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THE RUNDOWN ON SALES TAX

COVER: Sales tax: Not as ‘straightforward’ as you might think

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The amount of money spent at Meridian retailers has little to do with how much sales tax revenue the city receives. This week, we explain why.

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Students across the district are diving into hands-on projects. Secondgraders are learning early stages of coding, while high school juniors and seniors are discovering what it’s like to be an adult on a budget.

A blanket of fog didn’t stop residents from enjoying Meridian’s Winter Lights Parade and Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Inside, find photos and a list of winners from the parade and business decorating contest.

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Getting ready for a trip? Here’s some advice I connect hbeech@mymeridianpress.com

’m learning a few things about overseas travel as I prepare for my upcoming trip to South Africa. I wish I would have done some things differently to shave stress off the process.

Maybe you’re planning an exciting trip or hope to in the future. If so, here are some tips to help you prepare: 1. Check out the visa/permit requirements early.

In my situation, requirements for a visitor’s visa included a chest X-ray for tuberculosis, an overall medical exam and a background check. I wish I would have started this process sooner!

I got a good scare while getting my fingerprints done at the Idaho State Police office. The official told me it could take three to four weeks to get my results back — and this was only six weeks before my flight. I would still need to mail the results to the South African Consulate General in Los Angeles and wait for them to approve my visa, stamp my passport and send it back to me.

Thankfully, the background check results came back in only six business days! I was so relieved I just may have danced around my apartment.

2. Mail your passport securely.

Do I really need to put my passport in the mail? This requirement made me nervous. Like I mentioned earlier, to get a visa I had to send my passport (and several forms to the consulate in Los Angeles. I didn’t want to just stick this valuable document in a manila envelope and ship it off.

Seasoned-travelers in my family gave me advice: mail the documents through UPS or FedEx and require a signature upon delivery.

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Meridian Police: Wilder man had explosive device in vehicle

Meridian Police Department Log Dec. 3-9

Police made the following arrests or issued charges: 2 domestic batteries 3 resisting and obstructing law enforcement 11 warrants 1 armed robbery 1 fugitive to Idaho 1 theft by possession 1 unlawful possession of a firearm 3 driving without privileges 2 driving without insurance 3 driving under the influence 6 possession of drug paraphernalia 3 possession of a controlled substance 1 open alcohol container 2 commercial burglaries 2 false information to law enforcement 1 possession of a destructive device 1 concealed weapon violation 3 juvenile grand theft

Include a self-addressed envelope so that when the consulate ships your passport back, you also need to sign for it. You’ll prepay for this service when you send the package.

3. Check out apps that will help you communicate with loved ones back home.

I don’t like to think about this part. Six months is a long time to be away from loved ones. I won’t be able to use my regular cellphone plan, so thankfully there are some great apps and programs to help us stay in touch. There’s the classic Skype and email, by Holly Beech but I recently learned about “WhatsApp,” hbeech@mymeridianpress.com a smartphone app that will allow me to © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS text and send photos to friends and family in the U.S. 4. Ask an experienced traveler what customs will be like.

Before I went to Cuba, our group leader told us what to expect and how to act at customs when we got off the plane. The process went really smoothly for us, and I’m glad we were on the same page and knew what to expect before walking into an unfamiliar situation.

If you’re planning a trip, I hope this helps and that you have an amazing time! If you’ve picked up helpful travel hints along the way, please pass them along. I’d love to hear them and share with readers.

3 juvenile trespassing 3 juvenile resisting and obstructing Police also took calls, investigated or assisted: 1 trespassing 8 grand thefts 2 leaving the scene of an accident 1 battery 3 malicious injury to property 1 felony vandalism 1 agency assist 1 runaway 2 disturbances 1 residential burglary 3 protective custody holds 1 detox hold 6 vehicle burglaries 1 recovered stolen property 1 vandalism 1 commercial burglary 1 attempted burglary 1 petit theft

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Meridian Police officers discovered an explosive device after performing a routine traffic stop Sunday evening.

Deputy Chief Tracy Basterrechea said officers pulled over Kendall William Hanaman, 51, of Wilder after he failed to use a turn signal at 7:05 p.m. in the 700 block of North Ten Mile in Meridian.

Kendall After he was pulled over, officers found Hanaman Hanaman had been driving with a suspended license. He was placed under arrest when officers discovered drug paraphernalia on his person.

