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COVER: Hot air balloon finds its way to original pilot As a hot air balloon pilot, Greg Ashton of Meridian helped build the Liberty Bell balloon in 1987 for the 200th anniversary of the Constitution’s signing. Years later, having only a foggy idea of what became of the “Liberty Bell,” Ashton got an offer he never expected.

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riting the cover story this week allowed me to go on my first hot air balloon ride. I jumped on the opportunity. I was so excited I actually got the giggles, like a little kid waiting for Christmas. Then, the night before the ride, my mind started to dissect all the things that could go wrong in a hot air balloon. Your direction is at the mercy of the wind. There’s no steering wheel, no yoke, no rudder. Pretty much the only thing the pilot controls is how much hot air is in the balloon, dictating altitude. Thankfully, I was tasked with taking pictures during the flight (I ended up with over 400!), so my mind was distracted from all the “what if” questions I could have been asking myself. Plus, the beauty of the Treasure Valley from that vantage point on a still spring morning is mesmerizing. We were high up enough to see the valley stretch out to the foothills, to far-reaching fields and buttes. Everything was green and soaking up the morning sun. But we were also low enough to the ground that I could see the textures of the crops and the trees. I saw a fox hopping through a field. A dog running through his yard to bark at us looked

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Meridian Police made the following arrests or issued charges: 7 warrants 1 domestic battery 5 driving under the influence 1 possession of marijuana 4 possession of drug paraphernalia 1 failure to purchase driver’s license 1 open alcohol container 2 juvenile detention order 1 burglary 2 possession of a controlled substance 1 driving without privileges 1 domestic assault 1 destruction of a 911 device 1 injury to child 1 aggravated assault 1 littering

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County’s production is in livestock and poultry. To the west, Canyon County lost 40 farms but gained about 40,000 more acres of farmland. More than 11.7 million acres of Idaho land was dedicated to farming in 2012, producing about $7.8 billion in agricultural products. Find the full report at agcensus.usda. gov/Publications/2012.

Police also took calls, investigated or assisted: 1 juvenile beyond controlled 2 petit thefts 4 vehicle burglary 1 residential burglary 1 vicious dog 1 dog at large 5 medical assists 3 grand thefts 2 domestic verbals 1 domestic battery 1 vandalism 1 no-contact order violation 1 stalking

Though Idaho lost about 500 farms from 2007 to 2012, the state gained 260,000 acres of farmland, bringing it back to 2002 levels. That’s according to results released last week in the 2012 Census of Agriculture. From 2007 to 2012, Ada County lost about 100 farms and 47,000 acres of agricultural land. The county produced $221 million of agricultural products in 2012, up from $153 million in 2007. Much of Ada

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Meridian pilot reunites with Liberty Bell balloon

fter being apart for almost three decades, the Liberty Bell hot air balloon and her original pilot have been reunited. The pilot, 52-year-old Greg Ashton of Meridian, is still amazed that he owns the balloon after all this time. He worked at the factory in South Dakota that built the balloon in 1987, when a wealthy, record-holding balloonist named Connie Wolf special-ordered it for the Constitution’s bicentennial celebration. On May 1, for the first time since 1987, Ashton took the Liberty Bell up in the sky. It was a clear morning, and the balloon easily by Holly Beech glided above Eagle. hbeech@mymeridianpress.com “The hair on the © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS back of my neck was standing up, I was just so excited to be able to get her in the air and fly,” Ashton said. “It was surreal actually. I’ve never actually felt like that in a balloon. I just felt like so much a part of the balloon.” Ashton didn’t seek out the balloon — it seemed to find him. Out of the blue two years ago, the Liberty Bell’s owner, a balloonist from the eastern U.S., found Ashton on Facebook. The pilot had seen Ashton’s name at the top of the flight log and wanted to know if he’d buy the balloon. “I don’t believe in coincidences, so I think it was meant to be back,” Ashton said. “I just got so personal with it and with Connie Wolf when we created it, that it’s just a nice ending of the story — or continuation of the story. It’s just super cool.” Ashton was a young daredevil when he agreed to be the Liberty Bell’s first pilot. The factory had never before built a special-shaped balloon. “We didn’t know if the thing was going to tip upside down or if it was going to fly straight or what was going to happen,” he said. This time around, Ashton felt the same nervous excitement. “I was a little apprehensive not knowing how it would respond once it got up there,” he said. “But once I got to 1,200 (feet), it flew like a dream.” The 600-pound vessel has an inner balloon and an outer balloon to give it a bell shape. On the side reads “We the People, 1787 – 1987.” The Liberty Bell’s next stop is the 40th annual Walla Walla Balloon Stampede in Washington this weekend — the balloon season’s major opening event. Ashton hopes to find a sponsor for the balloon so he can take it to rallies across the country. “It’s a mission now, because so few people know anything about the Liberty Bell and the history of the foundation of our country,” he said. “The balloon has a story to tell … and I’m happy to tell it.”

