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SPORTS NEWS Mountain View High boys basketball team to play Bishop Kelly before the Lakers-Jazz game Dec. 27 in Salt Lake City.

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Lindsay Johnson, of Boise, left, and Erin Ruiz, of Meridian, right, enjoy happy hour at the new Café Olé on Eagle Road in Meridian.

COVER STORY: Meridian restaurant industry sees revival, especially along Eagle Road During the recession, Meridian lost some prominent restaurants, and the city’s secondary liquor license market was sluggish. But this year, new restaurants are coming to town, the food service industry is one of Meridian’s top five job creators, and vacant restaurant space is much harder to find.

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LOCAL NEWS Saturday’s Community Block Party in Settlers Park is expected to draw 4,000 to 5,000 people.

The free family event includes a barbecue and food vendors, obstacle courses, prize giveaways and a new mascot dance-off.

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he race is on: 17 people have filed to run for six Meridian City Council seats this year.

Interestingly enough, all but one of the candidates are men. And current City Council members are all males, too.

I’m wondering why, in a city that actually has more women than men (by about 2 percent), the representation by women on the council is so low.

This uneven male-to-female ratio is typical for Meridian City Council, as shown by city records.

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n Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Anne Little Roberts n Idaho State University Meridian Health Science Center Dean Bessie Katsilometes n Meridian Library District Director Gretchen Caserotti n Former astronaut Barbara Morgan, an integral player in Meridian’s new Barbara Morgan STEM Academy.

I am certainly not putting down any of the local men in public office.

I’m thankful to all who serve with by Holly Beech sincerity and integrity. It would hbeech@mymeridianpress.com just be nice to see more even rep- © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS resentation in the state, city and county government.

Nationally, there is an unprecedented number of women in Congress — 20 in the Senate and 81 in the House. Although that’s still only about 19 percent, it’s a step in the right direction. Hopefully Meridian will follow suit in the future.

Not only that, all 12 state senators and representatives from the Meridian area are men, as are all three Ada County Commissioners.

But in Meridian’s education and business world, women are well represented. (The school board actually has the opposite dynamic as City Council: there’s only one male trustee.)

Examples of local women in leadership include: n Mayor Tammy de Weerd n Joint School District No. 2 Superintendent Linda Clark  To see who is running for Meridian City Council this year, see page 17.

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Taiwan inks $484.5M agreement for wheat from Idaho, other states Meridian Police Department Log (AP) — Taiwan has agreed to buy $484.5 million worth of U.S. wheat over the next two years, and most of it will come from Idaho, North Dakota and Montana.

That totals 62.5 million bushels.

North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple and Taiwanese milling industry officials signed the agreement Wednesday afternoon at the North Dakota Capitol in Bismarck.

During Gov. Butch Otter’s six-day trade mission to Asia this spring, the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs honored the governor with the “Friend of the Foreign Service Medal” from the Taiwan. The honor was tied directly to Idaho’s support for business, legislative and educational exchanges between Idaho and Taiwan for more than 25 years, according to a governor’s office news release from May 1.

On the mission, Otter was able to promote Idaho’s wheat industry as the market leader, further strengthening Idaho’s export sales to both Korea and Taiwan. n

Meridian Press staff contributed to this report.

Officials warn about health care reform scam through calls, emails Unsolicited calls or emails from a salesperson pressuring you to buy insurance or obtain your “Obamacare” insurance card could be a scam, the Idaho Department of Insurance reports.

Idaho’s marketplace is Your Health Idaho, a secure online portal where consumers will enter personal information and select a coverage plan from a list of options. Open enrollment begins Oct. 1 — ignore websites saying you can purchase a policy before then.

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September is Library Card Sign-up Month. Meridian Library District staff will be stationed around town, such as at Albertsons and Rosauers, to help you sign up for a card.

This month, the library district is also doing a supply drive for the Meridian Kiwanis Comfort Kits for Children. When children are sent to Child Protective Services, Kiwanis provides each child with a backpack of some essentials and niceties. Anyone who brings in those needed supplies during the week of Sept. 16 will have their fines waived ($5 or less per item) and help out a good cause.

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Firefighters, police officers, city officials and a handful of community members gathered at Meridian Fire Station No. 1 Wednesday, the 12th anniversary of Sept. 11.

Even though it’s been 12 years, this anniversary will always be emotional, firefighter Jason Rae said.

“We won’t let ourselves forget,” he said.

Nearly 3,000 people died in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

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WEBEXCLUSIVES This week at mymeridianpress.com: n Two busy Meridian intersections fully re-opened Wednesday n Police: Woman dragged Nampa officer with her car At facebook.com/MeridianPress: n Tom McKinstry receives the Meridian Volunteer of the Year Award n Settlers Park will gain five more full-size, three youth tennis courts and 36 more parking spots

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Get your hearing checked for free Sept. 17 at the Speech and Language Clinic at the Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Central Drive, in Meridian.

Free screenings are also set for Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 10. Hours are 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. No appointment is necessary, and clinicians will see adults, teens and children as young as 3 years old.

Audiology and speech-language pathology graduate students, under the supervision of licensed speech-language pathologists and audiologists, will conduct the screenings.

Participants will receive their results immediately.

