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SCHOOL NEWS

North Star Charter School is in the clear this year — Joint School District No. 2 is no longer considering revoking its charter. School district Superintendent Linda Clark said the school is solvent for the year.

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BUSINESS NEWS Meridian’s second Walmart location is now open on Overland Road, bringing more than 240 jobs to the area. The company is already planning its third location to serve a growing population.

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have a confession to make, and hopefully my editor won’t sit me down for a talkin’ to when she reads this.

When I first toured our newsroom, I was in a high school journalism class. I remember walking through the front reception area back to where the news staff worked. People sat quietly behind gray cubicle walls, turning around to say a polite hello before shifting back to their computer screens. The only window nearby was a small square of glass on the side door.

I decided right then that I should probably go into magazine journalism — something with a little more spunk.

Fast-forward nine years. I now have my own little pod in that newsroom, decorated with colorful pictures and some lovely cardboard boxes I use as a make-shift standing desk. Work generally flies by as I hustle to turn in stories, broken up by some occasional laughs with my coworkers. My workday is unpredictable and flexible and usually filled with interesting tidbits and stories.

I completely misjudged this place. As soon as I took ownership of my little part in this publication and built relationships, it became a fun and enjoyable place to work.

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Secondly, as an intern you aren’t given the same level of responsibility and might feel bored with the “grunt” work.

I interned at a newspaper in college. When my projects came to standstill, I waited around for more work to be assigned. Sometimes the hours passed slowly, and I questioned if I really fit into the newspaper reporter role.

But as a full-time reporter, surrounded by a supportive staff and an ever-changing to-do list, my job is fun. I’m glad I didn’t give up on this career path.

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Garden City Police arrested 19-year-old John Taylor French of Meridian Tuesday in relation to Saturday’s hit-and-run pedestrian collision on Chinden Boulevard that severely injured Alan Beavers, 24.

French has been charged with reckless driving — a misdemeanor — leaving the scene of an injury car accident and destruction of evidence — both felonies.

Aug. 22-27 Police made the following arrests or issued charges: 6 possession of marijuana 7 possession of drug paraphernalia 1 aggravated battery 1 assault 1 battery with intent to commit a serious felony 1 residential burglary 1 second-degree kidnapping 1 malicious injury to property 1 robbery 1 cruelty to animals 1 possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver 5 warrants 2 driving under the influence 1 disturbing the peace 2 resisting and obstructing police officers 4 driving without a license 1 false impersonation 1 battery 1 attempted strangulation 2 domestic batteries

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BioLife does not release specific information about its facilities, but in general each center employs between 50 and 70 people, is 15,000 square feet and requires a capital investment of $7 million, spokeswoman Jennifer Gremmels said in an email.

The company was drawn to the Treasure Valley because of its balanced gender ratios, large population between the ages of 20 and 35 and a high-density of households, she said.

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Boise Pastor Saeed Abedini’s appeal for an early release from an Iranian prison was shot down Sunday, the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) said. Abedini’s wife, Naghmeh, called the decision “devastating.” ACLJ is exploring other legal and governmental options.

Abedini has been imprisoned in Iran since September. He was sentenced in January to eight years in prison on charges of attempting to undermine state security by creating a network of Christian churches in private homes.

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The bull was found in a swampy area by South Edgewood Lane near the Boise River and was taken to a new pasture in Elmore County.

The bull went missing, along with a cow that was found Thursday, near the greenbelt by Merrill Park, in the area of Eagle Road and Island Woods Drive in Eagle. It managed to elude police, cowhands and its owners for days.

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Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced Tuesday that his office has completed six years of litigation against Watson Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson, Merck and 30 other pharmaceutical companies.

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LOCAL NEWS

Meridian Road opens early after tough year for businesses

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NAPA Auto Parts owner Mike Moir says his Meridian Road business lost $100,000 in profits this year because of the road construction. NAPA’s solution to the reduced traffic was to build napahomedelivery.com, a website that allows customers to shop for products online and have them delivered.

Stay tuned for a ribbon cutting celebration, which the city and ACHD are working to finalize.