The view of Ada County from the sky. The balloons launched and landed in Eagle. Front page: For the first time since 1987, Greg Ashton of Meridian was able to fly the Liberty Bell balloon, which he helped build in 1987 and was the first to fly.

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Roy Anthony Frazier, 53, of Nampa, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in Caldwell from injuries from a work-related accident. Services are pending, Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. 442-8171 Ricardo Salgado Garcia, 65, of Nampa, died Sunday, May 4, 2014, at a Meridian hospital. Services are under the direction of the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. 4428171 Providence “Provie” Guzman, 95, of Eagle, died on Saturday,

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Paws is a 3-year-old neutered male Chihuahua. He is bright, alert and appears to be house trained. He is neutered and up to date with shots. This little guy doesn’t like the kennel but tolerates it with good will. Naturally, Paws prefers to be out and about or snuggling up in a nice warm lap. Paws avoids eye contact but that should subside when he finds a good, loving home to settle into and some new humans to make his own. Paws is curious about his surroundings but listens and returns to his handler when called. He isn’t much interested in toys or treats, but that will probably change with time, also. To meet Paws, come by the Meridian Valley Humane Society during operating hours. The adoption fee for Paws is $85.

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United Way of Treasure Valley welcomed two new board members recently. Dana Borgquist is a captain with the Ada County Sheriff’s Office. Diana Lachiondo is the director of Dana Diana community partnerships for Borgquist Lachiondo the city of Boise. n The United Way also recognized board members Gary Raney and Tim Trivette who recently closed out their terms. n

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Parma, died Saturday, May 3, 2014, at a local care center of natural causes. Services are pending with Dakan FuEdward V. Hattrup, 59, of neral Chapel, Caldwell. 459-3629 Fruitland, died May 7, 2014. Services are under the direction of ShafferPatricia Pierce, 76, of Boise, Jensen Memory Chapel. Condolences died Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at a may be made to the family at shafferlocal hospital. Services are under the jensenchapel.com. direction of Accent Funeral Home, MeJohn Healy, 63, of Nampa, died ridian. 888-5833. Sunday, May 4, 2014, at his home. The Richard “Dick” Rosenfamily has placed trust in Alsip & Perberry, 92, of Caldwell, died Friday, sons Funeral Chapel, Nampa for their May 2, 2014 at his home of natural final arrangements. (208) 466-3545 causes. Services are pending with Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. 459Thelma Hogan, 83, of Nampa, Dakan 3629 died Saturday, May 3, 2014, at a local care center. The family has placed August “Gus” Schade, 100, trust in Alsip & Persons Funeral Cha- of Meridian, died Saturday, May 3, pel, Nampa for their final arrange- 2014, at his home. The family has ments (208) 466-3545 placed trust in Alsip & Persons Funeral

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SCHOOLS Metronome technique shown to improve motor skills

t first glance, student Zach Howell’s therapy exercises don’t look like much. He has headphones on and claps along with the beat and a cartoon video on the computer. But Howell’s instructor, Sally Ellis, said it makes a dif-

ference. “It really helps in a lot of different learning areas,” she said. The program is called Interactive Metronome. It’s used by independent providers like Ellis and by rehabilitation clinics. “Even athletes use it, like before a game, or before an intense competition, just to get focused,” Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital occupationby Holly Beech al therapy manager Jana Woodruff said. hbeech@mymeridianpress.com “It’s used in so many different ways.” © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS Elks Rehab therapists use the program to help “rewire” the brains of patients who have had strokes, concussions or brain trauma, she said. It’s also used to help improve coordination, balance, speech and reading fluency and attention to tasks. “A big part of our brain function connected to motor skills is timing. And there’s several areas in our brain that control the timing, so that’s kind of what the metronome is taping into,” Woodruff said. “I think science speaks for itself. … It’s well researched, science based. I mean, you can look at pictures of the brain, before and after.” With Ellis, Howell plays what look like games on the computer, including one where he tries to catch fish by clapping to the beat. The beat pings like a soft cowbell, and the program tells Howell how many milliseconds off the beat he was so he can try to improve. In another task, Ellis holds up bright yellow cardboard full of colorful shapes in front of Howell. She gives him cues to touch a blue square or red triangle or green circle. “It just works the neurological pathways in the brain when you Holly Beech/MP do all of these different tasks,” Ellis said. “And it helps with cogniSally Ellis, an independent provider of Interactive Metronome — a program that research shows helps improve things like tion, it helps with memory, it helps with ADHD.” Howell, a third-grade student at Lakeview Elementary in Nam- concentration, language processing and behavior — works with student Zach Howell at the Caldwell Library. pa, said using the program helps him to be nicer. He typically does half-hour sessions twice a week. According to the Elks Rehab website, the program’s training and rehabilitation techniques were developed in the early 1990s. Now, independent providers can be- DEFINITION come trained to offer Interactive Metronome sessions by attending a certification n Interactive Metronome is an assessment and treatment tool in which patients complete tasks to a class, which is occasionally offered in Boise. rhythmic beat, which helps “rewire” the brain and improve cognitive and motor skills. Ellis became certificated in 2009 and founded IMagine IMprovement. Having Learn more: taught pre-K for 19 years, her passion is helping students improve their ability to n More information about Interactive Metronome can be found at interactivemetronome.com. learn, she said.

