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The committee reviewing the controversial novel, “The Absolutely True Diary of a PartTime Indian,” will recommend whether or not the book is appropriate for sophomore English classes.

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BOND The West Ada School District will seek another bond election — likely in March — to pay for new schools and future sites. The proposed $104 million bond narrowly failed last week.

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Balloon Classic really does capture local spirit L connect hbeech@mymeridianpress.com

ast Friday I woke up before the sun, grabbed my camera and drove to Ann Morrison Park in Boise.

While it was still dark out, trucks and trailers began to fill the park. Crews hauled huge baskets and bags out of the trailers, stretched out massive layers of canvas and transformed the park into a garden of hot air balloons.

By 7 a.m., about 50 vibrant balloons were ready to launch. People began to gather, gazing at the rare sight and snapping pictures with their phones.

Greg Ashton, the pilot we featured earlier this year who flies the Liberty Bell balloon, connected me with a local pilot to ride with so I could take pictures. I was lucky enough to be paired up with Kemp Lindsey, who, along with his wife Georgia Lindsey, has flown in Boise balloon festivals since the ‘70s.

Before takeoff, everyone in the park paused to watch a sole balloon take flight, carrying long, black ribbons in memory of two members of the ballooning community who died this year, including Kemp and Georgia’s son, Shane Lambert, who was 42. The couple got their first balloon when Shane was 5, Georgia told me, and he loved to ride.

Forty-two is too young, she said.

When it was time to launch the balloon, I hopped in with Kemp. He’s an excellent pilot, and every couple minutes he’d give me an update.

“We’re going to land at those ponds over there — that’s our target,” Kemp said.

Landing by the ponds, I thought. Got it.

It wasn’t until we were hovering close to the water that I realized Kemp meant what he said literally. He intended to land this gi-

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CRIME WATCH

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Meridian Police Department Log Aug. 27-Sept. 2

Police made the following arrests or issued charges: 3 driving under the influence 5 driving without privileges 1 battery 3 domestic batteries 1 interruption of a 911 call 5 warrants 5 petit thefts 3 driving without insurance 4 possession of drug paraphernalia 1 indecent exposure 2 resisting and obstructing law enforcement 2 possession of marijuana 1 possession of a controlled substance 1 false information of law enforcement 1 fugitive to Idaho 1 possession of stolen property 1 juvenile warrant Police also took calls, investigated or assisted: 2 grand thefts

2 protective custody holds 1 injury traffic accident 1 battery 2 malicious injury to property 2 domestic battery 1 lost/found property 1 disturbing the peace 3 petit thefts 1 false information to law enforcement 1 juvenile beyond control 5 domestic verbal 2 possession of marijuana 1 possession of paraphernalia 1 juvenile possession of tobacco 7 vehicle burglaries 5 residential burglaries 2 runaways 1 custodial interference 1 driving under the influence 2 medical assists 1 no-contact order violation 1 eluding 4 leaving the scene of an accident 1 agency assist 1 unlawful entry

Meridian’s walkability could be improved Editor’s note: This letter to the editor was written in response to the Meridian Press article “Idaho highlighted as great place to retire,” which ran Aug. 8. The article noted that Meridian has a walkability score of 69 out of 100, “somewhat walkable,” as ranked by walkscore. com.

Maybe Meridian is walkable, but if you live off of Locust Grove south of Overland and want to cross the street, good luck! There aren’t any crosswalks. Just those white lines and pedestrian crossing signs is all that is necessary.

My husband wrote early this summer to the street department, but no response.

While you are on Locust Grove, observe you cannot go north on Locust Grove to Overland without walking in the street, and in the street over a canal without any guardrail. And our kids are suppose to walk to school? And the cross country runners run down Locust Grove and bikers take big risks.

I won’t get started on the low branches and plums you have to dodge.

This is a reaction to the “retiree” article. We did retire here five years ago. n

ROADREPORT

Franklin Road to King Street will be closed through Sept. 19 for water main work. n There will be lane restrictions with flagging through Sept. 8 at the intersection of Eighth Street and Delmar Drive for utility work. n There will be lane restrictions with flagging through Sept. 16 on Lake Hazel Road west of Eagle Road while Das-co installs new gas service. n Williams Street from Main Street to Northeast Third Street will be closed through Sept. 19 for water main work. n

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ant, heavy balloon on the pond. In the water.

“Your feet might get a little wet,” he told me. I was already strategizing the best way to swim without getting my camera wet.

Oh me of little faith. I had never heard of hot air balloons doubling as rafts, but Kemp proved me wrong. There we were in our basket, floating on the glassy water, sharing the pond with a paddle-boarder, who I imagine was a bit surprised.

Kemp landed in a second pond (just because he could) before we reached our by Holly Beech final destination in a grassy park. hbeech@mymeridianpress.com While we were in the air, I could see an © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS army of hot air balloons behind us, rising and falling at their own pace and drifting wherever the breeze took them.

Seeing such unusual beauty took me back to being a kid. Sometimes I miss that childhood feeling of awe, like not being able to sleep on Christmas Eve because I was so excited.

That kind of anticipation fades with age, but in the balloon, I got to experience part of that wonder again. Not just because of the spectacular sights, but because complete strangers were happy to welcome me into their world. Georgia even gave me a hug as I left.

The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic represents what I love most about the Treasure Valley — a hunger for creativity and adventure, and kind people to join on the journey.

Cathy King, Meridian

Unified Sports promotes respect Mountain View High School debuted its Special Olympics Unified Varsity Cheer Squad during halftime of the Aug. 29 varsity football game against Nampa High School.

Unified Sports is a program that pairs athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to train and compete together on the same team.

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(AP) An Idaho State University instructor received a foot wound after his concealed handgun discharged on campus. Pocatello police say officers responded to a report of a shot fired on campus at about 4 p.m.

Tuesday and found the instructor in the Physical Science Complex with a non-life threatening injury.

Lt. Paul Manning says the instructor was treated and released at Portneuf Medical Center. Police say the instructor has an enhanced concealed carry permit that’s needed to carry a concealed weapon on a college campus.

Manning said it’s not clear if the gun discharged during a class, and he refused to release the instructor’s name. Police are continuing to investigate.

Steve Chatterton, director of the school’s Department of Public Safety, didn’t return a call from The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Health officials warn consumers to throw out potentially harmful raw milk

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Two Canyon County residents got sick last week after consuming raw goat milk from Treasured Sunrise Acres in Parma, according to Southwest District Health officials. The milk was produced the week of Aug. 24 and sold in stores in Boise, Caldwell, Ketchum and Star.

