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COVER: Builders association: Residential growth pays for itself New homes boost the demand for roads, schools and government officials.

But a report by the National Association of Home Builders says growth creates enough income, spending, jobs and tax revenue to pay for itself.

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SPORTS Meridian native Haley Nist cruises to the IGA Women’s State Amateur Championship with a nine-stroke victory, adding to her already impressive title collection.

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The norovirus caused an outbreak of flu-like symptoms among Eagle Island State Park visitors this week.

The swimming areas at the park will be closed for the next two weeks as officials work to disinfect the area.

More than 160 former school district employees have accepted jobs with Cascade Student Transportation.

Weekly trainings have begun, and more job offers are on the horizon.

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The Village just adds to city’s great list of restaurants

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he Village at Meridian has been open for nine months, and wow, what a splash it’s made. The huge parking lot has been packed every Friday or Saturday night I’ve been there, and I’ve noticed several out-of-town license plates.

Almost every week there’s news about another restaurant or retailer opening at The Village. Many of these stores are new to Idaho, drawn to Meridian by The Village’s unique, upscale feel, based on what I hear in interviews with new tenants.

Over a year ago, when The Village was still a mysterious, halfframed complex surrounded by dust, I asked the developer, CenterCal President Fred Bruning, “So what exactly is a lifestyle center, anyway?”

He described a place where family and friends could spend time together shopping, enjoying good food on outdoor patios, listening to live music, sitting by the fountains and fire pits, watching a movie or working out at the gym.

Right, I thought. These things are never quite the fairy tale they’re puffed up to be.

Well, it turns out Fred was right. Whenever I’m at The Village, I see exactly what he described — people of all ages having a good time together, enjoying this exciting new place. (Also, I just learned you can take your dog there on a leash, which is awesome.)

But the newness of The Village also makes me appreciate Meridian’s tried-and-true local restaurants — the “mom-and-pop” stores, you might say, that are making it without any corporate support.

Some have opened within the last couple years, and some have been

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Doing restaurant features for Meridian Press has opened up my eyes — and taste buds — to the amazing culinary talents in Meridian. But it’s the people who own and work in these restaurants that leave the biggest impression on me.

Last month I had one of the best meals of my life on the cozy outdoor patio at Kahootz Steak and Alehouse on Main Street, co-owned by a former mechanic named John Forsberg. I interviewed by Holly Beech John last year and was touched by his hbeech@mymeridianpress.com humble attitude and by how much he © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS cared about his staff.

Also, I recently tried out Shanaz Home Kitchen and Cuisine near the Speedway. (So good! Try the Jammin’ Korean tacos.)

While I was eating, a family walked in and sat down at the table next to mine. The server greeted them by name with a warm hello.

“You want the catfish or something different?” he asked.

“Nope, catfish it is,” the woman responded.

I love that kind of small-town service, when servers know their customers’ usuals.

Meridian is full of great places like this. We all tend to get into habits about where we go out to eat, but don’t forget to explore sometimes, too. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

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Police made the following arrests or issued charges: 5 possession of drug paraphernalia 11 warrants 2 false information to law enforcement 6 juvenile tobacco violations 5 driving under the influence 2 disturbing the peace 2 concealed weapon violations 3 possession of drugs 2 alcohol violations 1 domestic battery 1 resisting and obstructing law enforcement 3 vehicle burglaries 3 juvenile curfew violations 1 intimidating a witness 1 non-injury traffic accident 3 leaving the scene of an accident

to Meridian Library for winning Idaho Public Library of the Year! for the Meridian/South Ada/West Boise/Kuna/Garden City/ whatever they want to call it school district for wasting millions of dollars to change their name and making parents pay hundreds of dollars extra to send their kids to school and take classes because the school district doesn’t have the money for any extra funding for the students.

Editor’s note: Meridian Press does not stand behind the claim that the name change will cost millions of dollars. for swimming opportunities in Meridian. Meridian Pool has few open swim times; lessons prevent the swim team from practicing and lap swim for adults; and is too overcrowded during the limited open swims to enjoy. It’s way too small a pool for the community it serves. The city was wrong to rely on pools in new developments — few have them, and fewer are going in at new developments.

Meridian is a great place to raise a family...unless you like to swim.

Police also took calls, investigated or assisted: 3 frauds

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Paving and striping on Idaho 44 and Idaho 16 north of Idaho 44 is complete, and traffic shifts are occurring during paving on U.S. 20/26 as crews prepare the Idaho 16 extension for an Aug. 15 opening.

The speed limit in the construction area is 45 mph.