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Meridian Road, south of Fairview Avenue n Before construction: 10,892 trips per day n 2030*: 24,000 trips per day Main Street, south of Fairview Avenue n Before construction: 12,170 trips per day n 2030*: 6,000 trips per day *projected

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One way: three lanes northbound

Changes to traffic patterns Meridian Road will be a high-capacity road used for quick access from the interstate to Cherry Lane and beyond, Ada County Highway District spokesman Craig Quintana said.

Main Street will have lighter traffic, used by those whose destination is downtown, “It’s going to be a different character, it’s going to be a smaller road,” Quintana said. “...

That’s going to be kind of the more old-timey, less congested, less busy downtown that Meridian is eying for its future.”

South of Franklin Road, both Meridian Road and Main Street will have one-way traffic.

Even after the road opens, the contractor will still be working on a list of various items — such as landscaping, utility connections and curbing — throughout the next month, Quintana said.

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Sept. 19: scheduled opening date for Meridian Road Oct. 20: original open date $8.5 million: estimated Meridian Split Corridor Phase II project cost $350,000: maximum amount of bonus money Central Construction could obtain for finishing the project early; the awarded amount will probably be at least $120,000, according to Ada County Highway District.

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ne year is a long time for a major roadway to be closed. Meridian drivers and businesses know that well by now, 11 months after Meridian Road closed for construction between Franklin Avenue and Cherry Lane for the Meridian Split Corridor Phase II project.

But the end is in sight — even sooner than expected. Meridian Road is set to open Sept. 19, one month before the original open date.

It’s good news, but it doesn’t make up for the losses Meridian Road businesses suffered.

“We’ll end up losing $100,000 in lost profits this year because of it,” NAPA Auto Parts owner Mike Moir said.

He said the contractors have been great and he knows the work was necessary.

“But by the same token,” he added, “this has taken a year, and that’s an awful tough thing for a small business to swallow, especially after coming off a recession. ... People are starting to spend Holly Beech/MP a little money, and now Shirley Earls owned All Shirley Blooms in Meridian for seven years but recently moved the business

by Holly Beech they can’t get to us. It’s to Eagle because of construction on Meridian Road.

“I can’t survive for a year without any walk-in hbeech@mymeridianpress.com been a frustrating year (business),” she said. in that regard.” © 2013 Meridian Press NAPA dealt with that frustration creatively: the company built napahomedelivery.com — a website where customers can shop online and have products delivered to their homes.

Fairview Ave. Cherry Lane Former Meridian Road florist Shirley Earls lost so much business she moved All Shirley Blooms to Eagle.

“I was down Mother’s Day almost half of what I did before,” she said.

“That’s when we said, ‘We’re done, this is enough.’”

One lane each: Valentine’s Day, prom and wedding season sales also suffered. south and north Walk-in business — normally 20-25 percent of sales — plummeted.

“I had two brides and a funeral cancel because they were stuck in traffic,” Earls said.

Brides who did come into the shop for consultations left frustrated because of the noise level, she said.

“Those big tractors and trucks, it’s like living in a earthquake zone,” Earls said. “It literally bounced a vase off the shelf.”

Idaho Fence Supply was one of the “luckier” ones because it relies Two lanes each: heavily on wholesale and not walk-in business, yard manager Brady south and north Bower said.

“We’re lumber-based, and (with) the housing market turning around, we had a better year this year than we did last year,” he said.

“But we didn’t see any of the homeowners like we usually do.”

But, he said Meridian Road is going to be a great location, and he expects to see a full recovery in sales to homeowners.

For Earls with All Shirley Blooms, bouncing back might take a bit longer, but she’s happy with her new place.

“We have to build our revenue back up to be able to hire extra help,” Pine Ave. she said. “It’s a recovery process now.”

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Front page: Idaho Fence Supply, Inc. yard manager Brady Bower stands in front of the business on North Meridian Road where road construction work has prevented customers from using the parking lot.

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Wes Jost has been named senior vice president and manager of Zions Bank’s Idaho Commercial Real Estate Group. Jost will oversee all of the bank’s commercial real estate lending in Idaho.

Wes Jost Jason Van Winkle has joined Zions Bank as vice president and commercial relationship manager at the Eagle and Chinden roads branch. Van Winkle will be responsible for developing and maintaining banking relationships with business customers. n Foley Freeman has hired Robin M. Long to the firm’s Nampa office. Freeman will focus her practice in consumer and business bankruptcy, criminal law, Jason Van family law and civil litigation.

