wagon Wheels Furniture-Leather Couch Recliners, Bar Stools, Linens, Miscellaneous & More! NAMPA 10746 Rain Springs Court Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9am-? Large family rummage! Lots of baby stuff; girl clothes and shoes NB- 12months, Bumbo Seat, changing pad and covers, bouncer seat, boys clothes 5tsmall and shoes,misc household items, and more! Come check it out!! NAMPA 616 N. Kings Road Across from Disaster Kleenup Friday & Saturday 8am-5pm MULTI FAMILY SALE!!! Child's antique rocking chair, bookcase, Tole painted chair, lots of books, floral arrangements, milk cans, and Lots Lots More!

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NAMPA 16351 N Blueberry Court Saturday Oct 3rd @ 8a.m. Everything must go! Clothes, bed, BB hoop Kitchen table/dishes, treadmill and so on..!! Come find your Treasure! NAMPA 10065 Deer Flat Road th 12 Ave South turns into 45 to Deer Flat Road, turn right, 1 mile left side, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm

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Antiques & Collectables, antique bathtub, Older limited edition Disney figurines, Household, Primitives, Thousands of bottles, jars , insulators, antique lamps & lanterns, car ads & license plates, oil cans, old 1950's Pinup prints, books, magazines, glassware, and too much to list!!! Outside and inside!

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NAMPA 2720 Laurel Way Sat Only 9am-3pm AWESOME SALE!!!! YEARS OF COLLECTING Furniture to Jewelry, Household, knick-knacks, some antiques, Christmas. Mirrors, picture frames. Price to Sell. Something for Everyone.

EXOTIC BIRD was found in the vicinity of Orchard on Florida 2 years ago. Given to me 4 months ago. If this is your long-lost bird and would love to have it back, please call 467-5157

All Vendors are having sales. Come and see the great vintage and antique items available!

SATURDAY, October 10.th 9am-5pm 524 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, Corner of Cleveland & 6th Avenue

FRIGIDAIRE Heavy Duty Washer & Dryer, original owner, $200 880-9765

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BLUE FABRIC Swivel Office Chair, $25-cash, 463-1504 ELECTRIC Fireplace, Wooden mantle, nice, 41x41x14deep $100, Sold!!! FURNITURE: Westinghouse Double oven 36” electric 4-burner stove. $250 2 Green Wingback chairs $100 a piece. Floral Tapestry couch, loveseat & wingback chair $250 Call:208-899-5518

SOFA: Plush 9', Brown & Gold with wood trim and 2 pillows, gently used, $250 Cash, (208)463-1504

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PRICE REDUCED! This impeccable home located at 883 W. Starview Crt. in Nampa has been reduced to $227,400. 2,270 sq.ft. home with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Bonus room with full bath could be used as a 4th bedroom. Granite tile counters, custom cabinets, wheelchair accessible shower. Above ground pool, hot tub, garden area. Home warranty included. Seller will up to $2,500 in closing costs for buyer with an accepted offer. Dave Newman, Windermere Access Realty 208-371-5402

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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.

NAMPA 2104 W. Rosten Avenue, IMMACULATE 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3-car garage, granite, hard-wood, RV-Parking, Only $183,000 Call Ken Wilson 880-1099 Crossroads RE Saturday 2pm-4pm

EDUCATION COSSA Academy is seeksing applicants for:

CHILD CARE CENTER SUPERVISOR Must have a High School Diploma or GED and be able to pass a background investigation and willing to take CPR and First Aid courses. FT position for 15-16 school year.

Applications may be downloaded at our website: www.cossaschools.org. Mail or fax completed application to COSSA office at 109 Penny Lane, Wilder, ID 83676, or Fax 208-482-7904. Applications are due by 4:00pm on October 12, 2015.

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