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e did it anyway. That’s the slogan of roughly 200 motorcycle riders who refused to let the Idaho Patriot Thunder Ride die this year. They used Facebook to organize an informal ride after the Thunder ride was canceled. Since its start in 2010, the Patriot Thunder ride has grown so popular that this year Idaho State Police said it could no longer provide police escorts for free. Also, it required organizers to get a heftier insurance plan. These costs would have undermined the ride’s main purpose — to raise money for three local military charities while honoring the memory of D-Day. So, with “heavy hearts,” ride organizers, including High Desert Harley-Davidson in Meridian, gave fans two-week’s notice that the ride portion of the June 1 ceremony was canceled. I can understand people’s deep disappointment and desire to keep the ride alive. The Thunder Ride had become one of the largest in the Northwest. It attracted 1,000 riders, stretched 110-miles from Nampa to Mountain Home and raised almost $100,000 for veterans and military families. But I also see the perspective of ISP and other police
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agencies, including Meridian’s, who said they can’t bear the cost of volunteering services for such a big event, and neither should taxpayers. “It progressed from a ride of 200 bikes in years past to a projection of between 1,000 and 1,200 riders,” ISP spokeswoman Teresa Baker said. The ride organizers thought about capping the event to 1,000 riders, but that wouldn’t have eliminated another new obstacle: ISP required organizers to get an insurance plan that would indemnify the police agency. “That was a new wrinkle, that was a hurdle I couldn’t overcome,” Idaho Patriot Thunder treasurer Paul Daigle said. Organizers did have a $1 million insurance policy and approval from the Idaho Transportation Department, Daigle said. But the policy only covered ITD as a third by Holly Beech party, not ISP, Baker said. hbeech@mymeridianpress.com I’m not sure how or if Patriot Thunder and police © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS agencies will work this out next year. The good news is, even without the ride, about 500 people still showed up to the Patriot Thunder ceremony at High-Desert Harley on June 1, raising $34,000. That’s about $14,000 less than last year, but still a good show of support.
Meridian man rescued from island while visiting Virginia By MERIDIAN PRESS STAFF news@mymeridianpress.com
A Meridian man visiting family in Virginia was rescued June 13 after he was stuck on an island after swimming across a river, The Associated Press reports. Police and fire officials and a swim team helped 18-year-old Jordan Duncan of Meridian safely get back across the Rappahannock River in Fredricksburg. The Free Lance-Star reports Duncan swam out to Lauck’s Island, known locally as “dive rock,” but was
afraid he wouldn’t be able to make it back. Emergency responders used a line gun to fire a rope across the river for two rescue swimmers to use. When they reached Duncan, they placed a life vest on him and brought him back across the river. A local kayaker helped with the rescue The Free Lance-Star cites Virginia Outdoor Center co-owner Bill Micks as AP Photo/Robert A. Martin saying that the river was slightly above 5 feet — con- Rescue personnel help Jordan Duncan, right, cross the Rappahannock sidered unsafe for recre- River after he was stuck on Lauck’s Island on the afternoon of June 13 in ational use. Fredricksburg, Va. Duncan, 18, from Meridan was visiting family in area.
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For the second summer, Meridian Library District and Parks and Recreation staff are partnering up to make reading fun for kids. During summer camps, children are encouraged to participate in the library’s summer reading program. The more minutes they log, the more prizes they earn. “At summer camp, we tend to infuse these activities with as much fun as possible,” the city’s recreation coordinator Patrick Dilley said. Campers will also take a field trip to the library to engage in hands-on science and technology projects. The library is also taking its Bookmobile to the free lunch program in Meridian parks and partnering with the Boys and Girls Club. “We’re trying to get books and get the library to where the kids are,” MLD Director Gretchen Caserotti said. The number of grade-school students participating in the summer reading program continues to rise, she said. Last year, 3,153 kids participated. The library typically loans out more children’s books in the summer, Caserotti said, but it’s not clear whether more kids are reading or if avid readers check out more books when school is out. To learn about Meridian’s summer camps, visit meridiancity.org/summercamp.
Chamber of Commerce increases revenue, membership
The Meridian Chamber of Commerce has seen an 11 percent increase in membership and a 26 percent increase in revenue since the start of 2011, Executive Director Anne Little Roberts said. On Tuesday, Roberts presented “The State of the Chamber” to members at the bimonthly luncheon. The chamber has 508 members, bringing in $165,000 annually. Event revenue brings in another $33,000 a year. The chamber’s goals for the next four years include: n Grow by 50 members each year, bringing an additional $15,000 of revenue. n Re-brand the chamber’s image, including remodeling its office and a getting a new logo. Members are encouraged to submit a logo design. n Work with stakeholders to eventually develop a conference and events center in Meridian. n Increase sponsorship revenue by $15,000 each year and event revenue by $10,000 a year. The chamber has added two new items: a punch card to be used at luncheons and committee meetings and a leads group for networking, which starts in September.
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dog park proposal LOCATION: Storey Park, between the Speedway and softball fields SIZE: 2.25 acres TIME LINE: Construction could start in the spring. COST: $1.56 million n $226,400: dog park portion n $1.3 million: Storey Park improvements, including parking, utility infrastructure, a paved drive aisle, trees and grass The recently approved design for the project includes: n 1.75-acre large dog fenced area n 1.5-acre small dog fenced area n 133 parking spaces (also for Storey Park use) n Pathways n Trees, grass, gravel n Picnic shelters n Restrooms n Drinking stations
THE VOTE Meridian City Council approved this design June 10 with the requirement that it go through the normal budget process rather than receive a budget amendment, which would have sped up construction. The three yes votes were from Charlie Rountree, Keith Bird and Joe Borton. Councilmen David Zaremba and Luke Cavener voted no because they wanted construction to start this year. Councilwoman Genesis Milam was absent.
