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COVER: Take a book, leave a book The Little Free Library concept is booming around the world. Volunteers set up the boxes of books in neighborhoods and public areas to give people more access to books using a book swap concept. Meridian residents have built and are installing six new Little Free Libraries this month.
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LOCAL NEWS The heavy work starts soon to rebuild the Meridian Road Interchange. Here’s your guide to the new design, a single-point urban interchange, and what traffic impacts you can expect for the next 18 to 22 months.
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Centennial football coach Lee Neumann announced his resignation, as the head of the Patriots’ program. He won three state titles and 168 games at the school, and the Patriots reached the state finals five times.
Treasure Valley YOUTH Theater will present three performances of “Disney Peter Pan, Jr.” Saturday at Mountain View High School. The theater program for youth saw a local demand for more acting opportunities.
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Single-Point Urban Interchange: What difference does it make?
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daho’s busiest interchanges are SINGLE-POINT URBAN INTERCHANGE shifting to a new design, and the Meridian Road Interchange Three through lanes in each I-84 widened to four is next to make the switch. direction on Meridian Road. lanes in each direction. Since becoming a SinglePoint Urban Interchange in 2010, the Vista Interchange in Boise has < To Nampa seen about 50 percent fewer crashes each year. The “SPUI” design moves high volumes of traffic through more I-84 efficiently than traditional interchanges, Idaho Transportation Department spokesman Reed Hollinshead said. One traffic light To Boise> structure stretches over the middle of the intersection, and the turns are more gradual and sweeping. Dual left-turn lanes on One signal at the cenId a ho Meridian Road and for Curb, gutter, sidewalks ter of the interchange. has two by Holly Beech each I-84 on-ramp. and bicycle lanes will be hbeech@mymeridianpress.com SPUIs, at added to Meridian Road. Vista and © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS Ten Mile, and two more under construction, at the HOW DOES A SPUI WORK? Meridian Interchange and Boise’s A Single-Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) is what’s used at the Ten Mile Road and Vista Avenue interchanges. A SPUI uses one traffic signal structure in the middle of the Broadway Interchange. Both will interchange and moves traffic through in gradual, sweeping turns. Longer merge lanes give drivers more time to get up to speed on the interstate. come online in late 2015. Idaho’s first SPUI, at Vista, opened in 2010. Within the next two years, Idaho will have four SPUIs, located at the Vista, Ten Mile, Meridian and Broadway interchanges.
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Single-Point Urban Interchanges (SPUI)
Meridian Interchange wrecks:
Vista Interchange wrecks, before SPUI:
2007: 55 2008: 46 2009: 63 2010: 43 2011: 32 2012: 44 Totals (over 60 months): n 283 crashes n 152 injuries n 0 fatalities n 830 people involved n 568 vehicles involved
2007: 38 2008: 31 2009: 29 2010, January – May: 19 Totals (over 41 months): n 117 crashes n 38 injuries n 1 fatality n 238 vehicles involved n 336 people involved
Vista, 2011-2012 n 15.5: average number of crashes per year n 87,375: average daily traffic volume Ten Mile, 2011-12 n 28.5: average number of crashes per year n 102,000: average daily traffic volume
Traditional interchanges Vista, 2008-2009 n 30: average number of crashes per year n 83,625: average daily traffic volume Meridian, 2011-12 n 38: average number of crashes per year n 130,500: average daily traffic volume NOTE: Traffic volume is measured in vehicles per day over the interchange, which includes all ramps and both roadways for 100 feet past the on/off ramps.
ABOUT THE MERIDIAN INTERCHANGE 1965: built 15,000: daily vehicle count on the interchange in 1965 133,000: current daily vehicle count
Ten Mile Interchange (SPUI) wrecks: 2011, July – December: 12 2012: 35 2013, January – June: 10 Totals (over 24 months): n 57 crashes n 24 injuries n 3 fatalities n 142 people involved n 102 vehicles involved
Vista Interchange wrecks, after SPUI opened 2010, July – December: 12 2011: 16 2012: 15 2013, January – June: 13 Totals (over 36 months): n 56 crashes n 23 injuries n 0 fatalities n 112 vehicles involved n 161 people involved
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Cars backed up at rush hour on the on-ramp to Meridian Road in March, 2013, in Meridian.
