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ometimes people ask me, “What’s your favortainability, such as selling ite article you’ve ever written?” That’s like ask- HOW TO HELP merchandise and launching what my favorite food is — how on earth ing a book club. n Make a tax-deductible donation to the could I pick just one?

Graham has big But a favorite article that comes to mind is Red Fred Project: tinyurl.com/RFPANN goals for the Red Fred the feature we ran last year on the Red Fred Project. n Buy Red Fred merchandise or join the Project in the future. by Holly Beech A graphic designer and photographer in Utah named soon-to-launch book club, in which a The organization has hbeech@mymeridianpress.com Dallas Graham launched this project with the goal of copy of all 50 books will be delivered to applied for nonprofit © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS co-writing a book with one critically ill child in ev- your home, at redfredproject.com. On status, and after the 50 ery state, using a unique character and storyline de- the website you can also find the story of books are published, signed by each child. (The kids are called “creatives.”) Shaelyn Simis from Meridian and buy her Red Fred will be a resource for other creative profesFamilies can use proceeds from book sales to help book, “Friend Ships in a Storm.” sionals throughout the U.S. — and maybe throughcover medical expenses or to give back to another n Read Meridian Press’ previous Red Fred out the world — who want to collaborate with chrongood cause. ically ill children. There’s already been international feature at bit.ly/RedFred.

Last year, Graham and his team visited Meridian to interest in the project, Graham said. work with 7-year-old Shaelyn Simis, who was fighting “It’s making the world a more beautiful place, state III Melanoma. (She had her last chemo treatment in the spring!) that’s for sure. It’s making my world a more beautiful place,” he said. “I Shae, who is timid and quiet at first, completely lit up around Graham. keep finding out each kid is unique, each child has a personality of their Together, they wrote and designed “Friend Ships in a Storm.” own, they have a story of their own.”

I’m bringing this up again because, after meeting with eight creatives Another cool thing to come out of all this: Graham is working with in eight states, the Red Fred Project has used up the $86,000 it raised last some of the top actors in Utah and a playwright from New York to create a year. The organization has launched another online fundraiser, hoping play based on the book co-written by the first creative, a child from Utah. to raise $100,000 so it can reach the other 42 states in the next two years.

“We’re so appreciative of everyone who’s sharing in this, truly,” GraAlong with raising funds, the project is taking steps toward sus- ham said. “It’s taken root because so many people have helped us.”

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McMillan Road from Black Cat Road to Ten Mile Road, road closure through Nov. 26 for road reconstruction. n McMillan Road from Black Cat Road to McDermott, road closure through Saturday for road reconstruction. n Meridian Road south of Overland Road to Central Drive and Waltman Lane, lane and pedestrian restrictions through Oct. 31, 2015, for overpass work. n Pine Avenue at Gray Cloud Way, lane restrictions with flagging through Nov. 20 for bridge work. n Stoddard Road from Overland Road to Victory Road, road closure through today for sewer and water work. n Victory Road from Linder Road to Meridian Road, road closure through today for utility work.

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Police made the following arrests or issued charges: 1 juvenile warrant 11 warrants 1 juvenile detention order 1 theft by receiving stolen property 1 drug recognition 4 driving under the influence 2 commercial burglaries 5 petit thefts 1 fugitive to Idaho 2 possession of drug paraphernalia 1 domestic battery 1 driving without privileges 1 driving without insurance 1 battery 1 no-contact order violation 2 injury to child 1 possession of a controlled substance 1 possession of burglary tools

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In a recent case, according to the tax commission, a male caller told a taxpayer he was from the tax commission and was doing a “research audit.” The taxpayer got suspicious and contacted the agency, which concluded that the call was bogus.

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Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill, one of the most anticipated tenants that was supposed to open last month in The Village at Meridian, won’t be coming to The Village, CenterCal Properties announced Wednesday.

“Regretfully we have to announce that Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill will not be coming to The Village at Meridian. We are actively working to fill the space with a new tenant and will keep our followers abreast of the situation as is appropriate,” CenterCal, which developed The Village, said in a statement.

Village spokeswoman Amber Broeckel said Wednesday she could not provide more details yet. Meridian Press’ attempts to contact Toby Keith’s representatives at Crosby / Wright were unsuccessful.

The Toby Keith’s sign had recently been removed at The Village, but the local Toby Keith’s Facebook page had updated its posts as recently as Saturday. Nothing on the Facebook page indicated that the bar would not open.

Meridian Press will provide more details as they become available.

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Police: Truck driver busted with 150 pounds of marijuana

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A semi truck driver who stopped to sleep along Interstate 84 in Meridian on Saturday was allegedly trafficking 150 pounds of marijuana, Idaho State Police said.

The driver, John Wojciechowski, 48, of Dunnellon, Florida, was snoozing between the Black Cat and Ten Mile overpasses while waiting for construction to finish. When an ISP trooper stopped to check on the situation, he smelled marijuana. Wojciechowski admitted to having an ounce of pot, but when the trooper searched the truck, he found 150 pounds of marijuana — valued at $500,000 — in the cab.

Wojciechowski was arrested for felony drug trafficking and booked into the Ada County Jail.

Officials believe the marijuana came from Washington and was traveling through Idaho to the eastern part of the United States. Police seized the marijuana, $2,000 and the tractor trailer.

The mandatory minimum sentence for the trafficking of marijuana in excess of 25 pounds is five years in prison and a fine of $15,000. The maximum penalty for trafficking in marijuana in any amount is 15 years in prison and a $50,000 fine.

Meridian man pleads not guilty to killing father

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(AP) — A 61-year-old southwest Idaho man police say killed his 87-yearold father has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and other charges.

Anthony Wayne Conner of Meridian made the plea Tuesday in 4th District Court. Conner was arrested Oct. 14 after a grand jury indicted the younger man on charges of first-degree murder, grand theft, forgery and concealing evidence.

Police started investigating after Anthony Conner reported finding his father, Otis Conner, dead and said the elderly man had fallen from a ladder. A coroner ruled Otis Conner’s death was caused by blunt force trauma to the head.

Anthony Carter is being held in the Ada County Jail on $1 million bond.