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t last week’s meeting, the Meridian City Council shied away from approving a $1.56 million dog park this budget year, likely pushing construction back to next spring. The vote was split 3-2, as council members didn’t agree on how high a dog park should be on the priorities list. “If we’re going to consider that expense, I think it needs to be considered in total as we look at our budget and what our true needs are,” Council President Charlie Rountree said. But councilmen David Zaremba and Luke Cavener supported funding the dog park now. “I’m frustrated now that we’re saying maybe this is something we don’t want to do, and I think if I was a dog owner in Meridian, I’d be frustrated, too,” Cavener said. “I’m concerned about what we’re going to do for our dog park patrons for what will ultimately be another year.” About half of Meridian residents own a dog, according to a 2010 city survey. A few of them have been working with the city to help design the new dog park. “This is a community promise,” Mayor Tammy de Weerd said. “To many dog owners, their dogs are their kids, and they don’t have kids. So the youth sport facilities that we spend millions of dollars on, that doesn’t speak to them. A dog park does.” The city’s old dog park was a fenced, onethird-acre K-9 training lot that police allowed the public to use during certain times. But this area closed to the public in January because of police department expansions. “We’re kind of scrambling around trying to use alternative parks,” said Don Clark, who took his Siberian Husky to the old dog park several times a week. “It’s tough because most of the dogs really need to have a fenced-in area to be off leash,” he said. Councilman Keith Bird, who voted to hold off on funding, said his main concern was the steep price of $1.56 million for a dog park. What wasn’t clear at the meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Steve Siddoway later told the Meridian Press, was that the dog park portion of the project only amounted to $226,400. The rest of the $1.3 million would fund needed improvements at Storey Park, where the dog park would be located.
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“The need for the park development has a lot more behind than just the dog park. It is completing the park … with roads and parking and utilities and other things that are needed independent of the dog park,” Siddoway said. “Those improvements are in our Capital Improvement Plan for next year. We’ve been planning for it.” The next fiscal year starts Oct. 1, probably too late in the year to start construction, Parks Superintendent Mike Barton said. In the meantime, the department is working to secure needed permits and approvals for the park.
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trated efforts in 2010 to raise money only brought in $3,500 over a year and a half, Barton said. The city of Nampa spent $160,000 to build its 6-acre dog park, Nampa Parks and Recreation Marketing and Administration Director Jennifer Vanderpool said. Grants, in-kind donations and cash donations covered another $37,600 of construction costs. “Over the past five years we have raised $85,000 to be used toward future amenities such as a pond at the dog park,” she said. Siddoway said Meridian is interested in similar fundraising measures, such as selling naming rights to picnic shelters and benches.
NAMPA DOG PARK RECEIVES $120K IN GRANTS, DONATIONS Councilman Joe Borton said pushing back Meridian’s dog park construction gives the dog community more time to fundraise. But the Dog Park Task Force’s concen-
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THINGS TO DO Friday MERIDIAN— Dairy Days. Held in various locations throughout Meridian, Dairy Days offers a wealth of activities from the Meridian Dairy Princess Contest, to 4-H and FFA contests. There are food vendors spread throughout Storey Park. For information on the day’s events, visit dairydays.org. MERIDIAN — Movie Night in Meridian, dusk. Settlers Park, Meridian Road and Ustick Road. Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, friends and family for weekly outdoor movies at Settlers Park, every Friday through Aug. 29. Admission is free. Movie titles and descriptions available at meridiancity.org/movienight. MERIDIAN — Book sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meridian Library District, 1326 W. Cherry Lane. The Friends of the Meridian Library book sale will have some great deals on books. Come early for the best selection, then come back for the best prices. Hardcovers $1 each, and paperbacks 50 cents. CDs/DVDs/ Audiobooks $1 each, plus many more special deals. Everything marked down at 1 p.m. Saturday. MERIDIAN — Pioneering Catholic
Saturday MERIDIAN— Dairy Days. Held in various locations throughout Meridian, Dairy Days offers a wealth of activities from the Meridian Dairy Princess Contest, to 4-H and FFA contests. There are food vendors spread throughout Storey Park. For information on the day’s events, visit dairydays.org. MERIDIAN — Pine Street School Open House, 12-3 p.m. Pine Street and Meridian Road. The one-room historic schoolhouse near Meridian Elementary will be open to the public for viewing.
Berniece Paine, 87, of Nampa,
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Lois L. Ernst, 82, of Nampa, died Edward Lado, 24, of Nampa, Edna Schaefer, 86, of Nampa, Sunday, June 15, 2014, at her home. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. 8885833
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Sunday, June 15, 2014, at a Boise hosFair Oaks, CA, born in Emmett, Idaho, pital of natural causes. Cremation is died May 17, 2014. See full obituary at under the direction of Dakan Funeral legacy.com/obituaries/sacbee/obitu- Chapel, Caldwell. 459-3629 ary.aspx?pid=171077165. Van R. Heuston, 87, of Raphael Duran, 5, of Nampa, Anna Boise, died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 died Thursday, June 12, from injuries at a local care center. Arrangements received from an automobile acciare under the direction of Accent Fudent in Valley County. Arrangements neral Home, Meridian. 888-5833. are under the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. 442-8171
Radio, 6 p.m. to midnight, Coolwater Creek Events Center, 7355 S. Eagle Road. This September, Salt and Light Radio will be in its fifth year of broadcasting in Idaho. Come and celebrate with a fundraising dinner and dance with keynote speaker Fr. Mitch Pacwa, founder of Ignatius Productions. Social hour, dinner, line dancing and a live auction will round out the evening’s program. For information, call 344-4774 or email tickets@ saltandlightradio.com. BOISE — El Korah Shrine Circus, June 20-22. CenturyLink Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd. Several showtimes each day. Tickets 14, $7/children, $20/reserved seating. For tickets, showtimes and information, visit elkorah.org/events/shrine-circus.
