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want to take a moment to thank the neighbors of Stien Gearhart for sharing their memories of him with me last week. It must not have been easy for them to be unexpectedly approached by a stranger with a notepad the day after their friend died in a helicopter crash. I dreaded knocking on their doors and approaching them on the street. I didn’t want to intrude on anyone who was going through something so tragic. It’s part of my job that I’m not sure I’ll ever get used to. This uncomfortable situation, however, led to something good. The neighbors’ openness and kind words honored Gearhart and his family. Their memories helped other Meridian residents learn more about Gearhart’s love for his family and his dedication to his country. I learned that many of the neighbors had lived by each other for 10 to 20 years. When Gearhart was deployed several years ago, the small community looked out for his wife Sherrie and their two boys. I’m thankful to these neighbors who, in the midst of their grief, were

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so gracious to me, a stranger on their doorstep. One woman’s eyes were red from crying, but she still spoke with me about her heartbreak and her friendship by Holly Beech with the Gearhart family. hbeech@mymeridianpress.com My heart goes out to this family, who © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS lost a husband and father at the young age of 50. His sons, who are about my age, both gave beautiful tributes to their dad at his funeral Wednesday (page 14). At the funeral, Gearhart’s son Logan thanked the community for showing so much love and support. “The community’s love has been huge. Everywhere I go, I can see it,” he said. “It’s really helping us through this process.” The Hartway family in Kuna also lost a beloved husband, father and friend in the crash. Forty-three-year-old Jon Hartway’s funeral is today. I’m wishing them all peace and comfort.

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The date for Eagle High School teacher Clay Hatfield’s termination hearing had not been set as of print time. The hearing, originally set for Nov. 5, was pushed back because Hatfield’s representation with the Idaho Education Association asked for more time to prepare. Hatfield was suspended Oct. 20, but the district is not discussing why. Gretchen Anderson, an Eagle High School parent who has been acting as a spokeswoman for a large group of Hatfield supporters, said three incidents caused parents to complain. She said that Hatfield twice used swear words; he went into uncomfortable details about student dress code violations that he had seen; and he tossed a book at a student intending for the student to catch it, but it hit the student in the head. Almost 2,000 people have joined a Facebook page called “We SUPPORT Hatfield,” and about 1,650 have signed a petition asking the district to rescind Hatfield’s suspension. Substitute teachers are currently teaching Hatfield’s Spanish, Native American history and Cornerstone classes.

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(AP) A judge in Boise has voided a $60 million statewide contract to provide broadband in public schools after finding the Idaho Department of Administration violated the state’s procurement law. The ruling by 4th District Judge Patrick Owen Monday means the state may have to repay the federal government for money it received to help pay for the flawed Idaho Education Network contract. A consortium of Idaho telephone companies called Syringa Networks sued the state in 2009 claiming the Department of Administration illegally handed Qwest the $60 million contract to install the broadband infrastructure for the Idaho Education Network, a project to link public schools, universities and businesses in Idaho.

