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MORE THAN A CO-OP

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COVER STORY: Organic community garden more than just a co-op About 30 families tend to the Meridian Co-Op Garden at Kleiner Park. They share planting, weeding and watering duties and reap a big harvest by summer’s end. One volunteer donates all her produce to the Meridian Food Bank.

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Former Rocky Mountain High outfielder Mason Smith was drafted in the fourth round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft and signed to start his professional baseball career with the San Diego Padres.

After failing to earn a city permit to be held in Kleiner Park, Northwest RibFest — a barbecue and music event expected to attract 100,000 people — has moved to the Idaho Center in Nampa, June 27-30.

Dairy Days may not have a parade this year, but other events will be in full swing June 18-22.

Come check out the carnival, cattle and goat showings, Dairy Princess pageants and more.

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I had a professor in colcluding his, which was loby Holly Beech cated where the Ten Mile lege who loved cows. She wasn’t a farmer or anything, hbeech@mymeridianpress.com interchange is now. she just thought cows were © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS But now most of those the cutest animals in the dairies have shut down world. She loved cows so much my class or moved away. Only five remain. Gone was able to convince her to let us skip our are the days when dairy farmers showed final exam if we took her out to a dairy cattle at Dairy Days. where she could pet a cow.

“There used to be 300, 400 head of I’ve never been quite that enamored cows that came in and showed. In 1958, by cows. In fact, I’ve never even been to there were 30,000 dairymen in Idaho,” Meridian Dairy Days (don’t hate me). But Bruijn said, citing an old Dairy Days what I do find fascinating is the chang- brochure. “Right now there’s like 570 left ing dairy culture (no pun intended) in — that’s it. But those 570 have 10 times Meridian. If you’ve lived in Meridian for as many cows as those 30,000 dairymen a few years or read last week’s cover story, had.” you know what I’m talking about.

Don’t worry, there will still be catMeridian used to be the dairy hub in tle at Dairy Days, shown by 4-H and Idaho, Meridian Dairy Board President FFA kids. And there are tons of events Hans Bruijn said. There seemed to be a planned for Tuesday through Saturday small dairy on every corner, he said, in- (see page 9), despite the disappointing

Poll results: Local editor headed to her high school reunion

Blue Cross launches health care website

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MERIDIAN — Blue Cross of Idaho has launched a website called GetCoveredIdaho.com to help guide Idahoans through the upcoming Idaho Health Insurance Exchange, part of the Affordable Care Act. The website is meant to offer clear answers on requirements and reforms of the bill, and a tool to calculate subsidy eligibility and other information to help prepare individuals for the Oct. 1 open enrollment period.

Free educational resources will also be available on the website for community organizations to share with their membership.

Professor to speak at planning event

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No charges filed in Meridian officer-involved shooting

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MERIDIAN — No criminal charges will be filed against any of the law enforcement officers in a December 2012 officer-involved shooting that resulted in a suspect’s death, Twin Falls County Prosecuting Attorney Grant Loebs announced last week.

“I have concluded that the shooting was a justified use of deadly force necessitated by the threat Mr. (Eric) Dilworth posed to numerous Meridian Police Officers and the public,” said Loebs, who was appointed as a special prosecutor in the case.

Just before midnight Dec. 3, the Meridian Police Department received a call from Dilworth’s mother stating that her son had “flipped out,” was on drugs and was threatening to kill himself.

MERIDIAN — Mark Fenton, associate professor at Tufts University, with be the guest speaker at the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho on June 17 and 18.

Fenton is a public health, planning and transportation consultant, and his presentation will discuss how to design healthier communities that allow for an increase in daily physical activity and result in a healthier population.

Fenton will speak 5:30-8 p.m. June 17 at 700 NE Second St. in Meridian for the first presentation, and will also give a more technical presentation 9-11 a.m. June 18 at the Ada County Highway District auditorium, 3775 Adams St. in Garden City. Both events are open to the public.

Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to jwilson@compassidaho.org or call 475-2230.

What do you like most about Dairy Days? What do you remember about the ol’ days when Meridian was spotted with dairies? Let me know on Twitter, Facebook or email.

The “No” votes pulled ahead in the final hours of the poll last Friday, with a final tally of 47 percent “yes” to 53 percent “no.” In spite of this (and because, based on preliminary voting results, she already promised friends she’d be there), she’ll likely attend the event. Thank you to all who voted!

After two weeks of voting, the results are in for local editor Charlotte Wiemerslage’s poll to decide whether or not she’d attend her upcoming Eagle High class reunion.

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I’m looking forward to my first Dairy Days experience. A lot of people put in long, unpaid hours to keep this cherished tradition going each year.

Hopefully I’ll see you there! Maybe I’ll even see my old professor there admiring the cows.

Boise man charged with stealing taxi, DUI

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Group kicks off effort to raise Idaho minimum wage

BOISE (AP) — Two 21-year-old Treasure Valley men were arrested over the weekend after a taxi cab was taken from outside a bar.

Boise police say James L. Teget of Boise and Jeremy E. Laughran of Meridian were arrested on suspicion of felony grand theft after a taxi was taken at about 3 a.m. Sunday. The driver said he left the vehicle running when he went into the bar to find the person who called for the cab.

Witnesses say they saw Teget and Laughran get into the cab and drive off.

Officers quickly stopped the cab. Court records say Teget failed several field sobriety tests and also faces charges of driving under the influence and driving without privileges.

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COEUR D’ALENE (AP) — A group of religious, education and community activists is pushing for a ballot initiative that would raise Idaho’s minimum wage from the federal minimum of $7.25 to $9.80 an hour over the next four years.

The Spokesman-Review reports that about 30 members of the group rallied Saturday morning in Coeur d’Alene’s Riverstone Park.

The group, led by Anne Nesse, contends that Idaho’s meager compensation compared to other states is a moral issue that needs to be handled by voters rather than the Legislature. Idaho is one of 21 states that enforce only the minimum hourly wage mandated by the federal government; neighboring Washington state has the highest minimum wage in the nation at $9.19 an hour.