Treasured Sunrise Acres Dairy, Idaho State Department of Agriculture, and local and state public health officials are recommending that anyone who purchased any raw milk (goat or cow) during this time should discard it immediately.

Cryptosporidiosis, or Crypto, is a microscopic parasite causing a diarrheal illness. Common symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps or pain, dehydration (which is often most serious in the very young and the very old), nausea, vomiting, fever and weight loss.

Those who have consumed the raw milk product and are experiencing symptoms are advised to consult their health care provider for testing.

Meridian Business Day offers free workshops by local experts Sept. 12 at city hall

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Local business professionals are invited to attend free workshops next week during Meridian Business Day, presented by the Meridian Chamber of Commerce.

The free event runs from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 12 at Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. The annual event began in 2009 to help business professionals build relationships and learn from local experts. Speakers at this year’s event are: n T. Andrew Fujimoto, chief executive officer of AmeriBen n Frank White, Forum certified master coach and trainer n Derrick Boles, founder & CEO, STAND UP AMERICA L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P.1ST n Jim Everett, CEO of Treasure Valley Family YMCA n Sheli Gartman, founder of sheli G inspires, Business and World Changer Leadership Coaching n Mark Tidd, chief executive officer of TitleOne Corporation n Eric Strand, vice president and co-owner of Fisher’s Technology

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Front page: Construction on the new administrative and interpretive building at the Meridian Wastewater Treatment Facility.

How your bill could change The average utility bill in Meridian will increase by $4.94 a month if the city approves rate increases.

The largest part of that increase — $3.75 — is a monthly wastewater surcharge that sunsets after 10 years. The other portion is a 2 percent inflationary rate increase, adding an extra $1.19 to the average monthly bill. This increase does not sunset.

Water base fee n Current: $5.38 n Proposed: $5.49 n Increase: 11 cents per month Water usage charge n Current: $1.86 per 1,000 gallons used n Proposed: $1.90 per 1,000 gallons used n Increase: 4 cents per 1,000 gallons used Sewer base fee n Current: $5.43 n Proposed: $5.54 n Increase: 17 cents Sewer usage charge n Current: $5.43 per 1,000 gallons used n Proposed: $5.54 per 1,000 gallons used n 11 cents per 1,000 gallons used $3.75: monthly surcharge added to each sewer bill, sunsets after 10 years $4.94: total added cost to average monthly bill. The average Meridian utility customer uses 9,000 gallons of water per month and flushes 5,000 gallons of water per month.

Public Works: We need to raise utility rates to pay for upgrades M eridian residents could see a bump in utility rates this year for the first time since 2010. A public hearing about the proposed increase began Tuesday and will continue at the Sept. 9 City Council meeting.

The higher rates — which will cost the average customer an extra $5 a month — will help pay for wastewater treatment plant upgrades, which are needed to meet stricter U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards.

The upgrades will cost about $170 million over the next 10 years, Meridian Public Works Director Tom Barry said. Raising utility rates would generate an estimated $19.2 million in that time frame.

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Current sewer connection fee: $2,759 n Proposed fee: $3,733 n Increase: $974 per connection

Other funding will come from areas such as the Capital Improvement Plan, the enterprise fund balance and utility account growth.

The renewed permit isn’t the only factor racking up a $170 million bill. Even without tighter regulations, $60 million to $70 million would need to be invested in the wastewater plant so it could keep up with growth, Barry said.

To balance the cost burden between current residents and new growth, Public Works is also suggesting that sewer connection fees for developers increase by $974. This would boost each hook-up fee to $3,733, dropping Meridian’s rate from second-lowest in the Valley to the fifth-lowest. The increase would generate an estimated $11.7 million over eight years.

Meridian’s sewer connecPhotos by Adam Eschbach/MP tion fee hasn’t changed since Above: Meridian plans to open a new 3-story administration building and separate laboratory this fall at the wastewater 2007. Meridian staff is meeting with developers and builders’ treatment plant, 3401 N. Ten Mile Road. The new buildings, along with renovating the current admin building, cost $6.35 associations to talk about the million. Below: A employee cleans between the aeration basins at the Meridian wastewater treatment plant. proposal, and a public hearing before City Council is slated for Sept. 23.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Regulations meant to project rivers, wildlife

Continued public hearing on proposed utility rate increases: 3 p.m. Sept. 9 at Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. n Tentative public hearing on proposed sewer connect fee increase: 6 p.m. Sept. 23 at Meridian City Hall n Contact Public Works at 8985500

Meridian’s wastewater treatment plant serves almost 30,000 customers, and an average of 6.5 million gallons of wastewater are treated in Meridian each day, Barry said.

The plant operates under a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit, which is outlined in the Clean Water Act. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency oversees permit applications and compliance.

When Meridian’s permit is renewed, likely by the end of October, there will be stricter rules on things like how much phosphorus is released into the Boise River, which impacts the Snake River and the Brownlee Reservoir, where phosphorus issues are showing up, Barry said.

Phosphorus acts as fertilizer for aquatic weeds, algae and moss.

Too much plant life in the water not only gets in the way of swimmers and boaters, but it can harm fish and marine life.

Wastewater leaving Meridian’s plant contains about 1.07 milligrams of phosphorus. The new standards will lower that amount to 0.07 milligrams of phosphorus over the next 10 years, Barry said.

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The committee reviewing the controversial novel, “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,” has made its decision on whether or not the book is appropriate for sophomore English classes. The committee will make its recommendation to the West Ada School District Board of Trustees at Tuesday’s meeting.

A student’s grandmother, Sharon Blair, ignited a debate earlier this year when she filed a complaint with the district about the book’s content.

“I do not want our children exposed to explicit, filthy and racist things,” Blair said at the district’s public hearing in April.

The novel by Sherman Alexie is one of the most challenged books in the country. It tells the story of a Native American teenager who prevails over bullying, racism and poverty.

The book has been banned for classroom use since February. The com-

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LOCAL NEWS New stores, eateries plan openings at Village North

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new wave of stores and restaurants will open later this year at The Village at Meridian, in the Village North section on Eagle Road, just north of Fairview Avenue.