Winkle n The Buckner Company, an insurance company based out of Salt Lake City, Utah, opened a new office in Boise. The company hired Chad Williams to head the Boise operations. Williams has spent the past decade in the Boise commercial insurance arena. n The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Idaho, Inc. recently held its annual convention in Coeur d’Alene and elected officers and directors for 2013-2014. Gary Sorenson of Horner West Insurance in Weiser is president; Marilyn M. Rylaarsdam-Schoo is vice president and president-elect; and the executive committee is comprised of Clint Paskewitz, Associated Insurance Services, Boise; Scott O. Packham, Packham Insurance Agency, Blackfoot; and Jeff Morris, Ricketts & Associates, Boise. n

MERIDIAN — Tales to Tails, 4 p.m., Meridian Library, Silverstone Branch, 3531 E. Overland Road. Children of all ages can come read to library workers. Sign up is required for this program.

MERIDIAN — Creative Art, 4:30 p.m., Meridian Library, Silverstone Branch, 3531 E. Overland Road. Fourth through sixth grade children can create art using a variety of materials. Sign up is required for this program.

MERIDIAN — CableONE Movie Night, 8 p.m., Settlers Park. Bring chairs and blankets and take in the family friendly movie “Epic.”

BOISE — Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic, 7 a.m., Ann Morrison Park. More than 40 balloons will be lifting off from the park for this annual event. Activities will include balloon flight competitions, music and an upclose look at balloon aviation.

BOISE — Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic Nite Glow & Free Concert in the Park, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Ann Morrison Park. Local favorite, the BigWow Band, will play as a dozen balloons light up the night.

EAGLE — Picnic at the Pops, 7:30 p.m., Woodriver Cellars, 3705 N. Highway 16. The Boise Philharmonic Presents Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait,” Stars & Stripes Forever and more. Bring a picnic basket, blanket, and low-backed chairs for a perfect summer evening of music under the stars.

General admission for the lawn is $20 for adults, $5 for children under 12.

Saturday BOISE — Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic, 7 a.m., Ann Morrison Park. More than 40 balloons will be lifting off from the park for this annual event. Activities will include balloon flight competitions, music and an upclose look at balloon aviation.

BOISE — Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic, 7 a.m., Ann Morrison Park. More than 40 balloons will be lifting off from the park for this annual event. Activities will include balloon flight competitions, music and an upclose look at balloon aviation.

BOISE — One Republic and Sara Bareilles Concert, 6 p.m., Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road.

Tuesday MERIDIAN — Bilingual Storytime, 10 a.m., Meridian Library, Cherry Lane branch, 1326 W. Cherry Lane. Introduce your child to Spanish in this fun-filled, interactive program through stories and music.

MERIDIAN — Family Storytime with Miss Nicole, 10:30 a.m., Meridian Library, Silverstone Branch, 3531 E. Overland Road.

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ing, died August 22, 2013. The family has placed their trust in Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel, Nampa for their Kurt Arnold McKean, 57, of final arrangements. (208)466-3545 Middleton, died August 18, 2013. Cremation is under the direction of Dakan Anne K. Bittner, 90, of MeridFuneral Chapel, Caldwell. 459-3629 ian, died August 22, 2013. Services are J. Lee Roberson, 51, of Nam- under the direction of Accent Funeral pa, died August 24, 2013. Services Home, Meridian. 888-5833 are pending at Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. 459-3629

JoAnn Sandra Santana, 60, of Nampa, died August 21, 2013.

Louis W. Johnson, 74, of Services pending Nampa Funeral Caldwell, died August 22, 2013. Ser- Home, Yraguen Chapel. 442-8171 vices are pending at Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. 459-3629 Michael W. Stibrany, 59, of Meridian, died August 25, 2013. SerJohn R. Panther, 91, of Nam- vices are under the direction of Accent pa, died August 25, 2013. The family Funeral Home, Meridian. has placed their trust in Alsip & Per- 888-5833 sons Funeral Chapel, Nampa for their final arrangements. (208)466-3545 Steve Zank, 70, of Boise, died August 24, 2013. Services are under Loren E. Marmon, 89, of the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Caldwell, died August 26, 2013. Ar- Meridian. 888-5833 rangements are by Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. 459-3629 Norris Lineberger, 87, of Meridian, died August 22, 2013. Private family services are under the direction of Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell.