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North Star Charter works out deal to stay open

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Franklin Road between Linder Road and Ten Mile Road, lane restriction with flagging through Sept. 30 for road rebuilding and sewer installation or repair. n Meridian Road between Fairview Avenue and Pine Avenue, road closure through Oct. 14 for road rebuilding and sewer, water main installation. n Meridian Road between Franklin Road and Pine Avenue, road closure through Oct. 14 for road rebuilding, sewer, water main installation. n Fairview Avenue and Cherry Lane between Barbara Drive and Crestmont Drive, lane restriction day and night through Oct. 1 for road rebuilding. n Meridian Road between Fairview Avenue and James Court Drive, lane restriction with flagging through July 15 for road rebuilding. n Franklin Road just west of Meridian Road, lane restriction through Monday for utility work. n McMillan Road from Meridian Road to Ten Mile Road, lane restriction with flagging and pedestrian restrictions beginning Monday through July 31 for asphalt overlay. n Star Road south of McMillan Road at the bridge, lane restriction with flagging today for guardrail instillation or repair. n Eighth Street Northwest between Cherry Lane south to Pine Avenue, road closure for sewer main instillation or repair. n Can Ada Road from Ustick Road to McMillan Road, mobile lane restriction with flagging Tuesday through June 28 for utility work.

EAGLE — The North Star Charter School’s Board of Directors announced Tuesday it has negotiated lower payments to bondholders for fiscal year 2014, which would allow the school to stay open for another school year.

Concerned about the school’s financial situation, Joint School District No. 2 issued a Notice of Defect in April, requiring the school to create a Corrective Action Plan. North Star expects the new Forbearance Agreement with bondholders to fulfill the terms of the corrective plan.

“We will review their response to the Letter of Defect on June 25, that’s when it comes back to the Board,” school district spokesman Eric Exline said.

“We’ve received their plans to solve their fiscal situation, but the Board is who has to review it and rule on it. … I don’t expect that (the school) will close.”

This new agreement will serve as a baseline for a sustainable, long-term budget plan — something North Star’s Board said it will immediately start working on.

“We are extremely pleased to deliver this good news to our students, parents, staff and community,” North Star Board of Directors Chair Jim Miller said in a prepared statement.

North Star will also add a kindergarten and a first grade class and plans to open waitlists for each of these classes soon. The first day of school is set for Aug. 22.

Meridian Police Department Log

Meridian Police made the following arrests or issued charges: 8 warrants 1 no-contact order violation 3 domestic batteries 2 batteries 4 driving under the influence 1 resisting or obstructing a police officer 1 battery of a police officer 1 disturbing the peace 1 juvenile tobacco violation 4 petit thefts 3 juvenile curfew violations 2 driving without privileges 1 open alcohol container 1 battery with intent to commit a serious felony 1 failure to purchase a driver’s license Police also took calls, investigated or assisted: 3 injury traffic accidents

1 aggravated battery 7 medical assists 5 grand thefts 1 cruelty to animals 14 vandalisms 2 batteries 1 trespassing 2 domestic batteries 2 vehicle burglaries 2 possession of marijuana 1 possession of drug paraphernalia 2 domestic verbals 2 petit thefts 4 disturbances 1 burglary 1 computer crime 1 agency assist 1 grand theft auto 2 commercial burglaries 1 fraud 1 missing person © 2013 Vol. 1, No. 21, 12 pages

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Front page: Katie Gonzalez and her daughter Ciera, 6, pick red lettuce Thursday at Kleiner Community Garden at Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park in Meridian.

Community garden, by the numbers 3/4 acre: size of garden.

2 sections: About one-third of the garden is used by volunteer Carrie Swannack to grow produce for the Food Bank; the rest is used by the Meridian Co-op Gardeners, who grow vegetables for their families and donate extra produce to the Food Bank.

6,000: Pounds of food donated to Meridian Food Bank last year

by Swannack, her family and community supporters.

30: approximate number of families involved this year, up from 10 to 15 families last year. $30: annual participation fee for Meridian Co-Op Gardeners.

8 hours: minimum amount of time gardeners must put in each month — down from 12 hours a month last year, thanks to the installation of plastic mulch, which helps retain moisture and keep weeds down.

2012: The year Co-op gardeners moved to Kleiner Park. Before that, they gardened for two years behind the Westside Bible Church off East Fairview Avenue.

Produce grown at the Kleiner community garden Asian greens Beets Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Dwarf bok choy Garlic Japanese giant red mustard Kahl Leaf lettuces Melons Onions — red and white Potatoes — red, white and blue varieties Radishes Sweet sugar snap peas Swiss chard Tomatoes — variety Wheat Learn more about the Meridian Co-op Gardeners: bit.ly/meridiancoopgardeners

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ucked neatly away in the southeast corner of Kleiner Memorial Park is a 3/4-acre parcel of land that serves as Meridian’s organic community garden.

About one-third of the garden is used to only grow produce for the Meridian Food Bank, thanks to volunteer Carrie Swannack and her family, who donated more than 6,000 pounds of produce last year.

The rest of the garden is tended by a coop of about 30 families — almost double the number of last year’s participants. The families take what they need and donate the rest to the Food Bank.

Joining a co-op garden is a way to meet new people, share resources and learn techniques, Meridian Co-op Gardeners Club President Katie Gonzalez said. Gonzalez’s efforts earned her the city’s Environmental Exby Holly Beech cellence Award hbeech@mymeridianpress.com in April. © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS “We have a lot of new gardeners, so it’s a great way for people who don’t know a lot about gardening to kind of get their feet wet and be successful right off the bat,” she said.

Participants range from singles to senior citizens to parents who have a lot of mouths to feed.

“We were thinking about doing a garden, but our backyard’s pretty small, so we’re like, gosh, this makes more sense,” first-time co-op gardener and father of two Chris McKnight said. “... It’s gotta be a lot cheaper, probably less work because everybody’s working together. Plus, we’re learning.”

Joining the co-op comes with a $30 annual fee and an eight-hour monthly commitment.

“That $30 membership fee goes to pay for all the seeds and all the transplants and any additional equipment you need,” Gonzalez said. “I kind of figured it out for Adam Eschbach/MP planting what I would want for my own famRay Manning and Carrie Swannack stand in their cabbage patch June 6 at the community garden at Julius M. ily (of four), and it would cost closer to $50 if Kleiner Memorial Park in Meridian. you were not sharing with everybody.”

After receiving 58 acres in a private donation for Kleiner Park, the city agreed to let co-op gardeners use the 3/4 acre — and She welcomes more help at the garden from anyone who wants to water — for free. get involved.