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SCHOOLS About the committee Here’s a look at the committee that drafted the tiered licensure/career ladder proposal. The committee’s meetings were open to the public, and minutes were posted online. The proposal has been submitted to the State Board of Education, which will make any changes it deems necessary and then present the plan to lawmakers in the 2015 session. n Rod Lewis, State Board of Education, Chairman n Superintendent Linda Clark, West Ada School District, Co-Chairwoman n Brian Smith, Teacher, Sandpoint High School n Sen. John Goedde, District 4 n Sen. Dean Mortimer, District 30 n Rep. Marc Gibbs, District 32 n Rep. Wendy Horman, District 30 n Rep. Lance Clow, District 24 n Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking, District 18 n Tom Luna, Superintendent of Public Instruction n Superintendent Geoffrey Thomas, Madison School District n Rob Winslow, Executive Director, Idaho Association of School Administrators n Karen Echeverria, Executive Director, Idaho School Boards Association n Wayne Freedman, Idaho School Boards Association, Council n Rod Gramer, President, Idaho Business for Education n Christina Linder, Associate Dean, Idaho State University College of Education n Richard Westerberg, State Board of Education, ex-officio n Don Soltman, State Board of Education, ex-officio n Roger Brown, Office of the Governor, ex-officio  Learn more at bit.ly/EdCommitteeIdaho

West Ada superintendent: Tiered licensure is good method I

daho’s tiered licensure proposal — a model of determining teacher pay and certification — is taking heat from teachers and community members across the state. At recent State Board of Education public hearby Holly Beech ings, includhbeech@mymeridianpress.com ing one in © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS Meridian last week, crowds criticized tiered licensure for, among other things, tying teacher pay to student test scores.

The negative feedback hasn’t diminished West Ada School District Superintendent Linda Clark’s confidence in the overall tiered licensure model, which she said is gaining momentum nationwide. “(Tiered licensure) is a method of elevating the profession, of increasing the standards, and I think it’s a good thing,” Clark said. “Are the details perfect? No, they can be improved. That’s why we had the hearing process.”

Clark, a former teacher and principal, co-chaired the committee that drafted the proposal, which is one of 20 recommendations made by Gov. Butch Otter’s Task Force for Improving Education.

In the tiered licensure model, teacher pay is based on three certificates: Residency, Professional and Master. Their ability

to move up the tiers is tied to evaluations of student growth, overseen by the principal and a second, trained administrator.

Each school district can pick which three accountability measures it uses, including student scores on large, state tests.

“This is about growth, and I think that’s been lost (in the public dialogue),” Clark said. “There’s about 20 measures in there that local districts can choose from, so there are things that are appropriate for all teachers.”

Clark disagrees with the claim that basing teacher evaluations on student scores will disadvantage teachers who have a high number of special education students, low-income students or English learners. In the West Ada District, she said, it’s these students who show the most improvement.

“The (tiered licensure) recommendation is based on the growth of students,” Clark said, “and if that is a growth-based measure, it will level the playing field.”

Another complaint about tiered licensure is that it disrespects teachers by basing their success on student scores.

Again, Clark disagrees.

“I would say it’s exactly the opposite,” she said. “This system is designed to increase the respect that teachers have, it is designed to better our profession, not lessen it. And there is accountability in

virtually every job, some kind or another.

Our ultimate accountability is how well we prepare the kids.”

CAREER LADDER

It’s important that tiered licensure go hand in hand with a career ladder plan, which boosts teacher pay, Clark said. Starting salaries for teachers would increase from $31,750 to $40,000, and salaries at the top would be around $58,000.

“This is about increasing the salaries,” Clark said. “It’s about starting teachers at salaries that are comparable to STEM professions. It’s about recognizing the work that teachers do.”

The salary increases would cost the state about $200 million, Idaho Education News reports. That leads to another criticism: Where’s all that money going to come from?

Legislators will have to answer that question if they approve the tiered licensure/career ladder proposal.

The State Board of Education will consider public testimony and potentially tweak the proposal over the next several weeks.

The board will then present the plan to the state’s House and Senate education committees.

The public will have another opportunity to testify when the legislative committees consider the proposal.

Hundreds of West Ada employees will get 6 percent raise

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ore than 300 employees in the West Ada School District will get a raise in January, thanks to a policy change approved at Tuesday’s school board meeting.

Many classified employees such as secretaries, elementary librarians and one-on-one special

by Holly Beech education aids who curhbeech@mymeridianpress.com rently make $9.58/hour will © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS be moved into the $10.18/ hour salary bracket. Currently, about 20 percent of these employes work full-time.

“The proposal tonight is less than perfect, but it is a valiant first step to what I would hope would be another step in another year or when we can afford it,” Bruce Gestrin, assistant superintendent, told trustees at the meeting.

The increase will cost the district about $85,200 each

semester. About half of that will come from federal fund revenue, and the rest will come out of the general fund.

The district’s supervisors over the programs that receive the federal funding said their programs can absorb the cost, Gestrin said.

The district experiences a lot of turnover with classified employees and has trouble finding people to fill those roles, Anne Ritter, vice chairwoman of the school board, said at the meeting.

In response, Superintendent Linda Clark said, “This would help us significantly in our retention efforts and in recognizing folks for the job that they do.”

Trustee Janet Calinsky made the motion to approve the policy change, which passed unanimously.

“I could cry to see this, literally,” she said. “The folks who are on this list put their heart and soul into the job, they have a great effect on the students. … To increase

their recognition within the district will create longevity, and we want to keep good folks. I’m thrilled to see this happening.”

Before receiving a 1 percent raise this school year, classified employees hadn’t seen a raise in about four years, district spokesman Eric Exline said. The upcoming raise is 6.3 percent.

A future step, Gestrin said, would be to move head elementary librarians to a higher pay bracket.

Refinancing bonds could save West Ada $1.6M

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he West Ada School District hopes to save $1.6 million in the next six years by refinancing bonds next week.

The average interest rates on the bonds, which stem from 2004 and 2005 and are worth $25.8 million, could potentially drop from 4 percent to 1.4 percent, said Eric Heringer, public finance director with Piper Jaffray & Co. During a random check

by Holly Beech earlier this year, Moody’s hbeech@mymeridianpress.com dropped the district’s © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS bond rating down one notch — from Aa2 to Aa3 — because the district’s fund balance had dwindled from about $18.5 million in 2008 to about $6 million by June 2013.

The Aa3 rating is three notches down from Moody’s highest rating and six notches up from the lowest.

“It’s still a good rating,” West Ada Finance Director Alex Simpson said. “Anytime you’re in the double As,

you’re in a good area.”

Standard & Poor’s gives West Ada an A+ bond rating, which is four notches down from the highest rating and five notches up from the lowest.