Humane Society investigates Idaho Aquarium complaints

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(AP) The Idaho Humane Society is investigating complaints of poor animal care at the Idaho Aquarium in Boise. Idaho Humane Society CEO Jeff Rosenthal said Tuesday the organization launched an investigation after three people complained that there were problems with animal care at the facility.

ROADREPORT Fairview Avenue/Cherry Lane between Barbara Drive and Crestmont Drive, lane restriction through Sept. 23 for road rebuilding. n Franklin Road between Linder Road and Ten Mile Road, mobile lane restriction with flagging through Sept. 30 for road rebuilding. n Main Street (southbound only) between Broadway Avenue and Franklin Road, road closure through Oct. 14 for road rebuilding. n Meridian Road between Broadway Avenue and James Court Drive, lane and pedestrian restrictions with flagging through Sept. 15 for road rebuilding. n Meridian Road (northbound only) Franklin Road to Broadway Avenue, road closure through Oct. 14 for road construction. n Linder Road between Almaden Drive and Sandy Court, lane restriction through Sept. 20 for utility work. n Ustick Road west of Meridian Road, intermittent lane restriction with flagging through Dec. 4 for concrete work. n

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As of Tuesday, at least 89 people had reported getting sick after eating Chobani Greek yogurt manufactured in Twin Falls, the Food and Drug Administration reported.

Even though no link had been confirmed between the illnesses and the yogurt, FDA worked with Chobani to hasten its recall of yogurt, including 35 varieties that were reportedly contaminated by a mold associated with dairy products.

The affected yogurt cups have the code 16-012 and expiration dates between Sept. 11 and Oct. 7. Chobani spokeswoman Amy Juaristi said 95 percent of the tainted product had been destroyed as of Sept. 5.

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Meridian restaurant industry sees revival along Eagle Road

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Front page: Johnny Carino’s kitchen leader Rafa Leyva prepares food at the Meridian Italian restaurant.

Restaurant industry, by the numbers

129 Meridian restaurants applied for or renewed a beer, wine or liquor license with Ada County this year, up from 111 in 2010.

2 liquor licenses are available to every city in Idaho, plus an additional license for every 1,500 people.

54 liquor licenses are allowed in Meridian. All but 6 are spoken for, and the state is working with people on the waiting list to distribute remaining licenses.

18 people in Meridian are on the state’s waiting list for a liquor license.

74 people are on the waiting list in Boise, and 14 in Eagle. $375: cost to obtain a liquor license from the state, not including county, city and renewal fees. $80,000: estimated cost of a liquor license purchased from a private owner in Meridian $800: estimated monthly lease of a liquor license in Meridian SOURCE: Ada County Clerk’s Office; Idaho State Police Alcohol Beverage Control; Arthur Berry & Company broker Brent Bungard

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uring the recession, three prime restaurant locations sat vacant along Eagle Road, abandoned by Idaho Steak House, Carrabba’s Italian Grill and Iggy’s.

Today, those buildings are full — most recently with Cafe Olé moving into Carrabba’s former spot — and new restaurants are moving to town.

“The Eagle (Road) corridor has very high demand right now, and really today almost no vacancies,” Thornton Oliver Keller retail brokerage specialist Bob Mitchell said.

There is also high demand for existing restaurant space that has the full kitchen — those with exhaust hoods built in, which can cost $12,000 to $18,000, he said.

But those spaces are few and far between in Meridian right now.

Meridian has also seen a boom in new restaurant construction, thanks to The Village at Meridian development set to fully open next

by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com month. This new project has helped revive Meridian’s secondary liquor © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS license market, said Arthur Berry & Company broker Brent Bungard, who works with liquor license transfers.

“In Meridian there really wasn’t much of a market (during the recession),” he said. “Very little interest, very little demand.”

Restaurant owners can either apply for a $375 liquor license from the state or buy one from a private party. The state only allocates a certain number of licenses per city based on population, and if those are all claimed, you could be on the waiting list for years. Or you could pay the big bucks — somewhere around $80,000 in Meridian — to buy one on the secondary market, or lease one for an estimated $800 a month, Bungard said.

Obtaining a liquor license was one of the most challenge hurdles about opening Cafe Ole in Meridian, General Manager Brandt Casey said.

“We had to buy one on secondary market,” Casey said, estimating that the state waiting list has a two-year wait period. Seventeen other people have applied for a liquor license, issued by Idaho State Police Alcohol Beverage Control, in Meridian.

What do restaurant owners want?

Traffic count is a top priority for restaurants, Brandt with Cafe Ole said. That’s why North Eagle Road — home to the busiest intersection and the busiest emergency room in the state — is so attractive.

Another important factor is demographics, he said.

“A lot of our customer base has moved out to this area, it’s just grown so much.”

Cafe Ole’s Meridian location sees many more families than its two Boise locations, Brandt said, adding with a laugh, “I think we’re going to go through crayons a lot faster than the other two.”

Above: Big Al’s, which opened last year in The Village, features a restaurant, sports bar, bowling and arcade games.

Right: Last year, Flying Pie asked its customers where they wanted a new pizzeria, and more than 3,000 people asked for the new Meridian location, which opened on Main Street this year.

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Restaurant boom grows jobs The accommodations and food service industry is one of the top five job growers in Meridian, Economic Development Administrator Brenda Sherwood said in a presentation to City Council Tuesday.