“The community garden has a tremendous positive impact on our “It’s relaxing, really, and it’s nice, especially if you come out here community,” Parks and Recreation Director Steve Siddoway said. “... a little later in the evening because you have the sunset, it’s just gorThe garden offers Meridian families the opportunity to garden to- geous out here,” she said. gether, socialize and enjoy the outdoors with one another.”

City employees tilled the garden, added compost and placed a Volunteers from the Boy Scouts, Boys & Girls Club and YMCA have rock border around it. Other support comes from local businesses also pitched in, Gonzalez said. including Fred Meyer, Wal-Mart, D&B Supply and Spyglass Gardens, and the United Methodist Church.

Summer donations helps Food Bank all year

Seeing a need for more food donations, Swannack, a regular volunteer at the Meridian Food Bank, began gardening last year.

“When you give (the Food Bank) fresh veggies in the summertime, they’re able to store those canned goods for the winter, so it helps with the winter by doing this,” she said.

The Food Bank desperately needs more coolers to store the produce in, Swannack said.

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With this kind of produce coming in, ... that’s great, because we feed close to 5,000 people a month DAN CLARK Meridian Food Bank founder

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PET OF THE WEEK

Treasure Valley Family Magazine retires after 20 years BOISE — A local magazine announced it will end publication after 20 years.

Treasure Valley Family Magazine’s June issue will be its last. The editorial magazine debuted in October 1993 and also produced the annual Treasure Valley Family Resources.

“Through the support of our loyal readers, businesses, and community partners, I feel honored that the Magazine has been the go-to resource for local families,” Liz Buckingham, owner and publisher of Family Magazine & Media, Inc., said in a statement. “... After two decades of publishing I look forward to exploring other projects and having more time to support my family’s needs and interests.”

The digital edition of the June edition is available at treasurevalleyfamily.com.

Submitted by Meridian Humane Society

Milli is a 3-1/2-year old, spayed, female Labrador/Pointer blend. Milli appears to be house-trained and would love to be a lap dog! Milli is a high-energy dog who will do best as part of an active family who will include her in their activities and provide consistent rules and boundaries for her behavior. For more information on Milli and our other available dogs, please visit meridianhumanesociety.org or call 794-0944.

GOING PLACES

Amy Ramirez has joined Home Federal Bank as merchant services officer at the bank’s Silverstone branch. Ramirez is responsible for the solicitation and sales of bankcard processing services to merchant accounts.

Amy Ramirez

Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group welcomed two new agents to its west Boise office. Kent Persons will focus on new and resale homes and commercial properties. Andrew Meredith will assist clients in residential resale, first-time home buying and new construction.

Kent Persons

Eleven Hawley Troxell attorneys and four of its practice groups have been recognized in Chambers and Partners USA Guide for 2013.

Partners John Kurtz and Sheila Schwager were recognized for their work in bankruptcy and restructuring. Partners Nicholas Miller and Richard Riley were recognized for their work in the corporate and commercial areas. Partners Andrew Steven Berenter, Brad Miller, and attorney Meredith Kara Heikkila were recognized for their work in labor and employment. Partners Craig Meadows, Merlyn Clark, and Steven Schossberger were recognized for their work in general commercial litigation. Partner Brian Ballard was recognized for his work in real estate.

THINGS TO DO

Saturday

EAGLE — Ye Olde Renaissance Faire, June 15-16, Today Eagle Island State Park, 400 W. EMMETT — Emmett Cherry Hatchery Road.

Festival, today and Saturday, 11 MERIDIAN — Meridian a.m.-11 p.m., Friday-Saturday; Teen Movie Night, 8-11:30 carnival rides begin at 1 p.m. p.m., Settlers Park. Staffed by today, noon on Saturday. Events Meridian Parks and Rec Dept. at Emmett City Park. Free family Meridian Police Dept. and friendly activities that include volunteers. nightly concerts, Kids Zone BOISE — Carnevale! at the activities, free entry into all Idaho Botanical Garden, contests, free entry into parade 5-10 p.m. An evening of participation. For more informa- entertainment and colorful tion go to emmettcherryfestival. costumes for both performers com. and guests. Tickets at the gate: MERIDIAN — CableONE Garden members $7, general Movie Night in Meridian, admission $10, youth 5-12 $6 at dusk at Settlers Park, Ustick and youth 4 and under free.

Road. “Alvin and The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked” on giant inflatable Sunday screen, pre-movie activities WEISER — National Oldtime and prizes, free to the public.

Fiddlers Contest 2013, runs Children under 18 must be acJune 16 through June 22. Tickets companied by an adult. Alcohol- start at $5 for adult single-day and smoke-free. Playground, admission. Go to fiddlecontest. grass fields and baseball fields org for more information. closed during the movie.

EAGLE — The Eagle ChamWednesday ber of Commerce annual BOISE — DELI DAYS: Idaho Classic Golf Tournament, 2-7 Jewish Cultural Festival, June p.m., Shadow Valley Golf Course, 20 and 21, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Boise. Proceeds benefit Eagle Ahavath Beth Israel, 11 N. Latah, Senior Center. Call Gretchen Boise. Free and open to the Gilbert at 939-4222 for more public. Traditional Jewish deli information. food available for sale.

obituaries for Meridian Press must be placed DEATHS AllbyDeadline your mortuary or at selfserve.idahopress.com. is 3 p.m. Wednesdays for Friday publication. If you have questions call 465-8128.

Nora Matson Gahley

December 26, 1925 – June 7, 2013 BRIGHAM CITY - Nora Matson Gahley, 87, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2013 at her home in Brigham City, Utah.

Nora worked as a bookkeeper for many companies, the last one being Paul’s Market in Nampa until she was 81.

Surviving are five sons: Carl, Blair, Paul, Tod, and Kirk.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 14, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Salem City Cemetery, 130 East 965 South. Email

condolences to the family at www.gilliesfuneralchapel.com

Larry G. Albright, 59, of Mid- Carolyn Jones, 64, of Meridian,

dleton, died June 7, 2013. Services are died June 10, 2013. Services are under pending with Dakan Funeral Chapel. the direction of Accent Funeral Home, 459-3629 Meridian.