Because the district is planning to refinance bonds, Moody’s and S&P both re-evaluated the district’s bond ratings. The good news, district superintendent Linda Clark said, is that both left the district’s rating as is. Both recognized the district’s low debt burden, its financial support from voter-approved levies, and the growing economic base in the region, Clark said. The agencies expressed some concern, however, over the district’s thin reserves and decline in general fund revenues, she said.

The impact of Moody’s lowering the district’s bond rating this spring will be minimal on the bond refinance.

“We would expect rates to be 0.02 percent to 0.04 percent higher because of the lower rating,” Heringer said.

Part of the reason why the impact is minimal, he said, is because the district is using the Idaho School Bond Guaranty Program, which provides Aa1 credit enhancement.

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Jazz is a darling spayed little female Fox Terrier/Chihuahua blend who’s around 2 years old. Her previous owner states she is house trained, and she is current on her vaccinations. She is a quiet girl and a bit wary of her surrounding until she feels safe and secure. Jazz will need a little time to become comfortable with a new environment, but then she is quite a sweetheart.

Jazz walks nicely on lead but doesn’t appear to have received a lot of training or to know any commands. Jazz will need to go to a quieter home with people who understand her concerns and respect her needs to be comfortable with people and her surroundings. We know Jazz will become a loving lap dog, because she loves the time spent with the volunteers.

GOING PLACES Zions Bank announced Kyle Bellnap has joined as a vice president and treasury relationship manager. He is based at the bank’s Eighth and Main headquarters in downtown Boise and will provide cash flow management solutions to business clients in Boise, Meridian and Nampa. n

Gerald “Duke” Diedrich, Lorna Grimes, 76, of Boise, died 75, of Eagle, died on Thursday, Oct. 23, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, at a local care 2014, at a local care center. Services center. Arrangements are under the are under the direction of Accent Fu- direction of Cloverdale Funeral Home.. neral Home, Meridian. 888-5833.

Jason S. Hobbs, 43, of Nampa, J. E. Driskell, 72, of Parma, died died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014. Funeral Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, at home of Home: The family has placed trust in natural causes.. Funeral Home: Ser- Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel, Namvices are pending at Dakan Funeral pa for their final arrangements. (208) 466-3545.

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Dale E. Pomrenke, 54, of Caldwell, died Monday, October 20, 2014. Funeral Home: Dakan Funeral Chapel, 459-3629 Marlene B. Pontius, 79, of Middleton, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at home of natural causes. Funeral Home: Services are pending at Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. 4593629

Edward A. Duke, 74, of Merid- Barbara Jean Hymas, 78, of Steven Schroeder, 68, of Boi-

ian, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, at Nampa, died Saturday, Oct. 25th at a his home of natural causes. Funeral Emmett care center.. Funeral Home: day, Oct. 23, 2014, at his home. Home: Cremation Society of Idaho Potter Funeral Chapel Services are pending, Nampa Funeral Dennis Edward Emerson, Donald Ray Jandera, 52, of Home, Yraguen Chapel. 442-8171 .

Boise, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2014, at 68, of Boise, died Monday, Oct. 27.

James C. Blacker, 69, of his home of natural causes. Funeral Caldwell, died Sunday, October 26, Grant R. Farmer, 91, of Lehi, Home: Cremation Society of Idaho 2014, at his home of natural causes. Utah, and formerly of Boise, died Funeral Home: Dakan Funeral Chapel, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014 in Orem, Utah David James Jeka, 57, of of natural causes. Local services are Boise, died Monday, Oct. 27.

Caldwell. 459-3629 under the direction of Relyea Funeral Robert “Bob” E. Branin, Chapel.

Clifford “Cliff” Johnson, 69, of Nampa, died Wednesday, Oct. 73, of Boise, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, at his home. Services are Fannie May Foster, 90, of 22, 2014, at a local hospital. Arrangeunder the direction of Accent Funeral Boise, died Oct. 23, 2014, at her home ments are under the direction of Cloin Boise, services are pending.. Fu- verdale Funeral Home..

Home, Meridian. 888-5833. neral Home: Potter Funeral Chapel in Barbara Lee Brooks, 68, of Emmett.

Phyllis Mae Kirsch, 89, of Nampa, died Friday, Oct. 24. Funeral Eagle, died Friday, Oct. 24. Funeral Barbara Joan Gailey, 81, Home: Cremation Society of Idaho Home: Cremation Society of Idaho of Boise, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, Matthew Carroll, 35, of Boise, at a local hospital of natural causes.. Jake R. Martell, 91, of Greendied Monday, Oct. 20, 2014, at a local Funeral Home: Cremation Society of leaf, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at hospital. Arrangements are under the Idaho a local care center of natural causes. direction of Cloverdale Funeral Home.

Funeral Home: Services are pending Mavis Gauntlett, 91, of Boise, at Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell.

Lee A. Casner, 71, of Nampa, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, at a local 459-3629 died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at his care center. Arrangements are under home.. Funeral Home: Nampa Funeral the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Luke McClain, 71, of Nampa, Home, Yraguen Chapel. 442-8171 Meridian. 888-5833.. died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, at his home. Funeral Home: Alsip and Persons Funeral Chapel.

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died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. Funeral Home: Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. 459-3629

Mable Virginia Shawver, 100, of Nampa, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, at a local care center, Services under the directon of Alsip and Persons. Funeral Home: 466-3545 Galen Joe Smith, 61, of Po-

catello, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, at his home. Local services are under the direction of Relyea Funeral Chapel.

Gloria E. Smith, 85, of Eagle, died Oct. 22, 2014, at her residence.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cloverdale Funeral Home.

Douglas Wayne Sparlin, 59, of Meridian, died Monday, Oct. 27. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho Emilie Dawn Wolfley Stakely, 32, of Redmond, Utah,

and formerly of Boise, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at her home in Utah.

Arlene May McKinney, 85, Services are under the direction of of Meridian, died Monday, Oct. 27, Relyea Funeral Chapel.

2014, at a local care facility. Arrangements are under the direction of Clo- Maxine Sweeney, 98, of Emmett, died Oct. 26, 2014, at her verdale Funeral Home.. daughter’s home near Sweet. Services Betty June Mendenhall, are pending. Funeral Home: Potter Fu79, of Caldwell, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, neral Chapel in Emmett 2014. Funeral Home: Dakan Funeral Rochelle D. Wallace, 69, of Chapel, Caldwell. 459-3629 Boise, died Oct. 20, 2014, at a local Dana Nelson, 57, of Meridian, care facility. Arrangements are under died Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, at a local the direction of Cloverdale Funeral hospital. Services are under the direc- Home. tion of Cloverdale Funeral Home.