About the project Mid-April – late 2015: reconstruction of the interchange to make it a Single-Point Urban Interchange and add a fourth lane in each direction on Interstate 84. n Project design: Meridian Road will have three through-traffic lanes in each direction, along with curbs, gutters, sidewalks and bicycle lanes, and dual left-turn lanes on Meridian Road for each I-84 on-ramp. Utility and bridge work around the interchange is already underway. n $50.8 million: project cost. The project was awarded to Concrete Placing Company of Boise, which came in with the lowest bid. The project is funded through Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds. The bid is about $11 million more than ITD previously slated the project to cost. n Contact: Idaho Transportation Department Public Involvement Coordinator Adam Rush, 334-8119 n Web: More articles about the project at mymeridianpress.com. n
BUSIEST INTERCHANGES IN IDAHO, IN VEHICLES PER DAY Eagle Interchange: 144,000 n Meridian Interchange: 133,000* n Cole/Overland Interchange: 132,000 n Flying WYE: 127,500 n Ten Mile Interchange: 102,000 n Vista Interchange: 91,500 n Broadway Interchange: 74,000* *Undergoing construction to become a Single-Point Urban Interchange.
HOW WILL CONSTRUCTION IMPACT YOUR COMMUTE?
The Meridian Road Interchange will not close during construction, but it will be narrowed down to one lane of traffic in each direction. Drivers are encouraged to use another route. Interstate 84 will also be widened during this time. This part of construction will largely take place at night. “For your morning commutes and evening commutes (on I-84), you won’t be impacted,” Idaho Transportation Department spokesman Reed Hollinshead said. There isn’t a specific traffic plan for I-84 yet, he said, but SOURCE: Idaho Transportation Department (2012 data) the crews will try to keep as many lanes open as possible. There’s a possibility the speed limit will be lowered in the construction zone.
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Lynn Bryan, 88, of Boise, died Edward I. Custer, 87, of Boise, Florence “Marie” Pulley, Marvin Thornton, Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at a Meridian care facility. Services pending with Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. 442-8171
died Friday, March 14, 2014, at a local hospital. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. 888-5833
Glenda M. Clark, 64, of Nam- Leland K. Good, 69, of Nampa, pa, died Friday, March 14, 2014. The family has placed trust in Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel, Nampa for their final arrangements. (208)466-3545 Submitted by Meridian Valley Humane Society Dog Rescue
Patches is a nice, 8-year-old neutered male Australian Shepherd/Pointer blend who is searching for his new family to live out his senior years. He will do best in a home with children over 8 years since he does not like the younger crowd pulling and poking on him. He is house trained and appears to be good with other dogs. This boy would make a great companion for a retired person who spends time in the garage or in the yard. His adoption fee is $85. He is ready to go today. The Meridian Valley Humane Society, located at 191 N. Linder Road, can be reached at 794-0944.
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of Fruitland, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at home. Arrangements are pending with Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Fruitland. 208-642-3333
died Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at a Irene G. Rhoades, 89, of local hospital. Services pending with Nampa, died Friday, March 14, 2014, Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Cha- at a care facility in Nampa. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alsip pel. 442-8171 and Persons Funeral Chapel, Nampa. Wanda Juanita Harrell, 466-3545 106, of Nampa, died Sunday, March 16, 2014, at her home. Services are Donna R. Schmidt, 77, of Mepending, Nampa Funeral Home, ridian, died Monday, March 17, 2014, at a local hospital. Services are under Yraguen Chapel. 442-8171 the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. 888-5833
THINGS TO DO Today-Sunday
GOING PLACES Kris Hill has joined Happy Dog Realty as a Realtor. Hill previously worked in agricultural communications for Commtek and Syngenta Seeds. She is a fourth-generation Idahoan and lives with her husband, Mike, in Nampa.
Sur La Table, Z Gallerie to open Two popular home goods stores, Z Gallerie and Sur La Table, will open at The Village at Meridian around June and October, respectively. “We have a very loyal customer base that has long been calling for us to open a store in the area,” Seattle-based Sur La Table Vice President of Real Estate Mark Comstock said in statement. “With the opening of The Village at Meridian, the time is right for us.” Both locations will bring about 20 new jobs each. Los Angeles-based Z Gallerie provides affordable home furnishings, art and accessories. Sur La Table is known for its culinary focus and cooking programs.