Mildred L. Batton, 77, of 888-5833 Nampa, died June 8, 2013. Services Mary Larson, 65, of Salt Lake are Pending with Dakan Funeral Cha- City, Utah, formerly of Boise, died June 10, 2013. Services are under the pel, Caldwell. 459-3629 direction of Accent Funeral Home, Steven W. Bell, 61, of Boise, Meridian. died June 10, 2013. Arrangements are 888-5833 under the direction of Accent Funeral Edith “Evelyn” McIntyre, Home, Meridian. 888-5833 93, of Nampa, died June 9, 2013. SerBetty R. Buck, 81, of Grand vices are under the direction of Accent Junction, Colorado, died June 6, 2013. Funeral Home, Meridian.

Arrangements are under the direction 888-5833 of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian.

Teiko “Tay” Munden, 81, of 888-5833 Nampa, died June 4, 2013. The family Fred Daniel, 74, of Nampa, died has placed their trust in Alsip Funeral June 8, 2013. Arrangements are under Chapel, Nampa for their final arrangethe direction of Accent Funeral Home ments.

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208-466-3545 888-5833 Ted L. Stevens, 74, of Wilder, Helen Delcomte, 69, of Merid- died June 5, 2013. Services are pendian, died June 10, 2013. Services are ing with Dakan Funeral Chapel, under the direction of Accent Funeral Caldwell. 459-3629 Home, Meridian. 888-5833 Donald Towery, 84, of Nampa,

Edwin Harris, 93, of Meridian,

died June 10, 2013. The family has died June 12, 2013. Services are under placed their trust in Alsip Funeral the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Chapel, Nampa for their final arrangements. 208-466-3545 Meridian. 888-5833

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Wally, a juvenile Eurasian Eagle Owl, flies over the heads of spectators watching a flight demonstration at the World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise in October 2012.

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Birds of prey flock to Snake River Canyon to nest

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Snake River Birds of Prey Conservation Area/ Celebration Park 485,000 acres near Kuna 1993: year established by Congress to protect unique desert environment that supports North America’s highest density of nesting raptors 700 pairs of raptors nest each spring along 81 miles of the Snake River Canyon 150-200 pairs of Prairie Falcons (highest breeding density in the world)

check it out

List of local birds of prey breeds, hiking trails and more: visit bit.ly/snakerivernca Peregrine Falcons live web cam in Boise: bit.ly/falconwebcam

he land between Meridian and the Swan Falls Dam near Kuna may not strike you as anything more than a desert filled with sagebrush. But the Snake River area is home to 800 pairs of hawks, owls, eagles and falcons, who come each spring to raise their young.

No other part of North America supports as many nesting raptors as the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, and it’s believed to have the highest breeding density of Prairie Falcons in the world.

The combination of river canyon cliffs for nesting and a hearty source of nearby food — such as jackrabbits and whistle pigs — is optimal for birds, the conservation area’s outdoor recreation speIPT file photo cialist Jared Fluckiger said. On the Trish Nixon, a raptor specialist at the World Center for Birds of Prey, holds up Griffin, a Swainson’s Hawk, at the headquarters plateau next to the canyon is one of the densest populations of Pai- in Boise. big challenge, Fluckiger said. ute ground squirrels (whistle pigs) ever recorded, he said.

“We lost a lot of sagebrush habitat to fire, which unfortunately “One of the things that makes it unique is that the Prairie Falcon a lot of the fires we have are human-caused, either by driving on territories are actually smaller because hunting is so much better,” he tall grass — or exploding targets has been a big one lately,” he said. said. “... So they nest closer to each other and that’s Once the sagebrush burns, it’s tough to restore

by Holly Beech how there can be more of them in this area.” the habitat.

Nest-building season was March through May, hbeech@mymeridianpress.com “After a fire we get the invasive species like cheatFluckiger said, and now many of the eggs are starting © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS grass that move in and compete for the moisture,” to hatch. If you go hiking, fishing, camping or driving he said. in the area with hopes of seeing birds of prey, pick a cooler time of day And on a year like this one with little precipitation, the odds are when they’re likely to be more active, he said. against new sagebrush seed survival.

“The past couple years we saw a some pretty decent germinaWildfires threaten sagebrush habitat tion, but it’s pretty slow,” Fluckiger said. “It can take quite a few Birds of prey rely on the sagebrush to hunt in, so wildfires pose a years for sagebrush to mature.”

Campground hosts needed for sites near Parma, Cascade dors for the Department of Fish and Game,” recreation site maintenance foreman Dennis Hardy said. “Providing information, troubleshooting for campers and gently enforcing area rules are just some of the duties associated with the position.”

Horsethief Reservoir A summer weekend fishing destination for thousands of Idahoans just east of Cascade, the 260-acre site is situated within a forested area, giving it a high-

mountain-lake appearance.

Horsethief is managed as a rainbow trout fishery and is a popular summer destination for anglers and other recreationists.

To apply for the volunteer host position, contact Dennis Hardy at Fish and Game’s Southwest Region office in Nampa at 465-8465 or by email at dennis.hardy@idfg. idaho.gov.

is looking for the right volunteer now known as Martin Landing.

BrainSnack © 2013 PeterFrank t.v. Dist. by Creators Syndicate Inc. 06/15/13 to serve as campground host for When completed, Martin Martin Landing, a newly renovat- Landing will be jointly managed ed area near Parma on the Snake by both agencies. Plans call for a level River. volunteer campground host to be Just last year, Fish and Game on site when Martin opens in July. worked with Canyon County The volunteer position does Parks and Recreation to secure a include a “host” RV site with full $210,000 grant from Idaho Parks hookups. and Recreation to give the area a For more information or to apmuch-needed face lift. Since then, ply for this volunteer position, a new access road, parking area, contact Dennis Hardy (contact Martin Landing walking paths, tent camping pads, information listed above) or CCPR Slated for a grand opening pit-vault toilets and 11 RV sites Director Tom Bicak at thepark@ sometime in July, Fish and Game have been constructed at the area canyoncounty.org or 440-4600.

1. Sportsman’s Warehouse, 3797 E. Fairview Ave.

3. High Desert Harley-Davidson, 2310 E. Cinema Drive; Snake River Yamaha, 2957 E. Fairview Ave.

Father’s Day is this Sunday. Here are some places to go to grab a gift, big or small, for Dad:

2. Meridian Cycles, 830 N. Main St. Get your dad a new set of wheels or accessories to spruce up the one he has.

For the dad that likes to ride off-road or on.