Basterrechea said officers then proceeded to search the vehicle, when Hanaman indicated he had some kind of device in his car.

Officers then found a carbon dioxide tank filled with gunpowder and fitted with a fuse.

At this time, police are not releasing details about what Hanaman was planning to do with the explosives.

The gas station that Hanaman had pulled into was shut down while a bomb squad responded to the scene.

Hanaman was booked into Ada County Jail on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without privileges and unlawful possession of destructive devices or bombs. n

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The final stage of the 2014 Idaho Wafflecross Series is Saturday at the Eagle Velopark.

The final race in the series, Kringle Kross, will benefit the Treasure Valley Salvation Army. Cyclists will be decked out in costumes as they race through the course during one of the three races.

Previous charities benefited by the series have been the Idaho Food Bank and One Stone.

Racing starts at 10:30 a.m. There are races for men, women and kids. A full list of times, fees and categories can be found at idahowafflecross.com.

The Velopark is at the Eagle Sports Complex, on Old Horseshoe Bend Road just north of the Floating Feather Road intersection.

Idaho Laugh Fest returns to Boise

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One month from now, Idaho Laugh Fest will take over five Boise venues during three days to bring 18 shows to local residents.

The events will feature more than 70 comics from all over the country and range from PG to R in content, and from free to $30 admission.

ILF, which debuted last year, is the first event of its kind in Idaho and is already one of the largest comedy festivals in the Northwest.

The festival is Jan. 8-10, and tickets are on sale now. Ten percent of ticket sales will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County.

Stand-up headliner David Huntsberger will premier an animated standup comedy show at the Egyptian Theatre while other performers fill showcases for improv and stand-up comedy.

Learn more at idaholaughfest.com.

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ROADREPORT

Two spots open on Planning and Zoning Commission

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The city of Meridian is looking to fill two vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Commission left by Joe Marshall and Scott Freeman, whose terms are up.

This five-person commission serves an advisory role to the Meridian City Council regarding land use, zoning, transportation and housing issues as framed by Meridian’s Comprehensive Plan.

Applicants must be Meridian residents or reside in the city’s area of impact. Applicants will need to provide proof of residency in Ada County for two years and within the area of impact or Meridian for at least one year.

To view a map of Meridian’s area of impact, visit meridiancity.org and click on the “Planning and Zoning Commission Vacancies” link on the “Hot List.”

Commissioners are required to remain a resident in the area during their six-year term of service. The Planning and Zoning Commission meets the first and third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at Meridian City Hall.

Interested applicants may send a letter of interest and resume to Mayor Tammy de Weerd at Meridian City Hall (33 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 300, Meridian, ID 83642) by Dec. 19.

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Front page: Running shoes on display at the Pulse Running & Fitness Shop July 25 in Meridian.

Trends over 10 years As the 10th fastest-growing city in the country, according to census data, Meridian is now the third-largest city in Idaho with the second-highest market value.

These two factors determine how much sales tax revenue Meridian receives from the state.

Here’s a look at growth from fiscal year 2003 to fiscal year 2013, comparing Meridian to neighboring cities.

Meridian Sales tax revenue increased by 115 percent n 2003: $1.7 million n 2013: $3.6 million Market value increased by 139 percent n 2003: $2.8 billion n 2013: $6.7 billion Population increased by 103.3 percent n 2003: 41,127 n 2013: 83,596

Boise Sales tax revenue increased by 17.3 percent n 2003: $11.3 million n 2013: $13.3 million Market value increased by 23.7 percent n 2003: $15.2 billion n 2013: $18.8 billion Population increased by 12.7 percent n 2003: 190,117 n 2013: 214,237

Nampa Sales tax revenue increased by 72 percent n 2003: $2.8 million n 2013: $4.9 million Market value increased by 42.8 percent n 2003: $2.9 billion n 2013: $4.1 billion Population increased by 34.6 percent n 2003: 64,269 n 2013: 86,518 SOURCE: Cities of Meridian, Boise, Nampa; Idaho State Tax Commission

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Katherine Mills of Meridian right, buys a pair of shoes from Holly Finch, owner of the Pulse Running & Fitness Shop, July 25 in Meridian.

Sales tax revenue for cities not as ‘straightforward’ as you might think

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n influx of new retailers in Meridian, such as WalIf sales were tracked by city — and that determined how much Mart and more than 60 tenants at The Village, adds sales tax revenue each city received — rural towns would lose out, to the state’s sales tax revenue, which last year totaled Ferguson said. They wouldn’t benefit from their residents spending $1.37 billion. money at places like The Village or Boise Towne Square.