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ed school worked out an arrangement with the district for Fresco to become a public school. Fresco is donating equipment and instruments to the district. Students who are currently enrolled need not apJoint School District No. 2 is accepting applications ply and will receive a separate Intent to Re-Enroll form from students in grades 6-12 to attend Fresco Arts in the next couple of weeks. All current students will Academy in Eagle. retain their placement at Fresco Arts, as will students Earlier this year, the owners of the privately-found- who auditioned at the school before April 30.

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ou don’t have to be in high school to put on some fancy clothes, bust out some goofy dance moves and laugh your head off with friends. The Meridian Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council is throwing its second annual WHAT: Ball at the Hall — a “prom for parents.” Ball at the Hall/Prom for Parents “The most important (thing) was that they got out WHO: and had fun and realized that not everything has to be Meridian Mayor’s Youth Adviso serious for them,” counsory Council. Proceeds benefit cil chairwoman Cady Snell, Buckle Up for Bobby. a junior at Rocky Mountain High School, said about last WHERE: year’s event. “As adults, they should be encouraged to Meridian City Hall, 33 E. have fun as well.” Broadway Ave. Meridian Police Officer Dave Gomez will once again TICKETS: play the role of DJ, keeping the party alive with tunes ev$20 per person, available at eryone can really rock out to meridiancity.org or with cash/ — or moonwalk to or dance check at the door the Dosey Doe. “A lot of people were up HOURS: and dancing, and doing the Cha-Cha Slide, Cupid Shuf7-11 p.m., May 17 IPT file photo fle,” Snell said. The chocolate fountain Tom Barry escorts his wife Elisha into a prom for adults at the Meridian City Hall Saturday, May 4, 2013. CONTACT: and photo booth — which The prom was organized by the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council to benefit Ben’s Bells. were big hits last year — will MYAC adviser Ken Corder, 489out to teens across the state with our life-saving mesbe back again, along with the 0535. MYAC is still accepting items sage.” silent auction. for the silent auction. Themed gift The Rogers have supported several MYAC events MYAC is hoping to draw an even bigger crowd than baskets, anything BSU or Vandals this year, attended meetings and helped with the last year’s event, which attracted over 300 people. themed, and coupons for free ser“I’m really excited because I’ve heard a lot of hype group’s public service announcement about seatbelt vices have all been popular items about it, like how much fun it was (last year),” said Re- safety, which will be unveiled at Ball at the Hall. Sheri in the past. Call Corder to donate. naissance High School junior Mackenzie Lawrence, has been able to attend most of MYAC’s meetings and has been able to share on a deeper level with some of who joined MYAC this year. Tickets are $20 per person, and proceeds will the teens about what the family has gone through, support Buckle Up for Bobby, a Meridian non- Snell said. by Holly Beech “It’s provided a lot of the teens with the understandprofit that awards college scholarships, promotes hbeech@mymeridianpress.com safe driving classes and encourages students ing of how important it is to wear your seatbelts,” she © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS said. across Idaho to always wear their seatbelts. The founders, Duke and Sheri Rogers, lost Thanks to local support, MYAC expects the event their son Bobby in a car accident in 2012. This year will only cost $400, with the rest of the proceeds going would have been his senior prom at Mountain View to Buckle Up for Bobby. Several local businesses are High School. providing donations and discounts, including Bono’s “We are so honored and proud to be the recipients Beef, Dutch Bros., Rhino Rush and Redline Recreationof the funds raised at this year’s Ball at the Hall,” Sheri al Toys, Tates Rents, Treasure Valley Photo Booth and said. “We hope to use the funds to continue reaching Creative Balloons of Idaho.

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MERIDIAN — Move It Meridian will provide another opportunity for residents to get out and get healthy at 6:30 p.m. Thursday Cityt.v.Hall, E. Broadway BrainSnackat Meridian © 2014 PeterFrank Dist. by33 Creators Syndicate Inc. Ave. 05/10/14 Explore birds through hands-on activities You can meet up with BOISE — You can celebrate International Migratory Bird Train like-minded people and Your Brain Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the World Center for level kids (and well-behaved Birds of Prey, 5668 W. Flying Hawk Lane. Live bird demonstrations will be a highlight at this family leashed dogs) for a oneor three-mile walk or friendly event. You can learn about avian migration from experts through games, activities and presentations. Make run through downtown sure to bring your binoculars for birding walks with a raptor Meridian. For information, call biologist. Admission is $5-$7. Get information at peregrinefund.org. 884-1141.