“I think sometimes we get nervous about retail and we say, ‘Are these (companies) creating the kinds of jobs that we need?’” she said.

But retail jobs are crucial to a city’s economic health, she said.

“Other businesses look at services before moving in.”

Plus, she added, many restaurants do offer well-paid, full-time positions.

What you said What’s your favorite restaurant that has moved to Meridian (or announced plans to open) in the past year?

“Flying Pie pizza” — Kristi Lampe “Don Diego’s in downtown Meridian! Best Mexican Food I’ve ever had!” — Jahanara Dancer “I am excited about Cafe Ole in Meridian. I have a lot of memories of high school and college years spent there laughing over a bowl of chips and salsa.” — Jen AllenSmith “I miss Carrabba’s Italian Grill.” — Kent Plaisted

“Smashburger!” — Julie Collette “(MoMo) Food of the Himalayas. A momo is a dumpling. … The people who work there are super friendly. ” — Barb Dukes “Chick-fil-a” — Krista Nielsen Manning “I was happy to see a Cafe Ole in Meridian.” — Susan White “Noodles” — Katherine Kit Galway “Steve’s Cafe” — Jean Marion “The Yard House” — Nan Miles Jacobsen  Find at mymeridianpress.com: Meridian’s restaurant activity, based on building permits.

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Submitted by Meridian Humane Society

Bruce is a 5-1/2-year old neutered, male, American Pit Bull. His former owner reports that he is house trained, does not bark much and does not chew things or get on furniture. He enjoys going for car rides, likes kids and seems to get along with other dogs. He likes playing a little bit of fetch. Bruce’s adoption fee is $23.50. For more information on Bruce and our other available dogs, please visit meridianhumanesociety.org or call 794-0944.

New Muse Creamery store pairs Idaho wine, cheese A new store in Meridian will pair Idaho wine with fresh goat’s milk cheese from two local companies.

Muse Creamery is an extension of the Muse Bistro + Wine Bar. The creamery will feature fresh goat’s milk cheeses, starting with chévre, with other varieties to follow. Périple Wines will share the space with Muse Creamery. Périple wine is made in Idaho and will be the first winery to offer a growler program in southern Idaho.

A grand opening will be held for the new storefront, located at 1435 N. Eagle Road, Sept. 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m.. Tickets for the event are $40 per person and include entry to the event and hands-on activities including flavoring goat cheese and blending wine. Participants in the wine blending get to take home a growler.

Half of the tickets sales benefit Genesis World Mission. To purchase tickets visit idahocheeseandwine.com.

Saturday NAMPA — 29th Annual Harvest Classic Fun Run, 8-11:30 a.m. This autumn tradition is the perfect lead-in to fall, with an 8K run or wheelchair race, 2-mile run or walk, 1-mile non-competitive race, food, prizes, entertainment, vendor booths and a school competition. $10-$20 early registration; $15-$25 after Sept. 10. Benefits programs for local youth.

For more information, call Nampa Rec. at 4685858 or go to nampaparksandrecreation.org.

NAMPA — Nampa Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Front Street and 14th Avenue, rain or shine. Vendors, music and demonstrations.

MERIDIAN — Meridian Community Block Party, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Settlers Park.

MERIDIAN — Alive at 25 Safe Driving Class, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Meridian Police Department. Meridian Police Officers teach this engaging free class designed to improve the driving skills and decision making of young adults ages 15-24. For additional dates or to register online, visit aliveat25.us.

NAMPA — Kid Cudi Concert, 6:45 p.m., Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd. American hip-hop recording artist Kid Cudi will perform, with supporting acts Big Sean and Logic. Tickets range between $29.50 and $85.

EAGLE — Baldapalooza, 4-9 p.m., Merrill Park, 637 E. Shore Dr. Join us for this inaugural

GOING PLACES

Bob Geddes of Meridian has joined the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation staff in position of energy and natural resources specialist. Geddes served as a state senator, representing District 31, from 1995 to 2010. He was appointed chairman of the Idaho Tax Commission by Gov. Butch Otter in 2011. n New York Life Insurance Company announced Travis Gerhard of Meridian has been named a member of the company’s 2013 Executive Council. Members of the council are among the most successful of New York Life’s sales force, which includes more than 12,000 licensed agents. n Ada County Treasurer Vicky McIntyre was elected as secretary of the Idaho Association of County Treasurers at the group’s 88th annual conference in August. n

family music festival and benefit concert.

Funds raised will help children who are fighting cancer and their families. Midas Whale, Ryan Innes, Amy Whitcomb and Grace Askew of TV show “The Voice” will perform. General admission tickets are $20 at eventbrite.com.

is a celebration of those in recovery from substance abuse and the professionals who guide their treatment. It is presented annually by the Meridian Mayor’s Anti-Drug Coalition.

Reservations are required. Call the Meridian Police Department at 888-6678.

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MERIDIAN — Block Party at the Library, 10:30 a.m., Silverstone Branch, Meridian Library, 3531 E. Overland Road. Toddlers and preschoolers can build, dream and explore with hundreds of wooden blocks and toys.

MERIDIAN — Baby Bugs, 11:30 a.m., Cherry Lane Branch, Meridian Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane. For children 6-18 months old.