But Meridian’s share of this revenue has nothing to do “Who shops at the mall? People from Mountain Home, Glenns with how much sales tax is generated Ferry, et cetera,” Ferguson said. “If we just based it on the location within the city. of the transaction, ... the rural communities would lose something

by Holly Beech “Just because a city gets 500 new that they’re actually contributing.” hbeech@mymeridianpress.com businesses does not mean their pro© 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS portionate share is going up,” Idaho Please see Tax, page 6 State Tax Commission senior research analyst Gary Houde said.

Sales tax is not as straightforward as you might think, said Idaho Sen. Cliff Bayer, R-Meridian.

There are several formulas that determine how the money is distributed to counties, cities and taxing districts. Where the sale actually takes place is not a factor. Instead, cities’ sales tax revenue is based on their population and market value.

Last fiscal year, Meridian — the state’s thirdlargest city with the second-highest market value — received $4.3 million.

It’s impossible to compare that amount to how Doctor of Optometry much sales tax was actually generated in Meridian.

As a trusted community healthcare “That information doesn’t exist, and it would be very hard to make it exist,” Idaho’s retired chief professional, Dr. Slagowski is economist Mike Ferguson said. dedicated to bringing you and your That’s because companies report Idaho sales in one lump sum, regardless of how many locations family complete eyecare including they have. Companies like Albertsons, which is eye exams, diagnosis and treatment. based in Idaho, report sales in the “multi-county” category. Companies like Fred Meyer, which is based in Oregon, report sales in the “out-of-state” category.

Tracking sales tax collections by city would put a huge burden on businesses, Ferguson said.

“You would have to pass a law that basically says every company that does business in the city limits has to report to the city how … many sales vision insurance they have,” he said. “I guarantee you, you’re not We accept most major vision going to get that done. The commercial sector would resist that because it would be an enormous insurance plans for your convenience amount of reporting.”

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Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. Property Committee: TUESDAY 2-3 p.m.; Wayfinding and Signage Committee: 3-4 p.m.; Valley Regional Transit Downtown Parking Committee: Regional Coordination Council meeting, 9 a.m., at 4-5 p.m. Learn more at meridiValley Regional Transit, 700 NE andevelopmentcorp.com.

Second St., Meridian, first floor Ada County Highway board room. Find the agenda District Board of Commissioners meeting, 12 p.m. at valleyregionaltransit.org. in the Michael L. Brokaw West Ada School District Board of Trustees meeting, Auditorium at the ACHD office, 5:30 p.m. in the Sawtooth Con- 3775 Adams St., Garden City.

The commission generally ference Room at the District Service Center, 1303 E. Central meets on the first, second, and Drive, Meridian. Use the west third Wednesday of the month at noon, and at 6 p.m. on the entrance near Renaissance fourth Wednesday.

High School.

Meridian City Council THURSDAY meeting, 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, Mayor’s Anti-Drug Coalition 33 E. Broadway Ave. Council Meeting, 4 p.m., at the Memeets at 6 p.m. on the first, ridian Police Department, 1401 third and fourth Tuesday of E. Watertower St. Occurs every the month, and 3 p.m. on the third Thursday from 4-5 p.m. second Tuesday.

Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 6 p.m. in WEDNESDAY the Meridian City Hall Council Chambers, 33 E. Broadway Meridian Development Corporation (urban renewal Ave. The commission meets every first and third Thursday at 6 agency) committees will meet during the afternoon at p.m. in Meridian City Hall.

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Week of Dec. 15-19

Donald Louis Baker Jr., 64, of Boise, died Tuesday, Dec. 9. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho Reata Barber, 75, of Meridian, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, at her home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian.

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Dwinna Black,

82, of Boise, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, at a local hospital. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. 888-5833.

Frederic “Rusty” Blair, 83, of Meridian, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, at a local care center. Arrangements are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian.

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Doyle Brook, 87, of Boise, died

Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, at a local hospital. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian.

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Joan Barbara Bryan, 73, of

GOING PLACES

Icon Credit Union announced Bryan Holjeson is the new Meridian branch manager.