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Theater What: Boise Music Week presents “The Secret Garden” When: 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Where: Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise Tickets: Visit boisemusicweek.org for tickets What: Morrison Center Family Theatre Series: “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” When: 2 p.m. May 18 Where: Morrison Center, 2201 Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise Tickets: $8.50, available at 426-1110 or boisestatetickets.com

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oters will choose May 20 by Meridian Press staff which candidates to send news@mymeridianpress.com to the general election. © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS Most of the legislative candidates in the Meridian area don’t face a challenger in the primary election. But eight Republican candidates in four legislative races are vying for your vote: District 15 Senate n Fred Martin, Boise, Republican (i) n Diego Rodriguez, Boise, Republican District 15, House seat B n Patrick McDonald, Boise, Republican (i) n Jason Joel Robinson, Boise, Republican District 21 House seat B n Thomas Dayley, Boise, Republican (i) n Ricky Bowman, Boise, Republican District 22 Senate n Lori DenHartog, Meridian, Republican n Charles Pratt Porter, Kuna, Republican The following five candidates have submitted responses to a Meridian Press questionnaire. More of their answers can be found at mymeridianpress.com.

VOTING INFORMATION The primary election will be held May 20. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Not sure where to vote? We’ve posted a link to an interactive map to help you find your polling place at bit.ly/SBr7Co. There, you’ll also find a full list of state and county candidates and a sample ballot for the primary election. DISCLAIMER: Answers included in this voter’s guide are presented as candidates turned them in. They have not been edited for grammar, punctuation or spelling errors.

DISTRICT 21 HOUSE SEAT B

RICKY BOWMAN, REPUBLICAN Age: 61 Lives in Boise Married with five children

THOMAS DAYLEY, REPUBLICAN, INCUMBENT Age: 70 Lives in Boise Married with two children, three grandchildren

Occupation & relevant work experience

I am currently the President/Treasurer of our family owned business. I am a 21 year veteran of the US Army. While in the Army I managed organizations ranging from small teams to large multiple department units with multi- million dollar budgets. I acquired expertise in large unit operations, budgets, Security, Maintenance, and logistics. After leaving the Army I worked in small and large business corporations managing small and multi-unit teams supporting corporate financials, payroll, and human resources.

Occupation: Retired Experience: My experience includes: management with private sector large and small business; state and federal government executive management; work with Native American Tribes in the northwest; involvement in the legislative process at the national, state and local level; work with non-profit volunteer organizations; review of government and business administrative rules and processes; program development.

Education background

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a computer information Systems emphasis along with course work on my MBA.

BA, Brigham Young University, 1971 MA, University of Southern California, Oxford England, 1973

Please name the organizations or groups that have endorsed you so far in this election. Also please list any conflict of interest situations that you would face if elected.

I have not been endorsed by any organization and do not intend to get endorsements form any. My focus is on the people of District 21 not any one organization or entity.

Idaho Loggers, Idaho Power, Monsanto, Idaho Bankers, Western Aircraft, The Heartland Institute, Idaho Chooses Life, Idaho Prosperity Fund, Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry, received the Idaho Farm Bureau Friend of Agriculture award

Have you been a candidate in any other elections? If so, what and when?

Idaho State House of Representatives 2012

What are your top three legislative priorities?

Work on getting Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 134, Calling an Article V convention to amend the US constitution to require the federal government to maintain a balanced budget, to the floor and passed. Work on a resolution to use the dividend check from the state lottery be used to fund a two year degree for eligible Idaho residents. Work on ways to attract more technology companies to Idaho which will help the economy.

1. Budget is one of the primary legislative functions. This requires constant review both during the legislative session and other times of the year for follow-up. 2. Education; give opportunity for student and parental choice in program options as well as program funding review. 3. Continually review taxes including a comprehensive review of tax structure over a period of several years.

Do you think that state funding for K-12 education should be increased, decreased or kept the same? Please explain?

I think that we should take s serious look at school district budgets to make sure that the districts themselves are being fiscally responsible before we increase any funding. I’m just not sure that the districts are managing their budgets well enough. They are constantly asking for more and more funding. I think the task force on education should review all district budgets and weed out any unnecessary spending first.

In my opinion it is not possible to resolve important education issues, including funding, by simple percentage increases. Schools cannot be improved by just giving them more money. Also more money for a particular program is not necessarily a good strategy. Increased funding in some programs could be a negative and decreased funding in some programs could be a positive. We must evaluate and base decisions on what is working and what is not. All action should be focused on the impact at the classroom level.