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“We’re reminded during this time of year around 9/11 of those who sacrifice their lives for others and we want them to know The Joint is grateful and thanks them,” The Joint CEO John Leonesio said in a statement. “The Joint family is extremely proud of our country and the service our first responders provide, not just on this day, but every day of the year.”

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ore than 950 North Star Charter School students started school Aug. 22 — the same day Joint School District No. 2 decided to halt the process of revoking the school’s charter.

North Star and bondholders amended their repayment plan, easing the district’s worry that the school would shut down

by Holly Beech mid-year, Meridian hbeech@mymeridianpress.com schools Superinten© 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS dent Linda Clark said.

“The Meridian school board has a legal responsibility to ensure that they are solvent and they aren’t going to close the doors sometime this year,” she said. “... The board felt very strongly that (North Star) had worked hard to get this and that they are solvent for this year.”

North Star still has about $12 million to repay at a 9.5 percent interest rate, North Star Chairman Jim Miller said.

The debt stems from the construction of its new building in 2008, loss of state funding and the economic collapse.

But bondholders agreed to

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North Star Charter School librarian Nicole Uyeda speaks to a group of students on the first day of school, Aug. 22. Although the school has faced financial obstacles this year and the threat of its charter being revoked, enrollment was up to about 965 students. defer $830,000 worth of payments this year — money that North Star can use for operations.

“I feel confident from a financial standpoint that we’re good for this year. In fact we’re in better shape this year financially than we were last year,” he said.

The school plans to negotiate a long-term payment plan with bondholders by the end of February — a plan that would ideally bring the interest rate down to 3 or 4 percent, Miller said.

What’s next for North Star?

By next year, North Star hopes to become a Local Education Agency (LEA), meaning its charter would fall under the Idaho Public Charter School Commission rather than the Meridian school district.

The move would not change North Star’s state funding, Miller said.

“It’s the right thing to do,” he said. “We’re stable enough, we’re old enough, we’ve been in business for a long time.”

The switch wouldn’t hurt the school district, Clark said.

“We’ve had a good relationship with them,” she said. “They’re very sound academically.”

Jim Miller North Star chairman

Parents stay supportive through challenges

School amends payment plan

Ellen Bates, who has a daughter in sixth grade at North Star, said hearing about North Star’s financial struggle has been concerning for parents, but they’ve stood by the school.

“The parents that I’ve talked to have the attitude that we’re a community, we stick together,” she said. “... I was very confident that they would work things out and that we would be here and that our school would be full.”

North Star, which opened in 2003, is the largest and one of the oldest charter schools in the state. Bates said she enrolled her daughter in North Star five years ago, and keeps her there because of the school’s K-12 community, amazing staff and quality education — including an International Baccalaureate program.

North Star Charter School and bondholders made two key changes to their forbearance agreement that helped sway the school district away from revoking the charter:  Bondholders are now required to give the school a five-day notice before declaring the school in default and demanding repayments.  A repayment deadline has been moved from June 30 to the new fiscal year in mid-July — beyond the time frame that Joint School District No. 2 was analyzing when it started the revocation process.

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UP & DOWN to Meridian Home Depot employees who spent hours helping me clean up the weeds in my yard. There are many people like me who moved to Idaho and are trying to adjust. To us, this is like a breath of fresh air. Many people should know that there are so many friendly, helpful and nice people here. to regulations that require restaurants to put their dumpster storage area where it blocks your view when coming and going from their parking lot. to WL May Co. in Boise. I recently moved to Meridian, and along with the move borrowed a washer and dryer. The dryer needed a new lint trap that ran almost $50. I was surprised by the price and the employees at WL May, without provocation, gave me a 10 percent discount. It was only a few dollars, but the gesture meant more. to Meridian Road opening a month early. I look forward to less-congested traffic and quicker access to local businesses! to Meridian students who work hard to earn college credits in high school. to irrigation water being cut off early. I know it’s because of the water shortage, but this will make it hard to afford to keep the lawn green.