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eighbors are raising American flags in the Meridian neighborhood where Stien and Vickie Gearhart raised their two boys. The news that Stien was killed in a helicopter crash near Gowen Field Nov. 6 has shaken the tight-knit community. “It is a devastating and tragic loss for our neighborhood and for Vickie and her family,” neighbor Kim Hollingsworth said the day after the crash. “I lived here for 17 years. All of us have been close neighbors.” Fifty-year-old Stien Gearhart and a fellow Idaho Army National Guard pilot, 43-year-old Jon Hartway from Kuna, were killed during a training mission by Holly Beech when their Apache helihbeech@mymeridianpress.com copter crashed about two © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS miles south of the Boise Airport, according to Idaho National Guard spokesman Col. Tim Marsano. No one else was on board. The crash is under investigation by Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Farnsworth, Director of Army Safety at Fort Rucker in Alabama, and his team of 10 soldiers. The investigate probably won’t be complete for months, Marsano said. When neighbor Jeff Winters heard about the crash, his thoughts went straight to Gearhart. “I thought, I hope it’s not our neighbor,” he said. Above: Neighbors of Stien “It just kind of makes you sick, don’t it?” Gearhart, an Idaho National Winters and his wife, Celinda, often saw Stien and his boys involved in someGuard pilot who was killed in a thing fun, from jet boats to dirt bikes. helicopter crash Nov. 6, are rais“It’s just breaking our hearts,” Celinda said. ing American flags in his honor. The neighborhood looked out for the Gearharts when Stien was deployed several Many neighbors have lived by years ago. They lined the entrance of the subdivision with American flags. each other for more than a deThe Gearhart boys are now grown and moved out of the house. Vickie is a computer lab assistant at Pepper Ridge Elementary in Boise, where she has worked for cade in a subdivision close to the Victory/Linder roads intersection 11 years. “The entire staff is heartbroken about the tragedy, we feel she is ‘family,’” Pepper in south Meridian. (Holly Beech/ MP) Right: The investigation Ridge principal Joyce Messenger said. “We hope that she feels our support and care team from the U.S. Army Safety for her and her family. Vickie openly shared her pride in her family, proud that Stein Center in Ft. Rucker, Alabama, and the boys all served our country. What a dedicated military family, one to admire combs the crash scene in Boise and respect.” Both Gearhart and Hartway were chief warrant officers assigned to 1-183rd At- Nov. 10, four days after the crash. (Submitted photo) tack Reconnaissance Battalion of the Idaho Army National Guard at Gowen Field. They had years of experience flying and were senior instructor pilots. Hartway even created study guides and apps to help other pilots navigate through the sky. “(Hartway) loved this country and he loved the military,” said Meridian Police Deputy Chief Tracy Basterrechea, who was close friends and neighbors with Hartway. The two had known each other since high school. Hartway and his wife Jennifer have two children: 17-year-old Hunter and 12-yearold Hannah. “Jon loved our son Hunter and always pushed Hunter to be his best,” Jennifer said in a statement. “He loved Hannah and wanted her to have everything her heart desired. Jon was a husband most girls only dream of, and he worked tirelessly to provide me with a wonderful family and life.” About four years ago, Hartway left full-time Army work and the family moved back to Idaho. “My (10-year-old) son completely looked up to him,” Basterrechea said. “He called him ‘Captain America.’” Hartway loved flying his private plane and riding his motorcycle, Basterrechea said. He had a knack for fixing things. “If you needed something done, ... Jon would show up and help you,” Basterrechea said. “I could talk about him for hours, it wouldn’t do him justice.” The Meridian and Kuna mayors said both communities feel a great sense of loss. “My thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends, and the men and women of the Idaho National Guard who are impacted by this incident,” Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd said. Kuna Mayor Greg Nelson, a former member of the National Guard, said the city is mourning Hartway’s death along with the family. “It brings to mind that we’re in a community with a lot of guardsmen. We expect their training and for them to put themselves in harm’s way, but we forget the danger involved,” Nelson said. The Hartway family thanked the community for the thoughts and prayers of Updated or prepared a will? support. Received a traffic ticket? “They have been felt, and most of all we want to thank everyone for respecting our privacy during this devastating time,” Jennifer wrote. “In the spirit of our Purchase or rented a home or apartment? husband and dad, we will get through this stronger and we will continue to make him proud.”