93, of New Plymouth, died June 15, 2014. Condolences may be made to the family at www.shaffer-jensenchapel.com. Services are under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel.
NAMPA — Voetberg Family Band Free Outdoor Concert, 8 p.m. Karcher Church of the Nazarene, 2515 W. Karcher Road. Bring your family, friends and a blanket or beach chairs and enjoy a great night of entertainment. The concert will feature the Voetberg Family Band of Washington. This talented and awardwinning family plays a mix of bluegrass, gospel, country, folk and jazz.
Thursday MERIDIAN — Move It Meridian, 6:30 p.m. Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. People of all ages and well-behaved, leashed dogs are invited to enjoy a one or three-mile walk or run through downtown Meridian. There will be incentives for those who show up and choose to begin a more healthy lifestyle. For information, call 8841141. MERIDIAN — Mrs. Idaho America Pageant Meet and Mingle, 7-8 p.m. Heritage Commons Clubhouse, 3775 Hollymount Drive. If you are interested in learning more about the Mrs. Idaho America Pageant, head to the Meet and Mingle. Meet the reigning Mrs. Idaho America 2014 Misty Kesler, the state directors and some of the 2015 contestants. For information, email mrsidahoteam@yahoo.com.
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ON THE TOWN ‘Kleiner Park Live’ newest addition ON THE SIDE to Meridian outdoor concerts Courtesy Soul Patch
Soul Patch and other local bands will perform at Kleiner Park on Thursday evenings from July 10 to Aug. 14 as part of Kleiner Park Live — a new outdoor concert series by the city of Meridian and Sona Productions.
KLEINER PARK LIVE WHEN: Thursday nights, July 10 – Aug. 14 n 5:30-6:30 p.m.: kids games and activities provided by Sound Wave Music and Lighting Design n 6:30-8:30 p.m.: live entertainment LINE-UP: July 10: Pilot Error n July 17: Gerry and The Dreambenders n July 24: The B-Town Hitmen n July 31: Soul Patch n Aug. 7: The Neil Nelson Band; special musical performance by Treasure Valley Children’s Theater at 6 p.m. n Aug. 14: Pilot Error n
FOOD: Pie Hole pizza, concession stand with drinks, candy, popcorn and cotton candy. Attendees are allowed to bring their own food, drinks and alcoholic beverages. COST: Free
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eridian has ramped-up its sure Valley Children’s Theater will by Holly Beech outdoor music scene. hbeech@mymeridianpress.com give a special musical performance. Not only is there a new “We encourage everyone to bring © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS Friday night concert series at their families, a blanket or low-back The Village, as you may have chair, and come out to enjoy some great local entertainseen in Meridian Press last week, but the city has formed ment this summer,” Sona Productions event planner a new partnership with Sona Productions bring live Michelle Darcy said. music to Kleiner Park. The series embodies what Meridian Parks and The Kleiner Park Live concert series will run ThursRecreation staff have envisioned for Kleiner Park since it day nights from July 10 through Aug. 14. Bands will peropened in 2012, recreation coordinator Colin Moss said. form from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the park’s bandshell, 1900 “It’s never been feasible simply because we don’t N. Records Ave. — just down the street from The Village. have the staff time available in the summer to Concerts will be free to attend. manage another weekly event series,” he said. Pie Hole will serve up the pizza, and a conces“So, we decided to reach out and pitch the idea sions stand will have tempting treats like candy, of a partnership to try and get something going.” popcorn and cotton candy and drinks on hand. He reached out first to Sona Productions Attendees are also allowed to bring their own because it’s a Meridian company with a “great snacks and drinks, including alcoholic beverages. track record,” Moss said, including its work An hour before the music starts, children can producing the grand opening festivities for The come enjoy games and activities. On Aug. 7, TreaVillage at Meridian. “This is the first year for the event, and we’ve got high hopes that it will become a great annual summer tradition for Meridian,” he said. The city’s side of the deal is to provide the venue and a small amount of staff time, Moss said. But other than that, and $300 for a new logo, the series doesn’t cost the city any money. Kleiner Park Live joins the city’s Concerts on Broadways outdoor summer concert series, which is in its sixth year at the City Hall Plaza, 33 E. Broadway Ave. Catch the first concert from 6:30-9 p.m. June 28 with a performance by Kevin Kirk and Onomatopoeia.
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1. Get gifts and supplies at Toys “R” Us/Babies “R” Us, 2070 N. Eagle Road Check to see if the person you’re shopping for is registered here, or consider registering for gifts if you are expecting a baby. The store has a wide selection of items to choose from. 2. Browse Toytown, 3327 N. Eagle
Theater What: Wanderlust Circus with Red Light Variety Show When: 8 p.m. Tuesday Where: Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise Tickets: $15, available at egyptiantheatre.net
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MERIDIAN — Haven’t been out to the 85th annual Dairy Days yet? Don’t worry, there’s still plenty more to see and “moo.” Today, check out the “Real Dairy” Parade beginning at 7 p.m. at the Meridian water tower and heading down Main Street between East Bower Street and Fairview Avenue. On Saturday, start the day with the Dairy Days Warrior 5K at 8 a.m. at Meridian Speedway, 335 S. Main St. Then, make sure to bust a move to some free music in Storey Park, 205 E. Franklin Road, and showcase your best belly flop for a contest during the Dairy Days Pool Bash at the Meridian Swimming Pool, 213 E. Franklin Road.