Holjeson was a firefighter and police officer before he moved into the financial world five years ago. n Cameron Arial of Zions Bank was appointed to a four-year term on the Treasurer’s InvestBryan Holjeson ment Advisory Board by Gov. Butch Otter.

The five-member board is led by Idaho State Treasurer Ron Crane and will review the state’s investment choices and provide guidance. Arial is vice president of Zions Bank Public Finance. n Christy Thomas has been named interim executive director of CATCH, Inc. Thomas replaces Greg Morris who was named the new executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union Cameron Arial of Idaho. CATCH is a statewide nonprofit rehousing agency that serves Ada, Canyon and Twin Falls counties.

Meridian, died Dec. 9, 2014, in Meridian. Arrangements are under the direction of Cloverdale Funeral Home..

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Clarence W. Clauson, 93, James R. Herwig, 81, of Boise, of Meridian, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, died Dec. 8, 2014, at his home. Ar2014, at a local care center. Services rangements are under the direction of are pending under the direction of Cloverdale Funeral Home..

Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. 888Martha Wynell Hood, 76, 5833. of Boise, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, Kazue Cretal, 88, of Meridian, at her home of natural causes. Funeral died Dec. 4, 2014, at a local care cen- Home: Cremation Society of Idaho ter. Arrangements are under the direcRichard Houston, 67, of Metion of Cloverdale Funeral Home.. ridian, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014.

Jack Daigle, of Boise, died Dec. Services are under the direction of 4, 2014 at his home. Services are un- Cloverdale Funeral Home.. der the direction of Cloverdale Funeral Blanche W. Huff, 103, of Boise, Home.. formerly of Cascade, died Dec. 6, 2014, Norman Dahl, 82, of Boise, died at a Boise care center. Arrangements Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, at a local care are under the direction of Cloverdale center. Services are under the direc- Funeral Home.. tion of Accent Funeral Home, MeridCarolyn Kaplan, 51, of Meridian. 888-5833 ian, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, .

William “Bill” F. Davis, at her home. Cremation arrangements Sr., 80, of Meridian, died Monday, are under the direction of Accent FuDec. 8, 2014, at his home. Services are neral Home, Meridian. 888-5833. under the direction of Accent Funeral Shirley D. Kasney, 67, of Home, Meridian. 888-5833.

Boise, died Friday, December 5, 2014.

Robert O. Dresser, 74, of Boi- Funeral Home: Cremation Society of se, died Dec. 8, 2014, at his residence. Idaho Arrangements are under the direction Helen Irene King, 86, of of Cloverdale Funeral Home..

Boise, died Tuesday, Dec. 9. Funeral Harlen G. Evans, 84, of Eagle, Home: Cremation Society of Idaho died Dec. 4, 2014, at a local care center. Services are under the direction of Darlene Elizabeth Lance, 75, of Meridian, died Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Cloverdale Funeral Home..

Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Edward D. Foust, 75, of Me- Idaho ridian, died Dec. 2, 2014, at a local hospital. Arrangements are under the Harold K. Lenon, 92, of Meriddirection of Cloverdale Funeral Home.. ian, died Friday, December 5, 2014.

Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho

Cellphone dispute reportedly leads to armed robbery

What was supposed to be a cellphone exchange between two strangers in an Applebee’s parking lot led to an armed robbery Dec. 4, according to Meridian Police.

Police say the victim agreed to meet 26-year-old Nicholas Adrian Romo of Boise at the parking lot to sell him a

phone for $200. The two connected through a Facebook advertisement.

The victim told police that after arguing over the price, Romo flashed a handgun and issued threats, then gave the victim $100, took the phone and fled in his car.

The call about the armed robbery came in at 11:32 a.m., according to Ada County dispatch.

Police took Romo into custody for questioning at about 3 p.m. as Romo was leaving his home in the area of North Maple Grove Road and West

Darlene Doris McCain, 84,

of Boise, died Monday, Dec. 8. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho

Anna Mae Olds, 93, of Boise,

died Dec. 4, 2014, at a local care center. Services are under the direction of Cloverdale Funeral Home..

Chiyoko Otsuji, 87, of Boise, died Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho Donald Phinney, 74, of Me-

ridian, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014.

Funeral Home: The family has placed trust in Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel, Nampa, for their final arrangements. (208) 466-3545

Betty Louise Terry Roark, 86, of Meridian, died Wednesday, Dec. 3. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho Richard Roscheck, 70, of Meridian, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at his home of natural causes. Services are under the direction of Relyea Funeral Chapel.