104, of Meridian, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at a local care center. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. 888-5833
BOISE — Treefort Music Fest, multiple venues, times and artists. Visit treefortmusicfest. com for more information. The annual music fest is designed to introduce audience members to musicians from around the world, as well as local musicians.
Today CALDWELL — Lenten Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m. Our Lady of the Valley, 1122 Linden St. Every Friday during Lent, a fish fry will take place with an Alaskan Cod dinner that includes baked/fried fish, French fries and coleslaw. Admission is $10/person, $8/children 5-12 and seniors, $35/immediate family. The event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Caldwell Council 3096 and proceeds go to the youth activities, Boy Scouts and charities. CALDWELL — Caldwell Senior Center Dance, 6-9 p.m. Caldwell Senior Center, 1009 Everett St. Join the residents of the Caldwell Senior Center for their weekly dances. The dance is open to all members of the community. Admission is $5 and it is asked that you bring a finger food to share. Call 459-0132 for more information.
Saturday GARDEN CITY — World Day of Metta
2-Keeping the Dream Alive, noon-2 p.m. Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6200 N. Garrett St. Those who practice religion or faith are invited to join the World Day of Metta 2–Keeping the Dream Alive. Activities will include praying, singing and expressing kindness. For more information, visit worlddayofmetta.com. BOISE — Paranormal Investigation, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Old Idaho Penitentiary, 2445 Old Penitentiary Road. Visitors are welcome to join the International Paranormal Reporting Group March 22 when they attempt to contact the inmates and guards from the past. Participants can bring their own cameras, must be at least 15 years old and must be accompanied by an adult if they are under 18. Tickets are $30/individual and $25/each for two or more people, available at 334-2844.
Sunday BOISE — Boise Flower and Garden Show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St. The 18th annual Boise Flower and Garden Show will feature landscape design ideas, garden art and decor, yard furniture, plants, decks and more. Admission is $8, $3/children 12-17, free/children 12 and under. Visit gardenshowboise.com for more information.
Monday MERIDIAN — Baby Bugs (6-18 months), 11:30 a.m. Cherry Lane Branch of Meridian Library, 3531 W. Cherry Lane. Babies and parents
57, of Kuna, died Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at his home of natural causes. Services are pending with Dakan Funeral Chapel. 459-3629
Kenneth Wigg, 53, of Nampa, died Tuesday, March 18, 2014. The family has placed trust in Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel, Nampa for their final arrangements. (208)466-3545 Hiram Wingfield, 92, of Lew-
iston, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at a Caldwell care center. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. 888-5833
will get the opportunity to sing, clap and enjoy stories. This is a drop-in program. MERIDIAN — Camp Mer-Ida-Moo: Spring Break, Meridian Community Center, 390 E. Corporate Drive. Camp Mer-Ida-Moo will offer its spring break full-day and half-day camps this week. Full-day begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 5:30 p.m.; half-day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Children 6-11 can enjoy arts and crafts, games, outdoor games, reading, science projects and field trips. The staff is made up of recreation and education professionals, as well as local college students. Register now to reserve your spot. The full-day weekly camp fee is $82 and half-day is $62. Reservations can be made at apm. activecommunities.com/meridianparksandrec.
Tuesday MERIDIAN — Camp Mer-Ida-Moo: Spring Break, Meridian Community Center, 390 E. Corporate Drive. Camp Mer-Ida-Moo will offer its spring break full-day and half-day camps this week. Full-day begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 5:30 p.m.; half-day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Children 6-11 can enjoy arts and crafts, games, outdoor games, reading, science projects and field trips. The staff is made up of recreation and education professionals, as well as local college students. Register now to reserve your spot. The full-day weekly camp fee is $82 and half-day is $62. Reservations can be made at apm. activecommunities.com/meridianparksandrec.