Charles “Ken” Ogg, 80, of Meridian, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, a local hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. 888-5833.

CIVICCALENDAR Week of Nov. 3-7

Monday Valley Regional Transit Executive Board and Regional Coordination Council joint meeting, 11 a.m. at the Valley Regional Transit office, 700 N.E. Second Street, first floor boardroom.

Meridian Transportation Commission meeting, 3:30 p.m. in the council chambers at Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave.

sion meeting, 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. The commission meets the first and third Thursday of every month at 6:00 PM in Meridian City Hall.

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Ada County Highway District Board of Commissioners meeting, 12 p.m. in the Michael L. Brokaw Auditorium at the ACHD office, 3775 Adams St., Garden City. The commission generally meets on the first, second, and third Wednesday of the month at noon, and at 6 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday.

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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.

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few more retailers, some of which are new to Idaho, opened at the Village this month.

The Village is on the corner of Eagle Road and Fairview Avenue that is a new hub for shopping, dining and entertainment.

Evereve Evereve opened its first boutique in Idaho on Wednesday. After almost a decade in business, the retailer is renaming its 50 current Hot Mama locations nationwide to Evereve, a process that will be complete by mid-November.

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by Meridian Press staff news@mymeridianpress.com Tamte says that even though © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS the company’s name may be changing, its mission remains the same.

“Hot Mama will always be my baby, but the company is growing up, and the name Evereve reflects that,” Tamte said in a statement. “... I started the company because I care about moms, and that’s as true today as it was in the beginning.”

To celebrate Evereve’s expansion into Idaho, Evereve’s Meridian boutique will offer a 15 percent off sale from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2. n 3540 E. Longwing Lane, Suite 120 n evereve.com

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Spade, Sugar Paper, Smock and Rifle Paper Co. Digital printing, letterpress and foil stamping are also available. There’s also a flower shop inside the store where customers can create arrangements with fresh flowers and plants.

According to the store’s website, Paperie + Pen is the largest specialty paper and stationery store in Idaho.

New Meridian location: n 3540 E. Longwing Lane n paperieandpen.com Boise location: n 7550 W. Fairview Ave., Boise n 995-2924

Corner Bakery Cafe This new-to-Idaho franchise brings healthy breakfast and lunch items as well as something to cure your craving for something sweet and savory. The restaurant, which opened Monday, is best known for its paninis.

Meridian Press featured Corner Bakery — locally called The Corner’s Village — in last week’s issue. Check it out at bit.ly/cornersvillage. n 3680 E. Fairview Ave. n cornerbakerycafe.com

Pier 1 Imports Pier 1, a furniture and home decor store, transferred from its former Eagle Road location to a new spot in The Village. The store opened Tuesday. n 895-0371 n pier1.com

Paperie + Pen, a fine stationery and gift shop, opened in The Village at Me- Village Coffee ridian on Saturday. The locally-owned (see feature on page 7) and operated store also has a location on Fairview Avenue in Boise.

Upcoming openings Paperie + Pen offers an array of n Blaze Pizza cards, wrapping paper, invitations, n Boise Co-op jewelry, calendars, books, journals and n Buckle other gifts. Product lines include Kate

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At ISU’s free community health screenings — a resource for Idahoans who lack insurance — patients can undergo a TBI screening along with an overall physical wellness check.

During the TBI screening, trained interviewers will ask the patient questions to assess if they might have a TBI and if they should seek care from a specialist.

That’s where things might get tricky, researcher Russell Spearman said. “(Further treatment) is not guaranteed, and it’s because of the lack of insurance,” he said.

He hopes the screenings are a first step in providing more help to the thousands of Idahoans living with a TBI.

Resources

Free community health screenings and traumatic brain injury screenings, provided by Idaho State University-Meridian for adults with no insurance or limited access to preventative health care. Screenings take place from 4-7 p.m. Screening process takes about an hour.

Screening dates: Nov. 20, ISU-Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Central Drive, Meridian Jan. 15, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 707 W. Fort St., Boise Feb. 19, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2920 Cassia St., Boise March 19, ISU-Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Central Drive, Meridian Contact: ISU-Meridian: 373-1700 ValleyRide for transportation services: 345-7433 n

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hen Russell Spearman’s daughter got in a car accident her senior year of high school, a lot changed. In some ways, she seemed like a different person.

“We weren’t sure what was going on there,” Spearman said. “She was having difficulty with impulse control.”

The family didn’t know at the time that their daughter might be suffering from a traumatic brain injury. “At that time, I didn’t know enough about what resources were out there, so she got tracked kind of into the mental health system,” Spearman said.

That was almost 15 years ago. The experience spurred Spearman into his current position — principal investigator for the Traumatic Brain Injury Program at Idaho State University’s Institute of Rural Health in Meridian.

Spearman and other faculty members and students from ISUMeridian are holding community health screenings throughout Idaho, and new this year is a screening process for traumatic brain injury. The next clinic is in Meridian Nov. 20.

An estimated 32,000 Idahoans live with a TBI, Spearman said, but many are undiagnosed or incorrectly diagnosed.

Common causes of TBIs in Idaho are car accidents, falls among the elderly, sports collisions and injuries sustained in military service.

by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com Ongoing symptoms may include dizziness, headaches, blurred vision, © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS anxiety, anger, depression and lack of impulse control.

A study completed by Spearman and his colleagues at ISU, looking at 2001-2011, shows that unemployment rates for TBI sufferers jumped from 12 percent pre-injury to 63 percent post-injury.

“These are just lifelong issues for people, and there can be some help and definitely improvement in people’s lives,” Spearman said.

But there’s no state money, he said, that’s dedicated to TBI resources, such as funding for research and for TBI patients to see counselors and specialists.

ISU’s Traumatic Brain Injury Program relies on competitive federal grants. The program is currently using a $1 million federal grant spread across four years. The grant requires a 50 percent match from the recipient; ISU meets this requirement with volunteer hours and in-kind donations, not a monetary match.