Thank you, Meridian, but Humane Society isn’t saying goodbye By the Meridian Valley Humane Society Board of Directors

The Meridian Valley Humane Society has been dedicated to serving our community by becoming a haven for over 10,000 dogs. With the July decision of the Meridian City Council to transfer responsibility for animal control to the Idaho Humane Society, a decade of local control will soon end.

Though our city has a canine population of over 17,000 dogs, the city has decided to withdraw from providing animal control through Humane Society, a huge disappointment to those who have supported our little shelter from its humble beginnings a decade ago.

Meridian Valley Humane Society has transformed itself into a respected and admired facility committed to saving every dog it receives, saving the city of Meridian thousands of dollars. Dogs that might be euthanized by other shelters have instead been patiently and lovingly restored to health and made adoptable thanks to the many caring veterinarians and foster families that have helped us through the years.

Children have donated their allowances, held fund raisers or collected blankets, food, toys, leashes, collars and other things for the shelter. Many residents of Meridian and the surrounding cities have donated money to pay for veterinary services, an air conditioner and other necessities. Washers and dryers, a steamer and cleaning

implements have been donated. The consistent outpouring of support from all over Meridian has been overwhelming.

And then there are the volunteers: those who commit to walking the dogs, cleaning the kennels, working an adoption shift, helping with paperwork, transporting to veterinary appointments, photographing each dog and maintaining the website so that our dogs have full exposure to every opportunity to find their forever family.

The volunteers who organize fundraisers and adoption events at local pet stores have worked tirelessly. The number of volunteer hours counts as nine full-time employees! Most of our volunteers have exercised our dogs without concern for the weather or their own comfort. It is truly amazing to see the love and dedication provided by them, even though

many don’t even own a dog.

And the paychecks just keep coming in the form of happy, healthy pets placed in loving homes.

Dogs like Spirit, a completely emaciated Llewellyn setter found in sub-zero weather, doctored by our wonderful vets, fostered by a partner organization, almost raised from the dead to find his forever home.

The hard-to-place animals like Raisinett, a black pit bull who came to us with a horrible skin condition, has been again restored to health by our vets and placed in a loving family through Pets for Patriots. There are many senior dogs dumped by their owners who are enjoying their latter years in a forever family because of the network of volunteers who just refuse to give up on any dog.

So, how can we quit?

Those of us with Meridian

Shelter needs a new building for dogs The Meridian Valley Humane Society must leave is present location by Sept. 30 and is looking for a new building in the properly zoned area.

For the shelter to be in the city limits, the building must be zoned (IL or industrial light).

Anyone with a building that may suit the society’s needs is asked to call the shelter at 794-0944 and leave a message if no one is there.

Mail donations to: MVHS, 3313 W. Cherry Lane No. 603, Meridian, ID 83642.

Valley Humane Society have decided instead to continue to pursue another way to save dogs in Meridian. Not sure yet what tract that will take, but we are actively seeking a new location and a new mission to the serve the citizens of this city by taking dogs that must be relinquished by their owners.

For this future and exciting venture, we are once again dependent on the community for support. There will be fundraisers. Donations will be needed.

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Public Artist Reception MERIDIAN — The latest art exhibits at Meridian City Hall’s Initial Point Gallery will be unveiled at a public artist reception from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. The featured artists will be on hand to greet the public and discuss their work. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free.

The gallery is located on the third floor of Meridian City Hall.

Picnic at the Pops ‘Americana’ concert tonight EAGLE — Last weekend’s “Space” concert sold out as more than 1,800 patrons flocked to the picturesque outdoor amphitheater at Woodriver Cellars, two miles north of State Street/Highway 44 on Highway 16, to listen to the Boise Philharmonic’s second Picnic at the Pops performance of the month. Tonight, Maestro Robert Franz and the orchestra join forces with the 100-voice Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale for “Americana” featuring the “1812 Overture,” “Lincoln Portrait” and “Stars and Stripes Forever.”The concert will also unveil the world premiere of “Sacred Land,” by Idaho composer Jim Cockey with choreography danced by Ballet Idaho. The music was commissioned to celebrate the Boise sesquicentennial.

Patrons can bring a picnic dinner or purchase food and libations from Woodriver Cellars. Tickets to the 8 p.m. performance range from $20 to $175 with children as low as $5, available at 344-7849 or boisephilharmonic.org.