4. Brewforia Beer Market, 3030 E. Overland Road No. 100 Treat your dad to a unique microbrew.

5. R.C. Willey, 3301 E. Lanark Drive From a new big screen TV to a relaxing recliner for your dad to enjoy it in.

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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking campground hosts for the remainder of the summer for locations near Cascade and Parma.

These positions are unpaid, volunteer positions, and applicants must have a fully selfcontained recreational vehicle. A small per diem is offered to help hosts with some expenses.

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Rocky Mountain’s Smith drafted, signs with Padres San Diego selected outfielder in fourth round of last week’s Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft

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Take a look, take a card he internet stream was about 20 seconds faster upstairs, causing the first cheer to come from Tim Smith. Downstairs, the large gathering of family and friends had to wait to see what all the commotion was about.

The announcement finally came that the San Diego Padres had drafted former Rocky Mountain High outfielder Mason eSmith unch e L Froverall with the 118th pick forof the in the fourth round Major League Baseball Draft Friday.

A room full of his grandparents, friends, girlfriend and others erupted.

The party was on.

“I was in shock at first, I had a loss of words,” Smith said. “It was very emotional and exciting.”

The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Adam Eschbach/MP Smith hit .427 in 83 career Former Rocky Mountain High outfielder Mason Smith was selected 118th overall in last week’s MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres. games at Rocky Mountain and had 16 home runs, 28 beautiful park. I love San makeup than it did any- San Diego.

Smith officially became doubles, seven triples, 109 Diego. We’re always down thing about his ability. We Smith was projected to a member of the Padres orRBI and 98 runs scored. He there for like two weeks and knew he had power. We had be a third-round pick but ganization Tuesday, signhad a .803 slugging percent- I love it. I think it’s a good scouted him all year but fell to the fourth. He was ing a deal that includes a age. fit.” that was kind of the final ranked as the 71st best $433,300 signing bonus Smith recently traveled Said Padres Director of push over the edge to really player in the draft by ESPN before taking to the field for to San Diego for a pre-draft Scouting Billy Gasparino know we wanted to get this draft analyst Keith Law. his first practice as a profesworkout with the Padres. of Smith’s workout: “We kid.”

Baseball America had him sional baseball player later “That was probably one were impressed but it was The center fielder met ranked No. 101. in the afternoon. of my best workouts be- a much longer process. We with 29 of the 30 teams “We had heard so many “It’s exciting because of cause out of 25 swings I were more impressed that leading up to the draft and different things and I was the amount of time he’s put think I put 11 home runs he had been to four or five recently traveled for work- little disappointed I didn’t in and I’ve put in coaching out, and hit one on top of workouts that week and outs with the Minnesota go the first night, but I’m him since he was 8, knowthe second deck of a build- he took the time to come Twins, Atlanta Braves, Ari- still happy with the fourth ing that he’s so far fulfilled a ing,” Smith said. “It was to ours. He was obviously zona Diamondbacks, Se- round,” Smith said. “We childhood dream of being a my favorite stadium. I fell tired but it showed more attle Mariners and Los An- have a pretty good deal professional baseball player,” his father, Tim Smith, in love with the park. It’s a about his fortitude and his geles Angels in addition to made, so I’m happy.”

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said. “But I reminded him as he left (Monday) morning that, ‘Hey, this is still a kids game, go out and have fun, and to me the day it’s no longer fun is the day you need to put your glove down or go back to school or find a different job.’

“It’s a been a whirlwind last three weeks, but I’m excited for him to get out and follow his dream and get out and become a better person and a better ballplayer.”

Smith traveled to Arizona Monday night after his representatives approved the contract. He passed a physical, filled out the required paperwork and signed the deal late Tuesday morning.

Tim Smith confirmed that his son signed right at the recommended slot value of $433,300. In addition, the Padres will pay for 100 percent of his college education when he decides to go back to school.

Mason Smith had committed to play baseball at the University of Utah before signing to play professionally.

Smith will begin his professional career with the Padres’ Rookie League team in Peoria, Ariz., which begins play Thursday. If he performs well, he could get a promotion later this summer to the Padres’ short season single A affiliate in Eugene, which plays in the same league as the Boise Hawks.

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RibFest moves from Meridian to Idaho Center “The Idaho Center is right off the interstate,” Thompson said. “We draw hbeech@mymeridianpress.com a lot from Canyon County because of © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS the country music and ribs.”

NAMPA — The second anThe Idaho Center has 3,500 parknual Northwest RibFest — one ing spots available — 3,000 more than of the largest barbecue events Kleiner Park’s lot, Thompson said. in the country — will be held And, the Idaho Center covers liquor at the Idaho Center this year permits, security and emergency serinstead of Meridian’s Kleiner vices, Thompson said.

Memorial Park.

“Really, it would have been a mess RibFest organizer Help (at Kleiner) because there are just not Idaho tried to hold the event enough parking spots,” he said. at Kleiner Park again this year, Lack of an adequate parking and but city officials denied them traffic plan is a big reason why Mea temporary use permit, citing ridian denied the permit. It’s the first missed application deadlines Photo courtesy Help Idaho event of its kind the city has turned and an inadequate parking The first Northwest RibFest was held June 30 and July 1, 2012, at Julius M. down, Meridian spokeswoman Nataand public safety plan.

Kleiner Memorial Park in Meridian. After failure to obtain a temporary use lie Podgorski said, but after working On Wednesday, RibFest permit from Meridian, RibFest organizers have moved the event to the Idaho with RibFest organizers for weeks, city officials still didn’t feel comfortable organizer Kasey Thompson Center in Nampa, set for June 27-30. approving the event. said he arranged with Idaho Center General Manager Craig “(City) staff has not provided any Baltzer to hold the June 27-30 event, which is expected to attract evidence to me that there’s been cooperation, that there’s been 100,000 people, at the Idaho Center outdoor amphitheater. Help valid communication, that there’s been genuine effort on the Idaho won’t even have to pay for the venue this year, Thompson part of this particular promoter and staff to engage themselves in said. getting this done properly,” Councilman Charlie Rountree said.

Baltzer could not be reached for comment and Idaho Center Thompson hopes to see RibFest — the top fundraiser for Help staff referred questions to Thompson.

Idaho — become an annual event at the Idaho Center.

by Holly Beech

About Northwest RibFest The second annual Northwest RibFest is a free, four-day event featuring some of the top barbecue teams in the country, vendors and concerts. It runs June 27-30.