You and your baby are invited to sing, clap, bounce, enjoy stories and participate in playful activities in a positive environment.

MERIDIAN — Teen “Make It” Thursday, 3:30 p.m., Cherry Lane Branch, Meridian Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane. “Make It” is a pilot project to bring makerspaces to public libraries in Idaho. Everything from art supplies to robotics will be available for teens to make whatever they want. No signup is required, but weekly attendance is suggested for working on larger projects.

MERIDIAN — Meridian Business Day, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. This free networking event features a variety of presentations, workshops and exhibits relevant to those in the business community. For more information or to register, go to meridianbusinessday.com.

MERIDIAN — Planning and Zoning meeting, 6 p.m., Meridian City Hall Council Chambers, 33 E. Broadway Ave. MERIDIAN — March of Dimes Annual Blue Jean Ball, 6 p.m., Coolwater Creek Event Center, 7355 S. Eagle Road. Come support the March of Dimes while enjoying a casual, but elegant evening perfect for showing off your best denim, hat, boots and diamonds for the ladies. The saloon will be open for drinks beginning at 6 p.m. with Western-style food served beginning at 7 p.m. Reservations can be made at the March of Dimes website or by calling 336-5421.

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

Wednesday MERIDIAN — Silly Song and Dance, 10:30 a.m., Cherry Lane Branch, Meridian Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane. Toddlers and preschoolers can stretch, dance and sing in this program designed to increase coordination, rhythm and self-regulation. No registration required.

MERIDIAN — Recovery Day Celebration, 8-9 a.m., Meridian Police Department, 1401 E. Watertower St. This free breakfast meeting

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Meridian School District, by the numbers J oint School District No. 2, one of Meridian’s largest employers, plays an integral role in almost 37,000 student’s lives this school year.

District spokesman Eric Exline gave the Board of Trustees a by-the-numbers look at the district at Tuesday’s meeting.

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36,430: enrollment 35,814: last year’s enrollment 616 increase in enrollment DEMOGRAPHICS: 51.5 percent: male 48.5 percent: female 0.75 percent are black 4.23 percent are Hispanic 0.35 percent are Native American 1.1 percent are Asian 10.2 percent receive special education services 4.5 percent qualify as gifted and talented 34 percent qualify for free and reduced lunch, up from 21 percent before the recession 5.4 percent are non-English speakers 70 languages are represented, including Acoli, Kizigua, Mai-mai, Tigrinya, Ewe, Gujarati, Tamil and Urdu.

30 elementary schools 9 middle schools 9 high schools 11 courses in the Ada Professional-Technical High School program 11 art and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) elementary schools: 2 new schools:  Barbara Morgan STEM Academy (formerly Linder Elementary)  Willow Creek Elementary (to help with overcrowding at Paramount Elementary)

SOURCE: Joint School District No. 2 spokesman Eric Exline

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$4,196 state funding per student 2nd lowest revenue per pupil rate in the U.S. among districts with 10,000-plus students $274.9 million: 2013-14 budget, up 3.23 percent from last year

staff 1,804 teachers (117 fewer than state allocation) 99 percent of teachers are fully certified 111: district administrators; district qualifies for 130 2nd lowest: district’s rank in Idaho for administrative costs 2,200 full and part-time non-certified staff, including 4.64 million square feet of building space and 870 acres of lawn are maintained by custodians 3.37 million meals are prepared by food service staff — approximately 19.7 per day 1,450-plus substitute teachers 13,405 students are taken by bus drivers to school each day on 235 buses 1,400: Reduction to bus fleet over past few years because of funding cuts

achievement 91 percent: graduation rate Last year, high school students complete or earned:  12,598 college credits, up from  5,397 in 2009  1,328 Advanced Placement tests  461 International Baccalaureate certificates

Student attendance slightly boosts emergency levy rate by the numbers 601: growth in average student attendance this year in Joint School District No. 2 0.46437: new total levy rate — for bond, plant, supplemental, emergency, and tort levies up from last year’s 0.4598 rate $464.37: amount taxpayers in the district will pay this year for every $100,000 of assessed property value, up $4.57 from last year $2.58 million: amount to be generated this year by emergency levy, an increase of $822,000 from last year.

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tudent attendance dur- by Holly Beech “The code gives the school ing the first two weeks board the authority to levy more hbeech@mymeridianpress.com of school this year was money based on new kids in © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS up by 601 students order to cover the cost of compared to the same increased enrollment — time period last year, Joint School District No. 2 for new books, for new computers, for spokesman Eric Exline said. new desks … for additional teachers that Idaho code allows school district board of you have to hire,” Exline said. trustees to approve an emergency levy when “... We’ve had an emergency student attendance is higher than it was the levy in our district since at previous year. The emergency levy and the tort least the mid ‘80s because levy are the only school district levies that do we are a constantly grownot require a public vote, Exline said. ing district.”

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Mountain View, BK to play in Salt Lake City Boys basketball teams to face off before Lakers-Jazz NBA game on Dec. 27

by John Wustrow

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he Mountain View and Bishop Kelly boys basketball teams both have dreams of making it to the Idaho Center, site of the state championships, in March.

But even if both the Mavericks and Knights make it to Nampa, it won’t be the biggest stage they play on this upcoming season.