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State University-Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Central Drive. Flu shots and screenings for hepatitis C and traumatic brain injury are among the many services offered. Saturday The full screening process takes about 90 MERIDIAN — Young Entrepreneurs minutes, and patients in immediate need are Academy information session, 10 a.m. at Maui Wowi, 520 E. Franklin Road. The Meridian given appointments at low-cost Treasure Valley clinics for additional care. No appointment Chamber of Commerce and the West Ada necessary. For information, call 373-1700 or School District recently started a local YEA! program to build leadership skills in students email healthyU@isu.edu. and connect them with business leaders and Nov. 22-23 mentors. BOISE — The fourth annual Wintry Nov. 16-22 Market holiday fair is Nov. 22 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and Nov. 23 (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) at El Korah MERIDIAN — Idaho Family Reading Week, Nov. 16-22. The Meridian Library Shrine, 1117 W Idaho St., Boise. The market District’s Cherry Lane and Silverstone branches will feature innovative and original items and bookmobile will host several activities, produced by 48 vendors from the Treasure including “Building a Community of Readers” Valley, along with a Kid’s Craft Workshop by from 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Cherry Lane Bricolage, coffee by Joe 2 Go, baked goods by branch, 1326 W. Cherry Lane. The program will Boise Bakery, food truck by P. Ditty Wraps, local focus on early literacy and offer a wide range live music curated by Go Listen Boise and a of fun, hands-on activities. Families attending winter-themed photo booth. two library events throughout the week can be entered into a drawing for a family gift basket. Nov. 23 Learn more at mld.org. MERIDIAN — Community Thanksgiving Celebration, 6-7 p.m. at Valley Shepherd Nov. 19 Church of the Nazarene, 150 W. Maestra St. MERIDIAN — The Kuna and Meridian historical societies will present a History of Come enjoy this non-denominational service Southwest Idaho Railroads at 6 p.m. at Merid- offering praise and thanksgiving for all the ian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave., in meeting blessings our community enjoys. Expect words room A. The event is also a membership drive of inspiration, music, and more. Everyone is welcome to attend this event which is an anfor both societies. nual community tradition for Meridian.

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or years, local schools have raised money through on-campus food sales with vendors like Subway, Blimpie, Panda Express, Pizza Hut and Chick-fil-A. But much of that revenue has gone away this year because new federal guidelines restrict on-campus food sales based on sugar, Greg Kreller/MP sodium, fat and calorie contents. Front page: Food options in the Now the only Sprout Healthy Vending machine sandwiches that by Holly Beech in the hallway outside the cafetewould make the hbeech@mymeridianpress.com cut, local Subria at Rocky Mountain High School. © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS way franchisee Todd Hicks said, are 3-inch subs with no cheese or condiments and a limited amount of veggies. A weekly Subway Day was bringing in $1,000 a month for some schools, he said, but students aren’t interested in the revised sub. Chick-fil-A sales, which benefited Rocky Mountain High School’s student store, had to stop this year, said Dane Roy, who teaches the business entrepreneurs class that runs the store. “It’s been a big challenge for us,” he said. Visit bit.ly/fitfoods to view the “(Chick-fil-A) was a big money raiser for us.” U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Another money-maker for the school — Smart Snacks in Schools guidethe “Grizz Den” concession stand that sold lines and the West Ada School things like grilled cheese and pizza during District wellness policy. the school day — completely shut down. Restrictions on food-related funThe district is working with vendors to draisers only apply to on-campus help them rework menu items so they can The U.S. Department of Agriculture is tightening restrictions on the sodium, sugar, fat and calorie contents in snacks sales that take place during still sell food in schools, West Ada School sold on school campuses — including at Rocky Mountain High School’s student run store — during the school day. school hours. That means popDistrict School Nutrition Supervisor Jean Dean said. corn and nachos are still OK for Not only do food sales bring in extra basketball games, for example, cash for schools, she said, but they relieve and groups can still go door to crammed cafeterias. door selling cookie dough. “We don’t have the facilities in some of our schools to feed our enrollment,” she told district trustees last month. “(Schools) sometimes rely on different vendors to come in and sell food.” West Ada trustees begrudgingly — but unanimously — approved LINDA CLARK, West Ada School District superintendent a new district-wide wellness policy Oct. 28 to reflect changing federal standards. Idaho has it better than some states, she said, because school dis“I have to tell you I hate this, I hate it,” trustee Anne Ritter said. tricts in Idaho are allowed to hold 10 fundraisers a year that don’t “It’s a trend that is very alarming, because it’s just reaching evmeet federal food standards. erywhere,” Superintendent Linda Clark said. “And I’m a supporter of “Our state actually is one of very few that allows that,” Dean said. healthy food, ... but I think somewhere we have to have moderation.” The district is looking for new ways to raise money, she said, such Some districts across the country are pulling out of the federal food program, overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, so as big spaghetti feeds, fun runs and events that don’t involve food. The government’s goal with the nutrition standards is to curb they can run their own food service free from federal oversight, childhood obesity — an effort that Dean is happy to help with, she Dean said. West Ada is not considering pulling out of the federal program, said. “But whether it can be solved in a school, I don’t know,” she said. she said. The federal program pays for free and reduced lunches, which almost 40 percent of West Ada kids need. “... Change is hard, and America really needs to change a lot.” MP Grand opening_Layout 1 11/11/14 10:28 AM Page 1