Signs and flaggers guiding vehicles are placed as needed.

South of U.S. 20/26, the existing alignment of McDermott Road is closed until mid-August. Routes for local residents and emergency services are clearly marked to access U.S. 20/26. The new McDermott Road intersection will only allow for right-in, right-out turns to and from U.S. 20/26.

Meridian Mayor’s Anti-Drug Coalition receives fed grant

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The Idaho Office of Drug Policy has awarded Strategic Prevention Framework grants to 11 communities throughout the state, including to the Meridian Mayor’s Anti-Drug Coalition.

The funds are provided through a federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to fund communitylevel efforts to prevent substance.

Through the SPF grant, each community will receive up to $100,000 per year for four years beginning Aug. 1.

“We know that the most effective and lasting prevention work is done at the local level, and these awards will nearly double the prevention funds going out to Idaho communities,” Elisha Figueroa, administrator of the Office of Drug Policy, said in a statement.

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Amity Road from Eagle Road to Locust Grove Road, road closure through July 28 for sewer and water installation. n Beacon Light Road from Meridian Road to Park Lane, road closure through Saturday for water work. n Deer Crest Street east of Linder Road, road closure through today for sewer, asphalt and concrete work. n Hickory Way from Fairview Avenue to Grapewood Drive, lane restrictions with flagging through July 25 for utility work. n Linder Road from Pintail Drive to Waltman Street, lane restrictions with flagging and pedestrian restrictions through Aug. 15 for pedestrian improvements and irrigation work. n McGuire street from Bloomington Drive to Harris Street, road closure through Sept. 2 for water line replacement. n Meridian Road from Broadway Avenue to Railroad Street, lane

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Highway 16 extension scheduled to open in August

restrictions with flagging through July 30 for utility work. n Meridian Road south of Overland Road to Central Drive and Waltman Lane, lane restrictions and pedestrian restrictions through Oct. 31, 2015, for the rebuilding of the Interstate 84 overpass. n Pine Avenue from New Haven Cove Place to Rotan Avenue, lane restrictions with flagging and pedestrian restrictions through Aug. 15 for pedestrian improvements and irrigation work. n Pine Avenue from Northwest Third Street to Linder road, lane restrictions with flagging through July 21 for tree trimming. n Ten Mile Road from Chinden Boulevard to McMillan Road, road closure through July 31 for asphalt, concrete and storm drain work. n Waltman Street from Linder Road to Larkspur Street, road closure through today for water line replacement.

Chiropractic clinic opens in Meridian Gonstead Spine and Wellness opened a new clinic at 3085 E. Magic View Drive, Suite 180, in Meridian. Dr. Todd Pickman and his staff started seeing patients at the new location July 7.

Pickman is a recognized expert in the Gonstead System, a specific adjustment technique, and is the only chiropractor in the state of Idaho to have earned the Gonstead Diplomate certification. Pickman is one of three doctors in the country to practice both the Gonstead Method in its entirety, according to a press release from the clinic.

Pickman and his wife, Linda, moved to Eagle in 2012 to help start a doctor training facility and Certification in Chiropractic Biophysics clinic.

After leaving that company, he opened up his own practice in a temporary location in March while the new Meridian location, which can be reached at 888-6077, was being built.

Police arrest suspects in Nampa homicide Several people have been charged for involvement in a shooting in Nampa Sunday that left a man dead.

Police say that 25-year-old Pedro Martin of Nampa was the victim of a homicide that happened in a Walgreens parking lot at 2:43 a.m. Sunday.

Police have arrested James Whitewater on charges of first-degree murder and aggravated battery. His wife, Natalie Whitewater, along with Wayne Canaday and Allison Yancey, have been arrested on charges of aiding and abetting aggravated battery. A fifth suspect, Joshua Wasserburger, also faces a charge of aiding and abetting first-degree murder.

He was already in custody on an unrelated warrant.

According to Nampa Police, Martin was found in the parking lot of Walgreens at 12th Avenue and Seventh Street South after police received a report of shots fired at the location. Martin was found with what appeared to be a gunshot wound. He later died of his injury.

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LOCAL NEWS

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Front page: Carlos Angeo, with Riverstone Concrete, puts in a foundation for a home in the Oak Creek subdivision Tuesday in Meridian.