About the new retailers: n Good Feet, an arch support store, will open in late September between Noodles & Company and Meridian Smiles Dentistry. Good Feet helps customers manage foot, leg and back pain by pairing up individuals with the right shoes. The store also carries therapeutic shoes and shoe accessories. The store is about 1,500 square feet and will employ four employees. n Café Zupas specializes in gourmet soups, salads and sandwiches that are made in house from scratch every day. Their new space, located next to Which Wich, will include about 3,700 square feet of dining space and a 1,400-square-foot kitchen area. Management plans to hire about 45 employees, including several managementlevel positions. A grand opening celebration is slated for Dec. 20, with half off all meals and the chance to win prizes. n Blaze Pizza will also be joining the Village North dining scene in the later part of this year and will be located next to Noodles & Company. Blaze offers an interactive ordering format that allows guests to customize their own 11-inch personal pizza that is then sent to an openflame oven — the centerpiece of the restaurant. The 2,900-square-foot fast-casual restaurant is set to hire about 25 employees. n Pier 1 Imports will open later this year between Nike Factory Store and Petco. The store is moving from its current Meridian location just south of The Village on Eagle Road. Pier 1 Imports’ merchandise assortment ranges from home accessories to full-sized, upholstered furniture.

Current Village North tenants include Michaels, Nike Factory Store, Marshalls, Toys “R” Us/Babies “R” Us, Gap Factory Store, Gordmans, Zoom Care, Sleep Country, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle and Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt.

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THINGS TO DO

Today

EAGLE — Baldapalooza, 4-10 p.m.

Merrill Park, 637 E. Shore Drive. A family friendly music festival benefitting Camp Rainbow Gold. Featuring country artist Ashley Monroe, Fictionist, We are the Strike, Mimi Knowles, Waking Jordan, Desirae Bronson and more. $20 admission.

Saturday MERIDIAN — Fun Run, 9-10:30 a.m. registration, American Legion Post 113, 22. W. Broadway Ave. Cost is $20/rider. Different costs for passengers. Open to bikes and cars. After the ride there will be a silent auction and raffle. Proceeds go to help the Wyakin Warriors. Contact 850-6952 or riderspost113@yahoo.com for information.

MERIDIAN — American Girl Fashion Show auditions, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Village at Meridian, 3600 E. Fairview Ave. Girls ages 5–12 can audition for a chance to walk the runway and model the contemporary and historical fashions of the American Girl dolls at shows in October. Get forms and information at balletidaho.org/eventregistration/ag.

Tuesday MERIDIAN — Coffee with the Mayor, 8-9:30 a.m., Forward Movement Training Center, 125 W. Taylor St., Ste. 600. Free. Everyone is welcome to join Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd and other city leaders.

Discuss issues, share ideas, ask questions,

network, enjoy refreshments, and connect with friends old and new in a friendly, casual environment. No reservations needed.

Questions? Call Ken Corder at 489-0535.

MERIDIAN — Free hearing screenings, 3-6 p.m., Idaho State University Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Central Drive. No appointment is necessary, and clinicians will see adults, teens and children as young as 3. Participants will receive their results immediately, including referrals if further evaluation is needed, according to organizers. For information regarding the screenings, contact the Speech and Language Clinic at 373-1725.

Sept. 1, 2014, at a local care center. at a local hospital. Services are under Services are under the direction and the direction of Accent Funeral Home care of Alsip and Persons Funeral Cha- and Cremation, Meridian. 888-5833 pel, Nampa. 466-3545.

Matthew Dean Ellis, 35, of Dorothy Jean Bassett, 76, Caldwell, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, of Nampa, Idaho, died August 31, at a Boise hospital. Private services 2014, at her home. Arrangements will be at a later date. Cremation is have been entrusted to Alsip and Per- under the direction of Dakan Funeral sons Funeral Chapel, Nampa. (208) Chapel, Caldwell. 459-3629 466-3545

a local care facility of natural causes.

Services are pending under the direction of Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. 459-3629

Ray J. James, 86, of Nampa, died

Saturday, August 30, 2014, at a local care facility. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alsip and Persons Funeral Chapel, Nampa. (208) 466-3545

Sept. 13

MERIDIAN — CATCH Me If You Can 5K, 9-11 a.m., Kleiner Park, 1900 N. Records MERIDIAN — Fall bazaar, 10 a.m.-5 Ave. The 3.1 mile course will start at The p.m., Kleiner Park Center at the Park, 1920 Village at Meridian’s Fountain Square N. Records Way. A fundraiser for Meridian and finish at Julius Kleiner Park near the seniors. Event includes a silent auction, bandshell. All proceeds support CATCH raffle, bake sale, gifts and crafts, and programs in the Treasure Valley. Register at decorations. At noon, there will be lunch. catch5k.com.

At 6 p.m., there will be bingo. Call Dolores IDAHO CITY — A Tour of Mountain at 887-1184 or Toni at 888-6728 with Homes, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Idaho City questions.

Senior Center, 102 Bear Run Road. Join your MERIDIAN — Meridian Business Day, friends for a self-guided tour of interesting 8 a.m. to noon, Meridian City Hall, 33 E. private homes, two historic buildings and Broadway Ave. Succeeding in today’s busi- the iconic Sluice Box landmark in beautiful ness environment requires constant knowl- Idaho City. Tickets are $10 presale or $15 edge and professional association. Meridian day of (cash or check), and a potato bar Business Day is designed to help Treasure lunch will be served for $5. For tickets visit Valley businesses to network, socialize and boisestatetickets.com or nampacivicenter. develop positive business relationships. com or call 426-1494 ext. 4. Proceeds Details at meridianbusinessday.com. benefit the Mountain Kids Day Camp, a MERIDIAN — Scentsy Rock-A-Thon, 10 faith-based, free camp for children. Learn a.m. to 8 p.m., Eagle Road between Pine more at mountainhomestour.shutterfly.

Avenue and Commercial Street. The Idaho com or contact Jennifer Alban at 392-9992.

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All obituaries for Meridian Press must be placed by your mortuary or at selfserve.idahopress.com. Deadline is 3 p.m. Wednesdays for Friday publication. If you have questions, call 465-8128.

Dorothy “Dollie” Apple- Leland Cantrell, 71, of Boise, Mardi B. Keen, 93, of Parma, gate, 86, of Nampa, died Monday, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014, died Saturday, August 30, 2014, at

Foodbank, Giraffe Laugh, The Salvation Army, the Meridian Food Bank, and Scentsy will line Scentsy Commons’ sidewalk with 70 rocking chairs. For every minute someone rocks, Scentsy will donate $5, up to $210,000. The event will conclude with a fireworks show around 8:45 p.m.