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Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic Night Glow BOISE — One of the highlights of the annual Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic takes place tonight when colorful, themed hot air balloons light up the evening in Ann Morrison Park at the Night Glow and free concert. The event runs from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and features food trucks, a live band and other entertainment. Tonight’s event, like all of the Spirit of Boise morning launches, is free.

This year’s event features more than 40 balloon teams simultaneously lifting off each morning at approximately 7 a.m. Come see the “Happiest Balloon on Earth” from Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., and a special appearance by “Great and Power-

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Morning activities include balloon flight competitions, music and an up-close look at balloon aviation.

Organizers say this is the largest Spirit of Boise event ever.

BOISE — Disney Junior Live on Tour brings “Pirate and Princess Adventure” to Taco Bell Arena, 1910 University Drive, for two performances at 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. The top performing cable TV series for preschoolers comes to life on stage in this production that features characters from the smash hits “Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess” and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.”

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Music What: Boise Philharmonic’s Picnic at the Pops “Americana” with the Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale When: 8 p.m. tonight Where: Woodriver Cellars Winery, 3705 Highway 16, Eagle Website: boisephilharmonic.org Tickets: $20-$275; children 12 and under general admission $5 What: OneRepublic and Sara Bareilles with special guest Serena Rider When: 6 p.m. Sunday Where: Summer Outlaw Field Concert Series, Idaho Botanical Garden Website: ticketweb.com and knittingfactory. com Tickets: $40 What: Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival featuring Alice in Chains, Jane’s Addiction, Coheed And Cambria, Sick Puppies, Danko Jones, Circa Survive, Walking Papers, Middle Class Rut, New Politics and The Chuck Shaffer Picture Show When: 2 p.m. Thursday Where: Idaho Center Amphitheater, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa Website: ictickets.com Tickets: $35-$49.50

Season tickets are on sale through Sunday at the same price as last year at meridiansymphony.org.

Season ticket pricing: $32, $25 for seniors and students; $75 family (up to three adults or two adults with children) Single concert tickets: $10, $8 for students and seniors; $25 family (up to three adults or two adults with children) Online at: meridiansymphony.org Ticket locations:  Blue Rider Music, 595 W. Ustick Road, Meridian  Sherer & Wynkoop Law Offices, 730 N. Main St., Meridian  Shiverick Violins, 613 E. State St., Eagle  Dunkley Music, 410 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise  Telford and Sons Violins, 4910 Gage St., Boise  Dorsey Music, 1231 Caldwell Blvd., Nampa

SYMPHONY SOUNDS Meridian orchestra unveils 2013-14 season

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new season of musical entertainment is right around the corner. The Meridian Symphony Orchestra has unveiled its 2013-14 season of concerts that begin Oct. 26 at the Centennial Performing Arts Center and run through April 2014.

The Meridian Symphony began as a 25-member string ensemble in 1990 and has grown steadily to become a fullfledged orchestra. Jim Ogle is the current artistic director and conductor. Ogle is director of development in the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State University.

The symphony’s mission continues to be to provide quality entertainment in a family-friendly, educationally-focused atmosphere while providing a supportive environment for its musicians and increasing the arts in the Meridian area, according to its website.

Season at a glance

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news@mymeridianpress.com Season Opener © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS When: Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Centennial Performing Arts Center, 12400 W. McMillan Road, Boise Program: “Russian Sailor’s Dance,” Gliere; “Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra,” Britten; “Adagio for Strings, Barber”; and “American in Paris,” Gershwin.

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Theater What: Boise Little Theater presents the comedy “Shakespeare in Hollywood” When: 8 p.m. Sept. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 and 19; 2 p.m. Sept. 15 and 21 Where: Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise Website: boiselittletheater. org Tickets: $14/advance, $16/day of show, $11-$12/seniors and students

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by the numbers Aug. 14, 2013: open date for Meridian’s new Overland Walmart 160,000 square feet, approximately, of new location $13.5 million: value of building permit 24/7: hours of operation 240 employees, and still hiring $12.29: average wage for fulltime hourly Walmart associate in Idaho $5,000: donations from Walmart and the Walmart Foundation to local community groups as part of the grand-opening celebration.

Recipients included Boys and Girls Club of Ada County, Friends of Children and Families Inc., Kuna Community Food Bank, Meridian Food Bank and Kuna Emergency Services Association.