The teams have a date, during Christmas Break, opening for the likes of Kobe Bryant and Trey Burke.

The Treasure Valley teams will square off Dec. 27 at EnergySolutions Arena — home of the Utah Jazz — in Salt Lake City. Mountain View coach Jon Nettleton says the game time has not been decided, but it will be in the afternoon, hours before an NBA game between the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers, which begins at 7 p.m.

“Granted there’s going to be just 500 people in that big arena (for the high school game),” Nettleton said, “but just the overall atmosphere of being in EnergySolutions Arena, knowing Kobe’s going to be coming out in a few hours, I think the experience (is

big) for the high school kids.”

Nettleton said that the teams will have full use of the court, public address system and the scoreboard, giving the game a bit of an NBA feel, just without a capacity crowd of 19,911 fans.

Mountain View will bring its own announcers, scorekeepers and even two referees from the Treasure Valley for the game.

“It’s going to be valley flavor in Salt Lake,” Nettleton said.

The conversation started in June 2012, when one of Nettleton’s contacts in Salt Lake City alerted him of the opportunity to play at the arena. Initially, the Mountain View coach thought it

wouldn’t work out, with teams in Idaho only permitted to schedule 20 games a season, and 18 of those games being tied to the 5A SIC schedule for the Mavericks.

But with that total number of games going up to 21, and the 5A SIC expanding and possibly going to a pod system in 2014-15, the possibility of doing holiday trips and tournaments opened up.

Nettleton started dreaming of doing a holiday trip this year. He just needed an opponent.

The Knights and the Mavericks had a game scheduled earlier in December, but Bishop Kelly was looking at traveling to a tournament in Reno. To do so, Bishop Kelly would have needed to drop three of their four non-conference opponents.

“We tried to look into that, but

it was so late in the scheduling process,” Bishop Kelly coach Larry Crump said. “We would have had to let loose three games here.

Those guys were searching the entire state trying to find more games.”

So when the Knights, of the 4A SIC, started letting their 5A SIC opponents know their intentions to stay home this season, Nettleton let the Knights know of the opportunity.

Crump coached Bishop Kelly when the Knights played Boise High at CenturyLink Arena in Boise roughly a decade ago.

“It was just a cool opportunity for the kids to play in that arena,” he said. “This is even more so. It’s great timing, kids aren’t going to have to miss school. And for the kids, it’s a nice opportunity.”

Girls soccer

Pats look to build off ’12

by Michael Lycklama

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Centennial Patriots The Patriots continue their rebuilding in the second year under coach Scott Reynolds.

Centennial climbed out of the cellar last season and reached the state play-in game, where it lost to eventual state champion Lake City. The Patriots return 12 lettermen off that squad, including junior central midfielder Lexi Lewis and three of four defenders.

Lewis will set up the majority of the attack. But look for freshman striker Brenna Davidson, who netted a hat trick in her first varsity game, to do plenty of finishing.

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Rocky Mountain running back Jason Crimmons carries the ball against Vallivue on Sept. 6 at Rocky Mountain High. Rocky Mountain played at Meridian on Thursday night. Visit mymeridianpress.com for results from the game.

Crimmons guides Grizzlies’ potent attack Rocky Mountain senior running back Jason Crimmons scored four touchdowns — rushing for 128 yards and three scores and adding a 31-yard receiving touchdown — as Rocky Mountain rolled to a 52-8 win over visiting Vallivue on Sept. 6 at Rocky Mountain High.

Crimmons scored three firstquarter TDs as the Grizzlies (2-0, 1-0 5A SIC) put 38 points on the scoreboard in the first quarter while cruising to their second consecutive victory to start the season.

Capital 55, Mountain View 31

Other games last week

Capital outscored Mountain View 34-7 in the second half to roll to victory.

Mountain View’s Josh Buss rushed 22 times for 99 yards and a touchdown and also returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown.

Mountain View’s Kenny Webster had three catches for 52 yards and three rushes for 34 yards.

Eagle defeated Boise 48-24 on Sept. 5 at Dona Larsen Park in Boise. Statistics were not reported.

Borah beat Meridian 49-27 on Sept. 6 at Meridian High. Statistics were not reported.

Timberline topped Centennial 30-18 on Friday at Centennial High.

Statistics were not reported.

Tonight’s game: Centennial at Eagle, 7 p.m.; Saturday’s game: Mountain View vs. Timberline at Dona Larsen Park, Boise, 7 p.m..; Report scores: Call (208) 465-8111 or email sports@idahopress.com

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Meridian Warriors The Warriors return nine seniors to the program under first-year coach Rachel Schmidt. They start with a strong back line, so-

Mtn. View Mavericks The Mavericks, qualifiers for six straight state tournaments, start the season in unfamiliar territory with an 1-4-0 record, as of Tuesday.

Mountain View breaks in a young squad with four sophomores in the starting lineup. So Mavericks coach Alyssa Gentle said she’ll rely on a trio of seniors — midfielders Akina Fujimoto, forward Hannah Velikoff and goalkeeper Sasha Holt — to help her inexperienced lineup find their legs before conference play starts.

Rocky Mountain Grizzlies The Grizzlies figure to pose one of the top challenges to Boise, the preseason conference favorite.