Do you support local option tax or not? Please explain.

I think I would support a local options tax. There are other states that use this as an option to raising property tax to increase revenue, but I also think that the local citizens should have input via a vote on the option tax.

Not in the form it has presented to me.

Should Idaho continue implementing Common Core standards, or should the state reject them? Please explain why or why not.

I think that there needs to be more input from the citizens on this common core. I definitely do not agree with some of the aspects of the common core.

The decision has been made and Idaho is implementing the Idaho Core Standards. At this point, it is not likely there will be a vote to change that decision. Idaho is in the process of gathering information regarding how these standards are working in Idaho. I will be following the result from the review of the standards, the tests and everything related to the Idaho Common Core Standards as we move forward.

Did you support Gov. Butch Otter’s position on establishing an Idaho health insurance exchange? Why or why not?

No I do not support Gov. Otter’s position on establishing an Idaho health exchange. This is just another way to let the federal government get it’s fingers in Idaho citizen’s business.

The decision was made. I voted against the establishment of the State Exchange.

What should Idaho do about Medicaid expansion?

Medicaid expansion is just another way for the federal government to control the states. Idaho should not expand Medicaid.

My review (more than 200 words) of this subject is on my web site www.tomdayleyrep21b.com

Do you believe Idahoans’ Second Amendment rights are threatened? If so, how?

The only threat I see to Idaho’s Second Amendment rights is the federal government.

We must always be vigilant in order to protect our Constitutional rights. As Ronald Reagan stated: “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. it must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.”

What is your stance on the ‘Add the 4 Words’ protests and the lack of a hearing for that group?

If we add these 4 Words the next thing you know we will be asked to add other words based on lifestyle. Here we have a small group trying to force their lifestyle beliefs upon the rest of us.

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DISTRICT 22

DISTRICT 15

SENATE

LORI DENHARTOG, REPUBLICAN Age: 34 Lives in Meridian Married with three children

DISTRICT 15, HOUSE SEAT B

CHARLES PRATT PORTER, (R) Age 53 Lives in Kuna Married with five children and four grandchildren

JASON ROBINSON, REPUBLICAN Age: 35 Lives in Boise Married with two children and one on the way

Occupation & relevant work experience

I have held professional positions in both local public and private sector organizations in land use and transportation planning, and I have experienced first-hand what it takes to advance our causes and to defend our liberties. I currently work as a grant administrator, and have been fortunate to be involved with local organizations that serve our community including the Meridian Boys and Girls Club, the Meridian Food Bank, and Neighborhood Housing Services. Through this work, my belief that the solutions to the problems we face lie within the people and within our communities, and not the government, has been strengthen and enforced.

Steel salesman @ Pacific Steel in Nampa, Id

Software engineer for a private health exchange company in Nampa Ada Co. Republican Party (2007 - Present) Ada Co. Republican Party - 2012 Presidential Preference Caucus Volunteer 2012 Idaho Republican Party State Convention - Ada Co. Delegate Ada Co. Republican Party Public Relations Director (2013 - Present) Republican Liberty Caucus of Idaho State Secretary (2012 - Present) Republican Liberty Caucus National Board Member (2013 - Present)

Education background

I graduated from Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and a minor in Public Administration. I grew up in rural Ada County and graduated from Nampa Christian High School.

High School- Valley High School in Valley , Nebr. 78’ Fresno State University, BS in Business Administration, Marketing option 93’ Languages studied : Japanese, Russian , Spanish

University of Idaho (Professional Chemistry & Computer Science; continuing) Boise State University (Computer Science; continuing) Idaho State Police - Police Officer Standards & Training Academy Meridian Police Department - Advanced Patrol Academy

What are your top three legislative priorities?

1) A quality uniform education system, with options, that prepares our children to enter the workforce and to be thoughtful and productive citizens. 2) A diverse and vibrant economy that provides for a wide variety of job and career opportunities for the citizens of Idaho. 3) Access and affordability in healthcare. I will advocate for reducing the micro-management of the state funds that are distributed to our local school districts. I believe the local school districts should have the flexibility to prioritize and strategically plan for how best to address the needs in their own districts. I will support efforts that give parents and families options so that they can decide what educational opportunities are best for their children. I will look for ways to reduce government regulation and taxation in order to encourage the growth of small businesses and to diversify our state’s economy. I support the state gaining control and management of the federal lands in Idaho in order to increase access to our natural resources and to increase job opportunities. I will advocate for free-market solutions that will increase access to and affordability in health care for Idahoans.