If you or someone you know is welcoming a new bundle of joy this summer, here are five places in Meridian to get ready for the new arrival.
What: Matt Nathanson When: 8 p.m. Thursday Where: Knitting Factory, 416 S. Ninth St., Boise Tickets: $25$50, available at bo.knittingfactory.com
The Old McDonald Farm, Funtime Carnival and other Dairy Days events will still be running both days. For a complete schedule of events, locations and prices, visit dairydays.org.
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Music What: Three Days Grace When: 8 p.m. Wednesday Where: Knitting Factory, 416 S. Ninth St., Boise Tickets: $29.50$65, available at bo.knittingfactory.com
Road, Suite 120 For a unique toy, stop into Toytown, a specialty toy store packed with educational toys and things you can’t find other places. 3. Save some money at Kidz Again, 950 E. Fairview Ave., Suite 140 For moms and dads on a budget, take a look around Kidz Again, a children’s resale store. It has gently used clothing, toys and baby equipment and you can bring children’s items you no longer want to get paid on the spot. 4. Book a maternity, family or newborn photo shoot
BOISE — In what’s become a yearly Treasure Valley event, the 64th traveling El Korah Shrine Circus will return to Boise for six shows today through Sunday. For the first time ever, this year’s circus features Leo Garcia, “The Human Rocket,” who will be shot from one end of the arena to the other. Fans can also expect to see favorites like clowns, aerial acrobats, tiger tamers and the famous elephants. General admission tickets are $14, $7/children 12 and under. Reserved seating is $20. For a full schedule of circus shows or to purchase tickets, visit elkorah.org.
Austin Williams Mass Media Photography is one local photographer who can document your family’s special moments. Check out his portfolio at awmassmedia. com. A photo session with Williams or another local photographer can make a nice gift. View a list and reviews at thumbtack.com/id/meridian/portraitphotographers/. 5. Get creative at Craft Warehouse, 1160 N. Eagle Road. Gather the supplies you need for a baby book or to craft a one-of-a-kind gift for a new mom at Craft Warehouse. You can also get crafting ideas at craftwarehouse. com.
Show What: Movie Night in Meridian presents “Monsters University” When: Dusk, tonight Where: Settlers Park, Meridian Road and Ustick Road Tickets: Free What: 1920s Gatsby Picnic When: 4-8 p.m. Saturday Where: Lakeview Park Rose Garden, 1304 N. Seventh St., Nampa Tickets: Free
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indows line the walls of the new Z Gallerie, inviting sunlight to illuminate the textures and bright colors of the The Village at Meridian has 38 pillows, vases and chandeliers. stores open, and 15 more are set Think back 35 years: Z Gallerie was to open by Oct. 1, according to a small venture confined to a garage. It Red Sky Public Relations. was 1979, and three siblings decided to Soon-to-be tenants include: start a poster shop out of their parents’ n Brighton Collectibles home in Sherman Oaks, California. n Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Those three — Joe Zeiden, Carole n LUSH Malfatti and Mike Zeiden — still run n Republic of Couture the business today. Headquartered in n Gymboree Los Angeles, Z Gallerie has spread to 58 n Lululemon locations and rivals stores like Pottery n Select Comfort Barn and Crate & Barrel. n The Corner Bakery The new Meridian location celn Hot Mama (women’s fashion) ebrated its opening with a ribbon cutn Sur La Table ting June 6, the store’s 35th anniversan Good Feet ry. As with several other new stores at n Michael’s The Village, Z Gallerie is new to Idaho. n Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & “We found out that they’re building this center that is going to be a big Grill draw for the area,” Andahl said of the n Buckle company’s decision to open at The Viln Mountain West Bank lage. “We’re excited to be a part of it.” The Village’s retail portion is 75 Z Gallerie’s furniture selection percent leased, and the office started to blossom in the late 1980s, portion is 30 percent leased, The Andahl said. Village General Manager Hugh “Since then, we’ve just added more Crawford said. Office tenants “will and more options, and the (store embring a lot more energy with the ployees) travel the world for inspiradaytime crowd,” he said. tion,” he said. “They’re all over Europe and Asia and anywhere that inspires fashion-forward (designs).” What sets Z Gallerie by Holly Beech apart, he said, is the way hbeech@mymeridianpress.com the store is set up. Rather © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS than having a section for lamps and a section for pillows, the store makes you feel like you’ve just walked into someone’s living room or bedroom. “We sort of set up an entire room that’s liveable,” Andahl said. The 9,900-square-foot store has brought about 20 new jobs to Meridian.
People lined up for a ribbon cutting ceremony June 6 at Z Gallerie, one of the newest tenants at The Village. The home decor and furniture store, founded by three siblings in California, also celebrated its 35th anniversary that day. Photos by Holly Beech/MP
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LOCAL NEWS Dairy Days Two Star girls named 2014 Dairy Princesses
schedule Dairy Days runs through Saturday, including the parade tonight at 7. Find the schedule at bit.ly/ DairyDays2014. PHOTO GALLERY Find photos from the princess pageant at bit. ly/dairydaysprincess.