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NAMPA — As the weather turns colder, take some outside activities inside. Idaho’s rivers are world-famous for their whitewater, particularly among paddlers. And for kids ages 8-14, the Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, has an opportunity to learn some kayaking basics — indoors, where it’s nice and warm. Kids Kayak will take place from 7-9 p.m. tonight at the Rec Center’s lap pool. Kayaks are provided and kids are supervised while they play and learn. Admission is free with the price of Rec Center admission, which is $8.25 for adults, $6.25 for seniors and kids ages 6-17 and $2.25 for tots under 6. For information, see nampareccenter.org.

t’s already that time of year to grab your scarf and mittens and hit the ice. by Holly Beech The Village at Meridian’s Fountain Square — used for concerts and events hbeech@mymeridianpress.com during the summer — has been transformed into an outdoor ice rink. © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS Over the past few days, the lifestyle center has been undergoing a festive transformation to welcome in the holidays. The rink will open Saturday and, weather permitting, will stay open through Feb. 22.

Join the Library Community NAMPA — The Nampa Public Library is celebrating Family Read Week by building a community of readers. From 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday at the Nampa Public Library’s basement program area, 101 11th Ave. S., join library staff and other member of the “library community” using several different kinds of provided materials to construct your own building — a house, a castle, a library or any other structure you choose. Following the program, staff will take a picture of the new “community.”This art endeavor program is targeted toward children ages 8-18, but kids and adults of all ages are welcome. For information, call Tracie Wood at 468-5817.

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Theater What: Opera Idaho presents “Rigoletto” When: 7:30 p.m. tonight, matinee at 2:30 p.m. Sunday Where: Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise Tickets: $23.50-$73.25, available at boisestate tickets.com

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CIVICCALENDAR Week of Nov. 17-21

TUESDAY Meridian City Council meeting, 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. Council meets at 6 p.m. on the first, third and fourth Tuesday of the month, and 3 p.m. on the second Tuesday.

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completion date yet.” McCurdy gave an update about the temple at the city of Meridian’s community town hall meeting Wednesday at Paramount Elementary. “Things are going very well,” he told Meridian Press before the meeting. “Currently there’s a lot of excitement among the members of the Church.” This is Idaho’s fifth LDS temple. The Church broke ground at the site on Aug. 23. There are about 115,000 Mormons living in the Boise Temple District, which spans southwest Idaho and eastern Oregon. Membership numbers in the new temple district have not yet been established.

WEDNESDAY Ada County Highway District Board of Commissioners meeting, 12 p.m. in the Michael L. Brokaw Auditorium at the ACHD office, 3775 Adams St., Garden City. The commission generally meets on the first, second, and third Wednesday of the month at noon, and at 6 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday.