1.Get rid of Obamacare 2.Push back on Federal over-reach of power 3.Economic Growth-add jobs to our economy

1) Enable Local Education Control & Alternatives Idaho’s parents need to be in control of their children’s education, not national lobbying groups. The closer a parent is to the decision maker, the more responsive and helpful that official will be. Parents are ultimately responsible for their children’s education. If national programs are standing in the way, parents need to find the best environment to educate their children. 2) Repeal Idaho’s Grocery Tax & Business Personal Property Tax Struggling families need relief at the register for the most basic of foods (milk, vegetables, meat, etc). The current grocery tax rebate does nothing to help the most vulnerable among us. Idaho businesses pay a tax on every tractor, machine, and appliance they own every year after they already paid sales tax. This is a drain on every Idaho business which puts Idaho at an unfair disadvantage compared to Oregon, Washington, and other states in our region. 3) Reform Idaho’s Criminal Code & Prisons Idaho jails one of the highest percentages of its citizens in the nation, yet we have some of the lowest crime rates in the nation. We need reform to our criminal code and sentencing laws.

Do you think that state funding for K-12 education should be increased, decreased or kept the same? Please explain?

I believe the Legislature was on the right track this last year when they increased funding for K-12 schools for the 2014-2015 school year. I support increasing our education funding if that need can be balanced with the many other important and competing needs facing our state. I also support finding ways to improve the way state funds are distributed to our local school districts. I would support reducing the state strings attached to local education funding and giving our local school boards and administrators increased flexibility to determine how best to utilize the funding available in their own districts.

I would tend to think that we could at least keep it the same. But I can’t see into the future.

K-12 education will by necessity fluctuate based on the needs of the local populations and tax revenue. Some counties / cities may have a higher rate of homeschooling / private schooling and have different financial needs for their public schools. School boards need to demonstrate fiscal competency and good stewardship over the funds allocated to them before they can be trusted with any increases.

Should Idaho continue implementing Common Core standards, or should the state reject them? Please explain why or why not.

I have serious concerns with how the Common Core standards were originally presented for adoption within Idaho, the outside influences in the development of the standards, and the burden that the associated testing is placing on our children and on our schools’ resources. As parents, students, educators and administrators become more familiar with the standards and the impact they have on curriculum selection and implementation, I would like to open up the dialogue to find an Idaho based solution to the educational standards being applied to our children.

No, we should reject them. When any program comes to us from Washington, there are always strings attached, Idaho must be in charge of Idahoans’ education.

No. Common core is neither rigorous nor a high standard. The highest achieving state in the Nation (Mass.) rejected Common Core. Two states previously in Common Core have dropped their participation in the program just in the last month (April 2014). The programs were not field tested to demonstrate any significant advantage over existing programs. The State Board of Education Executive Director (Mike Rush) estimates that there will be no net savings to switch to Common Core, yet it will introduce incredible turbulence to our education system for no guaranteed gains.

Did you support Gov. Butch Otter’s position on establishing an Idaho health insurance exchange? Why or why not?

I did not support Governor Otter’s position on establishing an Idaho health insurance exchange. I support abolishing the state exchange and exploring free-market solutions that empower individuals to make their own choices in regards to their own personal insurance and health care needs.

No , Let the federal government run the exchange. When it fails, wrap it around the neck of the responsible administration.

Absolutely not. I work for a private health exchange company, one of only 4 in the nation. I can tell you with out a doubt, that our Legislature is wasting $70m on a website that will do nothing to benefit Idahoans, and will not provide a single insurance policy to someone that previously was not covered. There is no table that the Governor promised. Idaho has NO say over what health plans are available in Idaho, how much they cost, or what is covered / not covered. These are the very measures by which families make their healthcare decisions, and an Idaho exchange will not help at all with any of these factors. The Federal Dept. of Health & Human Services controls ALL facets of the Affordable Care Act, and Idaho has no say whatsoever in it.

What should Idaho do about Medicaid expansion?

Expanding Medicaid in Idaho would increase our state’s dependency on the federal government, and while it may appear as a cost-savings initially, ultimately the taxpayers of Idaho will foot the bill without having a say on how the program is administered and delivered to those in need. Every time the state accepts federal funds there are a multitude of strings attached, and we lose the ability to make decisions that are in the best interest of Idahoans. I believe the state should examine and pursue other alternatives to providing health insurance to low-income Idahoans including subsidies to purchase private insurance and health savings accounts with built-in incentives for healthy choices. I believe that if you empower people to make their own choices and decisions regarding their health, the outcome will be better than any result that could be derived from a government-run program.

I don’t want to see more people dependent on Uncle Sam.

I am opposed to expansion of Medicaid in Idaho for several reasons. 1) There are no guarantees in this program that the Federal Government will honor its commitment past the next continuing resolution to come out of D.C. Idaho cannot afford to gamble that the US Congress & President will honor their promises to fund a medicaid expansion. 2) An increasing number of medical providers are refusing to take Medicaid patients due to the paperwork hassles and the low reimbursement rates. To push this program on a reluctant medical community without their input would be arrogant.

What is your stance on the ‘Add the 4 Words’ protests and the lack of a hearing for that group?