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wo Star residents stole the show at the 2014 news@mymeridianpress.com Dairy Princess Pageant © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS on Monday night. Tessa Groves, 17, was named Dairy Princess, and 13-year-old Kaitlyn Steppe was crowned Junior Dairy Princess. The girls each competed against five other contestants, gave Tessa Groves formal interviews and speeches on the importance of dairy and Dairy Princess answered impromptu questions. As Dairy Princesses, Groves and Steppe will attend events throughout the year, including the Western Idaho Fair, the Canyon County Fair and the United Dairymen of Idaho’s annual convention. Their role is to educate the public about dairy’s health benefits. Here’s a little more about each princess: n Senior Dairy Princess Tessa Groves Kaitlyn Steppe Junior Dairy Groves, the daughter of Toby and Erika Groves, is a 17-year-old
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junior at Middleton High School. She enjoys raising, selling, breeding and showing her herd of 40 dairy goats. Groves is the Middleton FFA Chapter president and the secretary of the Canyon County Teen Builders 4-H club. In her free time, she enjoys riding horses, shooting bows, camping and swimming. n Junior Dairy Princess Kaitlyn Steppe Steppe, the daughter of Shem and Susan Steppe, is a 13-year-old eighth-grader at Eagle Middle School. She is an active member of the Crafty Critters 4-H Club, where she shows market goats. Steppe enjoys competing in livestock judging contests. She also takes ballet, jazz and hip hop classes. The other 10 girls who competed in the 2014 Dairy Princess Pageants will also be involved in this week’s Dairy Days activities: Kennedy Sevy (14, Nampa), Emma Mather (13, Nampa), Sydney Godfrey (13, Meridian), Michayla Tully (13, Meridian), Steffanie Eilers (15, Eagle), Johanna Kasper (15, Melba), Kendra Evans (15, Emmett), Kristin Nesbitt (16, Eagle), Kaitlyn Burgess (15, Kuna), and Marilee Compher (15, Kuna).
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Amount: $104 million Election day: Aug. 26
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$180.6 million: current bond debt n $139.8 million: most recent bond, issued in 2005 to fund: 1 high school (Rocky Mountain) 1 middle school (Heritage) 1 alternative middle school (Pathways) 3 elementary schools (Prospect, Desert Sage and Paramount) 2 K-8 schools (Galileo and Siena) 1 professional technical building 1 softball/baseball complex at Meridian High School n
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500: student enrollment growth in 2013-14 650: projected growth for 2014-15 1,000: possible growth for 2015-16 Source: Joint School District No. 2
Here’s how Joint School District No. 2 would use $104M bond J oint by Holly Beech School hbeech@mymeridianpress.com District © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS No. 2 anschools — all of which are nounced currently over capacity, last week it will ask voters to approve a $104 Exline said. At school year’s end, million bond this sumEagle Middle was 128 mer, largely to build students over capacity, and new schools and buy Heritage and Sawtooth were land. 128 and 10 students over, If the newly prorespectively. posed bond passes, Star Middle, with a here’s a look at what 1,000-student capacity, projects it would fund. PROPOSED BOND: would probably open in 2018, Exline said. $104 million The bond committee, $60 million: two made up of parents and new middle schools n Victory Middle school executives, originally planned to include only one School middle school in the bond The district has proposal until it analyzed already been working enrollment projections. with an architect to “The committee just get plans drawn up for this new middle school looked at our enrollment needs and said we should do to help share the load with Lake Hazel Middle two middle schools and not one,” Exline said. “Because School, which is 424 students over capacity. at the time that first middle school opens, we’ll still be Victory’s open date behind. We’ll still have more would likely be fall kids than space.” 2016. $24 million: complete “If we can pass this, Meridian High remodel we will begin (to build This six-phase renovation Victory) as fast as you process began in 2011 with can possible begin on a projected cost of $27 milit,” district spokesman lion. The project includes a Eric Exline said. “Both new facade, wider hallways, of them (Victory and Lake Hazel) will be full larger classrooms and a new library. pretty much the day it The district planned to opens.” spread the remodel over Victory would sit the course of six years uson 27 acres and have ing money from the plant the same design and 1,000-student capacity facilities levy. But the bond committee saw it as a prioras many other middle ity to wrap up construction schools in the district. The district plans to sell over the next two years rather than have it drag out 13 extra acres next to five more years, Exline said. this site. Speeding up the process n Star Middle School would save the district This new middle money on construction school would help costs, he said. relieve overcrowding The six phases are: at Eagle Middle and n Phase 1, completed in potentially Heritage spring of 2013 and Sawtooth middle -New 2,000-square-foot mechanical building -Auditorium remodel n Phase 2, completed in spring of 2014
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“Building new schools to keep up with building new houses makes sense. The more houses that are built, the more people that are paying taxes towards this bond. Just because you don’t have kids now, doesn’t mean someone else didn’t pay for your kid’s schooling at one time long ago... 66 percent of voters have to vote yes to $104 million dollars. I think they are asking for too much at one time. I can see this number scaring homeowners. I’m going to vote yes because in principle I’m pro education and I would rather my tax dollars go towards that than most other things.” - Jean Marion n “Enough already. Start the trimming at the top.” TenandMardell Faubel n “I see it as part of the price we pay for allowing and encouraging Meridian to be such a growth-oriented city. Develop and build = greater responsibilities. We must provide the basics for all the new families we attract. If individual citizen taxpayers don’t like the reality of it, perhaps it is time to look at whether … the wealthiest business corporations are actually paying their fair share. There is a lot of wealth in this community. If the tax formulas need fixing, then let’s fix them. Otherwise, perhaps we should not be so giddy over growth for growth’s sake. So what if we’re the biggest? Should we not aim for being the best?” - Cynthia Marie Scott n “The middle schools are all over crowded. We need more middle schools. The trimming was done at the state level, shifting the tax burden to the local level.” - Jenifer Cavaness-Williams n “Retired people don’t want higher taxes.” - Linda Neidermeyer-Wagner — Join the conversation at bit.ly/schoolbond. n
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-Reconfigured 31,000 square feet of classrooms n Phases 3, 4 and 6, to be completed in three to four years if bond doesn’t pass -Remodel 93,000 square feet, including enlarging classroom and hallway sizes and improving science labs n Phase 5: to be completed in four to five years if bond doesn’t pass -Add about 30,000 square feet to building, including a new library and a new facade $12 million: new elementary school in south Meridian The school would likely open in fall 2017 and have
a capacity of 650 students. This would relieve overcrowding at Mary McPherson, Lake Hazel, Desert Sage and Silver Sage elementary schools, Exline said, which are all over capacity. $8 million: land acquisition The district will look for land west of Ten Mile Road and between Interstate 84 and Chinden Boulevard, Exline said. The high school site needs about 60 acres, and the middle school site needs about 40 acres. “These sites will be built on in future bonds,” Exline said. “The district tries to purchase land before development occurs to significantly reduce the cost per acre.”