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The Meridian Chamber of Commerce’s annual gala and silent auction raises funds and ushers in new directors. In the past year, the chamber saw a net growth of about 50 members for a total membership of about 600, Executive Director Anne Little Roberts said. 2015 Board of Directors: n Hugh Crawford, The Village at Meridian (new board member) n Debbie Shaner, nextScan (new board member) n Janet Christensen, Adecco n Gretchen Caserotti, Meridian Library District n Mike Magill, Engineered Structures, Inc. (ESI) n Rudy Vaughn, Graphic Zen n James Fullinwider, All American Insurance n Bev Holland, St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital n Toni Smith, DL Evans Bank Executive Committee: n Chairman: Rob McCarvel, United Heritage n Vice-Chair: Mike Ruffner, Food Services of America n Past Chair: Kelly Ryan, Clear Voice Telecom n Chair-Elect: Walter Lindgren, Johnson Architects, P.C. n Treasurer: Mick Armstrong, Micro-100 Tool Corporation Ex Officio directors: n Linda Clark, West Ada School District n Tammy de Weerd, city of Meridian The chamber board is chosen by a nominating committee comprised of the incoming chairman, two executive board members and a chamber member at large. The chamber executive director sits on the committee but does not vote. Directors serve a three-year term and can be re-nominated afterward.

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eridian’s Man and Woman of the Year were tearful, speechless and moved Nov. 6 when they unexpectedly received the award at the Meridian Chamber of Commerce annual gala at The Club at SpurWing. The honors went to Joe Borton, a Meridian City Councilman and partner in Borton-Lakey Law and Policy, and to Nancy Rountree, an instrumental leader in the city’s arts community. Both had no idea the award was coming, Meridian Chamber Executive Director Anne Little Roberts said. To sweeten by Holly Beech the moment, famhbeech@mymeridianpress.com ily and friends — including some from © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS out of state — came out from a backroom when the awards were given. “You always want your family to be proud of you, and you work hard,” Borton said, pausing with emotion, “so that’s pretty special.” Past recipients of the award nominate the winTimeless Photos & Portraits ners each year. “It’s a combination of a community and cham- Left: Joe Borton received the Man of the Year award Nov. 6 at the Meridian Chamber of Commerce anber award,” Roberts said. “I think both Nancy and nual gala. Right: Nancy Rountree received the Woman of the Year award. Joe were excellent examples of huge supporters of the chamber, but three-quarters of what they’ve done has been for the community as a whole.” Rountree has been a powerful driving force in CHAMBER AWARDS bringing the arts to Meridian, Mayor Tammy de Weerd said in her announcement speech. Rountree co-founded the Meridian Arts Man of the Year: Joe Borton, Borton-Lakey Law and Policy, Meridian City Council Commission and has supported the Split Corridor public art projWoman of the Year: Nancy Rountree, founding member of the Meridian Arts Comect, art in Kleiner Park, Concerts on Broadway, the Meridian Arts mission Foundation, and opportunities for artists and young actors. She Ambassador of the Year: Kathy Chambers, State Farm Insurance dreams of seeing an cultural arts center in Meridian, de Weerd said. “What a well-deserved award,” Meridian Chamber Executive Director Anne Little “This woman has certainly shown tenacity, perseverance and a Roberts said. “Kathy has worked so hard for many years, … and she did it with a smile passion for our community,” de Weerd said. and a warm heart. Rountree, who is married to Meridian City Council President Volunteer of the Year: Cheryl Mulvihill, BeautiControl Charlie Rountree, graduated from Borah High School and Boise Mulvihill attends ribbon-cutting ceremonies with a smile and a hug. “She stops by the State University. chamber office just to see if we need anything done,” Roberts said. Borton’s career is rich with recognition, including two Meridian business of the year awards and the Idaho Business Review’s AcCommission and the Meridian Chamber of Commerce. Last year complished Under 40 award. Borton has volunteered with Big Brothers he led the 4th District Bar Association as president. Borton served on the Meridian City Council from 2005-08 beBig Sisters for 11 years — including five years on the board — and in 2002 was named Big fore taking a break to focus on his practice. He was re-elected to the City Council in November 2013. Brother of the Year. He’s also been involved with the MeridHe graduated from Boise High School, University of Oregon and ian Education Association, the Meridian Arts University of Idaho College of Law.