Ada County housing market HOW MANY SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES HAVE SOLD? 2011: 6,244 n 13 percent new n 87 percent existing 2012: 6,974 n 20.5 percent new n 79.5 percent existing 2013: 7,957 n 20.5 percent new n 79.5 percent existing 2014 (Q1 and Q2): 3,682 n 19 percent new n 81 percent existing

WHAT ARE THE AVERAGE HOME PRICES? 2011 n New: $237,530 n Existing: $168,690 n Gap between new and existing home prices: $68,840 2012 n New: $248,340 n Existing: $189,651 n Gap: $58,689 2013 n New: $280,869 n Existing: $221,288 n Gap: $59,581 2014 (Q1 and Q2): n New: $310,463 n Existing: $224,758 n Gap: $85,705 SOURCE: Intermountain Multiple Listing Service

Where did homes sell in 2013?

NORTHWEST MERIDIAN 1,087 homes sold n 24 percent were new n $215,160: overall average price n

SOUTHWEST MERIDIAN 107 homes sold 18 percent were new n $308,936: overall average price

NORTHEAST MERIDIAN 627 homes sold 28.5 percent were new n $224,969: overall average price n n

SOUTHEAST MERIDIAN 372 homes sold 45 percent were new n $251,113: overall average price

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The price inflation that we’ve seen over the last couple of years for new construction is concerning for us.”

DAVE YORGASON Government affairs representative for the Building Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho

Building Contractors Association: Residential growth pays for itself T

he two biggest employers in Ada County last year were St. Luke’s Health System and Micron Technology. Third on the list, if it were a single employer, would be residential construction, which provided almost 5,500 jobs in the county in 2013.

Though that’s only about half of the construction jobs seen in 2006, new home construction still has a big impact on the local economy, according to a recent National Association of Home Builders report.

The impact isn’t just felt in the form of construction jobs, though. New homes Photos by Adam Eschbach/MP bring in new residents who pay property tax- Above: A sign is placed near a new home under construction that has been bought at the Oak Creek subdivision Tuesday in Meridian. es, buy groceries, visit Below: Dirt is moved to cover piping at the construction site. Home sales continue to rise as the housing market improves. the doctor and go out to dinner. New homes increase the demand for these services, which creates jobs and circulates local dollars.

“Maybe somebody has to work at the local hamburger joint to be there to work and provide that hamburger to me, for example,” said Dave Yorgason, government affairs representative for NAHB’s local arm, the Building Contractors Association of South- Dave Yorgason western Idaho. He presented the report to Meridian City Council last month.

But new homes also come with a price tag for local governments, who have to build new roads, parks, fire and police stations, schools and courtrooms, along with staffing these facilities.

These expenses don’t outweigh the economic benefit that new homes bring, according to NAHB’s report. Using data from several agencies, the association says homes generate more income, local spending and property tax revenue than they cost local governments in

by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com capital and infrastructure expenses.

“One of the key stories we’re trying © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS to tell is that growth is paying for itself. That’s a really important fact that we’re trying to help the cities and counties understand,” Yorgason said.

The report analyzes the ripple effect of 2,611 single-family residential permits issued in Ada County in 2013. About 40 percent of those were in Meridian alone, Yorgason said.

The first-year impact of these new homes is almost 5,500 jobs, “The price inflation that we’ve seen over the last couple of years $310 million in local income and $37 million in local taxes, per- for new construction is concerning for us,” Yorgason said. mits and fees.

A normal year-over-year increase in home prices would be 3.7 Over 10 years, NAHB estimates that these 2,611 homes will lead percent, he said. But new home prices have reached inflation rates to $1.2 billion of local income and $173.4 million of local taxes and of about 15 percent in the last couple years. In some communities, fees, along with almost 8,500 temporary jobs and 1,500 permanent the gap between the average new home price and the average exjobs. isting home price is $100,000, he said.

But, as mentioned, new homes also increase the need for roadPent-up demand, coupled with a shortage of new home invenways, schools, public safety officers and government services. tory, has boosted development activity and prices within the last Capital costs add up to about $13,800 for every new house in Ada year, Coleman Homes President Thomas Coleman said. Price apCounty, according to the report. Government agencies’ ongoing preciation in some areas of the Valley last year was 20 percent for yearly expense for a single-family home is about $2,670. new homes, he said.

Even with these expenses, the builders association estimates “Certainly prices are up again this year, but I think when the that Ada County’s new homes built in 2013 will infuse $100 mil- year is done we’ll probably be somewhere closer to an 8 to 10 perlion more into the local economy in 15 years than they will cost in cent price increase as a market,” Coleman said. government expenses.

New home inventory in Ada County dropped from 4,000 in 2008 to 1,700 in 2012, according to the NAHB. CURRENT HOUSING MARKET Coleman Homes expects to build 250 to 275 homes this year, The housing market is in a stabilization phase this year, Yor- with roughly 70 in Meridian.