Event parking for the firework show is $10 or an in-kind donation of diapers, wipes, formula, or baby food. All donations will benefit The Idaho Foodbank, Giraffe Laugh, The Salvation Army and the Meridian Food Bank.

Elsie Nemger, 93, of Nampa, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, at her home. Arrangements are under the Daren Josephson, 64, of direction of Accent Funeral Home, MeBoise, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014, at ridian. 888-5833 a local hospital. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Dalyce Louree Nielson, 52, Meridian. 888-5833 of Boise, died Aug. 27, 2014, at her home. Arrangements are under the Wayne Mai, 70, of Nampa, died direction of the Nampa Funeral Home, Saturday, August 30, 2014, near Mc- Yraguen Chapel. 442-8171 Call, Idaho. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alsip and Persons Funeral Mardi Price, 68, of Middleton, Chapel, Nampa. (208) 466-3545 died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. 888-5833.

Ila Rose, 93, of Boise, died Tues-

day, September 2, 2014, at a local care center. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. 888-5833

Emil Henry “Hank” Schanbeck, 80, of Nampa, died

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at his home. Services are pending Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. 4428171

Yvonne Tubbs, 90, of Stockton, California, died August 30, 2014, at a care facility in Middleton, Idaho. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alsip and Persons Funeral Chapel, Nampa. (208) 466-3545

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LOCAL NEWS

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Meridian Saturday bus route 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

No fare n Approximately one-hour loop n 22 stops Find a map and bus stop schedule at bit.ly/MeridianSaturdaybus. For more information, call 345-7433. n n

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Our goal and our plan is to build up ridership in this new route and continue to study mobility and transit needs in the city of Meridian.”

DAVID ZAREMBA Meridian city councilman

Saturday bus route is only ‘first step’

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eridian’s new Saturday bus route is a step in the right direction, but there’s more work to do, Meridian City Councilman David Zaremba said at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new route Wednesday.

“We have managed to make a first step — and it’s a modest one, but it’s exciting,” he said.

Meridian pitched in $60,000 from the general fund for the new route this year, which was matched by federal dollars.

The new route, managed by Valley Regional Transit, runs Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. One bus runs clockwise (Route 35A) and another bus runs counterclockwise (Route 35 B) on a roughly one-hour loop through the city.

There’s no fare for the first year.

by Holly Beech Zaremba hopes the route is so hbeech@mymeridianpress.com © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS well-used that it shows a need for a weekday route. Currently, Meridian’s only weekday bus services are inter-county routes between Nampa and Boise.

“Our goal and our plan is to build up ridership in this new route and continue to study mobility and transit needs in the city of Meridian,” he said.

Twenty-one people used the route on its first day Saturday, VRT spokesman Mark Carnopis said. That number might have been higher had it not been Labor Day weekend, he said.

Meridian is one of the largest cities in the country to not have its own transportation system, VRT Executive Director Kelli Fairless said, and Idaho is one of two states without a public trans-

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Above: Meridian’s new Saturday bus route debuted over Labor Day weekend, and the community celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Meridian City Hall Wednesday. The route has 22 stops around the city. portation funding mechanism. Despite these challenges, VRT is working toward its “valleyconnect” plan, a vision approved in 2011 to establish a complete transportation system throughout the Valley.

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oaring Springs Waterpark is hoping to squeeze two more sunny weekends out of summer before closing down for the year.

Weather permitting, the park will be open today and Saturday and Sept. 13-14.

Season passes are now being sold at a $30 discount and can be used this year and next. Family and friends can pool together to save money — the first season pass is $119.99, followed by up to nine more passes at $89.99 each.

Next door to Roaring Springs, Wahooz Family Fun Zone and Pinz Bowling Center are still in full swing and getting ready for new fall atCourtesy photo tractions.

“The weather right now Roaring Springs Waterpark has two weekends left before closing down for the year. The park debuted is just beautiful for mini-golf the Corkscrew Cavern (pictured) this season and the Cliffhanger last season. “Roaring Springs tries to and go-karts,” said Tiffany keep the experience new and fresh and exciting by adding new rides every few years,” spokeswoman Quilici, the marketing direc- Tiffany Quilici said. tor for Roaring Springs, Waa serious league-type atmosphere.” hooz and Pinz.

by Holly Beech Pinz will introduce a new club this year called Starting in October, a hbeech@mymeridianpress.com Bowling 2.0, designed for adults who want to imnew zombie movie will in- © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS prove their game. The first four weeks are free, invade the XD Dark Ride at cluding a half-hour instructional video and over Pinz. Up to eight participants at a time will be equipped with laser blasters to de- an hour of bowling. The remaining four weeks will be stroy zombies in the life-like ride, which uses 3D visual used for practice and friendly competition.

Clubs are $8 a week for kids and $10 for adults, along effects, motion seats, strobe lights and wind machines. with a registration fee and shoe rental fees.

check it out n Roaring Springs Waterpark, 400 West Overland Road, Meridian. Last two weekends of the year are today and Saturday and Sept. 13-14 from noon to 7 p.m., weather permitting. n Wahooz Family Fun Zone, 1385 Blue Marlin Lane. Attractions: Go-karts, mini golf, laser tag, arcade games and, through October, bumper boats. n Pinz Bowling Center at Wahooz.

Bowling leagues start in late September for kids and adults. Register by Sept. 17 at pinzbowlingidaho.com.

Dolphin Dunk The annual Great Dolphin Dunk, which typically raises $30,000 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Ada County, only generated about $15,000 this year, Roaring Springs spokeswoman Tiffany Quilici said.

A reason for the drop, she said, could be because there was no retail partner this year who sold toy dolphins on site. Roaring Springs sold a record number of dolphins, but not enough to close the gap.

The campaign is a 14-year tradition and has raised more than $750,000 for the clubs. Kids who are members at the clubs also pitch in to help sell dolphins for the annual event. In August, all the dolphins are dumped into Roaring Springs’ Endless River, and big prizes are awarded to those who bought the first three dolphins to cross the finish line.

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Pinz is gearing up for its busiest time of year. Eightweek and 10-week bowling clubs for kids and adults start this month, providing a fun, laid-back way to compete and get better at bowling, Quilici said.