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SCHOOLS A snap shot of the West Ada School District 36,523: enrollment (up 505 students from last school year) n 17,216 elementary students, 32 elementary schools n 8,526 middle school students, nine middle schools n 10,781 high school students, 11 high schools 14,482: number of college credits juniors and seniors earned last year, up from 5,397 in 2009 $4,325: state funding per pupil, the second lowest in the country for school districts of 10,000 or more students 1,859 teachers, 60 fewer than the state allocation. Two years ago, the district was 120 teachers under the state allocation. 2,200 full-time and part-time non-certified staff 382 square miles 4.7 million square feet throughout buildings 3.4 million meals served each year Student demographics: n 51.5 percent male n 48.5 percent female n 84 percent Caucasian n 4.6 percent Hispanic n 1.12 percent Asian n 0.68 percent African American n 10.2 percent use special education services n 4.5 percent qualify as gifted and talented n 5.4 percent are non-English speakers (70 languages are spoken in the district) n 29 percent qualify for free and reduced lunch, up from 21 percent before the recession, but down from last year’s 31 percent.

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n Willow Creek Elementary, which opened last year for grades K-2, expanded to third grade this year. The school is being built in phases using revenue from the plant facilities levy. Next year, construction will be complete and the school will serve grades K-5. n Idaho Fine Arts Academy started its first year as a West Ada school. The board of directors of the financially struggling school in Eagle, formally Fresco Arts Academy, approached the district earlier by Holly Beech this year about a deal. Fresco donathbeech@mymeridianpress.com ed instruments and equipment and © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS gave the district one year of free rent. The school has about 180 students in grades 6-12, many of whom are returners. It’s the only West Ada school that requires students to audition to get in. n Centennial High School began offering an advanced math MP file photo course to prepare students for a career in web design or software engineering. The course leads into the software engineering program at Boise State University. n Joint School District No. 2 changed its name to BREAKFAST the West Ada School District to better represent the six SERVED cities within its borders. The name and logo change has not cost the district anything other than staff ALL DAY! time, Superintendent Linda Clark said. The district will replace letterhead as it runs out and hopes to use an in-kind donation to replace the three signs at the district office. n Cascade Student Transportation — a branch of Student Transportation Inc., the third-largest student transport company in North America — took over busing for West Ada. The five-year, $47.9 million contract will save the district $15 million over the next five years, district spokesman Eric Exline said. After five years, Cascade will own most of the bus fleet. CRANBERRY ORANGE Transportation employees spoke out against the CHILI RELLENOS STUFFED FRENCH TOAST contract, but many accepted job offers from Cascade. Hundreds of calls came in from concerned parents PUMPKIN during the first month of school about late buses and HALIBUT PANC AKES schedule mishaps. & CHIPS w/candied walnuts, n The district will likely hold another bond elecmaple syrup, & real tion March 10. The district’s $104 million bond failed butter! to pass in August. Idaho is one of two states that require a two-third majority vote for a bond to pass, and Quality food & BIG PORTIONS – delicious specials & a menu to please everyone! in August the bond only received 63 percent of votes. Ask about our gluten-free or senior/kids menu! The new bond proposal is $96 million, eliminating $8 million that was going to be used for future school 2483 E. Fairview, Meridian | 1/2 Mile West of Eagle on Fairview Road. sites. If the bond passes, revenue will go toward the MeOpen 7 days a week • 6:30am-2:30pm | ridian High School remodel ($24 million), two new middle schools ($60 million) and a new elementary school in south Meridian ($12 million).

