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COVER: Meridian first-grader chosen for Red Fred Project A Utah author is on a mission to help one critically ill child in every state to write and publish their own book. He chose Shaelyn Simis of Meridian, a first-grader fighting melanoma, to be a part of what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calling the Red Fred Project.

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SPORTS NEWS Rocky Mountain starts as the favorite in the 5A Southern Idaho Conference girls basketball race.

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Holidays can be rushed and stressful. Take time to slow down and enjoy seasonal events in Meridian, including the Winter Lights Parade, tree lighting and ice skating.

Raised medians â&#x20AC;&#x201D; necessary for safety reasons or a nuisance that impedes traffic? A crowd gathered at the City Council meeting opposing plans to install a median in front of Ten Mile Christian Church.

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loved learning about the Red Fred Project this week and the children involved. How cool is it than an author and designer will go to every U.S. state in the next couple years to write a book with one critically-ill child from each state? The author, Dallas Graham from Salt Lake City, had been writing stories with his main character — a bird named Red Fred — for years when he came up with this idea. He wants to give these children a chance to put their imagination on paper and leave a legacy. He’s already met with two children, one being a 7-year-old Meridian girl named Shaelyn Simis who is fighting stage III melanoma (find her story on the next page). Last weekend he drove up from Utah to meet with Shae and put together the storyline for her book. “When I sit across from a little human and talk to them, and maybe not use as big of words, but just be like, ‘How are you doing this? And what do you love about life? Tell me, what makes you excited and what makes you you?” he said. The first child Dallas met with is a 6-year-old named Nathan Glad from Utah, who has what’s called Brittle Bones Disease. At the launching party for Nathan’s book, sales brought in $800.

CRIME WATCH Meridian Police Department Log Nov. 13-Nov. 19 Police made the following arrests or issued charges: 1 runaway 2 failure to purchase driver’s licenses 4 inattentive/careless driving 1 discharge of a firearm 1 accessory to battery 1 petit theft 1 excretion of human waste 1 commercial burglary 1 excessive DUI 6 batteries 1 barking dog 5 warrants 1 possession of drug paraphernalia 3 DUIs Police also took calls, investigated or assisted: 1 criminal solicitation to commit a felony 1 lost property 1 failure to notify 1 grand theft auto 2 DUI (information only) 1 sexual battery 1 returned runaway 1 commercial burglary 1 theft 1 vehicle burglary

2 juvenile problems 1 disturbance 3 agency assists 13 petit thefts 1 possession of marijuana 2 possession of drug paraphernalia 6 frauds 11 vandalism 1 enticing a child 2 juveniles beyond control 6 residential burglaries 35 traffic accidents 1 unlawful entry 1 miscellaneous detention 8 medical assists 3 found property 6 battery 8 false alarm 1 false information to an officer 1 aggravated assault 2 domestic verbals 1 welfare check 1 runaway 1 domestic battery 1 insufficient funds check 1 harassing phone call 2 no contact order violations 2 injury to a children 1 drug possession 2 grand theft 1 lost wallet

WEBEXCLUSIVES This week at mymeridianpress.com: n Eagle terrain park on hold as officials make land-use decisions n Board appoints new University of Idaho president

ROADREPORT Ustick Road west of Meridian Road, intermittent lane restriction with flagging through Dec. 4 for concrete work. n The areas of Black Cat, McMillan, Star, Ten Mile and Linder roads will have mobile lane restrictions with flagging through Dec. 2 for tree trimming. n Waltman Lane at Meridian Road, lane restrictions with flagging through Dec. 6 for utility work. n Meridian Road at Blue Heron Lane to Spicewood Drive, lane restrictions with flagging Monday and Tuesday for utility and storm drain work. n

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“One of the reasons I want to make these books is so families can use it to offset medical expenses,” Dallas said. But Nathan had other plans. He asked that the money be donated to a foundation that helps children with by Holly Beech rare diseases. “I was a little bit blown out of the hbeech@mymeridianpress.com water with that one,” Dallas said. © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS “... I’ve learned that a child can do great things. A child can be a responsible citizen and a caring humanitarian. A child does not have these weird lenses that as an adult we sometimes have on.” Nathan is one of the happiest people you’ll ever meet, Dallas said. “I genuinely learned that happiness is very much in our control, and that each of us really does get a chance and an opportunity to be happy,” he said.

 See page 3 to learn more about the Red Fred Project and Shaelyn Simis. You can also visit redfredproject.com.

State Sen. Branden Durst to resign Democratic State Sen. Branden Durst is quitting the Idaho Legislature months after he began spending much of his time in Washington state. Durst, from Boise’s District 18, delivered his announcement Wednesday to Gov. Butch Otter and to Idaho Senate leaders. Branden Durst He said he was resigning to focus on Idaho state senator his family’s needs. His resignation is effective as of Dec. 1. Durst began looking for work in the Seattle area earlier this year after his wife took a job as a teacher there. In September, he acknowledged his Boise home was largely empty, though he still had a bed there. District 18 Legislative Chair John Goettsche is leading the committee that will vet potential nominees. Names to replace Durst will be submitted to Otter. A replacement would join the Senate’s six other Democrats in the 2014 session in January. n

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The Meridian Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council won the First Lady’s Choice award Nov. 13 at the Governor’s Brightest Star awards ceremony. Several other organizations and individuals were highlighted for their service to the community. Meridian honorees include Pastor Mark Thornton, Scentsy, Inc., and Creative Balloons of Idaho. Learn more about the Serve Idaho initiative at serveidaho.gov. MYAC is a group of high school students who engage the community and other teens with fun events that have lessons about safe behaviors, kindness and service. Learn more at facebook.com/MeridianMYAC.