“Traditional bowling leagues have been dying over the last probably 30 years because people don’t want to commit to maybe eight- or nine-month bowling leagues week in and week out,” she said. “Pinz is really all about just fun and kids and families, and so it’s not

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EAGLE — Music festivals are all over the Treasure Valley, and for good reason — nothing says summer like food, drinks, friends and music under the sun. What could make a music festival even better? Supporting a good cause.

Baldapalooza is now in its second year and welcoming a full lineup of local and touring artists to help raise funds for Camp Rainbow Gold, a summer camp for kids fighting cancer and their families.

Headlining the festival this year is country artist Ashley Monroe. She’ll be supported by alt-rockers Fictionist, eight-piece funk outfit We Are the Strike, locals Desirae Bronson and Waking Jordan and others.

By the slice, thin crust, thick crust, take-and-bake, you name it, Meridian has it when it comes pizza. The Village at Meridian announced earlier this week that another pizza option will soon come to the Village North called Blaze Pizza.

Here are five pizza variations of the many to try in Meridian.

1. Grimaldi’s, The Village

Meridian’s new Saturday bus route includes a stop at Roaring Springs. Quilici said she hopes this service is so well-received that it expands to weekdays.

“On a Saturday, families might be more available to drive their kids to the waterpark, whereas maybe a Monday through Friday schedule would allow some kids to come to the park while their parents are working,” she said.

Grimaldi’s serves traditional pizza that started in Naples, Italy and a “secret recipe” sauce. It bills itself as upscale yet casual.

2. Flying Pie, 601 Main St. Flying Pie is a local tradition that just recently made its way to Meridian. The restaurant’s creations were featured on the TV show Man vs. Food.

3. Flatbread Neapolitan Pizzeria, 830 N. Main St., Suite A Located next to Generations Plaza

SIDE Music

What: Theory of a Deadman When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Where: Knitting Factory, 416 S. Ninth St., Boise Tickets: $24.50$45, available at bo.knittingfactory.com What: Boise Hive benefit with Built to Spill When: 7 p.m. Thursday Where: Neurolux, 111 N. 11th St., Boise Tickets: $15, available at ticketweb.com or the Record Exchange What: Kieran Strange When: 8 p.m. tonight Where: Flying M Coffeegarage, 1314 Second St. S., Nampa Tickets: $5 at the door

Theater What: Boise Little Theater presents “Curtains” When: Showtimes vary. Tonight through Sept. 20 Where: Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise Tickets: $16-$20, available at boiselittletheater.org

Chat with the mayor

What: Idaho Shakespeare Festival presents “Steel Magnolias” When: Showtimes vary. Tonight through Sept. 28 Where: Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise Tickets: $12-$400, available at idaho shakespeare.org

MERIDIAN — Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd wants to invite anyone interested to have coffee with her and other city officials.

There will be chances to ask questions, discuss issues, share ideas, network, enjoy refreshments, meet up with old friends and make new friends in a casual, friendly environment. Even kids are welcome — teach yours to engage in the civic process by talking to their elected leaders.

Coffee with the mayor begins at 8 a.m. Tuesday at Forward Movement Training Center, 125 W. Taylor St. Ste. 600. No reservations are needed. Questions? Call Ken Corder at 489-0535.

What: American Girl Fashion Show auditions When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday Where: The Village at Meridian, 3600 E. Fairview Ave., Meridian Tickets: Free

Baldapalooza is from 4-10 p.m. tonight at Merrill Park, 637 E. Shore Drive. Tickets are $20 or $10 for those 18 and under. Tickets are available online at baldapalooza.org or at the gate.

Enjoy Eagle’s family-friendly festival

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4. Gramercy Park Pizza, 1626 Wells Ave., Suite 115 Gramercy Park serves stone-fired pizzas with happy hour specials Monday through Saturday.

5. Bono’s, 6700 N. Linder Road Bono’s brings the taste of Chicago to Meridian. Choose traditional Chicago deep dish or thin crust pizza.

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LOCAL NEWS City snapshot

Meridian and Kuna city councils plan to meet in September to discuss their shared border and clarify their areas of impact. Properties like this one along Linder Road are largely farmland.

Meridian 83,596: population, 2013 11.3 percent: population growth, 2010 – 2013 25,981: households, 2008-2012 26.79: land area in square miles, 2010 2,802.8: persons per square mile, 2010 1,292 : new residential building permits, 2013 42: new non-residential building permits, 2013

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Kuna 16,532: population, 2013 8.5 percent: population growth, 2010 – 2013 4,656: households, 2008-2012 18.07: land area in square miles, 2010 841.5: persons per square mile, 2010 136: new residential building permits, 2013 1: new non-residential building permit, 2013 SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau; COMPASS

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Meridian feels it’s their impact area, and Kuna feels it’s kind of our impact area for the future.”

W. GREG NELSON Kuna mayor

Meridian, Kuna still don’t agree on boundary

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fter years of border disputes, Meridian and Kuna still don’t agree on where their shared border should be.

Land owners in the “gray area” between the two city limits don’t have a clear idea of which city their land will eventually belong to.

Some want to go to Kuna, which has a wastewater treatment plant in the area and is ready to provide sewer infrastructure. Others want to be incorporated into Meridian, which won’t provide sewer and water in that area for years.

“I think we’ve gotta get it straightened out,” Meridian City Councilman Keith Bird said.

Both cities are eyeing the same

by Holly Beech Ada County land between their city hbeech@mymeridianpress.com limit borders in hopes of claiming it © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS for future development. Meridian and Kuna city councils plan to meet soon to talk about where the boundary should be.

Kuna wants to extend its border to Amity Road in the area west of Highway 69 (Meridian Road). That means Meridian would lose ground for future growth, because the current area of impact border is a mile south of Amity at Lake Hazel Road.

“That’s led to an awful lot of discussion,” Kuna Mayor W. Greg Nelson said. “Meridian feels it’s their impact area, and Kuna feels it’s kind of our impact area for the future.”

In 2009, Kuna annexed land that was part of Meridian’s area of impact. The Kuna Melba News reported that Meridian sent Kuna a letter asking the city not to annex the 300 acres between Ten Mile and Linder roads, just north of Lake Hazel Road. But Kuna went through with it — not the nicest thing for a city to do, said Nelson, who wasn’t mayor at the time.

“There was some fussing about that,” he said. “Meridian hasn’t

quite forgiven us for that, but we’re in a different time period now.”