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Gone too soon: Gearhart family remembers beloved father, pilot

hen Stien Gearhart was out hunting or riding dirt bikes with his sons, he’d often take a moment to point out how awesome it was that they were making memories together. “We think at the time it’s not that big of a deal, to be out there making memories,” his son, Logan Gearhart, said. “You think you’re just hunting, but it’s much more than that.” Their time together ended too soon, said Logan’s older brother, Sagen. The brothers, now young lieutenants in the Army, spoke at their dad’s funeral at Eagle Christian Church Wednesday, surrounded by a crowd of friends, loved ones and many service members in uniform. Stien Gearhart, a chief warrant officer in the Idaho Army National Guard, died Nov. 6 when the by Holly Beech Apache helicopter he was hbeech@mymeridianpress.com in crashed during a train© 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS ing mission in Boise. Fellow pilot and guardsman Jon Hartway, 43, of Kuna also died. Hartway’s funeral is today. Gearhart, who raised his boys in Meridian with his wife Vickie, was 50 years old. “I never thought that our time together would be this short,” Sagen said. “I’m just grateful that all he ever wanted to do is spend time with us, and if that’s not the definition of a great father, I don’t know what is.” Military service runs deep in the Gearhart family. Stien’s dad was in the U.S. Navy, and the family moved around a lot before settling in Idaho Falls. After graduating from Boise State University in 1986, Stien joined the U.S. Marine Corps. aviation program. After years of service in the Marines, he moved his young family back to Idaho in 1994. He took a brief break from military service before joining the Idaho Army National Guard as a captain and a pilot. He became a decorated combat pilot for his service in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. Stien was a great instructor pilot who cared deeply about others and had a good sense of humor, Lt. Col. Ralph Meyers said. “He had one of those joy-filled laughs that was contagious — his whole body would laugh,” Meyers said. Along with flying, Stien enjoyed being outdoors. His dad passed down to him a love for fly fishing, friend David Modrow said at the service. Modrow laughed at the memory of teaching Stien how to ski. At 6-foot-6, Stien was a little awkward on the skis at first, Modrow said, but he was determined to learn because of how much he loved Vickie, who enjoyed skiing. The two got married in 1987. During Logan’s speech at the funeral, he turned toward his mother. “You do not deserve this tragedy, and I’m deeply sorry this happened for all of us,” he told her. “I have no doubt Sage and I will bring you back to light and happiness, just like dad would want.” The Gearhart family said their deepest thoughts and prayers are with the Hartway family. They thanked the community for its heartfelt support during this time.

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LMHonda.com

800-735-0890 | 7710 Gratz Drive, Boise ID

DRisA11W /24/14

Includes: 4 Boise State football tickets on the 50 yard line, 60” big screen TV, Xbox One with Madden 15, Samsung Soundbar & Subwoofer, Leather recliner theatre seating, Mini-fridge

Enter to win at Larry H. Miller Honda Boise Name: Address: Phone:

Mobile:

Date of Birth: Email: No purchase necessary. Must be 21 years of age or older.

$129

/MOnth LEASE

Residual: $11,188.80

‘14 CIVIC LX SEDAN CVT STK: 35440

$329

/MOnth LEASE

Residual: $20,864.85

‘15 ODYESSY EX-L STK: 35675

$169

/MOnth LEASE

Residual: $13,980.05

‘15 ACCORD LX SEDAN CVT

$189

STK: 35816

/MOnth LEASE

Residual: $14,732.00

‘14 CR-V LX AWD STK: 35880

$349

/MOnth LEASE

Residual: $20,790.00

‘15 PILOT EX-L 4WD STK: 35856

800-735-0890 LMHonda.com 7710 Gratz Drive, Boise ID Disclaimer: Claim based on new Hondas sales from 2013 Honda regional Sales District 2E. Offers are 36 month lease, 12,000 miles per year, $4,500 down payment. $0 Security deposit required. Plus title, tax and $299 Dealer doc fee. 4 Boise State football tickets to an available upcoming 2014 Boise State football game. Offers expire 1/5/15. 14-HOB-4147

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