Find more information at www. northwestribfest.com.

Dairy Princess hopefuls compete June 18

If you go WHAT: Meridian Dairy Princess Pageants WHERE: Hampton Inn and Suites, 875 S. Allen St., Meridian WHEN: June 18; 1 p.m.: Junior pageant (ages 13-14); 7 p.m.: Senior pageant (ages 15-17) FEE: Both pageants are free to attend and open to the public.

CONTACT: Jenny: 590-4680; Sharlie: 871-7651; dairydaysprincess@yahoo.com.

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Twelve Treasure Valley girls ages 13 to 17 will compete in the 64th annual Meridian Dairy Princess pageants June 18. The senior and junior pageants include formal interviews, speeches on the importance of dairy and impromptu questions.

ming, running, Meridian Optimist Club, helping with Casino Night, Chili Feed and Easter Egg Hunt, showing cattle at fairs

Interests: Basketball, helping foster children in foster care, helping at church and mission trips

Cheyenne Rumsey of Nampa, 13 Interests: Snowboarding, skiing, volleyball, riding horses, Kuna softball club team, showing cattle at fairs

Jana Loutzenhiser of Middleton, 17 Interests: Middleton FFA (chapter vicepresident), which is implementing a “Birthday for Seniors” program

Kendra Evans of Emmett, 13 Kasie Anthony of Kuna, 15 Interests: Reading, basketball, spending time Interests: Working with her dad on the with her rabbits and cattle, Rachel’s Chalgolf course, farming, taking care of her lenge, the National Jr. Honor Society, 4-H JUNIOR PAGEANT CANDIDATES animals, hunting, fishing, working with Johanna Kasper of Melba, 14 pigs for her FFA supervised agriculture Rachel Gabbert of Nampa, 13 Interests: Skiing, softball, helping at church, experience Interests: Photography, singing, song writshowing cattle at fairs ing, volunteering, Leo Club Courtney Pape of Kuna, 17 SENIOR PAGEANT CANDIDATES Ashton Shaul of Meridian, 13 Interests: Singing, dancing, playing the Interests: Reading, writing, camping, swim- Lace Mather of Nampa, 17 piano, sewing, drawing, working with

children, acting, cheerleading

Kristin Nesbitt of Eagle, 15 Interests: Cross country, Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, Eagle High School Key Club, Meridian FFA, Ada County Ambassadors, 4-H, and Girl Scouts Carli Ashley of Kuna, 16 Interests: Teaching young people and helping them learn about the importance of the dairy industry through the Kuna FFA and babysitting experiences Mikaela Malnar of Boise, 16 Interests: Spending time with her family, doing activities outdoors and playing with her pets, National Jr. Honor Society, 4-H club and Meridian FFA

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Cows, carnival and more at Dairy Days ON 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Old McDonald’s Farm at the Dairy Barn open 9 a.m.: Dairy Cattle Show, beginning with showmanship and followed by quality classes. The show is located in the merchant’s building between the carnival area and the livestock barn.

9 a.m.: Dairy Goat Show 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.: Vendors in Storey Park open.

Food vendors close at 11 p.m.

10 a.m.: Dart Zone Nerf Battlefield in the Speedway Infield opens 12-11 p.m.: Funtime Carnival 12 p.m.: Dairy Bike Dash, ages 13 and under at Speedway, organized by Meridian FFA 1-4 p.m.: Ozseeker the Clown performs in 12-9 p.m.: Vendors in Storey Park. Food Storey Park, free vendors close at 11 p.m.

2 p.m.: The Coffee House Club and Future 12 p.m.: Dart Zone Nerf Battlefield in the Image perform in Storey Park Speedway Infield opens 2 p.m.: Fast Lane Kow Karts in the Speedway 2 p.m.: Fast Lane Kow Karts at Speedway 2 p.m.: Meet & Greet Meridian Dairy Princess 3-11 p.m.: Funtime Carnival and Court in Storey Park 5 p.m.: Meet & Greet the Meridian Dairy 4 p.m.: MUMC Band performs in Storey Park Princess and Court in Storey Park 5:30 p.m.: Treasure Valley-Fit-4-Mom/Stroller 5-8 p.m.: Dairy Days Pool Bash at the MeridRides in Storey Park. Decorate your stroller for ian Swimming Pool with family activities, music, mascots, mocktail contest, belly flop stroller exercises and parade. contest, pool party to celebrate pool’s 40th anniversary.

Saturday, June 22: 8 a.m.: 1-mile Dairy Days Milk run, sponsored 7 p.m.: Concert on Broadway at City Hall Outdoor Plaza. High Street Band will by the Pulse Running & Fitness Shop. Starts perform, free in the Speedway.

8:30 a.m.: 5k Milk run at Speedway — Source: www.dairydays.org

MERIDIAN — by Meridian Press Staff Meridian’s first news@mymeridianpress.com Thursday, June 20 dairy show was held © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS 4-10 p.m.: Old McDonald’s back in 1929, and Farm at the Dairy Barn by the heritage lives on Crafty Critters 4-H, free through Meridian Dairy Days, June 4 p.m.: Fast Lane Kow Karts at Speedway 18-22.

There is no parade this year, but 5 p.m.: Funtime Carnival opens other events will be in full swing 5 p.m.: Meridian Chamber of Commerce come Tuesday, including a carni- Pancake Feed in Storey Park, $5 for adults, $4 val, cattle and goat showings, food for seniors and kids (6-12) and craft vendors, Dairy Princess pageants, Old McDonald’s Farm, Friday, June 21 Pancake Feed and live music. On 10 a.m.: Educational Program for 4-H/FFA in Saturday, about 50 4-H and FFA the Dairy Show Ring kids will showing cows and goats, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.: Old McDonald’s Farm at the which will help them prepare for Dairy Barn open upcoming fairs.

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Meridian Dairy Princess Janine Johnson, waves to hundreds of people lining the sides of the street to view the 2012 Dairy Days Parade in downtown Meridian.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Tuesday, June 18 64th Meridian Dairy Princess Contest at the Hampton Inn (see page 8 for details) 1 p.m. Junior Princess Pageant 7 p.m. Senior Princess Pageant

Dairy Days history

June 18, 1929: First Dairy Show was held to celebrate the opening of the Meridian Creamery 1948: Meridian Dairy Show Incorporates 1949: First Dairy Show at the Dairy Show Grounds

Wednesday, June 19 5 p.m.: Funtime Carnival opens, held off Main Street between Storey Park and the Speedway.