Bird, who has served on the Meridian City Council for 17 years, said he doesn’t know of any hard feelings between the two cities.

The upcoming meeting, he said, is just a chance to clarify areas of impact and discuss what would be best for land owners in the area.

Extending Kuna to Amity Road would be an economic benefit for Kuna, Nelson said, and would help define the city’s future growth.

“The pressure for Kuna’s growth, even though there’s pressure all the way around our entire city, but the strongest will come from the area closest to the freeway (Interstate 84). So Amity moves us a mile closer to the freeway,” he said. “It’s really about economics.”

Kuna’s wastewater treatment plant near the corner of Ten Mile and Lake Hazel roads is ready to provide sewer services to homes or new development in the area.

“The ones that want to develop right now probably want to go to Kuna. The ones that want to stay farmers for a few years and then develop (probably want to) go to Meridian,” Bird said. “Meridian’s a long ways from being ready to go out there, but we need to clarify our impact areas.”

As Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd highlighted in 2009, there’s more than just sewer services at stake. Would Meridian’s fire and police stations be burdened by Kuna’s growth a mile past the original boundary? That’s something the cities hope to clarify.

Meridian is not experiencing these same boundary questions with neighboring Boise or Nampa, Bird said.

“There have been times that we’ve taken property that Boise’s had into us, because it’s been convenient and the people wanted to do that,” he said. “There’s been other times that people wanted to go to Boise, and we’ve done that. So we’ve worked together.”

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Saint Al’s said the NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System is a big step forward

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About 5,600 people nationally are diagnosed with ALS each year. The average life expectancy of ALS patients is two to five years from diagnosis, but variants in the disease can allow for patients to live longer.

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LOCAL NEWS Bookmobile adds new stop at City Hall The Meridian Library District’s Bookmobile — a mobile library truck — will boost the number of stops it makes at schools this year and will add a new stop at Meridian City Hall. At the Bookmobile, residents can get a library card and check out books and DVDs. The new schedule starts Sept. 10, during Library Card Sign-Up Month. The City Hall stop will take place from 2-4 p.m. every Wednesday.

Library patrons can also schedule to pick up books at the Bookmobile that they’ve placed on hold. This feature can be accessed at mld.org.

Last year, the Meridian Library District provided more than 1,000 programs for Meridian residents of all ages. This June and July, the three Meridian Library locations circulated more than 200,000 items to library users and offered access to more than 1 million items, including digital and non-digital resources.

For questions or more information, call 888-4451 or email kate@mld.org.

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new garden and education center is planned for the Comba Park in west Boise, near the intersection of Five Mile and Ustick roads.

In June, work began on the Boise Urban Garden School

by Holly Beech (BUGS) education hbeech@mymeridianpress.com center, a 1,500-square© 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS foot facility with a commercial kitchen.

The opening is slated for mid-September.

This fall, construction will start on a 0.75-acre onsite garden, farm stand, greenhouse and gazebo — all scheduled to be complete by spring.

The garden and education center is primarily funded through Dr. Trudy Comba — a prominent educator, entrepreneur and philanthropist — with additional funding from The Idaho Women’s Charitable Foundation and Boise Parks and Recreation.

BUGS hopes to raise the final $20,000 through an online indiegogo.com campaign that runs through Sept. 11. As of Tuesday evening, the campaign had raised $2,786. Check it out at bit.ly/BUGScampaign.

Comba Park, located at 2995 N. Five Mile Road, opened on Aug. 8 and includes a playground and splash pad. There are seven schools in the area, all with high populations of low-income students.

“There are few opportunities for after school and summer enrichment programs for low-income children in the neighborhood. By expanding programming at the new facility, BUGS will work with over 4,500 kids in the first year alone,” BUGS Executive Director Erin Guerricabeitia said in a press release.

BUGS is an inquiry-based education organization that uses an organic garden setting as the foundation for learning. The BUGS mission is to grow healthy bodies and inquiring minds.

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SCHOOLS

District likely to seek bond election in March

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he West Ada School District will likely send another bond proposal to the polls in March, spokesman Eric Exline said. The district’s $104 million bond request fell 3 percent short of the needed two-thirds majority vote on Aug. 26.

The district could legally run another bond election in November, but it would have to turn in paperwork to the Ada County Elections Office by today. That didn’t give the bond committee enough time to reconvene

by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com and choose its next step, Exline said. The commit© 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS tee, made up of parents and representatives from each school, will need to decide if it wants to take the same bond proposal to voters or change it.

The bond would have paid for two new middle schools, a new elementary school, future sites for a high school and middle school, and renovations at Meridian High School.

If the bond runs again in March and fails, the district will need to look at alternatives, Exline said. The district might need to redraw middle school boundaries so that all middle schools are slightly overcrowded,

rather than some middle schools being severely overcrowded, he said.

Lake Hazel Middle School is about 450 stun For the bond: 62.78 percent dents over its 1,000-stu(5,787 votes) dent capacity. There are n Against the bond: 37.22 10 portables at the school percent (3,432 votes) — some with double n Amount needed to pass: 66 classrooms that can hold percent at total of 60 students — n 9,207 Ada County voters and one portable restn 12 Canyon County voters room. n About 10 percent of regis“I’m not even sure actered voters in the district voted. tually if we can put more portables at Lake Hazel,” Exline said. “We’d have to go through the county’s permitting process.”

To run the bond election again in March, the bond committee would need to have information to the election’s office by early January.

The bond’s approval would have cost taxpayers an extra $2.41 per $100,000 of taxable property value each year. The district’s current bond debt, stemming back

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to 1998, is $180.6 million.

Breakdown of the bond proposal that failed in August: n $60 million: two new middle schools Victory Middle School on Stoddard Road, south of Overland Road, would have opened in fall of 2016, relieve overcrowding at Lake Hazel Middle School. The Star Middle site north of Beacon Light Road and East of Pollard Lane in Star, would open in 2018 and relieve overcrowding at Eagle Middle School. n $24 million: complete Meridian High School remodel in the next two to three years, cutting two years off construction time. n $12 million: new elementary school in south Meridian with a slated opening of fall 2017. The new elementary school would be built on one of two locations owned

by West Ada School District, either near the intersection of Eagle and Amity roads or on the west side of Linder Road south of Overland Road. n $8 million: future land acquisition. The district would look for land west of Ten Mile Road and between Interstate 84 and Chinden Boulevard for a new high school site (60 acres) and middle school site (40 acres).