“This is our fifth federal grant, at some point, the feds are going to say, no more Idaho,” Spearman said. “They’re going to say, where is the state buy-in, where is the state contribution, where is the state match? … The fact that Idaho didn’t expand Medicaid makes it really tough. So people have to rely on the county indigent fund, or they

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Blaine Reilly, an Idaho State University student at the Meridian Health and Science Center, conducts an interview with a visitor being screened for a traumatic brain injury. have to rely on setting up a payment plan with the hospitals.”

About 24 states have a TBI trust fund to help fill the gap when a patient’s insurance or assistance runs out. Spearman was part of an unsuccessful effort in 2011 to pass TBI trust fund legislation in Idaho.

“It’s a tough sell in Idaho,” he said.

Most states’ TBI trust funds get revenue from fines, surcharges and fees attached to motor vehicle infractions, he said. Montana gives people an option to donate $1 to the fund when registering their vehicle — a model that might work for Idaho, Spearman said.

Montana’s fund, established in 2004, has a balance of about $30,000.

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Village Coffee opened Saturday at The Village at Meridian, sharing a pavilion in Fountain Square with Calle 75 and RiceWorks.

Village Coffee opens in Meridian A frequent question from locals by Holly Beech 75 and RiceWorks in Fountain about The Village at Meridian has hbeech@mymeridianpress.com Square. It offers Out of Africa been when a coffee shop will open. © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS organic coffee grown in EthioOn Saturday, about a year after pia, Monin syrups, GhirardelThe Village’s grand opening, resili chocolate sauce and Dr. dents got their wish with Village Coffee.

Smoothie crushed fruit mix smoothies. Wright Village Coffee is a new startup founded by is also proud to offer her homemade cinnamon Chip and Jakki Wright, who recently moved rolls. from Oregon to Idaho to be closer to family. It’s When Meridian Press originally reported the first dedicated coffee shop at The Village, a about Village Coffee, Wright was hoping for an large shopping and dining complex on the cor- early September opening, but progress took lonner of Eagle Road and Fairview Avenue. ger than expect.

“We are excited to be a part of the commu“Delays were mainly due to trying to make nity,” Wright said in an email. the layout with all the equipment comply with The cafe shares a glass pavilion with Calle (Americans With Disabilities Act) laws,” Wright

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MERIDIAN — It’s a Halloween spooktacular for the whole family at Pinz Bowling Center, 1385 S. Blue Marlin Lane. Gather up your family — in costume, of course — and head to Pinz’s Halloween events before you set off for tricks and treats. First, check out Jack ‘o Lantern Tossing — two hours of unlimited cosmic bowling between 5-9 p.m. tonight for $9.99 plus $3 for shoe rental. Once the family is all bowled out, check out the new Zombies XD Dark Ride.

Anyone dressed as a zombie gets one free ride on Zombies all day, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today.

The Halloween season on its way out, it’s time to think ahead to Thanksgiving. Whether you’re hosting guests or enjoying the holiday as a guest in another person’s home, here are five ways to prepare ahead of time.

1. Learn to prepare a new holiday dish Sur la Table in The Village offers a variety of cooking classes at the store. There is a long list of options for holiday cooking in No-

said. Once that was figured out, she said, the rest of the process to open went quickly.

Wright and her husband, Chip Wright, owned a drive-through coffee business in the Medford, Oregon, area about 10 years ago. She and her staff also have experience in sit-down coffee shops, she said.

“So we still know that ambiance, (and) I think that we have ability to make fast, quality drinks,” she said.

Back in Oregon, the Wrights were involved with martial arts education for years and ran their own studio. Chip Wright’s skills landed him on the big screen a few times as a stunt double for Chuck Norris.

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2. Refresh your guest room Head to Bed Bath and Beyond, 1350 N. Eagle Road, or Kohl’s, 3275 N. Eagle Road, for fresh new linens and towels for your holiday guests while they stay with you.

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4. Select a bottle of wine to give to a host or hostess Visit A New Vintage Wine Shop, 1400 N. Eagle Road, to find the perfect bottle to present at dinner.

5. Craft a one-of-a-kind decoration, centerpiece or gift Meridian now has three large craft stores within a few blocks of each other on Eagle Road. Get your creative juices flowing at Hobby Lobby, Michaels or Craft Warehouse.

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PLUGGED IN UP & DOWN to the city of Meridian Parks-Recreation for putting musical instruments in Settlers Park.

I had fun teaching a boy three of my favorite North African Percussion Rhythms. He was really interested and eager to learn, and I think more shared music in our every-day lives would be better for everyone. I hope plans for future parks include musical instruments. to building a casino in the area!

I am very appreciative of the median gardens between lanes up towards the Ten Mile Interchange. It’s nice to see the ornamental grasses and golden flowers. Know they’ve been there a while, but just wanted to say they look nice. to an awesome community to live in! I’m thankful for the growth, the people, the schools, our leaders, the neighborhoods, the police, fire department, all first responders, and all of the amenities. It is such a blessing!

To West Ada School District employees. They deal with so many negative issues every day but continue to make the right choices for the students. These folks truly are “dedicated to success.” to those people who speed through school zones and drive right through the red pedestrian crossing lights! to MYAC (Meridian Youth Advisory Council) for being the voice of our youth. to police, parents and the mayor for making Walk to School Day safe and celebratory. to the giant monstrosity called “art” on the split corridor! We could have put anything there!

The David, Venus de Milo, The Thinker, those are art! That THING they put out there is recycled garbage! This pile of garbage cost $95,000.00!!!

We could have renovated one of the school’s or revamped the boys and girls club.

LOCAL NEWS Girl reports possible enticement in Meridian

An 11-year-old girl reported a possible enticement Monday, according to Meridian Police.

The girl said she was walking in the area of Morning Sky Avenue and Stone Valley Drive — off Linder Road between Ustick and McMillan roads — around 3:30 p.m. when a man in a truck asked where she was going and if she needed a ride. She said no and ran to Sawtooth Middle School.

The girl told police she recognized the truck — a younger man, possibly a teenager, had solicited her to get into this truck on a prior occasion, she said. That incident wasn’t reported.

The girl describes the man she saw on Monday as a heavy-set, white male in his early 30s with light brown hair, facial hair and side burns. He was wearing a white baseball cap that had a baseball bat insignia on the front.

The vehicle is described as a White Ford F150 crew cab with black rims and large off road style tires with a green peace symbol on the back window. Partial plate may be “1AA” with the last digit being a 2.

This vehicle and suspect description does not match any prior enticement reports, according to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Meridian Police Detective Eric Stoffle at 8467315.

to a new Walmart and a new temple destined to increase traffic and decrease the livability of our neighborhood.