6 p.m.: Cricket Dairy Days Races at Speedway, $10

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Barber Park raft and tube rental opens today BOISE — Epley’s Boise River Rentals at Barber Park officially opens today.

It is critical that all patrons be well prepared for a float down the river. The water is cold and swift, and can be very dangerous if people are not adequately prepared and exercising caution.

For river safety guidelines and more information on raft and tube rentals at Barber Park, visit the Epley’s Boise River Rentals website at epleys.com/boiselocation.aspx, the Barber Park website at adaweb.net/ParksWaterways.aspx, or call the information line at 577-4584.

Rodeo rides into Eagle EAGLE — You can almost hear the jingling of spurs, the sounds of stomping hooves and

the snorts of restless livestock. It’s rodeo time again in Eagle. The 12th annual ICA Eagle Rodeo runs tonight through Sunday.

The event is an in-your-face, action-packed, chap-flappin’ fun time. Each evening starts with amazing drill teams, kids’ mutton bustin’ and steer riding, followed by the grand entry, bareback riders, ropers, bulldoggers, bronc riders, barrel racers, and finally the bad boys of rodeo: the bull riders. And who can forget the party in the beer garden?

Tickets, priced at $12 advance, $10 day of, $6 and $5 for seniors and kids (7-11), are on sale at D&B Supply or Eagle’s Les Schwab Tires or at the door. Kids 6 and under are free. For more information visit eaglerodeo.com.

Ye Olde Renaissance Faire at Eagle Island EAGLE — Hear ye! Hear Ye! It’s the return of the Encore’s Ye Olde Renaissance Faire from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Eagle Island State Park, 4000 W. Hatchery Road.

The colorful and entertaining two-day event features jousting tournaments, music, dance, costumed knights and princesses, kids’ Renaissance-era games, artisans, vendors and concessions.

Admission is free ($5 vehicle entrance fee into park).

THE SIDE Music What: Idaho Open Fiddle Contest When: 9 a.m. daily preliminaries, 6:30 p.m. finals, today and Saturday Where: Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S., Nampa Website: nampaciviccenter.com Tickets: Preliminaries $3, $2/children; finals $8, $5/children

Theater What: Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s “Much Ado About Nothing” and “Blithe Spirit” When: Rotating dates and times Where: Idaho Shakespeare Festival amphitheater, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise Website: idahoshakespeare.org Tickets: Visit website for individual and package prices

Show What: El Korah Shrine Circus When: 3 and 7 p.m.

Friday, 1 and 5 p.m.

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We’re proud of our graduates who show leadership in and out of the classroom Seniors from high schools across Meridian donned caps and gowns recently to accept their hard-earned diplomas.

This was a great accomplishment for all, and we are excited to see each student set out on their next journey. Many of these students have contributed in a number of ways to the vibrancy and energy of our community through countless hours of community service, all the while balancing their studies and school activities.

As a city we express our gratitude to our amazing students by presenting four outstanding graduating high school seniors with $1,000 scholarships to be used at accredited colleges or vocational education programs this fall. These scholarships are funded by the businesses that sponsor the annual State of the City address.

This year’s winners were selected by a panel of Meridian citizens and business leaders based on criteria including service to others, academic merit and personal growth as a result of community involvement.

Here’s a brief description of each of our 2013 City of Meridian Scholarship winners: n Katherine Fleming is a 2013 graduate of Meridian High School. She was president of her school’s National Honor Society and was involved in TRIO, Idaho Drug-Free Youth, the Buddy Walk, Rake Up Meridian, Red Cross blood drives, Backpacks for Kids and many other community service projects. Katherine is also active with her church’s youth ministry and lent her voice to her school’s varsity choir. She will begin college in the fall and intends to pursue a career in social work. n Melissa Goetz is a 2013 graduate of Meridian High School, although she spent the majority of her high school years studying at Renaissance High School.

She has been involved in Girl Scouts, 4-H, the Meridian Lions Club, FFA and the National Honor Society. She excels at horsemanship and

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2013 City of Meridian Scholarship winners are, from left, Mikayla Payne, Melissa Goetz, Katherine Fleming and Brett Wilder. will start college this fall to study preveterinary sciences. n Mikayla Payne is a 2013 graduate of Renaissance High School. She was active with the Leo Club and National Honor Society and assisted Boise and Meridian firefighters with fundraising activities for their burn-out funds.

Mikayla has coached youth gymnastics for four years, volunteered at an assisted living center and is currently completing a CNA program. She is graduating from high school with a two-year associates degree already under her belt and is looking forward to beginning pre-med studies in biology at Idaho State University this fall. n Brett Wilder is a 2013 graduate of Meridian High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society and served on student council. He is an accomplished pianist and band percussionist. Brett is proud to be part of the 6th generation of his family involved in Idaho agriculture and has been in 4-H for 11 years and a participant in FFA. He plans to study Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Education.

Please join me in wishing congratulations to our winners and best wishes to all of our graduates!

Tammy de Weerd is mayor of Meridian.

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Many people find themselves at one point in their lives needing extra help. But finding the courage to ask for help can be challenging.

The thought of letting others know you need support can bring inner turmoil to the soul. This is worsened when the problems are connected to our mental health.

Most people have many misconceived notions about mental health, and that can limit the opportunity to seek out assistance.

What is mental health? This relates to an overall wellness of an individual, including emotional, financial, social, spiritual, physical, intellectual and environmental considerations. The easiest way to think about wellness is recognizing that it encompasses the medical and mental health paradigms.

For most people, if we cut ourselves and begin bleeding, we consider meeting with a medical provider to get stitches.

There is minimal consideration given to what others may think of us if we ask for help, and we acknowledge there is value in getting assistance.

On the other hand, when we find ourselves troubled with struggles related to emotional conflicts — for example, stress, sadness, grief and worries — there are likely hesitations to getting help to resolve these inner conflicts. The idea of accessing mental health services brings many quandaries. Likely

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Why do we struggle with asking for help with emotional ailments? Stigma is undoubtedly the predominate predictor for us limiting our access to mental health services.

The beliefs are frequently misconstrued by the generalizations of mental illness observed in the media and cinema.

This has created common beliefs that only those who are severely mentally ill need help. Others fear being viewed as “weak” for needing help.