“Meridian tends to be the strongest market for new home sales,” gason said. Home prices soared in the mid-2000s, plummeted in 2009 through 2011, and are now on their way back to normal infla- Coleman said.

Developers are moving more cautiously this year than last year, tion rates.

But the Building Contractors Association is keeping a close eye Yorgason said, because they don’t want to end up with too many homes for sale. on just how quickly new home prices are rising, Yorgason said.

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LOCAL NEWS Police standoff with driver in Meridian leads to arrests A standoff on East Overland Road in Meridian ended peacefully Sunday night after a man cooped himself up in his car and refused to obey police orders for an hour and 20 minutes.

The incident began at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday, when a Meridian Police officer tried to pull over a driver for running a red light on South Eagle Adam Avila Road in front of St. Luke’s.

The driver, later identified as 29-year-old Adam P. Avila, failed to yield to the officer. He drove at normal speeds for about one mile before stopping on East Overland Road near South Bonito Way. The stop turned into a standoff Aleesia when Avila refused to get out of the Bradford car, according to Meridian Deputy Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea. There were no weapons in the car, he said.

Meridian officers, with help from Ada County Sheriff’s deputies, closed Overland Road between South Wells Avenue and Eagle Road during the standoff.

Avila’s passenger, Aleesia N. Bradford, 20, complied with police commands and got out off the car. She was arrested on charges of providing false information to an officer, possession of paraphernalia, and two felony warrants for possession of a controlled substance and burglary.

A Boise Police Department negotiator was able to speak to Avila on a cellphone, and he eventually convinced Avila to surrender peacefully.

Avila was taken into custody without incident.

Currently on felony probation out of Canyon County for eluding an officer, Avila was arrested by probation/parole officers on an agent’s warrant, and he was charged by Meridian officers with failure to yield, resisting and obstructing and possession of paraphernalia. n

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GOING PLACES

Paul Davis Restoration announced Pavel Yaroshchuk was hired as a field technician. Yaroshchuk has a background in various construction trades including steel framing, exterior stucco and cabinetry. He will be responsible for water and fire damage restoration, processing damaged inventory and mold remediation. n Parkview Christian Church in Meridian welcomed its new pastor, Gene Hill, on Sunday. Hill, who has been ordained since 1981, came to Meridian from the First Christian Church in Merced, California, where he has served since 2010. Hill shares a history with Parkview, formerly United Christian Church, where he served as the music and evangelism minister for nine years. n

DEATHS

John James “Jack” Mon- Fay Irene Radford, 86, of roe, 63, of Marsing, died Saturday, Fruitland, died July 12, 2014. Services

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Paul W. De Fremery, 91, of Nampa, died Saturday, July 12, 2014 at a local care center. Services are under the direction and care of Alsip and Persons Funeral Chapel, Nampa 466-3545.

Joann A. Johnson,

82, of Libby, MT, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at a Meridian care center. Arrangements are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian.

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Michael Allan Jauhola, 41, Pedro Martin Jr., of Nampa, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Boise. Services are pending, Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. 442-8171

25, of Nampa, died Sunday, July 13, 2014 in Nampa. Arrangements are under the direction of Alsip and Persons Funeral Chapel, Nampa. (208) 466-3545

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are under the direction of ShafferJensen Memory Chapel, Fruitland.

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Conrad W. Parvin, 70, of Wilder, died Friday, July 11, 2014 at a local hospital of natural causes. Services are pending at Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. 459-3629

Barbara Barajas Solis, 89, of Meridian, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at a local hospital. The family has placed trust in Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel, Nampa, for their final arrangements. (208) 466-3545

Lee G. Pulley, 83, of Meridian, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at his Kristine L. Sturdivan, 62, of home. Services are under the direc- Boise, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014, tion of Accent Funeral Home, Merid- at her home. Services are pending, Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chaian. 888-5833. pel. 442-8171

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SPORTS

Nist cruises to IGA Women’s Am title Two-time 4A state champ, Oregon State recruit adds to title haul

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Nist said of the course.

“Some of the pins were tough. You just had to be smart, keep it in play and hit it where you needed to.”

She finished nine strokes ahead of secondplace Harr. Vallivue High graduate Gabby Barker, a Texas Tech signee, was 13 strokes back in third. Kinsley Bonfilio, Nist’s teammate at Bishop Kelly, finished in fourth with a score of 17-over.