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Ex-Patriot ready to begin pro career by Michael Lycklama
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entennial High graduate Chase Harris doesn’t fully understand his first minor league assignment. But the newly minted Philadelphia Phillie isn’t sweating it. The Phillies drafted the University of New Mexico outfielder in the 14th round June 7, the final day of the MLB draft. As a 22-yearold college senior with no eligibility left, he signed last week and begins his professional career when the Gulf Coast League Phillies start their season June 20. Most college seniors start their careers above the rookie-level Gulf Coast League, which is typically filled with high school picks and young Latin American players. But the outfield of the Phillies’ short-seasonA affiliate in the New YorkPenn League remains filled with second- and thirdyear pros. Either way, Harris doesn’t plan on staying in Florida long. “I think my goals are a little higher than most coming in,” Harris said from the Phillies’ team facility in Clearwater, Florida. “By the end of the summer, I want to be on the High-A club. And by this time next year, I want to be in AA or AAA and start making the push to the big leagues.” Harris’ track record gives him plenty of reason for confidence. After winning the 5A Southern Idaho Conference Player of the Year award at Centennial in 2010, he earned the Region 18 Player of the Year honor in 2012 for the College of
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New Mexico’s Chase Harris, a Centennial High graduate, slides home safely in a 2013 game at the University of Arkansas. Harris was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies earlier this month and will start the season with their Gulf Coast League team June 20. Southern Idaho. The 6-foot, 200-pound center fielder then moved on to New Mexico, where he led the Lobos in nearly every offensive category this spring, including batting average (.377), home runs (eight), RBIs (63) and slugging percentage (.539). The senior campaign earned him the District VIII Player of the Year award and second-team all-America status from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. As a college senior with no eligibility remaining, and thus no leverage, he signed June 10 to get his career started as soon as possible. Harris declined to disclose his signing bonus.
But he said it wasn’t much to write home about, and that’s fine with him. “I just figured whatever they offer me, I’ll make my money in the big leagues,” he said. Harris has spent the past week at the Phillies’ facility in Florida, catching the end of extended spring training and working out with the Gulf Coast League Phillies ahead of their opener June 20. He said a typical day starts with waking up at 5:50 a.m. before heading to the field for workouts, stretching and conditioning in the Florida humidity. But he said the excitement hasn’t worn off and he has to keep reminding himself he’s living his dream.
“It kind of does become a grind,” Harris said, “but at same time, how many people would kill to be here? A lot of people are complaining, but I love every single second of it.” Harris said the Phillies have played him in center field during intersquad scrimmages and plan to use him as a leadoff hitter. He knows decisions and impressions change quickly in the minor leagues. But he plans to start making those impressions and forcing decisions at higher and higher levels soon. “Keep watching for my name,” he said, “because I don’t plan to be in the minors for long.”
ELY, ANDERSON STILL UNSIGNED Eagle High graduate Andrew Ely and Rocky Mountain High grad Isaac Anderson remain unsigned as of the Meridian Press’ deadline Wednesday. Both Ely, a University of Washington second baseman the Cubs selected in the 32nd round, and Anderson, a College of Southern Idaho pitcher the Reds picked in the 19th round, have college eligibility remaining. Rocky Mountain baseball coach Jake Taylor said Anderson is leaning toward turning down the Reds’ offer and accepting a scholarship at Wichita State. Teams have until July 18 to sign their draft picks.
14-year-old crowned at PGA sectional Meridian native Sam Tidd, 14, added to his first-day lead and finished four strokes ahead of the field to finish atop the leaderboard at the boys’ Junior Rocky Mountain PGA Championship on June 17 at the Twin Falls Golf Club. Tidd followed up his first-day 65 with a second-day 67 that included nine birdies to finish at 137, four shots ahead of Eagle’s Hunter Ostrom, 16. Nampa’s Greg Law, 17, and Eagle’s Carson Barry, 14, finished in a tie for third, five strokes behind Tidd. Boise’s Kinley Bonfilio edged Meridian’s Haley Nist, 17, for the girls title after two playoff holes. Both finished 36 holes at 14-over 150. The sectional title earns Tidd and Bonfilio berths to the 39th Junior PGA Championship on July 29-Aug. 1 in Bryan, Texas.