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Young Meridian student Angelyn Wade is asking kids to replace a toy on their Christmas wish-lists with a $5 donation for American Red Cross relief efforts in the Philippines, which has been devastated by Super Typhoon Haiyan. In the past couple years, Wade, 9, has raised thousands of dollars for causes like helping young cancer patients and sending aid to Japan in 2011. Checks, made payable to American Red Cross, can be sent to Red Cross, Attn: Angelyn $s, 146 S. Cole Rd., Boise, ID 83709. Watch Angelyn’s fundraiser video, made with the help of fellow fourthgraders, at on.fb.me/17LPzXH.

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Rampage suspect pleads not guilty Sean Daniel Carnell, the suspect in a strange, two-hour rampage in Meridian earlier this year, pleaded not guilty to all charges Tuesday afternoon in Fourth District Court. Meridian Police Department investigators suspect Carnell attacked a 15-year-old boy, stole the teen’s skate- Sean Daniel Carnell board, assaulted multiple people includSuspect ing Nampa Fire Department Capt. Chris Cade, tipped a disabled man out of a wheelchair, destroyed property and kicked a dog between 9 and 11 a.m. Aug. 21. He surrendered peacefully when confronted by police, court records state. He faces multiple charges including robbery, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, battery with intent to commit a serious felony, arson, malicious injury to property, cruelty to animals and multiple counts of misdemeanor battery. Jury trial is scheduled to begin April 21 before Fourth District Judge Richard Greenwood and is expected to last two weeks. Among those injured during the rampage were a construction worker, whom detectives suspect Carnell struck in the head and back with a shovel, and a 36-year-old woman in an apartment Carnell forced his way into. He fled when interrupted by the woman’s teenaged daughter and her boyfriend. They called 911, and police say they found Carnell breaking windows out of a building a short time later. Chris Cade, a Nampa firefighter, was severely beaten while riding his bicycle through a Meridian park. He recently told the Idaho Press-Tribune he has no memory of the attack — he remembers being about a mile into his bike ride, and then remembers waking up in the hospital. He suffered multiple broken facial bones and injured ribs, but has since returned to work at Nampa Fire Station No. 3. n

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Public Works Director Tom Barry is asking Meridian City Council for six more employees, saying the push for efficiency has put too heavy of a workload on his staff. Public Works assignments and tasks have spiked in the past five years, but staff has only increased by 5 percent, Barry said. The additional positions would come with an estimated one-time start up cost of $525,000, and an annual cost after that of about $416,000, Barry said. That represents about 1.5 percent of the Public Work Department’s annual revenue, which has increased by $9 million in the last two years, he said. City Council members responded in support of Barry’s request and will make a formal decision at Tuesday’s meeting.

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With recent news about deadly car vs. bicycle accidents, here are safety reminders for cyclists: n Visibility is key. Wear bright clothing and use a headlight and tail light. n Ride in the direction of traffic so motorists can better see you and get around you. n Cyclists can treat stop signs as yield signs in Idaho, but must come to a complete stop at red lights before proceeding. Information from the Idaho Press-Tribune. Full article: bit.ly/I56MAm.

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The fundraiser for a Meridian man in need of a liver transplant has been extended to Dec. 31. Rocky Thompson has a life-threatening liver disease that requires a transplant, which on average costs $575,000, according to National Foundation for Transplants. Until Dec. 31, Savers Thrift Store, 1560 Caldwell Blvd. in Nampa, will donate 12 cents for every pound of clothes and home goods that Thompson and his volunteers collect and donate to the store. To learn more visit bit.ly/1au33Xb.

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Front page: Shaelyn Simis, 7, of Meridian, shows Utah-based author Dallas Graham her writing and illustrations Friday at Willow Creek Elementary. “She is delivering her creative imagination and I’m trying to shape it into a book,” Graham said. “Our hope is to bring awareness with what she is dealing with.”

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tah author, photographer and designer Dallas Graham created Red Fred five years ago. Red Fred Bodoni is a bird with a sideways comma for a body and two exclamation points for legs — sparking Graham’s motto, “Pause & Rejoice.” Soon, Graham had a whole host of comma birds, which he called The Jolly Troop. He juxtaposes the birds onto pictures he takes to create stories on his blog. “People have been able to identify with the birds, they identify with their personalities. ... They identify with the lessons we’re sharing,” Graham said. When his friends’ child became critically ill, Graham created the Red Fred Project, which gives one critically ill child in every state the chance to write their own book using The Jolly Troop. “I honestly, I did not expect to do this with it,” Graham said. “... Suddenly I realized, holy cow, there’s all these little kids out there that have stories, and my birds love stories, and kids love my birds. So it’s kind of like, this is like a beautiful intersection where we can make a difference.”

connect The Red Fred Project: redfredproject.com n About Shaelyn Simis: caringbridge.org/visit/shaelynsimis n

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... To us it’s such a special gift as far as her being able to leave her print in the world, share her story.”

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Shaelyn Simis, 7, Meridian, shows Utah-based author Dallas Graham some of her ideas Friday at Willow Creek Elementary. Shaelyn has stage III melanoma and has been selected to be part of the Red Fred Project in which Graham will be putting together a book for Shaelyn.

Meridian first-grader chosen for Red Fred Project

rom the outside, you would never know Shaelyn Simis, a 7-year-old soccer player who loves to sing and dance, has cancer. She’s spirited and active and doesn’t feel sorry for herself — qualities that will be reflected in her new book. Shae is one of 50 critically ill children across the United States chosen by Utah author and designer Dallas Graham to be part of the Red by Holly Beech Fred Project. Graham will meet with hbeech@mymeridianpress.com each child to create a storyline, then © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS he’ll design and publish the books. The Meridian family is hoping to host a book launch party before Christmas. “It’s overwhelming,” Shae’s mom, Holly Simis, said. “... To us it’s such a special gift as far as her being able to leave her print in the world, share her story.” Shae can’t give away too many secrets about her book yet, but the main character is a polka-dotted bird — Shae loves polka dots — named Daisy. “We can create joy out of this, and we can create a legacy — a hardbound book legacy,” Graham said. Plus, he hopes proceeds from book sales, which will all go to the family, will help pay for medical bills. Graham was inspired to undertake this nationwide project when his friends’ son became critically ill. “He wasn’t going to get the choice of what he was going to be when he grows up . … Most of these children won’t get the opportunity to make that choice. So I can make books, and I want to help them become authors, creators, illustrators now,” Graham said. He hopes to publish two books per month for the next two years — with Shae being his second “creative boss.” “This little girl is brave,” Graham said. “... She’s going hard.”