It was the last tournament in Idaho for Nist before she heads to Oregon State in the fall, where she has signed with the Beavers’ golf team. In between, she will compete in the Junior PGA Championship from July 29-Aug. 1 in Bryan, Texas, and the Big “I” National Championship Aug. 5-8 in Bridgeport, West Virginia.

“It’s been great, growing up with Idaho junior golf,” Nist said. “I spent my summers around these kids and around these people.

It’s really helped my game improve.”

IGA WOMEN’S AMATEUR At BanBury Golf Course, Eagle Championship Haley Nist, Meridian Sierra Harr, Buhl Gabrielle Barker, Caldwell Kinsley Bonfilio, Boise Carly Oldroyd, Farmington, Utah Trish Gibbens, Caldwell Brooklyn Hocker Falls Jill Good, Boise Lou Points, Star Michelle Gooding, Boise Gabrielle Giesbrecht, Meridian Kareen Markle, Meridian Natalie Mullins, Eagle Abby Black, Eagle Hannah Rose Drake, Pocatello Anne Marie Bahr, Boise Carson Pickett, Meridian Brooke Williams, Half Moon Bay, Calif.

Laurel Williams, Caldwell Shaunel Fillmore, Meridian Hannah Giesbrecht, Meridian Hannah Veloz, Meridian Classic-1st Flight Jean Lane Smith, Eagle Kristin Fenwick, Boise Liz Woelfle, Eagle Marilyn Celano, Hailey Tammy Seiler, Boise Shawna Ianson, Boise Judi Branch, Boise Marilyn Reynolds, Boise Susan Sutton, Meridian Renee Stanton, Boise Jann Langley, Eagle Sharon Faylor, Boise Tara Vreeland, Nampa Classic-2nd Flight Pamela Stumph, Meridian Diane Corcoran, Boise Kelli Sue Kinkela, Eagle Brenda Pickett, Meridian Cathy Pearson, Eagle Mary Wittenberg, Meridian Mary Ann Mathews, Eagle Dorie Kimble, Boise Sue Heffner, Nampa Terry McCarthy, Meridian Kitty Roberts, Boise

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or two and a half rounds, the heat and greens at BanBury Golf Course held the advantage over the 22 golfers in the Idaho Golf Association Women’s State Amateur 73-74-74—221 Championship.

77-76-74—227 81-81-72—234 But Meridian native 80-78-76—234 Haley Nist broke through 80-80-84—244 76-88-81—245 on the back nine of the fi81-86-85—252 nal round July 13 to coast to 89-82-81—252 90-82-87—259 a nine-stroke victory.

83-88-89—260 “It was just making 92-86-85—263 92-91-87—270 putts today, so that paid 86-84-102—272 off,” said Nist, a two-time 83-86-87—256 4A state champion at Bish90-84-87—261 op Kelly High. “I just really 93-85-87—265 kept my head in it all three 91-84-91—266 88-90-91—269 days and kept trying to im95-94-91—280 prove my score each day.”

97-100-88—285 95-100-95—290 Nist was able to improve 91-99-102—292 her score each day. She 97-99-96—292 90-94-113—297 shot a 3-over 74 in the first round July 11, a day when every competitor shot over par. On July 12, she was the only golfer to shoot even par and grabbed a fourstroke lead over Castleford High graduate Sierra Harr.

On July 13, Nist shot a 3-under 68 to become the only golfer on the weekend to shoot a round under par. She was 1-over on her round through nine holes, then made five birdies on the back nine to get back Stanley Brewster/For the Meridian Press to even-par for the tournament.

Haley Nist hits from the fairway during the final round of the Women’s “It was a good distance,” IGA State Championship. Nist buried five birdies on the back nine.

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Meridian native Haley Nist accepts her trophy after winning the2014 Women’s IGA State Championship on July 13 at BanBury Golf Course in Eagle. Nist won the three-day event by a nine-stroke margin.

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THE SIDE Village Coffee Opening late August or early September n Coffee, cinnamon rolls, smoothies n Located at The Village at Meridian (3600 E. Fairview Ave.) glass pavilion with Calle 75 and Rice Works n New company founded by a southern Oregon couple, Chip and Jakki Wright n About 10 new jobs

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Chip and Jakki Wright are opening a new coffee shop at The Village at Meridian, titled Village Coffee, later this summer. The couple own a karate studio in Medford, Oregon, but are making the transition to Boise. Jakki loves to bake and make coffee, and Chip has served as a stunt double for Chuck Norris.

Unique Oregon couple to open coffee shop at The Village

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offee. Karate. Chuck Norris.