JUNIOR ROCKY MTN. PGA CHAMPIONSHIP June 16-17 at Twin Falls Golf Club Top 10 Boys 13-18 1, Sam Tidd, Meridian 65-67-132 -4 2, Hunter Ostrom, Eagle 67-69-136 E t-3, Greg Law, Nampa 69-68-137 +1 t-3, Carson Barry, Eagle 67-70-137 +1 5, Colby Dean, Eagle 71-68-139 +3 t-6, Chris Carew, Eagle 71-69-140 +4 t-6, Kasey Crossland, Buhl 69-71-140 +4 t-6, Tyler Fredrickson, Shelley 69-71-140 +4 t-9, Millan Batra, Eagle 69-72-141 +5 t-9, Preston Nelson, Twin Falls 68-73-141 +5 Girls 13-18 t-1, Kinsley Bonfilio, Boise* 74-76-150 +14 t-1, Haley Nist, Meridian 75-75-150 +14 3, Sierra Harr, Buhl 75-80-155 +19 4, Yedin Lui, Idaho Falls 79-78-157 +21 t-5, Natalie Mullins, Eagle 83-75-158 +22 t-5, Katie Cudworth, Boise 76-82-158 +22 7, Payton Fehringer, American Falls 78-83-161 +25 t-8, Maddie Cudworth, Boise 81-84-165 +29 t-8, Hannah Drake, Pocatello 83-82-165 +29 10, Kara Martin, Rexburg 84-83-167 +31 * - Won in two playoff holes
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Now that summer’s here, please Your feedback is important to police force be patient with road work It has been about two months since we held the groundbreaking ceremony for the rebuilding of the Meridian Road Interchange. I wanted to take this time to give an update on the work to date and encourage everyone to leave early, slow down and pay attention. With schools now out, you might see more children in the area as they are finding their way to Roaring Springs. I encourage everyone to be extra cautious. It seems just like yesterday, but we are already seeing the exciting progress being made on the project as I drive through the area. And while we have begun to see different traffic patterns develop with the new eastbound “loop” on ramp, the interchange area continues to function well for those getting on and off the interstate or traveling to our local businesses off of Meridian Road, Overland Road and Central Drive. For those who haven’t driven the area recently, the grading is underway for the on and off ramps. While not being done on location, the concrete panels for the MSE (mechanically stabilized earth) walls are being test poured. These panels will be used to stabilize the steep slopes allowing soil to remain in place under the traffic on the ramps.
In addition, construction on the center pier can be seen in the interstate center median. This will be used to hold up the west half of the new interchange deck which will be constructed over the summer. As a reminder, this project is also improving I-84 between Five Mile and Meridian roads. Right now, all lanes are open during the day on I-84, but lanes will be reduced at night from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. (and 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekends). The Idaho Transportation Department will provide advance notice of all closures. The best way to stay up to date about construction impacts is to sign up for ITD’s construction emails. You can do this by visiting the project website (www.itd.idaho.gov/MeridianInterchange) or by contacting ITD at comments@itd.idaho.gov or 334-8005. Summer is always full of construction — road construction season! Let’s make sure it is safe for our community and those working on this important community project. Join me by leaving early, slowing down and paying attention in this and other work zones in Meridian.
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I am blessed to work for a great organization and with some absolutely amazing people. Our employees at the Meridian Police Department make it very easy to lead. The dedication and professionalism they show on a daily basis is amazing. It is because of this that we as a department get far more compliments than complaints from the community we serve, which in today’s political climate seems like a feat in itself. For a police agency, I would hope it is the norm, but I also know many people are interacting with us during the most inopportune times. So as a city, we try and gauge how we are doing through questionnaires, surveys, comment cards, etc. Each time we receive high marks from this community. So we as a command staff see the hard work and dedication of our teammates paying dividends to us as a city, and in the spirit of internal customer service we surveyed our employees to see how we could improve how we
operate internally. The results were extremely helpful and energizing. We discovered our employees have a great deal of confidence in the city of Meridian and how the city treats its employees. We also discovered that, overall, our employees believe the Meridian Police Department is moving in the right direction. Most importantly, we received some very constructive advice on ways to improve an already successful organization in an effort to go from good to great. We received suggestions on how to improve our training, scheduling suggestions, and most importantly, some suggestions on how to become better leaders and supervisors through more effective engagement with our employees. I was personally energized after seeing the vast majority of our employees
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Gene Kleiner Day celebration and concert was awesome — perfect way to spend a day enjoying all Meridian has to offer! And it was free!
This isn’t a new one, but down for left-turn medians! I can’t hardly turn left in Meridian city limits any more. Very frustrating!
26” Women's Magna 15-speed grip-shift black mountain-bike. $45 or/best/offer 713-7943-Meridian
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Come & enjoy fun times doing crafts, games, puzzles & potlucks. We have covered parking, club house & a limited access building. We are close to West Valley Medical Center in a country setting. Must be 62+. Call 459-7075 or ITT 800-545-1833 ext. 315 to see your future home.
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Tracy L. Basterrechea is deputy chief of the Meridian Police Department and can be reached at tbasterrechea@ meridiancity.org.
For dairy day and the parade!
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For the free Meridian Symphony in the park! A wonderful evening for families.
Professional Keyboardist Former featured musician at Chandlers Restaurant now available for your next event, large or small. Have own equipment. For music sample go to
told us they understand the overall mission of the MPD. It is something we already knew after watching our teammates carry out the mission on a daily basis, but it was still pleasing to hear it from them. Some people have asked me why we did this survey and said they thought it was a little risky. I will tell you what I have told them. We did the survey because we owe it to our team, the city of Meridian and the community we serve. We can never get better unless we ask the questions to those affected by our decisions. I have often said if you don’t want the answer to the question, don’t ask the question. Well, we wanted the answer, and we will strive to be an even better Meridian Police Department because of it.