I believe the ‘Add the 4 Words’ group has been exercising their constitutional right to free speech. Before a hearing is granted, I believe there needs to be clarity on the definitions of the four words and an understanding of the intended and unintended consequences of adding this language to the Idaho Human Rights Act.

I don’t believe we need to add these words at all. As for a hearing, It wasn’t needed in my opinion.

The Idaho Legislature should have at least held a hearing on the subject. There is no harm in talking about a subject. At the same time, the protestors behaved childishly and shamefully, as is their right to do so. I believe their actions hurt rather than helped their case in Idaho. Public establishments must treat all people fairly, regardless of the personal / religious choices. No necessity of life should be denied anyone on that basis. But I do not support creating special classes of people that get to use the force of law to bend private businesses to their own religious whims. Private businesses of an inherently personal, artistic, or religious basis should not be forced to cater to customers that conflict with their artistic or religious beliefs. You cannot force a painter to paint a portrait of a subject they find abhorrent. A Pastor should not be forced to officiate over a same sex union. A family should not be forced to sublet a room to someone they cannot live with.

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SPORTS

Grizzlies repeat as district champs

Eagle sweeps Capital J.T. Williams delivered the Eagle High baseball team its second district title in school history with a ninth-inning, walk-off single to left field May 6, clinching a 2-1 victory in nine innings against Capital. The single capped a sweep for Eagle in the best-of-three 5A District III championship series. As District III’s top seed into the state tour-

nament, Eagle (19-5) faces the District V-VI runner-up at 4:30 p.m. May 15 at Memorial Stadium in Boise. William’s single brought home Austin Dupris and made Williams a winner on the mound. The University of Washington commit threw two scoreless innings of relief. Eagle’s previous district title came in 2003.

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this week. It hopes to be able to defend a much bigger one next week. The Grizzlies shot 338 as a team at Warm Springs Golf Course on May 5, beating out Eagle by two strokes to repeat as 5A District III golf champions. The reigning state champs will try to defend their title at the 5A state championship, which begins May 12 at Highland Golf Course in Pocatello. “We’ve been really able to play well as a team this year,” said senior Ryleigh Moore, who shot a 79 and beat Timberline’s Holly Hodges in a playoff hole for Greg Kreller/MP third place as an individual. Rocky Mountain’s Carson Pickett hits an approach shot May 5 at Boise’s “Whenever some people Warm Springs Golf Course during the 5A District III girls golf tournament. struggle, others play really

Mavericks crush Boise Mountain View erupted for 13 runs in the bottom of the third inning May 7, turning the 5A District III softball championship game at Rocky Mountain High into a rout with a 19-2 win over Boise in five innings. Mountain View (22-3) sent 16 batters to the plate during the inning, and Courtney Moore cranked a three-run home run to center field to cap the scoring. Kaitlyn Reynolds

also ripped a two-run double in the inning, and Kylie Orr and Courtney Chase each collected tworun singles. Reynolds added a triple and finished the day 2 for 2 with four RBIs. Dakoda Lee went 4 for 4 with three RBIs. Mountain View faces the District V-VI runnerup at 11 a.m. May 16 at the Skyview Softball Complex in Nampa to open the state tournament.

Eagle wins another district title

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well.” Carson Pickett and Hannah Giesbrecht, both returning golfers from last year’s team, shot 85 and 88, respectively, while the Grizzlies also got a lift from a pair of newcomers. Freshman Sydni Kobayashi shot an 86, and while sophomore Hannah Veloz had her score thrown out in the team standings, her 89 was good for 18th place individually. “They just listened and learned and they worked hard,” Rocky Mountain coach Mike McCrady said about Kobayashi and Veloz. “They did all the stuff we asked them to do. They did the drills, focused their attention and, for the most part, just tried to blend in.” In addition to the Grizzles, Eagle, Timberline and Vallivue qualified for state as a team, while Mountain View’s Amalia Negrette, Meridian’s Katie Fleming and Boise’s Anne Bahr qualified as individuals.

The Eagle High boys golf team rolled to its eighth 5A District III title in the past nine years May 6 at Warm Springs Golf Course in Boise. Eagle, winner of five of the past six state titles, shot a 299 and four of its golfers finished inside the top 10 to beat Boise by eight strokes. Boise’s Guillermo FairGreg Kreller/MP bairn claimed the indiEagle’s Josh Gliege watches his tee shot on the fourth hole at Warm vidual district title with a Springs Golf Course during the 5A District III boys golf tournament May 6 round of 73. Eagle’s Chris in Boise. Gliege, Eagle’s No. 1 golfer, shot a 79 to finish with the fifth and Carew also shot a 73, but dropped scored for the Mustangs. Fairbairn took the title on a

tiebreaker. Eagle’s Philip Kennedy (74) tied for third, Grayson Huff (75) tied for seventh and Colby Dean (77) tied for ninth. Boise (307), Rocky Mountain (314) and Timberline (328) also made the cut for the state tournament as the top four teams at the district meet. Rocky Mountain’s Ranger Downs tied for fourth as an individual with a 74, and teammate Braeden Larsen tied for ninth at 77.