Yes, all of these things do have something in common: the day-to-day lives of Chip and Jakki Wright.

Meridian is going to get more acquainted with this couple in coming weeks, as the Wrights are starting a new coffee shop at The

by Holly Beech Village at Meridian, aptly titled Village Coffee. hbeech@mymeridianpress.com The shop will open in the Calle 75/Rice © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS Works pavilion in late August or early September.

Jakki has already made the move from the Medford, Oregon, area to Boise, where the couple’s two children and four grandchildren live.

Chip is going to stay in Medford a bit longer, not yet willing to say goodbye to the karate studio that the Wrights have owned since the ‘80s.

Oh, and Chip is also a stunt double for Chuck Norris. No joke. You’ve probably seen him in “Sidekicks,” “Top Dog” and “Walker, Texas Ranger.”

“Any of those wild, crazy kicks that you saw? That’s my husband,” Jakki said. “The guy that runs and jumps, and jumps over the car and kicks through the front windshield?

That’s my husband. … He’s amazing.”

While Chip’s specialty is martial arts, Jakki’s is making coffee and baked goods that will leave your mouth watering, such as cream-cheese-filled carrot cake muffins, banana nut bread, almond poppy seed muffins and pumpkin chocolate chip bread.

But before we get ahead of ourselves, Jakki said she’s going to only start out with homemade cinnamon rolls while she gains her footing.

“I make the best cinnamon rolls,” she said, pausing with a slight smile. “I shouldn’t say that. They’re really great, though.”

The shop will offer Out of Africa organic coffee. The beans are grown in Ethiopia and air roasted in Oregon by a man the Wrights have known for years.

Other products include Monin syrups, Ghirardelli chocolate sauce and smoothies made with Dr. Smoothie crushed fruit mix. Prices will be comparable to Starbucks’ prices, Jakki said.

“People will definitely feel like they are getting the value that they are paying for,”

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Get into the swing of things

MERIDIAN — Some things are just timeless. While the big band era may be long gone, swing classics are as recognizable now as they were during their 1930s Occupy the kids heyday. Boise’s Kings of Swing haven’t been around CALDWELL — Only 33 days until school starts up again! quite that long — the band was founded about 40 If you’re counting down, it may be time to think of a way years ago — but they’ve built a reputation for swinging to all the greatest big-band hits, from “In the Mood” to to beat the kids’ summer doldrums. And what’s a great “Moonlight Serenade.” way to keep them occupied and ease them back into educational mindsets? New books, of course. The Caldwell The band is next up to play Meridian’s Concerts Library is cleaning house in a big way and hosting a on Broadway summer blowout sale to find new homes the books it no longer needs. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the branch at 1010 series. The show starts at Dearborn St., every full bag or box of books — bags and 7 p.m. Saturday at Meridboxes provided by the library — is only $1. A quiet house ian City Hall Plaza, 33 for a buck? That’s a heck of a deal. And who knows? Maybe E. Broadway Ave. Have mom and dad will find some must-haves, too. those jazz hands ready.

she said.

The Wrights first got into the coffee business 10 years ago after their children graduated from high school.

“While they were in school, I was the high school cheerleading coach, I taught kickboxing and aerobics and karate, and I just needed something to do,” Jakki said. “So we looked into like Cinnabon or something — I love to bake.”

Jakki said southern Oregon is a pioneer in coffee drive-thrus — think Dutch Bros. Coffee and The Human Bean — so the Wrights decided to open one for themselves. After a year, though, they closed down, realizing the market was already saturated.

Jakki is thrilled and a bit nervous about this new Meridian adventure.

“It’s such a huge investment. We’re banking our retirement on this,” she said. “That’s really scary, you know, especially at our age. I mean we’re 60. To make such a big change is hard.”

But she said she was praying and asking for direction, and she was convinced that this is where God was leading. She got in touch with The Village in March and never looked back.

Even though the rent is probably among the highest in Idaho, Jakki said, The Village is the right place to be.

“They do everything really well here,” she said. “It’s upscale but yet very welcoming to everyone.”

And, as of right now, it lacks a coffee shop. “(The Village management) told me the question they are asked most is, ‘When’s Toby Keith’s opening?’

But then it’s, ‘Where’s the coffee? When are you going to get coffee?’” Jakki said. “There’s constantly people.

People want to have coffee here.”

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Personal defense tips to be available online David Vaughan of Boise films Natalie Piccola training for close quarter battle situations at Forward Movement Training in Meridian. Deliberate Dynamics and Forward Movement Training are teaming up to film a reality-based one-onone training series that will be available on YouTube.