1 more Walmart is planned for Meridian at Ten Mile and McMillan roads 7: number of Treasure Valley Walmart stores 10,800: Approximate total number of Walmart stores, more than 4,000 of which are in the U.S. 27: number of countries where Walmart is located 245 million: total number of Walmart customers worldwide each week, on average 2.2 million: total number of Walmart associates $466 billion: company worth, 2012 $27.8 billion: operating income, 2012

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The new Walmart Supercenter on Overland employs about 240 people, with the majority working full-time. The store is still hiring.

“Their newest location in our community brings a needed and much-requested service to the south side of our city. It will be the first grocery store in the area,” Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd said in a prepared statement.

The store’s expansion in Meridian

by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com is in response to population growth, Wal-Mart spokeswoman Delia Garcia © 2013 Meridian Press previously told Meridian Press.

“We’re always looking for opportunities to serve our customers better and provide access to general merchandise and groceries at affordable prices,” she said in March.

“Meridian continues to grow, and we saw an opportunity to serve our customers better and to also serve a growing community.”

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n Berry Ranch Construction on the n Franz Bakery Overland store came with n Treasure Valley Salsa some headaches for a handn Rodriguez Hispanic Foods ful of residents who say their n Falls Brand homes were damaged by vibrating compressions used n Darigold to compact the soil. Resident Ron Sumner said he’s still trying to work out a solution Connect with contractor Knife River.

795 West Overland Road, Meridian “I never really was too 917-6902 worried about the store itself, facebook.com/walmart3093 … I just want to get the damages to my home repaired,” he said.

But Knife River spokesman Tony Spilde said, “We have talked to Mr. Sumner and are aware of his position. The fact is we followed the project requirements and believe we are in the right.”

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about the proposed LDS temple project 20.85 acres on Linder Road north of Chinden Boulevard 65,960-square-foot temple 21,000-square-foot meetinghouse 2,040-square-foot utility building 7-foot retaining wall 56 feet: proposed height of temple, with components that extend to 120 feet high 35 feet: maximum height of buildings allowed in zone where temple would be built, requiring the applicant to obtain a conditional use permit 27 feet: proposed height of meetinghouse, with an attached steeple that reaches 70 feet 11,870: Meridian’s Mormon population in 2010 1,154 percent: growth of Meridian’s Mormon population from 1980 to 2010. The city’s overall population growth grew by 1,028 percent during that time.

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Resident appeals LDS temple construction north of Meridian

Sources: Ada County; U.S. Census Bureau; The Association of Religion Data Archives.

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(The extra light, noise and blocked view of the rural horizon will) change forever the essence of this rural living, something that Idahoans value.”

Merrilee Morton Concerned resident

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onstruction of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple north of Meridian is on hold as Ada County works through a concerned resident’s appeal.

Locals have spoken both in favor and opposition of the 65,960-square-foot temple. But a formal appeal submitted Aug. 22 by Merrilee Morton says the size and height of the

by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com building don’t fit the rural nature of the area. She expresses concern © 2013 Meridian Press that Ada County Commissioners are bending the zoning requirements too far in order to allow this project.

“My residence of 31 years … would be adversely affected by the height, bulk and mass of the exceptionally large proposed project,” Morton states in her appeal, obtained by Meridian Press through

Ada County.

The extra light, noise and blocked view of the rural horizon will “change forever the essence of this rural living, something that Idahoans value,” she says.

The area is zoned as a Rural Urban Transition district, which caps buildings’ height at 35 feet. But the county approved a conditional use permit for the proposed 56-foot tall temple Aug. 8.

Church leadership has no comment about the appeal at this time, spokeswoman Deb Bowden said. But at a July 11 Ada County Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing, project applicant and church representative Kerry Nielsen said the zone is transitional — it could be rezoned when that area is annexed. The temple would improve the quality of the area, he said, and serve a growing population.

Ada County Commissioners will set a date to hear the appeal.

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Meridian man, 23, faces multiple charges after long, strange rampage

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nvestigators suspect that 23-year-old Sean Daniel Carnell attacked a 15-year-old boy, stole the teen’s skateboard, kicked a dog, struck a construction worker with shovel, broke into an apartment, assaulted a woman, tipped over a man in a wheelchair, broke windows out of a house, and then surrendered peacefully to police, Meridian Deputy Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea said.