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VINTAGE JEWELRY 5 pieces for $50.00. Call 459-0306
WE BUY GUNS. Top prices paid.
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205 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING Sandlewood & Nottingshire Apts. Caldwell.
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HAPPY VALLEY PARK Double/singlewide lots available. 5 months free with approved house. Quick freeway access.
465-5353 MIDWAY PARK Quiet Country Park 2 spaces available. 4 months free with approved house. 465-5353
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CSR NATIONAL LOAN CO IS SEEKING CSR CANDIDATES IN PAYETTE. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE 2+ YEARS OF RETAIL, PAYDAY LOAN OR BANKING EXPERIENCE. PT POSITION 30 HOURS/WEEK FAX RESUME TO: 1.602.482.3326
I need an assistant at my small Meridian center for 3035 hours per week. Must be 18 years or older and able to work until 6pm M-F. 895-6789
Independent contractors needed to deliver newspapers in the Ontario, Parma, Eagle, and Star area. Early morning delivery. Valid drivers license and insurance required If interested call Elsie at 465-8166
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SALES: Seeking Digital Sales Superstar
The Idaho Press-Tribune is in search of a digital sales specialist with a heavy focus on Daily Deals, Banner Advertising, Online Contests, Social Media and Email Marketing solutions. We're looking for a digitally wired salesperson with a strong desire to succeed. Successful candidates will have at least one year of sales experience with proven results preferably in a media or technology environment, be a social media user and have a strong comprehension of emerging media technologies. You must be detail oriented, enjoy a fast-paced work environment and be able to work successfully under pressure and deadlines. We hire connected, innovative, and sales-minded individuals with experience in online sales, advertising, and social media.
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LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Landscape Maintenance Co. hiring for mowing etc. Background checks and drug testing apply to this position. $10 hr. DOE. Apply in person 5061 Ustick Rd Nampa.
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Advertising Sales Representative Idaho Press-Tribune, Nampa Idaho
Do you have a solid understanding of Advertising Sales and Digital Marketing? Do you understand the needs of local business owners? Do you enjoy working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment? Can you spend the majority of your day in front of customers building relationships? If you answered YES to all these questions we would like to meet you. We are a local privately owned company that has been doing business in the Treasure Valley for 130 years. We are well respected and well known. We are a leader in providing local information and advertising solutions to local business. In this role you will work closely with local businesses to develop marketing plans and prospect new advertisers. This is a wonderful opportunity to sell a host of robust proven advertising solutions in both print, digital and social media. We need a professional sales executive who is motived to achieve success everyday. We provide an outstanding work environment, training, support, resources, a competitive base salary and a monthly bonus program with uncapped earning potential. We provide a computer, a tablet and expense reimbursement for mileage and cell phone. We also offer a full suite of benefits including health, dental, life, 401k, paid vacation and sick time. You must have a valid Idaho driver's license along with a good driving record. Please email a cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this opportunity with specific directly related examples of past success in a similar role. Email a cover letter and resume to jobs@idahopress.com
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Notus School District is accepting apps for 7-12 English/Language Arts teacher. Must meet HQT requirements. To get an app, go to notusschools.org or email Alicia at krantza@notusschools.org.
ALL around mechanic. Own tools. Experience only need apply. Wages DOE. Call 360-904-1674
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Digital Sales Professional Are you an entrepreneur looking to help businesses dive into the Digital world? Have you been described as energetic and a “go getter”? Does the idea of going to work each day in a ”Google” work environment appeal to you? Then apply today to be a key member of the Digital division of the Idaho Press Tribune. We are a cutting edge, digital agency that partners with local businesses to help build their digital business. We seek an experienced Digital Sales Professional to consult a great group of local businesses. You must be a Digital evangelist who can keep up with a fast paced, fast growing company. Strong sales skills required. Experience in the Digital space preferred. A desire to make a lot of money and never be satisfied with your income necessary. Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision and Paid Vacation. Give yourself a raise by emailing your resume to asammons@tvconnext.com. A minimum of two to five years sales experience is required, preferably in internet/digital environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Power Point, Word and Excel. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Desired Skills and Experience Strong selling skills. Creative thinker & problem solver. Strong digital understanding. Excellent customer service and follow through. Good sense of humor.
We offer an outstanding benefits package that includes a competitive base wage plus strong monthly commissions, paid vacation, quality health insurance and a matching 401K plan. To apply e-mail cover letter, resume and LinkedIn profile to jobs@idahopress.com The Idaho Press-Tribune is an equal opportunity employer. A Pioneer News Group property (pioneernewsgroup.com).
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About this company Idaho Press-Tribune The roots of the Idaho Press-Tribune go back to December 1883 in Caldwell - with the first paper coming off the press just months after Caldwell was established as a city. Nampa city was established in 1885. The Idaho Press-Tribune is the second largest daily newspaper in the State of Idaho with a weekly audience reach of over 90,000 people. The Idaho Press-Tribune is owned by Pioneer News Group, a privately held, independent family owned company. The Idaho Press-Tribune also publishes the Emmett Messenger-Index and the Meridian Press.
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TRADE GROUP, LLC Established 1931
Lansing Trade Group is offering contracts for 2014 delivery of wheat and whole corn to our new Greenleaf, Idaho facility. For more information and prices Call Mike Office: 208-649-5296 Mike's Cell: 208-573-0376
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Greg Granden Custom Haystacking & Retrieving 20+ Years Experience Hay, Grass & Straw For sale 4 Ton Minimum Call 250-1965 Thank You!
NIGERIAN Dwarf Male Goat, $65 Call 249-4711
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