There is little understanding of the role and value of mental health professionals, which makes it difficult to be able to access support.

Why seek out mental health services?

Counseling can provide an opportunity for individuals, couples or families to increase the quality of life by providing a safe atmosphere to process and gain skills for coping with everyday life events.

Think about your own unsolvable problems and the impact to your life. Remember, asking for help is truly a sign of courage. Are you courageous? The ISU-Meridian Counseling Clinic at 373-1719 offers low-cost services by masters’ students in training. n Beronica Salazar is a licensed clinical professional counselor and doctoral student at ISU-Meridian Health Science Center.

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Scope Chief VI. $60.00/cash.

454-6506

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466-3362

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466-0631

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205 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa

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283-0120

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1-2-3 Bedroom Units $300-$900

We are close to West Valley Medical Center in a country setting.

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454-1759.

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PRE-OWNED AND NEW FORD VEHICLES IN STOCK 0 5 7

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12 FORD RAPTOR SUPERCREW 10 FORD RAPTOR SUPERCAB ONLY 12K MILES!! NAVIGATION, LOADED! 2A1376A

$

49,937

6.2 LITER, NAVIGATION, ONLY 37K MILES! 3P1048A1

38,995

$

06 HUMMER H2 LUXURY DVD, NAVIGATION, ONLY 46K MILES! 3A1470

07 CHEVY 2500HD LTZ DURAMAX, LIFTOP, BUMPER W/ WENCH! 135732A

37,995

11 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA ONLY 10K MILES! LIFT W/ WHEELS! 3A1499

28,788

$

$

29,985

$ 05 FORD FIVE HUNDRED SEL 09 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

TOURING, MOONROOF, AUTO, LOCAL CAR! 136049A

AWD, HEATED LEATHER, MOONROOF! 131400A

10,999

10,999

$

$

12 TOYOTA COROLLA LE

11 KIA SOUL!

AUTO, POWER GROUP, LOW MILES! 3A1443

MOONROOF, AUTO, FUN TO DRIVE! 135775B

15,995

15,943

$

$

06 FORD F250 XLT

03 FORD SPORT TRAC

04 FORD MUSTANG

XLT, 4WD, READY FOR THE BEACH! 3R655A

40TH ANNIVERSARY! TONS OF EXTRA’S! 131353A

12,999

18,764

V6, 4WD, LEATHER, MOONROOF! 135210A

19,958

$

$

09 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON 4 DOOR, HARDTOP, TRAIL READY! 135155S

26,987

10 FORD F150 XLT

5.4 .ITER, 4WD, ONLY 25K MILES! 135302A

26,993

$

$

% 36 MOS.

AUTO, ONLY 45K MILES! WON’T LAST! 136231A

12,999

$

$

08 CHEVY MALIBU LTZ

09 KIA SORENTO LX

15,995

$

LEATHER, DVD, STOW-N-GO!! 3A1504

$

23,995

12 NISSAN FRONTIER SV CREW, 4WD, ONLY 10K MILES!!

135851A

26,995

$

15,999

$

10 FORD MUSTANG GT RARE GLASS ROOF!! LEATHER, LOW MILES! 13P1074A

$

12 FORD FOCUS SEL

12 FORD F150 XL 5.0 LITER, AUTO, ONLY 8K MILES! 3A1509

08 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

06 HUMMER H3 LUXURY ONLY 46K MILES! LEATHER LOADED!! 135273A

21,999

16,999

$

10 FORD F150 XLT

NAVIGATION, DVD, LOADED!!

135886A

SUPERCREW, 4WD, 5.4 LITER, HURRY! 135199A

25,876

$

$

25,995

08 GMC SIERRA DENALI 13 INFINITI G37 JOURNEY AWD, HEATED LEATHER, CUSTOM WHEELS! 135184A

26,995

AUTO, MOONROOF, SYNC, LOW MILES! 3A1457

14,999

$

07 FORD F150 KING RANCH

24,893

11 FORD F150 XLT

CUSTOM WHEELS! 3A1473A

SE, V6, AWD, LOW MILES! 136007A

$

$

4WD, 5.4 LITER, SHELL, 18K MILES 136145A

05 FORD MUSTANG

CONVERTIBLE ONLY 43K MILES!

14,995

$

HEATED LEATHER, MOONROOF, 4WD, ONLY 23K MILES! TONS OF LOW MILES 135332A WARRANTY! 131319B

10 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED 12 CHRYSLER T&C TOURING

4WD, ONLY 63K MILES! GREAT TRUCK! 2A1348A

07 TOYOTA CAMRY LE

$

LEATHER, MOONROOF, ONLY 19K MILES 3A1514

32,995

$

32,999

11 FORD FUSION SPORT 11 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED ONLY 19K MILES, LOADED, FUN CAR 3R674

V6, 4WD, LEATHER, MOONROOF! 135531A

O.A.C.

% 37-60 MOS. O.A.C.

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• Vehicle history report • 24/7 Roadside Assistance • 7 year/100,000 mile Ford powertrain warranty coverage • 12 months/12,000 mile Ford limited warranty coverage • 172 point inspection by factory trained technicians

16,993

$

13 FORD TAURUS SEL HEATED LEATHER, MOONROOF, ONLY 16K MILES 3R654

$

23,997

$

20,995

21,983

$

23,995

$

13 FORD FUSION TITANIUM 11 FORD F150 SUPERCREW 13 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED NAVIGATION, LOADED, ONLY 6K MILES! 131357A

30,995

$

FX4, 4WD, MOONROOF, ONLY 17K MILES! 135709A

32,999

$

4WD, HEATED LEATHER, MOONROOF!! 3R686

36,984

$

CHECK OUR TOTAL INVENTORY AND PRICES AT

www.danwieboldford.com 5707 EAST GATE IN NAMPA 466-4615 • TOLL FREE 1-888-905-2247

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 8:30pm • Saturday 8:30am - 8:00pm • CL CLOSED SUNDAY WINNER OF FORD MOTOR COMPANIES PRESTIGIOUS PRESIDENTS AWARD Won in 1997,1998, 1999, 2003, 2011 & 2012

DISCLAIMER: all prices plus tax title and $299 doc fee, photos for illustration purpose only, all vehicles subject to prior sale,. see dealer for details Offers expire 6/30/2013, 904557 C M Y K