Traffic sucks. Construction can’t be done soon enough. to Debbie and her crew at Settlers Park. Not only do they keep the park a masterpiece but they also have time to prepare the flowerbeds around the new tennis courts and trim the weeds around the empty lot west of the park.

Kudos to all of you.

Touchmark retirement community adds new gym, lodge homes

by Meridian Press staff

news@mymeridianpress.com © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS

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ouchmark at Meadow Lake Village, a retirement community in Meridian, is breaking ground this month for a new health and fitness club Submitted rendering designed specifically for older Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village plans to open a new fitness adults. center and 59 new homes in 2015.

The two-story club will be 18,250 square feet and is expected to open in fall 2015 on The $17 million project will provide the north side of the new Elkhorn Lodge. work for 150 people during construction The remainder of the 75,800-square-foot and 45 permanent staff positions. building will include 59 lodge homes and Touchmark is located at 4037 E. Clockassisted living services, slated for com- tower Lane in Meridian and can be reached at 789-0064. pletion by the end of 2015.

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to our mayor who does a wonderful job leading our city! to people helping others. #beABlessing to The Curb Bar and Grill for having a place to go when there’s too many thumbs down! for Meridian traffic … can’t be helped right now but YUCK! up for Trader Joes. to the new Walmart at Ten Mile and McMillan that was sneaked by the residents of Meridian. for the $1,650 wobbly stools purchased by the Fuel Your School program. A length of PVC plumbing pipe that kids roll with their toes has exactly the same effect but for under $1 per student. Grants are awesome but even “free money” needs to be maximized. to this beautiful fall weather! Love getting outside on these sunny fall days! to the deplorable roads and freeway that need repacking and help.  Want to give your own thumbs up or thumbs down? Sound off on the Meridian Press Facebook page at facebook.com/MeridianPress

There are two buses running the route.

The “A” bus will travel clockwise and the “B” bus will operate counterclockwise. This will allow for shorter travel times on the route, depending on where you are going.

Service begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m.

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35A

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35B

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• Overland and Black Marlin • Progress and Central • Main and King • Main and Idaho • Pine and W 1st st • Pine and 8th • Linder & Warrior Drive • Linder and Emerald Falls • Linder @ Tully Park • Ustick and Meridian • Meridian and Indian Rocks • Meridian and James Ct • Fairview and Main • Fairview and Lakes • Fairview and Locust Grove • Fairview and Hickory • The Village at Meridian (Records and Kleiner Memorial Pkwy) • Overland and Eagle • Overland and Millennium • Overland and Locust Grove • Overland and SE 5th Way • Overland and Black Marlin ROUTE

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• Overland and Black Marlin • Overland and SE 5th Way • Overland and Sportsman • Overland and Millennium • Overland and Bonito • The Village at Meridian (Records and Kleiner Memorial Pkwy) • Fairview and Hickory • Fairview and Locust Grove • Fairview and Lakes • Fairview and Main • Meridian and James Ct • Meridian and Claire • Ustick and Meridian • Linder and Turtle Creek • Linder and Emerald Falls • Linder and Warrior Drive • Pine and W 7th St • Pine and NW 1st st • Meridian and Taylor

Stops in bold are time points.

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HALLOWEEN City hosts Trunk or Treat

How to have a scarily safe experience this Halloween

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ittle ghouls and ghosts will creep from every shadow Friday night to haunt neighborhoods throughout the community. No home will be safe from this spooky procession as it shuffles from door to door in search of sweet sustenance — but it’s everyone’s responsibility to help keep the unholy horde from harm as it lurches along.

by John Funk We asked local law news@mymeridianpress.com enforcement officials what © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS children, parents, motorists and homeowners need to keep in mind to keep Halloween safe and fun for everyone. Here’s what they said: Photo illustration by Greg Kreller/MP

CHILDREN AND PARENTS

Photos by Adam Eschbach/MP

Above: From left, Holly Emerson, 3, Kael Emerson, 7, and Bennett Emerson, 5, all from Meridian, get candy at Meridian’s Trunk or Treat Event Wednesday outside Meridian City Hall. Below: Kids dress up for candy and fun activities at the event.

n Make sure you can be easily seen by passing motorists. Wear reflective materials, bright colors and carry flashlights or glow sticks. Costumes should be short enough to prevent tripping. n Travel in groups, include at least one adult in each group, and stick together. n Never enter anyone’s home. Stay on out on the front porch or steps when doing door-to-door. n Only accept candy that’s sealed in the manufacturer’s original packaging — no unwrapped or homemade treats. If in doubt, throw it out. n Masks can obstruct a child’s vision and increase the risk of accidents. Whenever possible, use non-toxic, hypoallergenic face paint instead. n Avoid floppy, oversized hats and wigs that might slide over a child’s eyes, and stay away from long, baggy or loose-fitting costumes. n Avoid toy weapons. If unavoidable, use costume knives and swords that are flexible rather than rigid. n Stay away from pets — animals may become frightened if they don’t recognize the child. n Stay on sidewalks. Cross streets only at intersections and crosswalks, never from between parked cars. n Stay within familiar surroundings. n Kids shouldn’t eat any trick-or-treat candy until an adult has inspected it. A full meal before the little monsters set out will help prevent the temptation to snack before they arrive home. n Vandalism is never OK. No throwing toilet paper or eggs, no spray-painting or damaging property. n If the front porch lights aren’t lit, that house doesn’t have any candy. Move on to the next. It could be for any of a number of non-scary reasons — the residents might not be home, or perhaps they’ve chosen to hunker down and

watch horror movies rather than greet trick-or-treaters at the door — but some may be registered sex offenders forbidden by the Idaho Bureau of Probation and Parole from passing out candy.

MOTORISTS n Don’t drink and drive, and don’t operate electronic devices while driving. This goes for every day of the year, not just Halloween. n Drive slowly and carefully, keeping a sharp eye out for children. Pay extra-close attention to crosswalks, sidewalks and intersections. n If you see anything suspicious, contact your local law enforcement. They would rather investigate and find out it’s nothing than have something bad happen because they didn’t hear about it. n Don’t pass vehicles stopped on the road. They may be dropping off or picking up children, or waiting for them to cross the street.