HOLLY SIMIS Mother of Shaelyn Simis

Though often associated with sun-damaged skin in adults, in children melanoma is caused by a malformation of cells. “(It’s) something you would never wish on anyone, and you would never expect to have to go down this path,” Holly Simis said. “But we have some friends whose child had cancer, and they said, ‘You won’t believe this at the time, but it’s the worst thing you could ever imagine, but it’s always such a blessing, because you take life for granted and you take moments for granted, and it just changes your perspective on what really matters.’” Earlier this year, Shae’s parents were stumped by a pesky wart on Shae’s chin. It was their 11-year-old daughter, Preslie, who sensed something else could be wrong. “Preslie’s the one that said, ‘Mom, we need to stop messing around with that. We need to take her in and get it taken off,’” Holly said. Shae has gone though biopsies, tests and surgeries. She gets three shots in her stomach each week, a form of chemotherapy called interferon. But she’s a trooper, her dad, Michael, said. She has hardly missed any school and still goes to every soccer game. Michael and Holly have both missed a lot of work since Shae’s cancer was discovered in February. “You miss work, and it just adds up,” Michael said. “Plus the stress — you’re always thinking about it. It’s kind of hard to focus sometimes.” But the weekend with Graham was a chance to not think about the next doctor’s visit. “This weekend, it was so nice,” Holly Simis said Monday. “... And knowing that she has this biopsy coming up tomorrow, it was just nice to not sit and worry and think about that. We just had such a positive weekend. It was fun.” Shae was spunky and excited as she gave Graham a tour of her school, Willow Creek Elementary in Meridian. “She had a lot of spirit,” Graham said. “... Not feeling sorry for herself, more like meeting life head on.” Facing life head on Graham’s team members are filming his visits with the children, It came as a complete shock to the Simis family in February and someday Graham would like to make a documentary about the to learn that their 6-year-old daughter had stage III melanoma. Red Fred Project.

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Jennifer Farnsworth, 30, of Meridian, died November 17, 2013, at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. 888-5833. Nevruze Maksout, 85, of Boi-

se, died Monday, November 18, 2013, at a local hospital. Services are under Jean L. Bidondo, 89, of Me- the direction of Accent Funeral home, ridian, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, Meridian. 888-5833 at a local hospital. Services are under Marlene Terry, 70, of Meridian, the direction of Accent Funeral Home, died November 16, 2013, at her home. Meridian. 888-5833. Online condolences may be sent to the Michael W. Boschee, 53, of family at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Nampa, died Tuesday, November 19, Elizabeth Thrasher, 49, of 2013, at his home. Arrangements are Meridian, died Tuesday, November 19, under the direction of Accent Funeral 2013, at her home. Services are under Home, Meridian. 888-5833. the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Charlotte Choate, 71, of Meridian. 888-5833. Meridian, formerly of Kuna, died on Friday, November 15, 2013, at a local hospital. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. 888-5833.

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LeAnn Hume, principal and branch manager of Cushman & Wakefield | Commerce Boise office, received the Certified Leasing Specialist designation from the International Council of Shopping Centers. The certification shows Hume has mastered a body of knowledge that represents the full scope of leasing in retail real estate, the office said. Rod Richardson n DataTel Communications of Meridian, which is in its 50th year of continuous operation, was recognized with Silver Partner and Premier Partner status by Mitel and Integra Communications. Company owners Rod Richardon, Scott Langdon and Marie Hyde have a collective 56 years in the telecommunications industry with DataTel. n Daniel E. Holloway of Meridian, a member of Fleet Reserve Association Branch 382, was recently elected Scott Langdon president of the association’s northwest region. Holloway will serve as a member of the association’s national board of directors through 2014 and represent shipmates who reside in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, Hawaii, Japan and the Philippines. n

your guide to property tax payments This year’s property tax bills are in the mail and due by Dec. 20, the Ada County Treasurer’s Office announced. If your property taxes are paid by your mortgage company, you’ll receive a copy of the bill in the mail. Homeowners can either pay the current year taxes in full, or may pay the first half by Dec. 20 and the second half by June 20, 2014, with no interest or late charges.

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Today MERIDIAN — Fridays by the Fire, 6-8 p.m., The Village at Meridian, corner of Eagle Road and Fairview. Enjoy s’moresinspired treats, coffee and cocoa ($1 each) as you listen to local musicians and sit by one of the fire pits located in the fountain square. This will take place every Friday during November and December. NAMPA — Canyon County Christmas Gift Show, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd. Numerous types of gift items will be put on display for this international expo. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for seniors, children 12 and under are free. MERIDIAN — Evening of Thanks and Giving, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Rudy’s Pub and Grill, 2310 E. Overland Road. You are invited to this free, family friendly fundraising event. Join SISTERS Inc (a women’s ministry) as they raise funds for Hope’s Door/Advocates Against Family Violence. There will be a silent auction and raffle and a collection box. We want to show our thanks for this shelter’s services and resources they provide.