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Officials: Norovirus culprit of Eagle Island illnesses

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ore than 100 people complained about feeling sick this week after visiting Eagle Island State Park. After closing down the swimming area Tuesday and conducting an investigation, officials said Wednesday that norovirus — the most common cause of sudden onset vomiting and diarrhea — is what caused the outbreak.

“The virus can spread from person-to-

person through recreational by Meridian Press staff Park staff is now working water, food and direct con- news@mymeridianpress.com with Central District Health and the Department of Envitact with ill people,” Kimberly © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS ronmental Quality to lower Link, Central District Health lake levels and thoroughly program manager for communicable disease control, said in a state- disinfect impacted facilities.

The swimming areas at Eagle Island ment. “Since human stool and vomit are the main sources of norovirus, the likely source will remain closed for two weeks to allow was a sick person or party that swam in the for drainage and refill of the lake. All other areas at the park will remain open for recwater or became ill at the park.” reational use.

The water in Eagle Island’s swimming area is routinely tested for the E. coli bacteria, but there is no routine approved water test for norovirus, according to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.

Symptoms of norovirus — typically vomiting and diarrhea, stomach cramps and lowgrade fever — usually start 12 to 48 hours after exposure and subside after a day or two.

There is no medication to treat norovirus, and there are no long-term health effects.

Norovirus caused a similar outbreak last summer on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in central Idaho. Officials never identified what caused the virus to spread at the

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3. Change diapers in a bathroom or separate area, not on the beach or poolside.

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Tensions rise at City Council budget hearing

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he city of Merid- by Holly Beech get, de Weerd said. ian’s budget hear- hbeech@mymeridianpress.com Rountree, whose son ing got heated last © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS works in the fire departweek during the ment, also pressed Niefire department’s meyer on the issue of firebudget presentation. fighters conducting building inspections.

Council President Charlie CITY COUNCIL TO Rountree pressed Fire Chief DISCUSS BUDGET “Weren’t they essentially Mark Niemeyer about the fire Meridian City Council will told they weren’t going to department’s recent reorganidoing inspections for the discuss next year’s budget be zation of leadership and how purpose of strategically poat Tuesday’s regular meet- sitioning your effort to get an that impacted its budget. additional fire inspector?”

“I know you’ve been misled, ing, held at 6 p.m. at City Rountree said. possibly, that, ‘Oh, that’s not Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. the council’s business,’” Roun- A public hearing about the “Councilman Rountree, I tree told Niemeyer during the budget is set for Aug. 19. don’t know where that came July 8 budget workshop. “But from. That is untrue,” NieI’ll tell you quite frankly, when meyer said. He continued you start messing with organizations and talking but was interrupted. do not inform the council of those changes “Mark, excuse me, look who you’re talk— which you have not done — there’s a real ing to,” Rountree said. “I didn’t ask a quesproblem.” tion that I didn’t have the answer. You’re on Mayor Tammy de Weerd stepped in, record of having said that.” saying the fire department went through “Councilman,” de Weerd said. the right steps, such as working with the leRountree continued speaking to Niegal and human resources staff, to stream- meyer, “So you want to go through this line its administration. again?”

“As it fell under personnel, it did happen De Weerd then called a 10-minute rein executive session, and you did get an up- cess in the budget hearing. date,” she told Rountree.

Meridian Press reached out to the city The fire department had two supervi- late last week for comment about the dissors, or division chiefs, but is working to cussion. streamline that role to only one position.

“It was just a long morning, and it in“We had employees reporting to two volved several in-depth discussions that bosses, that was a significant problem,” can sometimes get onerous and tedious,” Niemeyer said at the meeting. de Weerd said. “So I believe that it might The department has been preparing for have led to some of the confusion on the the change for two years. It doesn’t cause information that council received, and any staff to be eliminated or demoted, and the discussion might have been centered it doesn’t affect the fire department’s bud- around some of that.”

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District approves $89,000 portable at Idaho Fine Arts

Majority of district transportation employees accept Cascade offer

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ll 10 mechanics and all 14 supervisors who worked for the West Ada School District’s transportation department have accepted jobs with Cascade Student Transportation, which is taking over busing for the district.

District Superintendent Linda Clark discussed the changes at Tuesday’s school board meeting.

About 80 percent of the district’s bus drivers have also accepted jobs with Cascade. Some have been out of town and haven’t applied, West Ada spokesman Eric Exline said.

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Cascade is also in the process of hiring drivers from outside the district and training new drivers.