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ascade Student Transportation has added more staff members to answer phone calls from concerned parents after receiving an estimated 500 calls a day during the first week of school, West Ada School District spokesman Eric Exline said. Cascade has also increased the

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sentatives from Meridian and from the California corporate office did not return phone calls from Meridian Press Wednesday.

The busing system was more complicated this year, Exline said, because of the addition of kindergarten busing and tiered bell schedules for high, middle and elementary schools. On some routes, drivers haven’t had enough time to drop off their middle school students and get to the elementary school.

To help with this issue, Cascade is bring-

ing on more buses. It started the year with 172 routes, Exline said, but will increase to 195 routes.

School started on Aug. 25. When the district contracted with Cascade for busing services this summer, it said it would hire a liaison to help with communication. That role has been filled by Miranda Carson, who has a background in community and transportation planning. She is moving to Idaho from Tennessee and will start Sept. 22, Exline said.

CONTACTS Cascade Student Transportation Meridian office: 229-8500 n West Ada School District office: 855-4500 n West Ada spokesman Eric Exline: exline.eric@westada.org n

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Service Directory NAMPA 339 South Westwood Blvd SATURDAY ONLY 8am-2pm Kid's clothes, kids toys, acrylic and wood mounted stamps, scrapbook supplies, glass top table & dining room chairs, recumbent stationary bike, barbeque, and miscellaneous!

NAMPA COMMUNITY YARDSALE Saturday ONLY 9am - 4pm.

Subdivision just west of Nampa HS football field. Lake Lowell to Edwards; State to Stanford.

Household, yard and kid's items. Chickens, coop and clothing. Browse the neighborhood.

ESTATE & DAYCARE RETIREMENT SALE

Wheel barrow, electric chain saw, tools, electric leaf blower, furniture, playhouse, strollers, wagons, and portacribs & much more!

Find your perfect home FOR SALE

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING Sandlewood & Nottingshire Apts.

Caldwell.

Call 459-4434.

Equal Housing Opportunity

If you need or want it we have in this 4500 sq ft family home and it's all priced to sell!

Cash/Check/Visa Accepted.

Itemized list and photos at guardianestatesales.com

CALDWELL

923 Grant Street

AVALON ANTIQUES

Saturday Only 9-3 Outside Blowout Moving Sale!

Furniture, Primitives, Retro, Kitchen, elegant glass, Jewelry, Shabby Chic, Coca-Cola & Star Wars items, toys, signs, Pictures, windows, Beer items for home brewers and more!

Many sales inside and out...

You want it, We have it!

NAMPA 16470 N. Franklin Blvd in "The Birches" shopping plaza, corner of Birch and Franklin, Exit 36, Nampa.

Friday, September 5th & Saturday, September 6th 9am-3pm

Warehouse/Parking lot Clearance Sale at The Grace Place,

Quality resale products at great prices! Sale includes: Furniture, racks of Summer clothing for $1.00 each, dishes, kitchenware, tools, home décor, children's toys, craft items and more.

Call for info: 442-0900. Come Friday for best selection or Saturday for 50% off all remaining Warehouse Sale items.

FOR SALE

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ROCKING CRADLE Wooden, walnut. Also other baby things. $10.00.

585-3137 ANNUAL FLEA & CRAFT MARKET AUGUST 30 & 31, 2014 at SNAKE RIVER RV RESORT, 4030 RIVER RESORT DR., HOMEDALE, ID.(JCT. 95 & E. PIONEER RD)

CLASSIFIED DEADLINES

GE Profile Washer & Dryer, Works great, $350 467-2423

AFFORDABLE!

Piano, Guitar, Violin, Fiddle or Ukulele lessons.

All ages & levels.

Private & fun!

Call 467-6244.

SHOWBIZ Kidz taking

MAGNAVOX 20” COLOR TV wall mount. DirectTV. $25.

459-7574

Deadline to get your Classified ads in for the following Friday is 4:30pm on Wedneday.

Please call us if you have questions 467-9253.

Call 283-5750

MEN'S-26” Magna, EXITOR Series 18-speed, mountain bike, dual-suspension, $75 713-7943

FOUND football helmet on Ohio Street, Nampa near stop sign.

Call to identify, 208-853-6426

NOW YOUR CLASSIFIED 7+ day ad will hit 11,000 more homes!

registration for September classes. Introduction to music, including keyboard, theory, technique, singing, and community performance.

Ages 3-8

COUCH & Loveseat, Dark green, excellent shape, w/slipcover, $65, 850-0576 COUCH, Very Clean, Medium size, $40, 599-2970 LEATHER Couch, Black, 7' long, $125 Or/best/offer, 442-7373 BED Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set, Brand new in plastic, warranty. $115. King $199.

Can deliver. Call 921-6643.

TIFFANY style floor lamp.

Art deco style-white w/black. $50.

208-465-1784

CLASSIFIED DEADLINES

HOME FOR SALE IN 55+ SENIOR PARK 1994 Nashua Doublewide. Brand new carpet & flooring. Clean, quiet, safe neighborhood. $19,950.

Move-in incentives.

Make offer. 541-889-9579

COUNTY house, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, basement. $450/month plus deposit. 454-2433

NOTE: The following advertisers have certified that these properties meet the standards set by the Fair Housing Act of 1968; amended on 1989, and therefore qualify as “Housing for the Elderly,” and may be advertised as such.

Deadline to get your Classified ads in for the following Friday is 4:30pm on Wednesday.

Please call us if you have questions 467-9253.

COLEMAN Cooler, 150 quarts, keeps ice-for-5-days! $60/Cash 454-6506

Store Closing Sale Poe's Old Time Gun and Pawn 20% Off on all guns 30 to 70% Off everything else August 14 to 28 30% Off August 29 to September 10 50% Off

Store fixtures available September 8

55+ Senior Park

Beautifully kept park. 5 months free with move-in.

RV sites available.

Call 541-889-9579.

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

Looking for a job?

Guns, Tools, Collectables, Jewelry, Watches, Cast Iron, Die Cast, Electronics, Pet Porters, Sporting Goods, Wake Boards, Skis, Motor Cross and Street Helmets, Bikes, LOTS more!

TECHNICS Organ, excellent shape...in 4th generation, Come and see it and I will show it to you!