Rocky Mountain returns plenty of firepower in senior forward Hallie Winder, who finished second in the SIC last year with 12 goals, and senior forward Alisa Schlake, who finished seventh in the SIC last year with seven goals.

Add in junior midfielder Addy Standlee (six goals, seven assists in 2012), and the Grizzlies should field a potent attack.

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The Mustangs return six starters off their first state tournament team since 2007.

Sophomore midfielder/ forward Karli Stone returns as one of the top weapons in the attack after flashing her skills as a freshman.

Senior forward Abbi Bailey provides a back-to-the-goal striker who can facilitate the buildup. But perhaps the biggest returning piece is senior defender Hallie McNabb, who suffered a knee injury midway through last season.

lidified by senior goalkeeper Dominique Banta. And senior center midfielder Haydee Devans will lead an attack with freshman striker Blakeslee Heidemann as the end target of a lot of buildups.

But Meridian will have a learn a new system under Schmidt. And how fast it picks it up will determine how far it can go.

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PLUGGED IN Are you getting the proper amount of Zs? UP & DOWN

to our entire community, because we all look out for one another and care deeply about the town we live in. to our national leaders in regards to our foreign policy — or lack of one. for the idiot(s) who scarred our beautiful Settlers Park and the other park where they drove donuts and really messed up the fields.

The green light at Meridian Road and Cherry Avenue (north side) lets like five cars through. I know we need to be patient with the new renovation, but when it’s backed up 20-plus cars, it’s a really long wait.

The east/west bound traffic gets to go forever! However ... on the flip side, so excited to use our new roads soon!

I agree with the traffic light problem, but we counted three cars a light!

Looking forward to the Meridian Block Party this Saturday. One of the events that make Meridian a great community to live in. to the various pitfall potentials with teenagers’ use of the multitudes of social networking sites.

Technology is not always a positive thing.

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Sleep, slumber, snooze.

Call it a night, catch 40 winks, get some shuteye.

Whatever you call it, sleep is one of the most important activities of overall health.

Lack of sleep has become a national epidemic and major health concern.

All creatures need sleep, and sleep deprivation has serious consequences. It is linked to motor vehicle accidents and work-related injuries. It weakens our immune system and changes levels of hormones. It increases our sensitivity to pain and our risk for cancer. It leads to obesity and increases the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease.

Lack of sleep impairs our ability to concentrate, remember and learn. It affects our drive (and desire) to exercise and is even a cause of depression.

So how much sack time do we need?

Infants sleep about 16 hours per day and kids from 6 months to 12 years need between 10 and 14 hours of sleep.

Teenagers need nine to 10 hours daily.

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This can be hard for teens — they are busy, and for that brief time of their lives they are programmed to stay up later at night and sleep later in the morning, which doesn’t coincide with the school day.

Most adults need seven to nine hours of shuteye nightly. Older adults may need a little less, sleep lighter and for shorter periods of time. To help compensate for this, they may need a short nap.

So how can you best optimize your pillow time? Sleep hygiene is primary and includes the following: n Go to bed and get up at about the same time every day. n Go to bed only when you are sleepy. n Don’t bring your worries to bed — jot them down or pray about them so you can let them go for the night. n Develop a bedtime routine — a warm bath,

reading for 15 minutes, stretching, deep breathing and herbal tea — whatever helps you relax and recognize that a welldeserved rest is coming. n No caffeine, nicotine or alcohol four to six hours before bed. n Create the perfect sleep environment (quiet, dark, and cool). n Take the television and computer out of the bedroom!

In short, stop burning the candle at both ends. And if you snore or have excessive daytime drowsiness, see your health care provider. You may have sleep apnea, which requires testing and treatment.

Now get some sleep. n

Dr. Kelly Pesnell is an assistant clinical professor at Idaho State University School of Nursing and a family nurse practitioner at the West Valley Rural Clinics.

Give your business a boost at Meridian Business Day Each September, several hundred Treasure Valley business owners and professionals gather in Meridian for a half-day of guest speakers, workshops, exhibits and networking, topped off by a lunch catered by local restaurants. This free mini-conference, called Meridian Business Day, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 19 at Meridian City Hall.

Meridian Business Day has quickly become a must-attend event for those looking to bolster the success of their business and enhance their leadership skills.

It offers our business community the chance to hear directly from local experts about how they are adapting to change in today’s economy while discussing strategies to capitalize on the positive growth opportunities that exist in our community.

This year attendees will hear about how to “lead from all levels.”

This will be the focus of a variety of speakers including Derrick Boles of LEADERSHIP 1st and Stand Up America, who will be

the keynote speaker. Workshops will follow the rest of the morning from Nora Carpenter of United Way of Treasure Valley, Tobe Brockner of SMO Marketing, Carolyn Casey of Aha!, Dale Dixon of the Better Business Bureau and Claudia Weathermon Tester of Take Shape for Life.

Together they will share their insights on a leadership with regard to a variety of topics that local businesses are facing in today’s changing work environment.

What sets this day of education and networking apart from others is that it is planned and developed by Meridian’s small business leaders and owners for the continued success of others in the Meridian business community and surrounding areas.

I’d like to thank and congratulate those

who give of their time and talent each year to ensure the ongoing success of this annual event, especially the core group of individuals who have nurtured this event from its inception: Brandon Wright, Genesis Milam, Dill DeMaree, Luke Cavener, Linda Alsbury and Kat Gray.