Helpful information If you have not received your bill by Dec. 1, contact the Treasurer’s Office at 287-6800 to request a copy. If your mailing address has changed, you must submit a written request for change of mailing address to the Ada County Assessor, 190 E. Front St., Boise, ID 83702. n To view Ada County’s video of tax payment information, visit bit. ly/1b8XiQs. n For more information about property tax bills and payments, visit the Ada County Treasurer’s website at adaweb.net/Treasurer.aspx. There you can view a sample bill including a detailed breakdown of each bill section, frequently asked questions and tax levy information. n

Pay in person: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Checks, cash, money orders and cashier’s checks are accepted. You can pay at the Utility Billing Office at Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave., between Dec. 2 and Dec. 20. Or you can pay at the Ada County Courthouse, 200 W. St., Boise, in the Treasurer’s Office on the first floor. n Pay by e-check on the Treasurer’s website, adaweb.net/Treasurer. aspx. Service fee: $3. n Pay by credit card, debit card or e-check: Call 1-800-272-9829 to pay over the phone by credit card or visit the Official Payments website at officialpayments.com to pay online by credit card or e-check. The Ada County property tax jurisdiction code is 2212. A 2.4 percent n

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convenience fee will be charged by Official Payments for credit and debit card transactions. A $5 convenience fee is charged for e-checks when paying through Official Payments. n Mail your payment to Ada County Treasurer, P.O. Box 2868, Boise, ID 83701. Payments must be postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service on or before Dec. 20 to avoid late charges.

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Saturday BOISE — Holiday Boutique, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Owyhee Plaza Hotel, 1109 Main St. Lots of handmade items and gift ideas from local vendors. Buy local this year and support individual people instead of multinational companies. MERIDIAN — Meridian Friends Church Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 1021 W. Pine Ave. This event will feature a wide array of handmade crafts and clothing, as well as products from a number of nationally known makers such as Scentsy, Younique and Premier Designs Jewelry. The proceeds benefit the Friends Bible Quizzing team. For information, call 888-2721. NAMPA — Canyon County Christmas Gift Show, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd. Numerous types of gift items will be put on display for this international expo. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for seniors, children 12 and under are free.

Sunday MERIDIAN — Community Thanksgiving Celebration, 6-7 p.m., Valley Shepherd Church of the Nazarene, 150 W. Maestra St. The entire community is invited to attend this traditional event, which is a nondenominational service filled with words and music of praise and thanksgiving. NAMPA — Canyon County Christmas

Gift Show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd. Numerous types of gift items will be put on display for this international expo. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for seniors, children 12 and under are free.

Monday MERIDIAN — Community Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1615 W. Second St.

Tuesday MERIDIAN — City Council meeting, 6-10 p.m., 33 E. Broadway, City Council Chambers.

Wednesday MERIDIAN — Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 6-7:30 p.m., Meridian Elementary School, 1035 NW 1st St. We are excited to serve you and your family with turkey, mashed potatoes and other traditional foods. We are excited to bless this community and hope to see you there.

Thursday MERIDIAN — Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Church of God Seventh Day, 1808 W. Third St. You are invited to join us for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner free of charge. Call 888-1921 to let us know how many people will be in your party.

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SCHOOLS help out If you would like to help families in need this Thanksgiving, connect with the Meridian Food Bank. n 133 W. Broadway Ave., Meridian n 888-5102 n meridianfoodbank.org

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They’re always very, very grateful. Many of them say that they wouldn’t be able to do a Thanksgiving dinner if we didn’t provide it. And a lot of them, they just can’t believe that students would donate.” CRYSTAL GUNDERSON American Government teacher at Mountain View High School

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Mountain View provides Thanksgiving dinner to low-income families

fancy Thanksgiving meal is not a luxury that will fit into every family’s budget. That’s why Mountain View High School puts together food baskets every year to make sure low-income students and their families can still enjoy a Turkey Day feast. “They’re always very, very grateful,” American Government teacher Crystal Gunderson said. “Many of them say that they wouldn’t be able to do a Thanksgiving dinner if we didn’t provide it. And a lot of them, they just can’t believe that students would donate.” This year, students gave enough food to fill about 65 baskets with traditional Thanksgiving staples and a gift card for a turkey. Juniors in the American Character class assembled the food into colorfully wrapped baskets, which were then placed in the school library for families to pick up. “To walk in our library when they’re set up in there, … the parents Photos by Adam Eschbach/MP are always super excited to be a part of that,” Gunderson said. “They love Above: Lauren Michaelson and her 11th grade Mountain View English/history class, fill baskets Thursday, Nov. 14, with food that they can remain anonymous. to help feed families over Thanksgiving. The class will donate enough food to feed 65 families. … Their student doesn’t have to feel Below: Brennan Prince and Chandra Gross load baskets for families in need. singled out, and yet they have this benefit.” Gunderson sees the need increasing across Joint School District No. 2. This year there are 386 homeless students in the disby Holly Beech trict, spokesman Eric Exline said hbeech@mymeridianpress.com — up 82 students since the 2009© 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS 10 school year. Mountain View teachers have also been able to take home a Thanksgiving basket during tight financial times. “We have several teachers where they’re the only one who works in their family,” Gunderson said. “So I’ve had them come up to me and say, ‘I hate to even have to ask, but is there any way that my family could have a basket?’ I don’t think we often think about it within our own community of teachers, but if you’re a teacher and you have multiple children and you’re trying to support a family, it can be very, very difficult.” The project really pulls the entire school together, Junior Class President Andrew Clark said. “It’s really heartwarming,” he said.

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Mountain View’s Buss picks Montana over Idaho, Weber St. by Michael Lycklama

MERIDIAN — Mountain View senior Josh Buss knew he wanted to play at the University of Montana. And after visiting the school last weekend, the Mavericks’ star running back verbally committed Nov. 16 to a football scholarship from the Grizzlies. Buss picked Montana over offers from Idaho and Weber State.