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olice say a Nampa man grabbed a nurse assistant’s throat and threw her to the ground Saturday in the emergency department of St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center. The suspect, 33-year-old Jeremy Michael Stevenson of by Holly Beech Nampa, then hbeech@mymeridianpress.com jumped on © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS the woman before staff members rushed over to pull him away, Meridian Deputy Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea said. “It was very unprovoked and very sudden,” St. Luke’s spokesman Ken Dey said. “There were no signs that this person was going to suddenly snap like that.” Stevenson was in the emergency department for treatment when he allegedly attacked the assistant just before 5:40

p.m., Basterrechea said. He was arrested sector workers, accordand charged with aggravated assault, a ing to a U.S. Bureau of Lafelony punishable by up to five years in bor Statistics 2012 report prison and/or a fine of up to $5,000. on injury incidents that caused people to miss The victim walked away without sework. rious injuries. She is pressing charges against Stevenson, Dey said. Last year, St. Luke’s According to state records, Stevenson Jeremy Michael implemented “code gray” has had several run-ins with the law, in— a call over the hospital’s Stevenson cluding guilty verdicts of drug possesintercom system signalsion in 2012 and grand theft in 2000. ing a violent situation. In December, there were 23 code Frequency of assaults is a ‘problem’ gray calls at St. Luke’s centers across Aggression against health care the Treasure Valley. In April, that numworkers is a problem, and incidents like ber dropped to five. Dey attributes the decline to St. this happen more often than St. Luke’s Luke’s increased safety training efforts. would like, Dey said. “Probably not to this level — this Staff learn look for signs that a patient was a pretty extreme case,” he said. or family member is growing agitated, “But we do have them. It’s a common and they’re encouraged to call security if they feel threatened. St. Luke’s also occurrence across all health care.” Hospital workers are seven times has a workplace violence committee more likely to be injured on the job by that offers personal defense training. another person than general private But on Saturday, Stevenson was

calm before the attack and didn’t show signs that something was wrong, Dey said. As far as police calls go, Saturday’s situation was rare, Basterrechea said. “We don’t get too many calls like that, that hospital staff got attacked,” he said. “I couldn’t even tell you (when the last one was), it’s so rare.”

Amendment seeks to protect health care workers Idaho law imposes stricter punishments for those who assault certain professionals, such as police officers, judges and social workers. Thanks to a 2014 amendment to Idaho Code 18-915, health care workers are now included on that list. A battery offense against a health care worker is now a felony, punishable by up to three years in prison. Dey said he’s hopeful this will help deter aggressive outbreaks in hospitals.

Chamber honors difference-makers in business community FreedomMaid (1-10 employees), Intermountain Pet Hospital (11-50 employees) and Food Services of America (51+ employees) were all awarded with Small Business of the Year Tuesday, presented by the Meridian Chamber of Commerce and Zions Bank. Scentsy Family Foundation, Inc. earned Philanthropic Business of the Year. Business Person of the Year went to Calvin Barrett with Edward Jones. Other businesses, including Meridian Press, were honored as nominees. For more details, visit mymeridianpress.com.

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Above: Intermountain Pet Hospital doctors Brett Bingham (far left) and Bob Beede accept a plaque from Meridian Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Anne Little Roberts. David Blas (right) introduced the award. Right: Scentsy co-owner Heidi Thompson tears up as she and her husband, Orville Thompson, accept the award.

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fic patterns will be affected. As part of the process, ITD is encouraging everyone to leave early to give yourself time to get where you need to go, slow down as we will have construction workers in the area, and pay attention to the many moving parts to this process such as lane shifts. If you want to be kept up to date, visit www.itd.idaho. gov/MeridianInterchange and sign up for updates. We also heard about the planned 77-acre park in south Meridian. The city owns land located on Lake Hazel Road near South Locust Grove, and while still in the planning stages, with the new development taking place south of the city, this project is quickly becoming a priority project for our Parks Department. Jim Everett of the YMCA was on hand to provide information about their proposed project in south Meridian. Though it will need the support of the community and greater area to make it happen, the facility would offer full service amenities such as a pool and gymnasium. Since the town hall, there have been rumors regarding this facility being “adults only.” I would like to ensure everyone the YMCA is a family organization, youth development is at the core of everything they do, and this facility will be no different in that regard. Much is happening is south Meridian. Over the next couple of years we will see enhanced infrastructure and new services. I encourage you all to stay informed and be part of the process. Visit us at meridiancity.org and sign up for our newsletter or join us on Facebook!

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