I hope you’ll choose to take advantage of this enriching experience. There is a growing spirit and optimism among our local businesses because they understand that helping each other is an important key to turning the economy. As in all things worthwhile, we can accomplish so much more by working together than by working alone.

To learn more about Meridian Business Day or to register to attend this year’s event, visit meridianbusinessday. com. n

Tammy de Weerd is mayor of Meridian.

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It’s a special Friday the 13th tour. Guided tours of the Old Pen, a scavenger hunt, games and freaky facts about the penitentiary’s past are on tap for visitors. The tours depart from the basketball court beginning at 6:30 p.m. on half-hour intervals, and are not suitable for children under 10. All tickets are sold at the door, priced at $5, $3 for children.

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The 4th Annual Meridian Community Block Party will start with a family 5K relay at 9 a.m. The main event begins an hour later with lots of activities for the entire family. There will be inflatable bounce houses, a slide, obstacle course, bungee run, monster boxing and a triple play sports cage. The event will also feature mini bike races, the Idaho National Guard climbing wall, Meridian PAL football games and drills, balloon animals, the first Meridian United Soccer Mascot Dance-Off and much more.

A community BBQ will start at 11 a.m. Free hot dogs and drinks will be served while they last.

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120 arts, crafts and information booths will be the main attractions at the 33rd annual Hyde Park Street Fair in Boise’s North End tonight through Sunday.

The event will be held in Camel’s Back Park, 13th and Heron streets. This free, family-friendly event will feature 19 bands including co-headliners Kamphire Collective (reunion) and Voice of Reason tonight; The David Andrews Band on Saturday and New Transit closing the fair on Sunday. A complete listing of bands and times is available at northendboise.org. A diverse selection of the Valley’s top food vendors will also be on hand, accompanied by two beer gardens. A sports viewing area and the Global Village round out the entertainment.

Scarecrow Stroll at the Botanical Garden BOISE — Head to the Idaho Botanical Garden for the 6th annual Scarecrow Stroll Sept. 16 to Oct. 18.

Take the family on a Scarecrow Safari. Scarecrows themed after animals can be found peeping around the trees and shrubs of the garden. Members and guests can join in the fun by voting for their favorites.

The Botanical Garden is located at 2355 N. Old Penitentiary Road and is open from 9 a.m. until dusk daily.

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What: All Time Low When: 8:30 p.m. tonight Where: Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise Website: ticketweb.com or knittingfactory.com Tickets: $23.50 and $40

WHAT: Baldapalooza, a charity concert to benefit Treasure Valley children with cancer.

What: MarchFourth Marching Band When: 8:30 p.m.

Sunday Where: Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City Website: egyptiantheatre.net Tickets: $20/adv., $25/ DOS

WHEN: 4-9 p.m., Saturday WHERE: Reid Merrill Park, 637 E. Shore Drive, Eagle WHO:

What: Neko Case When: 8 p.m. Tuesday Where: Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise Website: ticketweb.com or knittingfactory.com Tickets: $25 and $55

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Kean Barker, a 4-year-old fighting Leukemia whose family helped create Baldapalooza, is pulled around the hospital hallways in a wagon by family friend Melanie Clark.

What: Fred Meyer Broadway in Boise presents the musical “Chicago” When: 8 p.m. tonight, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday Where: Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise Website: boisestatetickets.com or morrisoncenter.com Tickets: Starting at $37.50

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Koritansky said. “... When I was 6 years Throughout his stay at old, my mother passed away after a battle with St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital last summer, the one thing breast and lung cancer.” that would cheer him up was riding around the hallway in She fought the disease for eight years, Koritansky said, a wagon. and he knows about the emotional and fi nancial toll can“In that month we walked (the loop) thousands of times, cer takes on families. ... and there’s nothing to look at,” Kean’s mom, Lonni LeavittTo help with the fi nances, another goal of the concert is Barker of Eagle, said. After awhile, she said, you memorize to establish a family meal fund so parents can order food all the signs for the soiled linen closet and the restrooms and without leaving their sick child’s side. the kitchen. During those walks she remembered something “You cannot leave their bedside. Just to go to the she saw in the neonatal intensive care unit after Kean was bathroom, which is right in your hospital room, is a big born: a Wall of Hope, featuring portraits and stories about deal,” Leavitt-Barker said. “... (A friend) would tell patients. me she would just live out of the vending machine “I just had this thought as I took him around and around in the hall because that’s as far as she would go.” in the wagon, it would be so cool to do a Hall of Heroes and The fund would pay for parents in this situahave beautiful professional portraits of these children and tion to order up food from the hospital cafeteria have a little bit about them, so when you’re in the hallway or outside restaurant. and you’re walking around you don’t feel like you’re doing Leavitt-Barker said she’s excited for Saturthis on your own.” day’s concert and expects a good turnout. She said To raise money for the Hall of Heroes, Leavitt-Barker the number of people who have given donations has helped create a benefit concert called Baldapalooza, in part- been “mind boggling.” nership with St. Luke’s Foundation.