He said he decided to commit to Montana on Nov. 14 after Boise State called him and declined to offer him a scholarship. “After that, I kind Josh Buss of figured I’d plan on committing to Montana,” Buss said. “I just wanted to go up there and see it myself, and it was just as good as I thought it would be.” Buss visited Missoula on Nov. 16 and watched the Grizzlies beat

Weber State 42-6 in front of 23,609 fans at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. He said the atmosphere and the outdoor lifestyle in Missoula convinced him he made the right decision with Montana. “Missoula is a really cool area, it’s a football town and they’re going to rally around the program,” Mountain View coach Judd Benedick said. “It’s a great place to play college football. They sell out about every game, and he has a chance to play for a national title every year.”

Buss carried the Mavericks’ offense this fall, rushing for a 5A Southern Idaho Conference-best 1,939 yards and 25 touchdowns. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound senior also caught 23 passes for 347 yards and two touchdowns as Mountain View compiled a 7-3 record and reached the 5A state quarterfinals. He said Montana wants to mold him into a linebacker after it will lose three starting linebackers at the end of the year. Buss said he lined up on defense

for about 10-15 snaps a game in Mountain View’s nickel package. He last started on defense at safety as a sophomore. So Buss said adding weight before he arrives on campus this summer is his top priority. “Before, I was waiting to see if I would play offense or defense because, if I play offense, weight is not much of an issue,” Buss said. “Now, my biggest issue is putting on weight.”

Rocky Mountain starts as favorite in 5A SIC by Michael Lycklama

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TEAM (1ST-PLACE VOTES) ‘12-’13 W-L 1. Rocky Mountain (6) 21-4 2. Mountain View 19-7 3. Centennial (3) 14-12 4. Capital 17-9 5. Boise 11-12 6. Eagle(1) 6-16 7. Vallivue Falcons 5-17 8. Meridian Warriors 18-7 9. Borah Lions 3-17 10. Timberline Wolves 4-16

Idaho’s 5A girls high school basketball remains dominated by northern Idaho schools. District I-II only fields four teams. But the quartet has combined to win the past seven 5A state championships, and District III can only claim three title game appearances since 2006 despite fielding more than half of the state’s 5A schools. The 2013-14 season could prove different though. Mountain View point guard Destiny Slocum earned the 5A Southern Idaho Conference Player of the Year award last season as a freshman. Centennial reloads with a young group and remains poised for another state tournament run. And the state’s most successful coach, Emery Roy, patrols the Rocky Mountain sideline. Rocky Mountain starts as the preseason favorite. But in a 10team league, who ends up on top remains anybody’s guess.

NOTES: Four teams qualify for the state tournament Feb. 20-22 at the Idaho Center

1. ROCKY MOUNTAIN GRIZZLIES COACH: Emery Roy, second year LAST YEAR: 21-4, state consolation champ RETURNING STARTERS: Madi Kelly, Sr., G; Megan Hochstein, Sr., P KEY LOSSES: Taylor Nate, Rachel Lorenston OUTLOOK: After winning the state consolation championship last season, Rocky Mountain looked poised for a banner year in 2012-13. But the Grizzlies start the season a different team than the one it figured it’d be in March. Senior Rachel Lorenston, who owns a full-ride offer from the University of Washington, moved. And junior guard and returning starter Maya Rodgers tore her ACL at the start of the summer. Rocky Mountain hopes she can return for the second half of the season. But the Grizzlies still return second-team, allconference guard Madi Kelly. And Rocky Mountain coach Emery Roy, winner of a record nine state titles, said the Grizzlies will adjust and become less of a staroriented and more a balanced team.

2. MOUNTAIN VIEW MAVERICKS COACH: Connie Skogrand, 11th year LAST YEAR: 19-7, lost state consolation final RETURNING STARTERS: Destiny Slocum, So., G KEY LOSSES: Josie Lawrence, McKensey Herron, Kayley Hasting, Aubree Griffeth OUTLOOK: Graduation robbed Mountain View of four starters from a state tournament qualifier. But reigning conference player of the year, sophomore point guard Destiny Slocum, fills the one returning starter position. Skogrand said a number of Division I schools have already inquired about Slocum, and the Mavericks will build their team into a guard-oriented, up-tempo squad to take advantage of her skills and their guardheavy roster. But with only four returning lettermen, Skogrand cautioned her team might start slow. “It will take a few games for the newcomers to

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PLAYER TO WATCH: The 5A Southern Idaho Conference featured Capital’s all-time leading scorer and a University of Utah recruit, as well as a future scholarship player to Idaho State. But Mountain View’s freshman point guard Destiny Slocum topped both of them to earn the conference’s player of the year award. And she returns for her sophomore campaign this year. It’s hard to fathom an even better year after Slocum averaged 15.5 points, 3 rebounds, 2.9 steals and 2.8 assists last year to earn first-team All-Idaho honors. But Mountain View will install a system to take advantage of its dynamic point guard and push the ball up the floor. Mountain View coach Connie Skogrand said Slocum has already grabbed the attention of Division-I recruiters. But every opponents’ game plan from here on out will focus on either slowing her or taking the ball out of her hands, and she’ll have to continue to adapt her game. “She is an amazing talent,” Borah coach Jason Willer said. “And if she can adjust, she could end up being one of the greatest girls basketball players to come out of the SIC.” understand varsity tempo and physical contact,” she said.

3. CENTENNIAL PATRIOTS COACH: Cassie Bro, second year LAST YEAR: 14-12, missed state RETURNING STARTERS: Dominique Williams, So., G; Grace Melgard, Sr., C KEY LOSSES: Morgan Wiegel, Sherise Porchia OUTLOOK: Centennial snapped its 10-year state tournament streak last year as it recovered from Roy’s departure and adjusted to Cassie Bro’s first year. The Patriots will need to start over again as they graduated eight seniors, including current Idaho State guard Sherise Porchia. But their young roster still has plenty of firepower. Sophomore guard Dominique Williams leads the young group and hauled in second-team, All-5A SIC honors last year as a freshman. Bro said Williams has

the rare combination of strength and athleticism to play all five positions on the court. And she can hurt opponents on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor.