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hat looks like an oversized birdhouse now sits on a post outside Siena Elementary. But take a closer look at the quaint red structure and you’ll see it’s full of chil-
dren’s books. Siena’s new “Little Free Library” is part of a growing, worldwide movement to boost accessibility to books. “I know that the only book in some homes is a phone book. I want to make books available to everyone who wants them, whether or not they have transportation to the library,” Meridian Library Silverstone branch manager Natalie Nation said. This month, Nation spearheaded a project in which volunteers got together and built six Little Free Libraries for Meridian neighborhoods, schools and City Hall, using materials donated by Home Depot. Little Free Libraries provide a free, by Holly Beech Greg Kreller/MP hbeech@mymeridianpress.com close-to-home book swap of sorts for Siena Elementary second-graders Jaycee Janke, left, and Lizzy Gold, right, place books in the Little Free © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS children and adults, Library located outside the Meridian school Monday morning. who are encouraged to “take a book, leave a book.” If the book supply starts to run low, the volunteer who installed I definitely think it’s beneficial for kids to have reading extended the library is in charge of replenishing it. beyond school.” In Meridian’s sprawling neighborhoods, there are plenty of children who don’t live close to a library, Siena librarian Tracy A HOT TREND Krichbaum said. Thousands of communities are jumping on board. Fifteen“I hope a lot more people will get involved in (Little Free Lithousand Little Free Libraries have popped up all over the world braries),” she said “… There’s definitely a need in Meridian.” Alana Chapman hopes the Little Free Library she and her hus- since the nonprofit, Little Free Library, started promoting the conband installed in their Hunter Pointe neighborhood last week cept in 2010. The nonprofit tries to list each new library on an online map, prompts kids to read outside of school. Already families and chilbut the explosion of the trend has created a backlog of six to eight dren are stopping by with excitement to exchange books. “There are a lot of families that assume that because their weeks. According to its website, “So many are being registered evkids are school age, they’re getting all the reading that they ery week that we have not been able to keep up with the time and need at school,” Chapman, a former childcare provider, said. “... technology required.”
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Front page: Siena Elementary second-graders Jaycee Janke, left, and Lizzy Gold place books in the Little Free Library. The little shed of books is part of a worldwide movement to boost accessibility to books.
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READING EFFORTS Another effort to improve children’s reading skills is an Idaho Commission for Libraries pilot called, “Stop the Summer Slide.” Six Idaho schools, including Desert Sage Elementary in Meridian, will keep their libraries open during the summer.
NEW MERIDIAN LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES: READING TEST SCORES Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. Siena Elementary n Mary McPherson Elementary n Three Meridian neighborhoods Current Little Free Library, established in 2012: Fieldstone Meadows subdivision n n
About Little Free Library Little Free Library is a nonprofit that promotes the “take a book, leave a book” concept in communities across the world. The number of Little Free Libraries — which can look like a large birdhouse or miniature shed holding books — has continued to grow since the concept took root in 2010.
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Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI) This is a 10-minute assessment of early reading skills. The most recent results, from spring 2010, show the percent of Idaho students reading at grade level: 80 percent of kindergartners 73 percent of first graders 73 percent of second graders 74 percent of third graders
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t is estimated that 4 to 5 million concussions occur each year, making a concussion the most common type of traumatic brain injury. In children, concussions most often occur during sports performance but have cognitive, emotional, and physical effects that last long after the initial hit to the head. In speaking with Dr. Ryan Johnson, we learned that concussions affect the visual system in several ways. Dr. Johnson is uniquely qualified to care for patients who have suffered a concussion or any other form of acquired brain injury. He is Idaho’s only optometrist with residency training in binocular vision, neuro-optometry and vision therapy. Like many forms of acquired brain injury, concussions can affect how your eyes focus, team and track. When these basic visual skills are not working properly it can create a number of difficulties both on the field and in the classroom. Some of the visual effects of a concussion include:
BLURRED VISION: Depending on your condition, the blurred vision may be intermittent or constant, and can be present at all distances or just when reading or on the computer. DOUBLE VISION: Similar to blurred vision, double vision may be present only some of the time and only at certain distances. Most commonly, double vision following an acquired brain injury will occur at near; during reading or computer work. EYE STRAIN: When the eyes must work to keep the image clear and single, eyestrain or fatigue often results. Many people will describe soreness around their eyes or a headache that seems to be centered between their eyes. READING DIFFICULTIES: Deficiencies in eye focusing, teaming, and tracking can make words come in and out of focus, move on the page, or make the eyes skip lines of text. For many people with concussions, these visual conditions often go undiagnosed. Players are highly motivated to return to play, so they may
under-report the severity of their symptoms. For other children, these difficulties existed before the concussion and they do not associate their worsening symptoms in the classroom with a concussion suffered over the weekend. If you or your child has suffered a concussion, be sure to ask if the eye doctor has residency training in binocular vision, neuro-optometry, and vision therapy. This advanced training allows doctors like Dr. Ryan Johnson to diagnose and treat many of the visual effects of a concussion.