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Candy Sheppard embraces Shannon Stockdill (on the bike) before the Treasure Valley Ride for Autism Saturday at High Desert Harley-Davidson in Meridian. This is Stockdill’s first time riding solo in the event. Her son and several friends have autism, she said, and the ride is a good way to bring awareness to the community.

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House brought her kids — 8-year-old Kiara and 6-year-old LaShawn, who is autistic — to the event “People in public, when it gets too busy for (LaShawn), they’ll think either he’s a bad kid or it’s bad parenting,” House said. “... We get looks a lot. We don’t get as many comments as we used to. The awareness is getting better, but it’s just not quite enough for everybody to grasp how big of an issue it is.”

The Ride for Autism, along with the autism walk in April and events supported by the Autism Society, are supportive and helpful, she said. There’s also a group called BAM — Boise Autism Moms — on Facebook that has more than 500 members from throughout the Treasure Valley, House said.

“We all know what each other is going through and we’re all there to support each other and help each other understand what the next step is,” she said.

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ore than 90 riders traveled a two-hour loop between Meridian and Melba Saturday for the fourth annual Treasure Valley Ride for Autism.

The group met at High Desert HarleyDavidson, where families could enjoy vendors, food, music and a bounce house for kids.

“We are all coming together to support and better understand those with autism,” co-founder Carlyle King said.

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LOCAL NEWS WHAT: Fourth annual Meridian Community Block Party WHEN: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday WHERE: Settlers Park, corner of Meridian and Ustick roads FEATURES:  Free barbecue starting at 11 a.m. while hot dogs and drinks last  Food vendors  Inflatables and obstacle course  Mini-bike races  Mascot dance-off event, starts at 11 a.m.  Meridian Parks and Recreation Fall Activity Guide demonstrations  Prize giveaways, including a big screen T.V. and trips to Lagoon  5K family relay starting at 9 a.m., with check-in at 8:45 a.m.  Alcohol/smoke free event WEB: meridiancity.org/blockparty

Mascot Danceoff participants and mascots: Chick-fil-A, “Eat Mor Chikin Cow” Hart’s Martial Arts Center, “Kung Fu Panda”  Famous Dave’s “Wilbur”  University of Idaho, “Joe Vandal”  A New Beginning Adoption Agency, “Lambie”  Meridian Library District, “Rascal”  IHOP, “Bonnie”  Stinker Stores, “Polecat Pete”  Idaho Steelheads, “Blue”  Idaho Aquarium, “Nemo”  Idaho Lottery, “Ball”  Red Robin, “Red”  

Community Block Party hits Settlers Park Saturday

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ancing mascots, free hotdogs, obstacle courses — it must be time for Meridian’s fourth annual Community Block Party.

The Settlers Park event has proven to be a big hit — about 5,000 people came last year, Meridian Parks and Recreation Department recreation coordinaby Holly Beech tor Colin hbeech@mymeridianpress.com Moss said. © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS Attractions include food vendors, inflatables and obstacle courses, a climbing wall and a 5k family race and — new to this year — a Mascot Dance-off.

“We’ve got 12 mascots signed up to participate, and they will compete for a $500 1st prize and $250 2nd prize that will go toward their charity of choice,” Moss said.

And don’t forget one of the main reasons for the block party: Parks and Rec instructors will give free, handson demonstrations about events in the Fall Activity Guide. This can help you decide if you’d like to sign up for an upcoming class or event.

“This is going to be a huge, free event focused on giving Meridian families a full day of fun at the park,” a city blog post says. “We want to invite everyone to come out and have a great time.”

Local businesses and organizations have stepped up to sponsor activities and be involved, Moss said, including RehabAuthority Physical Therapy, Rocky Mountain Roll, Cheerleaders Sports Bar & Grill, The Village at Meridian and the Idaho National Guard.

About 5,000 people came to Meridian’s Community Block Party at Settlers Park last year, Meridian Parks and Recreation program coordinator Colin Moss said. He expects that same number or more at the fourth annual event Saturday.

Photos courtesy Meridian Parks and Rec

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17Basalite people intend to run for Meridian City Council can help you create the space you’ll love!

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Brad Hoaglun won’t seek re-election

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eventeen people have signed up to run for Meridian City Council this election season. That number was going to be 18, but on Sept. 6 Meridian City by Holly Beech Council President Brad Hoaglun, serving his hbeech@mymeridianpress.com © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS first term, dropped out of the race.

The public voted in May to expand City Council from four seats to six. Twelve of the candidates are running for the two new seats. The deadline to file for candidacy was Sept. 6.

City Council President Brad Hoaglun said he filed to run again this year with the intention to do so, but recently Brad Hoaglun some local job Meridian City opportunities Council president have shaped up that could require too much of his time to be on council.

Hoaglun withdrew his candidacy form Friday, the last day to file.

“I looked at (the job opportunities) and realized that whatever comes about with any of them, it would be very, very difficult for me to continue serving on City Council,” he said. “City Council, it’s a part-time job, but how I want to do the job, it takes a lot of time.”

Fortunately, he said, good people with hearts in the right place are running.

Hoaglun, who served as U.S. Sen. Jim Risch’s communications director for almost five years up until July, said he will miss being on council.

“Everyone respects one another, even if we don’t always agree, and everyone just cares about Meridian and making it a better community,” he said. “It’s been a wonderful experience. I really enjoyed it and will certainly miss it.”

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