HOMEOWNERS n Make sure your front porch and driveway lights are turned on if you want trick-or-treaters at your door, and keep them turned off if you don’t. n Keep the parts of your yard likely to see a lot of foot traffic well-lit and clear of tripping hazards. n Use battery-powered lights in jack-o-lanterns instead of candles. n Make sure pets are secured. n Only pass out candy sealed in the manufacturer’s original packaging — nothing unwrapped or homemade.

SOURCES: Caldwell Police Sgt. Doug Winfield, Nampa Police Detective Tom Gerdes, Canyon County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Alan Takeuchi

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NFC CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE 601 16th Ave. So. (Nampa First Church) Sat. November 1, 8:30-3:30 34 vendors, lots of good food even breakfast and lunch!

Come see us for a day of good shopping with crafts, antiques, national vendors and homemade goodies.

Round up all your friends and join us!

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Off Kimball on Manchester Nov. 1, 9-3, Nov. 2, 9-2 Furniture, jewelry, large pieces of petrified wood, antiques, beautiful glassware, mattress & box springs, vintage clothing, bedroom sets, arrowheads, vintage fishing & much more!

NAMPA 1100 Burnett #264 Silvercrest II Estates Behind Karcher Mall Sat. November 1, 9am ESTATE/GARAGE SALE Furniture, appliances, lots of knick knacks, ladies clothing & purses and tons of miscellaneous items.

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CALDWELL 15381 Griffin Lane North side of Purple Sage Golf Course Saturday ONLY November 1st 9am-3pm

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Cash only.

Earlies Pay Double.

CALDWELL 3816 Stone Hedge Way Saturday, Oct. 25, 8am-3pm

ENORMOUS SALE

Combining two families 20 years worth.

Furniture, bedding, home décor items, holiday. Too much to list.

No early birds.

SATURDAY October 25 , 8am-4pm Fundraiser Event for Christ the King Community Church!

Furniture, home décor, exercise equipment, clothing, leather jackets, Great Depression era glassware, dollhouses and furniture-lots of Halloween & Christmas decorations, Pastries, Pontoon Boat for auction, food(hamburgers & hot dogs & pastries), Lots of VENDORS (Scentsy, Chiropractor, homemade children's clothing, coffee beans & much more) We will be raffling off a few items including a $500 Gift Certificate to Winco Foods!!!!

KUNA 6300 East Kuna Road Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm MOVING SALE! Furniture, antiques, Duncan Phyfe table & buffet, Queen Ann dressers, old trunks, rocking chair, cast iron cookware, collectables and tons of miscellaneous!!

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NAMPA 11110 Coyote Cove Near intersection of Greenhurst & Middleton Road Thursday-Friday, 30th-31st 9am-3pm Yamaha motorcycle, vintage telescope, fishing, hunting, tools, fine china, clothes, craft items, sporting goods, knives, furniture, electronics, toys, picture frames, collectible dolls, knick knacks & more.

NAMPA 2316 San Francisco Lane Friday 9-4, Saturday 9-2

Agriculture/Auctions

BAYONET WWI antique, British, excellent condition w/cover, $100, (208)965-1084 NATIVE AMERICAN COLLECTIBLES Variety of items.

Navajo pots, buffalo hide bow and arrow set from Oklahoma , pipe from Oklahoma, Mescalero Apache basket Call 208-995-1059.

Transportation

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CLASSIFIED DEADLINES

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Furniture, glassware, kitchen items, Frigidaire front load washer & dryer-less than 2 years old, clothes, decorator items, lots & lots of miscellaneous.

Call 697-4678 with questions.

CLASSIFIED DEADLINES

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.

CROSLEY Shelvador used refrigerator, 31¾wX66½hx32½d, white, large top-freezer capacity, glass-shelves, very clean/goodworking condition, $350/Cash GE Refrigerator-used, large top-freezer, yellow/brown, good-condition/works well, $75/Cash, (208)546-0373

CHOICE Premium Firewood, Cut, Split & Delivered, $185/Cord, Call 318-4819 NAMPA & CALDWELL Local ONLY! PREMIUM Fruitwood $220/cord.

Free same day local delivery.

Cedric Eells 899-5246 or 454-8804

MALE, 77, SEEKING FEMALE COMPANION, 62 and up,

LARGE Treadmill Proform 770EKG, $300, Huffy girls bikeprice tag still on it-$55, electric organ, silvertone, older, $50/negotiable. 208-459-9339 RED HAT ITEMS: Clothes-Size small, Cape-one size fits all, Beautiful hats, jewelry, other miscellaneous items, 697-2974 SOLID WOOD Storage Shed, 10'x8' With overhead metal door, freshly painted, Wood floor on skids, $4000 OR/Best/Offer, Middleton (208)250-2142 STORM Door, like new, all glass, complete frame, $100 899-3831

GOOSE DECOYS 1 day sale-November-1st.

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WOODWORKING TOOLS FOR SALE! By appointment.

Call 208-454-1918

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 208-467-9253

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Social Security a MUST, No bills. A funeral, a house, a carpaid off. I drive & go to the gym.

No politics, no religion, unless she wants to talk.

Marriage...who knows?

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Caldwell.

599-2970

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

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.

Service Directory

Call 459-4434.

BUYING CLEAN USED FURNITURE AND ANTIQUES.

Equal Housing Opportunity

CALL 454-1532.

BED Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set, Brand new in plastic, warranty. $115. King $199.

Can deliver. Call 921-6643.

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WE BUY GUNS. Top prices paid.

Boulevard Guns & Pawn

205 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa

Call 467-7296

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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FREE TO A GOOD HOME TaKiya, a 7 month old Border Collie. Black/white coloring.

Has all shots and fixed.

Needs some training. Loves toys. Good with bigger dogs.

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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.

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TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 208-467-9253

Independent contractors needed to deliver newspapers in the Nampa & Caldwell areas.

Early morning delivery.

Valid drivers license and insurance required If interested call Elsie at 465-8166 TRADES

CERTIFIED STEVENS WHEAT clean & treated. Can load all trucks or cart & auger. $21.00 TWT. 573-0101

2006 BUICK Rendezvous CXL Beautiful AWD fully loaded car.

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The Emmett School District is seeking a Bus Mechanic.

Must have mechanic experience, able to repair vehicles to meet any and all safety requirements, have or be able to obtain Class B with air brake, school bus and passenger endorsement.

Apply online at www.emmettschools.org/jobs For questions, call 208-365-3207.

Balewagons:

NH pull-type & self propelled models/parts/tires.

Buy/Sell/Trade/Finance 880-2889 anytime Jim www.balewagon.com

LOW MILES!!!