“Oh yeah, it’s crazy,” Basterreby John Funk chea said.

Police were called just before 11 news@mymeridianpress.com a.m. Aug. 21, he said, but investiga© 2013 Meridian Press tors believe the initial attack on the teen occurred around 9:30 a.m. in Tully Park.

Detectives also say Carnell may have attacked Nampa Fire Capt. Chris Cade, who was cycling on a bike path near the park.

A bystander found Cade unconscious shortly after Carnell passed SEAN DANIEL CARNELL through the area, but investigators CHARGES: have not yet connected Carnell to Robbery, that incident.

Carnell yelled at a 10-year-old cruelty to aniboy, police say, and kicked the mals, battery boy’s dog in the ribs, then went to with intent an apartment complex on the 1300 to commit block of Northwest 8th Street, where a serious he struck a construction worker in felony, agthe face and back with a shovel. gravated battery, burglary, Investigators say he next forced second degree kidnapping, his way into an apartment, where malicious injury to property he assaulted a 36-year-old woman, and misdemeanor assault. but fled when interrupted by the NEXT COURT DATE: Prelimiwoman’s teenage daughter and her boyfriend. They called 911 as nary hearing, 8:30 a.m. Sept. 5 Carnell left.

Then, police say, Carnell approached a 45-year-old man in a wheelchair outside the building, said “You’re coming with me,” and pushed the man down the street. Investigators say he tipped the man out of the chair on the 1100 block of 8th Street.

Police then received a second call from a group of construction workers, who reported seeing Carnell breaking windows out of a house.

When confronted by police on the 700 block of West Pine Street, he surrendered without further incident.

Authorities ask that anyone with information about this incident, call Detective Kevin Dixon at 888-6678.

Injured Nampa Fire captain released from hospital Nampa Fire Capt. Chris Cade was released from the hospital Sunday after he was attacked in an alleged violent rampage in Meridian Wednesday.

Nampa Fire Deputy Chief Doug Strosnider said Cade will continue to rest at home while the swelling in his face subsides. After that, surgeons will determine what the next step is. It appears Cade will need numerous plates and screws in his face, Strosnider said. Cade also suffered significant damage to his mouth and teeth in addition to a collapsed lung, a broken rib, a broken collar bone and a fractured scapula.

The Cade family expressed gratitude to the community for its support and the support of the Nampa Fire Department and other local fire departments “Everybody is just still in shock,” Cade’s daughter Samantha Fontenot, 22, previously told the Idaho Press-Tribune. “It’s just unbelievable getting a call from my mom saying he had been hit or been in a bike accident, going to find out there’s a guy on a rampage in Meridian.”

Cade, a 16-year veteran of the Nampa Fire Department, was riding his bicycle near Tully Park when the alleged attack occurred. A bystander found Cade unconscious.

– Torrie Cope/MP

Photo courtesy Doug Strosnider/Nampa Fire Department

Nampa Fire Captain Chris Cade is pictured with his grandson Colton. Cade was injured in an alleged attack while riding his bike in Meridian Wednesday. He was expected to be released from a local hospital Sunday.

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Everybody is just still in shock. It’s just unbelievable getting a call from my mom saying he had been hit or been in a bike accident, going to find out there’s a guy on a rampage in Meridian.”

Samantha Fontenot Chris Cade’s daughter

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Student-athletes earn excellence awards for Meridian schools onships and competitions.  Citizenship — based on school’s selfevaluation of its citizenship/sportsmanship activities. Points are reduced for unsportsmanlike conduct.

In addition to the primary awards, schools that scored 90 percent on the citizenship component and had no player or coach ejections throughout the year or incidents of unsportsmanlike school behavior at state tournaments received an Award of Excellence certificate. Mountain View High School in Meridian was among these award recipients.

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The woman suspects she was infected in Valley County where she spends most weekends in the outdoors.

Twelve Idaho counties, including Ada and Valley counties, have reported finding pools of mosquitoes testing positive for WNV. Ada County Weed and Pest Control conducted aerial spraying for mosquitoes last week because of concerns about the high number of mosquito pools testing positive for the disease.

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