4. CAPITAL EAGLES COACH: Blas Telleria, eighth year LAST YEAR: 17-9, lost state third-place game RETURNING STARTERS: Delaney Sauer, Sr., F; Khadija Neumeyer, Sr., G; Nicole White, Jr., F; Emilie Eckhart, Jr., F KEY LOSSES: Liz Landreth OUTLOOK: Capital lost its all-time leading scorer when guard Liz Landreth graduated after leading the school to its first district title since 1978 and signed a full-ride scholarship with the University of Utah. But opposing coaches won’t pity Capital too much. The Eagles return four starters and six players standing taller than 6-foot, including 6-foot senior

7. VALLIVUE FALCONS COACH: Neil Stutzman, first year LAST YEAR: 5-17, missed state RETURNING STARTERS: Kylie Murphy, Sr., PG KEY LOSSES: Rayona Driskell OUTLOOK: Vallivue won its first district title at the 5A level during the 2011-12 season, but the Falcons took a step back last year, finishing 5-17. So in comes a new coach in Neil Stutzman. He led the Weiser boys basketball program the past three years, guiding the Wolverines to second place at the 3A state tournament in 2011 and a third-place trophy in 2012. Stutzman said the Falcons start with a young roster — three seniors, four juniors and three sophomores. While the team isn’t tall, he said it is quick, and the Falcons will need to play up-tempo and pressure the ball to emphasize their strengths.

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COACH: Amos Lee, second year LAST YEAR: 18-7, 0-2 at state forward Delaney Sauer, 6-foot junior forward Nicole RETURNING STARTERS: Ebony Norman, Jr., F; White and 6-1 junior forward Emilie Eckhart, all Carli Rice, Jr., G returning starters. Someone will have to fill in for KEY LOSSES: Holly Blades, Mykaela Richards, Landreth’s minutes and points. But Capital coach Blas Chelsea Hawley Telleria said the team has a crew to take over the load. OUTLOOK: Meridian starts the year with a “We are a more well-rounded team with a lot of relatively young roster after reaching the state tournagirls that are going to have their moment to shine,” ment for the fourth year in a row last season. Telleria said. Gone is Holly Blades, a first-team all-conference and second-team All-Idaho guard/forward. But junior 5. BOISE BRAVES forward Ebony Norman and junior guard Carli Rice COACH: Kim Brydges, ninth year both return at starting positions and saw valuable LAST YEAR: 11-12, lost state play-in game court time as sophomores. RETURNING STARTERS: Natasha Dacic, Sr., Meridian coach Amos Lee said it’ll take a while to F; Megan Lee, Jr., G; Isabelle Hadden, So., P; Lydia figure out exactly what he has with a young roster. Miles, Jr., G. But he thinks his team can catch opponents off guard. KEY LOSSES: Maddie Skaggs OUTLOOK: Boise went 2-18 two years ago and 9. BORAH LIONS missed out on the district tournament. But after COACH: Jason Willer, second year reaching the state play-in game with a young lineup LAST YEAR: 3-17, missed state last season and returning four starters for 2013-14, RETURNING STARTERS: Kayla Haley, Sr., W; the Braves start the season in an enviable position. Sophomore post Isabelle Hadden, 6-foot-2, led Kel Bilger, So., W. KEY LOSSES: Jane Nelson the Braves in scoring last year with 12.4 points and OUTLOOK: The Lions went young last season, added 9.3 rebounds and 50.4-percent shooting to earn honorable mention all-conference honors. She returns starting two freshman. One, Jane Nelson, moved to with a year of experience under her belt and pairs Utah after 20 games with Borah last year. But Borah with 6-foot senior forward Natasha Dacic (5.9 ppg, 5.7 still returns two starters and six lettermen from its 2012-13 campaign. rebounds) to form a formidable frontcourt. Borah coach Jason Willer said his team doesn’t Add in junior guard Megan Lee (4.9 ppg, 3.7 rebounds) and sophomore guard Hanna Orton, and feature any players taller than 5-10, so it’ll have to overcome some tough matchups with the conference’s the Braves aren’t in rebuilding mode anymore. bigger teams. But he added the Lions’ experience will boost offensive production thanks to valuable time 6. EAGLE MUSTANGS handling the ball against varsity pressure. COACH: Cody Pickett, first year LAST YEAR: 6-16, missed state 10. TIMBERLINE WOLVES RETURNING STARTERS: Jenny Stevens, So., P COACH: Todd Simpson, second year KEY LOSSES: None LAST YEAR: 4-16, missed state OUTLOOK: Former North Star Charter boys basRETURNING STARTERS: Tara Hall, Sr., G; ketball coach Cody Pickett takes over the Eagle program, and he brings a reputation of turning around Malika Kasumu, Sr., P KEY LOSSES: Mimi Pfeiffer programs with him. OUTLOOK: Timberline will try to rebound from The former University of Washington and San Francisco 49ers quarterback led North Star Charter to a tough 2012-13 campaign that saw the Wolves limp a 34-18 record and two state tournament appearances to a 4-16 season. Timberline lost Mimi Pfeiffer to Blue in two seasons. The school had never reached the state Mountain Community College and eight seniors. But it also returns the team’s leading rebounder, senior tournament before his arrival. He inherits a young Eagle squad that starts one post Malika Kasumu, and the team’s leading scorer senior, three sophomores — including returning the second half of the season, senior guard Tara Hall. Timberline coach Todd Simpson said his team was starter and 6-2 post Jenny Stevens — and a freshman point guard in Cassidy Tiegs. But Pickett said the filled last season with players who started their basketball careers late. But after a year in his system, and Mustangs have picked up his system well. “It’ll take us a couple games to get where we need with his knowledge of the SIC in his second season, he to be,” Pickett said. “Hopefully, by 20 games, we’ll get looks for the Wolves to improve behind some size and where we need to be and be tough.” toughness in the paint.