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Eighth Street from Carlton Avenue to Pine Avenue, road closure through March 24 for sewer and water work. n Cherry Lane at Todd Street, lane restrictions through March 27 for pedestrian signal work. n Locust Grove Road at Summerheights Drive to Ustick Road, lane restrictions with flagging through July 20 for road widening and water and sewer work. n Main Street from Gem State to Franklin Road, lane restrictions through March 27 for pole replacement. n Pine Avenue from Linder Road to Meridian Road, road closure through March 24 for sewer and water work. n Troxel Way from Ustick Road to Omera Street, road closure through March 24 for a road project. n
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Centennial coaching fixture resigns The Patriots’ football coach resigns after 26 years and three state championships by Michael Lycklama
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or the first time in Centennial High history, Lee Neumann will not walk a sideline
this fall. The Patriots’ football coach resigned Monday, ending a 26-year run at the school that included 24 years at the head of the program, five state championship appearances and three state titles. Neumann said he typically ends a season worn out and then regenerates during the winter. But this
year he didn’t recover, convincing him his time had come. “I’ve been thinking about it for a year,” Neumann said. “I’ve done everything I can do. I’ve had a good career. I’m ready to have some time off with my wife and my daughter.” Neumann, 54, started his coaching career at Murtaugh High after playing defensive back at Idaho State and winning a Division I-AA national title in 1981. He then coached one year as the defensive coordinator and head girls basketball coach at Pocatello High before heading to Centennial when it opened in 1987. He served as an assistant under Greg Drake for two years, then took over and led the program for the past 24 years. He set a model of consistency, compiling a 16883 record and reaching the state semifinals every year
but one between 1996 and 2006. He said his favorite memories include the Patriots’ state titles in 1996, Lee 1999 and 2003, Neumann including an undefeated season in 2003. Notable former players include running back Brock Forsey, whom the Chicago Bears drafted in 2003, and Olympic wrestler Charles Burton, who placed fifth at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. “He’s been the consummate leader,” Centennial athletic director Jon Watson said. “He’s built a very strong tradition of football at Centennial. He’s trained many, many coaches that have gone on and become head coaches and coordinators throughout the conference. And he’s coached kids that have gone on to NFL and have become doc-
tors and Olympians. He’s touched a lot of lives.” Mountain View head coach Judd Benedick stands as one of the limbs on Neumann’s coaching tree. He served as Centennial’s varsity linebackers coach from 2002-2006 and said he learned the level of preparation it takes to succeed from Neumann. Benedick’s feelings about Neumann resigning remain conflicted. He knows Neumann, of all people, deserves a break. But he’s sad to see a Treasure Valley fixture go. “It’s a hit for our valley and the level of football,” Benedick said. “For guys that coached against him or with him, it’s a blow because that’s a guy that’s an Idaho high school legend. His record speaks for itself.” Neumann didn’t close the door on coaching forever. He said he could see himself becoming a head
coach again in the future or helping out as an assistant. He also said he might pursue a job in education administration, a field he earned his master’s degree in. But for now, he said he’s looking forward to a break. “I started playing football when I was 12-yearsold,” Neumann said. “So in those 42 years I’ve either played or coach every year but one. It’d be nice to have the fall off and camp and fish and slow down a little bit.” Watson said Centennial has begun compiling material for the search for its third football coach in school history, and the school won’t rush into a hire. “Our timeline is until it’s filled with the very best person we can find,” Watson said.
STATE FOOTBALL TITLES Centennial’s Lee Neumann ranks as one of the most successful coaches in Idaho. His three career titles ranks tied for 11th in state history. Coach......................Titles Tom Harrison...................10 Jack McKelvey...................8 Brent Koetter....................5 Dwight Richins.................5 Jim McMillan....................5 Ken Sampson...................4 Mitch Buck........................4 Preston Haley...................4 Stan Buck..........................4 Tim Brennan.....................4 Lee Neumann.............3 Bruce Schlaich..................3 Charlie Shepherd..............3 Dale Guilford.....................3 Darrah Eggers...................3 Jim Koetter.......................3 Lane Kirkland...................3 Larry Russell.....................3 Sam Nelson......................3 Shawn Amos....................3
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Meridian junior Kyle Redford throws a runner out at first base March 18 during a game against Vallivue at Meridian High. Meridian lost 7-3 as Vallivue completed a sweep of the Warriors and dropped Meridian to 2-2 overall and 2-2 in the 5A Southern Idaho Conference (as of the Meridian Press’ deadline Thursday morning). Coaches can report results to 465-8111 or sports@idahopress.com.