“They’re moving ahead, and pretty much all the people that we have currently have been offered jobs, and most of the drivers have taken them,” Clark said.

Cascade is further reviewing seven of the current drivers’ backgrounds before extending a job offer, Exline said. Cascade’s requirements, he said, are stricter than the district’s.

“Virtually any legal offense that’s on the books and any DUI disqualifies you from being their employee. … Misdemeanors

CASCADE HIRES Cascade Student Transportation has hired the majority of West Ada School District’s transportation staff and bus drivers. The company is also hiring drivers who didn’t previously work for the district.

Hiring of district employees: Mechanics n Current: 10 n Offered Cascade job: 10 Supervisors n Current: 14 n Offered Cascade job: 14 Bus drivers n Current: About 220 n Offered Cascade job: 175 Cascade has also extended 38 job offers to special education assistants to ride on buses as need. The company estimates it will need about 20 more assistants.

SOURCE: West Ada School District spokesman Eric Exline they will look at on a case-bycase basis,” Exline said. “But when we did (hiring), we might have had someone, and say they had a DUI 15 years ago, and we would have said, ‘Well, OK, we think you’re OK.’ They are more strict about it.”

Sixty people who aren’t currently with the district have applied as bus drivers, Exline said Wednesday, but only 25 were extended a job offer.

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est Ada School District trustees have approved about $89,000 to go toward the installation of a portable classroom building at Idaho Fine Arts Academy, the former private school Fresco Arts Academy that the district absorbed this year.

About $39,280 is for electrical work and $49,830 is for general construction.

Along with the portable cost, the district has paid $810 to the city of Eagle in permitting costs, district MP file art spokesman Eric Exline said. Emmelyn Redd, who was a freshman last year at Fresco Arts Academy, works during The academy’s equip- an art class in April. West Ada School District absorbed the school this year, changing ment and instruments have the name to Idaho Fine Arts Academy. About 95 of the school’s 118 students from been donated to the district, last year will return, along with newcomers to round out enrollment at 210. along with first year’s rent.

The portable will be paid for by Idaho Lottery funds increase to $2.2 million for our school disdesignated for building maintenance. This trict.” year, West Ada will receive $1.5 million in The funds that aren’t used for Idaho Fine lottery money, up Arts will go into the district’s plant facilby Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com from last year’s ity budget, a combination of the plant facility $700,000, Exline levy and lottery money. That budget this year © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS said. is $21 million, Exline said, which is used to “This year, as maintain the district’s 51 schools. the state’s revenue picture improved, the LegThe biggest projects being funded by the islature moved more of the lottery revenue plant facility budget this year are the phased from operations back into maintenance,” he construction of Willow Creek Elementary said. “Thus, the amount increase to $1.5 mil- ($2.2 million) and the remodel of Meridian lion. Next year, the amount is anticipated to High School ($4.5 million), Exline said.

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KEYBOARD piano, electric stove & refrigerator.

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BETTY Boop Cookie Jar, $40 459-9004

WE BUY GUNS. Top prices paid.

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Very good condition. $60.

697-1752

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205 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa

Call 467-7296

2 Lots Side-by-Side at Cloverdale Cemetery in Glendale section.

Will sell together only. $1,400 Each Or/Best/Offer.

(208)398-7079

HAWAII two round trip airfares.

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1-800-325-8816

6 FEMALE Siberian Husky's.

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All Challenger preschool teachers begin in our PAID teacher-intern program. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience with our teaching methods and curriculum before having a classroom of your own.

You need not have teaching experience or a degree in education to apply. If you would like to teach children to think for themselves and inspire them with a love of learning and achievement, we encourage you to apply.

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FINANCIAL

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The USDA, Farm Service Agency in Caldwell is hiring a

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2003 Camry LE, Full power, Reduced!! $6,300 Or best offer!

(503)407-8679, Nampa

2008 CADILLAC DTS, Only 54,243 miles, one-owner, bought locally, luxury-package, V8 Northstar engine, Frontwheel drive, Bose Sound, Sunroof, Original Window-Sticker, Etc,Etc,Etc... $15,995 (208)853-6265 or (208)870-8594 C M Y K

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467-7001 or 631-3291

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1986 Kit RoadRanger Fifth Wheel, 24ft, full bath, air, heat, cassette-stereo, everything works, propane and electric refrigerator, new awning and tires, $2,500 or offer SOLD!!!

'03 Kawasaki Concourse 1000, new tires, low mileage, mag tank bag, cover, great condition, ONLY $3,500 Or/best/offer!

602-4955

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M-F 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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$

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