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Tree lighting and Santa’s arrival at The Village n 6 p.m., Nov. 29 n The Village at Meridian, 3600 East Fairview Ave. Join The Village to ring in the season with a 40-foot tall live tree lighting ceremony. Bring a donation to help kick off a Toys for Tots Campaign for the Treasure Valley. Families can visit Santa noon-7 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays, and noon-6 p.m. on Sundays. Fridays By the Fire n 6-8 p.m., every Friday through Dec. 27 n The Village at Meridian, 3600 East Fairview Ave. Enjoy s’mores-inspired treats, coffee and cocoa ($1 each) as you listen to local musicians and sit by one of the fire pits located in the Fountain Square.

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The parade, emceed by Mayor Tammy de Weerd and Lisa Adams of 107.9 Lite FM, will begin at the corner of Main Street and Franklin Road and will head north down Main Street until just before Fairview Avenue. Parade entries will light up the night in a fantastic display. The evening will culminate with the lighting of Meridian’s Christmas Tree in Generations Plaza on the corner of Main Street and Idaho Avenue. Contact the Meridian Parks and RecreWinter Lights Parade and Christmas tree ation Department at 888-3579 or recreation@ lighting meridiancity.org for more information n 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6 n Downtown Meridian Children’s Winterland Festival n 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7 The city’s inaugural Winter Lights Parade n Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. theme will be “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Come enjoy Christmas-themed games Downtown Meridian will glow with the and events, including pictures with Santa, Christmas spirit during the city of Meridian’s cookie decorating, face painting, toy buildfirst Winter Lights Parade, presented by Bor- ing, ornament making, Christmas card makton-Lakey Law and Policy. ing and letters to Santa. Free hot chocolate Ice skating n Noon-9 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays, noon-6 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 22 n The Village at Meridian, 3600 East Fairview Ave. The rink, measuring 65-feet long and 30feet wide, can hold up to 25 skaters at one time. Skate rental is $2 per person, and admission is $3-$5.

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Meridian Symphony Orchestra’s Christmas Favorites n 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7 n Centennial Performing Arts Center, 12400 W. McMillan Road, Boise Enjoy holiday arrangements such as “The First Noel,” “March of the Toys” and excerpts from “The Nutcracker.” Find more at meridiansymphony.org.

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LOCAL NEWS Franklin Road construction Section: Between Ten Mile and Black Cat roads n Timeline: 2016 through early 2017 n Cost estimate: $8.4 million ($7.7 million of which comes from federal aid) n Franklin Road is a designated Interstate 84 detour route that must be able to accommodate high traffic volumes. n

Changes Widen to five lanes Add curb, gutter, detached sidewalk and bike lanes n Install landscaped medians with two access points n n

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he Meridian City Council chambers overflowed Tuesday night with Ten Mile Christian Church supporters who worried about a proposed median’s effect on church access. Ada County Highway District plans to install a raised median on Franklin Road between Ten Mile and Black Cat roads. Church goers said this would eliminate left-hand turn access to the building’s main entrance and hinder people from attending the many services and meetings held at the 2,000-member church every week. Their comments swayed City Council, which had previously approved of the median. The Council’s new recommendation to ACHD is that the median should still be installed — just not in front by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com of the church entrance until traffic counts warrant one. © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS ACHD project manger Dyan Bevins will take this recommendation to the ACHD Commission, which will make the final decision Dec. 4. Not installing the median in front of the church, she said, could open the door for other Franklin Road property owners to

also request the median be removed in front of their property. Another option is to wait to install any part of the median until traffic and safety needs call for one. A concern with that approach, Bevins said, is that the catalyst for installing a median could be a car accident. Safety is the No. 1 concern, Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd said. She pointed out that after Idaho Transportation Department installed a median on Eagle Road near the Franklin Road intersection, left-hand turn accidents — a major issue in that area — decreased to almost zero. “We may not have the traffic counts today to warrant raised medians (on Franklin), but it is a safety factor, and the first life lost is what stops us in our tracks,” de Weerd said. “... We would feel horrible if we said ‘do not put those medians in there’ and we had a fatality because those center turn lanes are not safe.” As mentioned, the ACHD Commission has the final say on whether or not the median will be installed. Bevins said Ten Mile Christian Church members have also expressed their concerns to ACHD.

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while back, Dennis Pratt was wearing his Meridian Kiwanis shirt when a woman came up to him and started crying. She told him if it hadn’t been for the Kiwanis Hope Tree program, she wouldn’t have been able to give her children Christmas presents. Pratt has a hard time talking about it without getting choked up. He said it’s all thanks to the volunteers and supporters of the Kiwanis Hope Tree program, which over the years has provided thousands of Treasure Valley children with Christmas gifts. The program got a boost two years ago when Meridian Parks and Recreation started hosting a Holiday Classic Volleyball Tournament. “It’s a great tournament, it’s a great way to give back,” Meridian Parks and by Holly Beech Recreation sports coordinator Garrett hbeech@mymeridianpress.com White said. © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS White created the tournament because league teams — now numbering 106 — had a hard time finding gym space in December. “I thought, ‘You know what, let’s get a tournament together for our league teams and give back to the community at the same time,” he said. Teams pay $85 to play — money that all goes toward Hope Tree gifts. Plus, those who officiate the tournament agree to work at half rate or donate their time. “We want to keep costs as low as possible for the tournament because that’s more money to give back,” White said. Last year, the tournament raised $2,400. City officials then went on a shopping spree at Walmart — which has been very supportive,

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The city of Meridian’s Holiday Classic Volleyball Tournament raised $2,400 last year — money city officials used to buy Christmas presents for the Meridian Kiwanis Hope Tree Program. This year’s tournament is Dec. 7. White said — to buy the Christmas presents on Hope Tree tags. The gifts are then wrapped by Kiwanis volunteers and delivered to homes by Meridian Police and Fire officials. The goal this year is to deliver gifts to more than 350 children.