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his Saturday the By Ginny Kier Eggleston nities for children within Treasure Valley news@mymeridianpress.com the Meridian community. YOUTH Theater will © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS “For the past five years, present “Disney PeMeridian has brought in a ter Pan, Jr.” — a play based on Dis- company called Missoula Children’s Theney’s “Peter Pan.” atre. … We’ve had great success with that,” TV YOUTH Theater’s program is an off- Jensen said. “Last year Autumn from TVCT shoot of the Treasure Valley Children’s The- approached the Arts Commission and asked ater. While TVCT focuses on local adult the- if there was anything she could do to help out ater actors performing plays for children, TV with a children’s theater here.” YOUTH Theater allows children to particiAccording to Jensen, The Missoula Chilpate in all aspects of theater production from dren’s Theatre is only able to use 48 to 50 design and stage management to acting, said children, but last year more than 120 chilMary Jensen, who is a local educator and co- dren auditioned. director of TV YOUTH Theater. “We thought we could pick up the other “TV YOUTH Theater provides opportuni- 50 to 60 kids who were not cast in the Misties for children to participate on stage,” she soula production and we could give them said. a little acting workshop prior to the perforJensen said the TV YOUTH Theater per- mance. That worked well so (the Meridian forms two productions a year, one in the Arts Commission) wanted to throw our supspring and one in the fall. port into a local children’s theater. … It was For “Disney Peter Pan, Jr.,” there will be time to bring it local.” 48 cast members ranging in age from 8 to 17 There are three performances of “Disney years old, plus five crew members. Peter Pan, Jr.” scheduled on Saturday: one The Meridian Arts Commission is the pri- at 11 a.m., one at 3 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. mary sponsor for the play, and Jensen serves All three shows will take place at Mountain on the commission along with six other View High School in Meridian. Tickets are members from the Meridian community. available online at treasurevalleychildrenJensen said she and co-director Autumn stheater.com or at the door one hour before Kersey saw a need for performance opportu- show time.
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In a household with two full-time working parents, I wish there were more all-day options for kids camps in Meridian during spring break and summer, especially for kids 12 and older. to whoever vandalized the crossing signal at Meridian Road and Woodbury. That signal has been a godsend to kids in my neighborhood!
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Community Center great venue for Parks programs Have you heard, Meridian? We have a community center! Downtown Meridian always holds great surprises, and our community center is full of them! On the corner of 2nd Street and Idaho Avenue, just a block east of Generations Plaza and next to Centennial Park, stands the Meridian Community Center. The building is a dedicated space for Parks and Rec activities and classes ranging in variety and spanning all age groups from toddlers to senior citizens. Over the course of the 2013 calendar year, the Meridian Community Center was home to over 650 class offerings, including a variety of dance forms, tumbling, art, preschool fun, zumba, yoga, day camps, wellness education and music lessons, among many others. These classes drew more than 3,300 registrations, and if you add in proud parents watching their children in cheerleader or mar-
tial arts training, the Meridian Community Center sees about 400 to 450 visitors per week. In the April 18 publication of this newspaper, the 2014 Parks and Recreation Activity Guide for spring/summer will be included for all your summer adventure planning! The Meridian Community Center will be buzzing with activities all summer long, and other recreational opportunities will be included for summer camps, golf and tennis lessons, summer events and adult sports happening all around Meridian! Outdoorsy yet tech savvy? Find our digital activity guide and register for classes online at www.meridian city.org/activityguide. Come join your friends at the Meridian Community Center for wellness, recreation and fun! n
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truck rally in downtown Meridian. We hope you’ll join us from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at Meridian City Hall. Our bookmobile will be there, and we’ll have information about all of our upcoming events. The real draw, of course, will be the food. At least seven trucks from the Boise Food Truck Rally (coordinated by Payette Brewing Co.) will fill the parking lot with their delicious aromas. We’ve challenged them to create book-themed fare in honor of National Library Week. Local band Hillfolk Noir will perform throughout the evening. n
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