2001 Buick-Lesabre-Custom 3.8 Automatic-A.C./Tilt/Cruise, Pwr Windows/Locks-Keyless Entry, Velour-Interior, 30+MPG, Low- Mileage29K,Wholesale-Priced, EXCELLENT CONDITION! $5,650!

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ALFALFA Hay For Sale,

EDUCATION

First cutting $150/ton, Second, third,& fourth $170/ton Contact Randy Sedlacek @ (208)484-7183

Preschool Teacher Intern ($13/hr. minimum) (Meridian, ID) Challenger School

FURNITURE

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY CONTRACTORS

ALFALFA HAY, approx. 100 ton @ $160.00 per ton. Broken up $10.00 per bale. Approx. 8 ton oat hay $165.00 per ton or $10.00/bale.

Contact 284-7505.

School Bus Mechanic

1-2-3 Bedroom Units $300-$900

HOMEDALE 2 bedroom, 2 bath. $500/month + $100 deposit.

SICHA ok. Water/sewer/trash paid. 412-6412

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is seeking exceptional individuals to develop into extraordinary preschool teachers for its Everest campus.

Greg Granden Custom Haystacking & Retrieving

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

20+ Years Experience

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.

Part-time and full-time positions are available ($13/hr. min.). Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, and significant Challenger student tuition discounts for children or grandchildren.

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

2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Under 72Kmiles, excellent condition, no off highway miles, great tires and always garaged, priced to sell at $20,445 Kathy at (208)440-3682

GENERAL

To apply, submit your cover letter, resume, AND a brief essay discussing your view of America to

hr@challengerschool.com.

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GENERAL

Reporter

SALES For the motivated sales professional looking for more than just another sales job.

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.

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The Idaho Press-Tribune is looking for a bulldog reporter who can dig for answers and report them first.

The Press-Tribune, a daily newspaper in Nampa, Idaho, is seeking a full-time news reporter to cover Canyon County government and the city of Caldwell. This reporter covers the Canyon County Commission and Caldwell City Council, fulfilling our watchdog role in the community as well as providing an opportunity for civic engagement, a key pillar in the Press-Tribune's news coverage.

The City of Nampa is currently accepting Applications for the following positions: • GIS Technician I • Community Services Officer

We are looking for a reporter who is curious, creative and tenacious about tracking down stories and is excited about reporting exclusive, local stories before anyone else, whether that's in print, on our website or on social media.

• Senior Resource Coordinator

The ideal candidate for this job will be able to connect with local residents, business owners and public officials, write clean and concise copy and have the ability to tell a good story. To be successful in this job, you must be able to meet deadlines.

• Swim Instructor/WSI

In addition to watchdog journalism, this reporter will write news feature stories, breaking news stories and other stories of general interest.

• Fitness Trainer

Full description of duties, qualifications, responsibilities and salary may be viewed at: www.cityofnampa.us or Nampa City Hall, 411 3rd St. So., Nampa, Idaho 83651.

The Press-Tribune's coverage area is Canyon County, which borders Ada County and Boise, in an area that is teeming with news and lots of things to do. The Treasure Valley features great weather with four seasons and very moderate winters.

The Idaho Press-Tribune won the 2013 General Excellence Award for daily newspapers from the Idaho Press Club.

The Press-Tribune is the second oldest continuously operating newspaper in Idaho it celebrated its 130th anniversary in 2013. We also publish the weekly Meridian Press and the weekly Emmett Messenger-Index. The Idaho PressTribune is owned by Seattle-based Pioneer News Group. Pioneer, a family-owned multimedia company formed in 1974 by James G. Scripps, owns and operates 23 print and online daily and weekly newspapers in Washington, Montana, Idaho, Utah and Oregon.

Salary range for this position is $24,000 to $26,000, depending on experience.

Send your resume, cover letter, three references and salary requirements to: Scott McIntosh, Editor jobs@idahopress.com

LIVE PUBLIC AUCTION ONLINE PROXY BID AUCTION

Bid as soon as the vehicles are unveiled on Friday, November 21st at 3:00 PM Bidding closes on Wednesday November 26th at 1:00 PM Vehicles & other items from: City of Boise, State of Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare, Idaho State Police, State of Idaho School for the Deaf & Blind, Dept. of Environmental Equality, Idaho State Tax Commission, Idaho State Department of Agriculture, Valley Regional Transit, Boise State University, plus independent consignment.

For more information, register and bid online at: http://daaid.autoremarketers.com Preview Monday November 24th from 10 am to 4 pm Dealers Auto Auction of Idaho 3323 Port Street Nampa, ID 208-463-8250 www.daaofidaho.com Information Subject to Change

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All offers exclude tax, title and dealer doc fee. Some restrictions may apply. Discounts may vary based on customer eligibility and factory financing requirements. Not all buyers will qualify for lowest payment.

Down payment may be required. See dealer for complete details. Offers end 10/31/2014

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2014 Q50 AWD

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PREMIUM PACKAGE

399/MONTH

$

GREE Stk # Q4QSS008 (2 at this price)

$399/month lease for 39 months, 10,000 miles/year. $3500 cash down plus 1st months payment of $399, due at lease signing. Plus tax, title and dealer doc fee. No security deposit required. Must finance with IFS. Not all buyers will qualify for lowest payment.

OAC See dealer for complete details. Expires: 10/31/2014

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2014 MIRAGE STARTING AT

11,995

$

69 OR

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PER MONTH

$3900 down, plus tax, title and dealer doc fee. Discounts may vary based on customer eligibility and factory financing requirements. Not all buyers will qualify for lowest payment. OAC See dealer for complete details. Expires: 10/31/2014

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IDAHO CENTER AUTO MALL • (208) 287-5286

IDAHO CENTER AUTO MALL • (208) 287-5284

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Not responsible for typos. Art for illustration purposes only. In-stock units only. Dealer retains any and all rebates/customer incentives. Discounts may vary based on customer eligibility of college graduate, military, consumer cash, Holiday bonus, owner loyalty, competitive/conquest incentives, factory financing, and other factory incentives or leasing requirements that may apply. Final eligibility determination based on manufacture’s current rules and guidelines. OAC. All Discounts off list price. All sales are final. Limited to stock on hand. Subject to prior sale. Prices do not include tax, title or dealer doc fee. Dealer trades not eligible for dealer discounts. See dealer for complete details. Expires 10/31/14.

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