How to help You don’t have to be a volleyball player to get involved. You can donate money at the tournament, shop for gifts on Hope Tree tags or volunteer to help wrap gifts. For more information, call Hope Tree Project Chairman Jed Snelson at 377-7111.

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Holiday Classic Volleyball Tournament 8 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Dec. 7 Heritage Middle School, 4990 N. Meridian Road, Meridian n Goal: Raise $2,400 or more for the Meridian Kiwanis Hope Tree program to provide Christmas gifts to children in need. n Meridian officials will use the money to buy gift items to donate to Hope Tree. n n

How Hope Tree works Meridian Kiwanis identifies Treasure Valley families who can’t afford Christmas presents. n Kiwanis hands out tags to the community. Each tag represents a child’s needs, including clothing, boots, a personal item and a toy. n Kiwanis volunteers wrap donated gift items. n Meridian Police and Fire officials deliver the gifts to children’s homes. n

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amp Bow Wow, a doggie day care and overnight boarding facility in Boise and Meridian, kicked off the third annual “Santa Paws for a Cause” Christmas program this month to benefit local shelters and rescue groups. Santa Paws for the Cause raises food and animal supply donations for all types of shelter animals. Area shelters and rescue groups estimate almost 1,000 animals in Ada and Canyon counties will spend Christmas at their facilities.

Goal: Exceed 1,000 pounds of donations Last year, the program raised and delivered more than 1,000 pounds of dog and cat treats, and toys for animals residing in local shelters. This year Camp Bow Wow staff hopes to far exceed that number. Santa Paws and her crew will deliver the donated treats to area shelters on Christmas Eve.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Food and supplies can be dropped off at: n Camp Bow Wow’s Meridian location, 2134 E. Franklin Road, behind the Flag Shop and Planned Parenthood. n Camp Bow Wow’s Boise location, 3430 S. T.K. Ave., which is just behind the JoAnn’s Fabrics on Federal Way. Items needed include: n Unopened boxed and packaged animal treats or animal food. Please note the shelters and rescue groups care for all types of animals. n New or clean/gently used toys, collars, leashes, crates, bedding and any other type of animal supplies. n Monetary donations or gift cards to animal related businesses. Donations should be dropped off at Camp Bow Wow by the close of business (7 p.m.) on Dec. 22.

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DISTRICT POVERTY STATISTICS School year 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013

Percentage of free/reduced 21.8% 27.3% 30.3% 34.6% 31.37%

Number of students

School district working to help homeless families

7,292 9,354 10,478 11,435 11,302

HOMELESS STATISTICS School year 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013

Number identified 32 102 103 165 198 172 204 196 272 276 304 464 444 386

Education Week newspaper recently reported earlier this month a nationwide increase in the number of homeless students, citing a total of nearly 1.7 million which, if added together, would make up “the largest school district in the United States.” In breaking down this staggering figure, Ed Week further noted that in the three years between school years 2009-10 and 2011-12, 40 states saw increases in their homeless populations, with 10 states increasing by 20 percent or more. Idaho is one of these 10 high impact states. (Data Source: National Center for Homeless Education) The number of homeless students in Joint School District No. 2 has also increased during this period of time. In 2009-2010, 302 children and youth experiencing homelessness were identified. This number jumped to 464 in 2010-2011 at the height of the housing crisis in Ada County, and 386 students were identified as homeless in 2012-2013. With just 25 percent of this school year completed, over 200 students experiencing homelessness have already been identified this year. This is 50 percent of the total number for all of last year. The Ed Week article cites the federal definition of a homeless child as “one that does not have a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence.” By definition, this includes those living in shelters, doubling up with family or friends, living in hotels and motels, and those with no shelter at all. In serving homeless students, a federal law known as the McKinney-Vento Act requires school districts to: Keep students in their schools of origin to the extent feasible, unless this is against the parent’s wishes; provide transportation to the school of origin; remove barriers to enrollment of homeless youth and children such as missing immunization records or birth certificates; qualify students for free/reduced meals. Joint School District No. 2 includes 51 school sites which are located in 382 square miles of the communities of

TOTAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT School year 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

Fall enrollment 26, 294 27,966 29,907 31,559 32,663 33,449 34,120 34,581 35,086 35,686

Percentage increase 1.36% 6.36% 6.94% 5.52% 3.5% 2.41% 2.01% 1.35% 1.46% 1.71%

Meridian, Eagle, Star, portions of Garden City, west and southwest Boise, and unincorporated Ada County. One significant challenge created by this geographic boundary is providing transportation for homeless students to their school of origin. In the first quarter of this school year, 50 homeless students lived outside their school of origin’s boundaries and were living in temporary housing such as shelters, motels/hotels, or were doubled up. As noted, the district is required by law to provide special transportation for these students to their school of origin. Bus transportation for individual students is highly expensive, and public transportation is not as accessible as in metropolitan areas. The district is able, under the law, to provide parents who have a working vehicle with gas gift cards. To accomplish this, the district has used $4,600 of federal grant funds, and a $600 donation. At the beginning of December, the district will have to tap into general funds or locate other donations to continue to provide transportation for homeless students. While this is only one way in which the district is supporting homeless students, it is a vitally important one as it helps to ensure that these youngsters are able to get to/ from school. If you are looking for a project and want to help with support for the homeless student population, please contact Abby White, social worker, abwithe1982@ gmail.com or phone: 350-5106.

Linda Clark is superintendent of Joint School District No. 2, which includes Meridian and surrounding areas.

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