Paid $36,000 asking $9,000 455-5121

1907 A J Aubrey Double 12 32” twist barrels. Manufactured by Meriden Firearms Company & 1928 Model 12 pump.

888-6447 or 841-1602

SALES

Advertising Account Executive 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 have the perfect career for you and would like to meet you.

The Idaho Press Tribune is a local privately owned company that has been doing business in the Treasure Valley for 130 years. We are a leader in providing local information and advertising solutions to local business.

In the role of Advertising Account Executive you will work closely with local businesses to develop marketing plans to help grow their business. You will also be respsonsible for prospecting new advertisers in a designated territory. This is an opportunity to sell a host of robust, proven advertising solutions in print, direct mail, digital and social media.

We are seeking 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. A strong successful candidate will also earn hundreds monthly in additional bonuses.

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 and life insurance. A company 401K plan is also available. Paid vacation and sick time can also be earned. 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 Desired Skills and Experience Strong selling skills.

Creative thinker & problem solver.

Well organized & efficient time management skills.

Excellent customer service and follow through.

Good sense of humor.

The Idaho Press-Tribune is the second largest daily newspaper in the State of Idaho with a weekly audience reach of over 140,000 people with its three primary products; The Idaho Press Tribune, the Meridian Press, and the Emmett Messenger-Index. The Idaho PressTribune is owned by Pioneer News Group, a privately held, independent family owned company.

IMPROVED Elberta Peaches & Idagold Pears.

Bring containers.

Shoemaker Orchards Lakeshore Drive, Nampa.

208-466-6905

IMPROVED Elberta Peaches & Bartlett Pears.

Bring containers.

Shoemaker Orchards

RASPBERRIES picked & PYO now.

SWEET CORN available for canning & freezing.

Call for time & availability.

208-466-3860, The Berry Ranch

2002 DODGE DURANGO SXT $4000.00/best offer.

1 Owner - HWY miles only, service and work records, new tires, excellent condition, well equipped, 141,000 miles. Call 989-6633 or text 989-1041 NOW YOUR CLASSIFIED 7+ day ad will hit 11,000 more homes!

1971 CHEVY C-10 Pickup, 8-foot-box, straight body, asking $2,500

SYMMS FRUIT RANCH RETAIL OPEN Monday-Friday 10 am-4:30 pm Saturday 9-noon

Peaches, Pears, Plums & Nectarines 14068 Sunny Slope Road Caldwell

2005 Harley Davidson, softail std with extras! $10,000 455-2134, leave message

CUSTOM Made Auto Mate, 29' Fifth Wheel, 14' Slide-out, New Onan generator, Great Shape, $10,500 466-6874

1998 S&S Camper

8.5 ft. Excellent condition. $5,000. 208-459-1925 Train for a New Career in Massage or Healthcare No Registration Fee Call 1-888-202-2573 1021 W. Hemingway, Nampa www.Milaninstitute.edu Instructor Supervised Student Massage Spa Open to the Public

TRAVEL TRAILER, 2008 Sunset Creek, 26', 1 Slide.

Excellent Condition, used very little, $8,600 Call 455-8706

Greg Granden Custom Haystacking & Retrieving 20+ Years Experience

Train for a New Career in Beauty No Registration Fee Call 1-888-216-0553 1009 W. Hemingway, Nampa www.MilanInstitute.edu Instructor Supervised Student Salon Open to the Public

Hay, Grass & Straw For sale 4 Ton Minimum Call 250-1965 Thank You!

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TELEMARKETING; Evening work calling for donations that help area kids. Caldwell Office.

4pm-8pm M-Th, $9 Hour + bonus. Year-round work.

Previous exp. helpful but will train. 505-8986

September 6 70 head, all ages & colors, Leo, King, Driftwood, Hancock, Oklahoma Star, Bloodlines, Cutting, Ranch, Rope, Barrel, Cowhorses, (208)278-3540 www.colt45ranch.com

459-4821

All Sales Final Poe's Pawn 1409 2nd Street South Downtown Nampa Monday-Saturday 9-5 208-442-7900

Jewelry, Purses, Hats, Hair Accessories.Something For Everyone! We carry Western & Biker items too! Check us out: KlassieKattzJewelry.com

SALES

Lakeshore Drive, Nampa.

208-466-6905

September 11 to 13 70% Off

SIDE BY SIDE $180 CLEAN, GOOD CONDITION XTRA WATER FILTERS-TEMP CONTROLS, ROLLERS FOR EASY MOVING,PICK UP BY BUYER 35 3/4"wide 922-2956

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CALDWELL GUN SHOW

SEPT 6-7 O'Connor Field House, 2207 Blaine St, Caldwell.

Free hourly prize drawing.

Vendors Welcome. $6 Admission - under 12 free. http://gunsmokegunshows.com for more info.

GUN SHOW

Idaho's Oldest and Largest September 13th & 14th Expo Idaho (Fairgrounds) 5610 Glenwood, Boise, ID Sat. 9-6 & Sun. 9-4 Info. 208/746-5555

WE BUY GUNS. Top prices paid.

Local Delivery Driver, Deliver documents in Canyon County.

Weekdays. No nights or weekends. FT or PT. No heavy lifting. Weekly Salary + Gas Allowance. You must have: neat appearance/Clean background/Economy vehicle.

Insurance and GPS, 505-8986 GENERAL MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY Providing your customer experience feedback. Visit local stores while trying out beauty, electronic, and auto products. Register: www.Shop.BestMark.com or call 800-969-8477.

LIVE PUBLIC AUCTION ONLINE PROXY BID AUCTION Bid as soon as the vehicles are unveiled on Friday September 12th at 3:00 PM Bidding closes on Wednesday September 17th at 1:00 PM Vehicles & other items from: Valley Regional Transit, City of Boise, State of Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare Commission for the Blind, State of Idaho Dept. of Corrections, Boise State University, Ada County Highway district, Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind, Industrial Commission, Idaho State Police.

For more information, register and bid online at:

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http://daaid.autoremarketers.com Preview Vehicles Monday September 15th, 10am-4pm

Wanted: Experienced, Professional dog Groomer.

Shop located in Caldwell.

For more information Call (208)936-0214

Dealers Auto Auction of Idaho 3323 Port Street Nampa, ID 208-463-8250 www.daaofidaho.com Information Subject to Change

Boulevard Guns & Pawn

205 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa

Call 467-7296

AKC LAB Puppies, Sire and Dame on sight, dewclaws.

Call days at 467-1859 PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800669-9777. Hearing impaired call 1-800-927-9275

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