Gary Alan Russell, 61, of Boise, died Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho

Joann Stuhr, 77, of Meridian,

died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2014, at a local hospital. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. 888-5833.

Cory Lane in Boise.

In Romo’s house, police found a stolen gun that had allegedly been used in the armed robbery.

Romo is charged with being a fugitive to Idaho, armed robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm and grand theft by possession.

Romo was taken into custody. The Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Boise Police Department and Garden City Police Department assisted. n

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ON THE TOWN Café Zupas joins Idaho market with Meridian location

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tah-based Café Zupas has opened its 27th location nationwide and its first in Idaho.

Now open at The Village at Meridian, Café Zupas offers house-made soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts.

More locations in the greater Boise area are expected to open in the near future, according to

by Meridian Press staff the company’s press release. news@mymeridianpress.com The release said Café Zupas sup© 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS ports local communities by purchasing

local ingredients and providing fundraising opportunities for K-12 schools. The restaurant also offers higher-education scholarships NOW OPEN: CAFÉ ZUPAS for staff.

Inside the restaurant, customers will find a “Recharge Bar,” n 2148 N. Eagle Road, at The Village where they can interact with touch screens and charge their elec- at Meridian n 401-2155 tronic devices while using free Wi-Fi. Café Zupas was founded in Provo, Utah, in 2004 and now has n Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday – more than 1,000 employees. The cafe is also expanding in Las Ve- Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday gas, Phoenix and throughout Utah.

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LOCAL NEWS Renaissance student named Ada County Youth of the Year

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he Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada by Meridian Press staff This is the highest County named 17-year old news@mymeridianpress.com honor a Boys & Girls Renaissance High School seClub member can nior Olyvia Border as the Ada receive.

County 2015 Youth of the Year. “(It) recognizes the recipient’s outstandBorder became a member of the club ing contributions to family, school, comat the urging of her older brother and now munity and the Boys & Girls Clubs. Olyworks in the nutrition program.

For the award, Border receives a $1,000 via’s pose, drive and determination are the scholarship from the Micron Foundation characteristics that will lead her to a bright and will compete with five youth from clubs future,” Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County throughout the state for the 2015 Idaho State Executive Director Colleen Braga said in a Youth of the Year award and a $2,500 schol- statement. arship in Boise on Feb. 26.

Border will graduate this summer with

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SALES TAX COLLECTION, DISTRIBUTION Total Idaho sales tax revenue, fiscal year 2014: $1.37 billion Distribution: n General fund: $1.15 billion n Revenue sharing: $156.6 million n Reimburse taxing districts for personal property tax exemptions: $18.9 million

not only a high school diploma, but also an associate degree from Idaho State University. She plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree, with the goal of becoming a Spanish language interpreter.

Border competed with five other teen club members in a series of judged speeches and personal interviews to earn the title.

Event judges were John and Renee Laude, Corey Surber, Belinda Gordon, Chris Hayes, Barb Sullivan and Blake Napier.

Additional information on the 2015 Youth of the Year program is available atadaclubs. org.

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Owners Scott and Roma Newton owned a gift shop and prom dress store in North Dakota before moving to Star this summer. In North Dakota, they collaborated with high school students to put on fashion shows, allowing students to model the latest prom attire and work with industry professionals. Businesses jumped on board to sponsor booths and dresses. Model agencies from California came to scout for potential models, Roma Newton said.

“It’s a really huge event that we put on,” she said. “We’re actually anticipating over 1,000 at the event next year.”

Idaho’s first Prom Extravaganza will be March 14 at a to-be-determined location.

Paige’s Boutique is partnering with the Meridian Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council to put on WHERE: the event.

450 South Meridian Road, Suite 75 Proceeds will benefit CATCH, or Charitable Assistance To Community’s Homeless, a local nonprofit that helps people in need find and CONTACT: afford housing.

887-4850 Roma is still accepting applications from businesses who would like to sponsor Prom Extravaganza or run a booth at the event. InWEB: terested business professionals may call the facebook.com/paigesboutiques boutique at 887-4850.

Before moving to North Dakota a couple OWNERS: years ago, the Newtons lived in Arizona, where Scott grew up. They have a college-aged son Scott and Roma Newton of Star and two young kids still at home. Five-year-old Paige inspired the name of the boutique.

STORE OFFERS A friend in Idaho told the Newtons they n Prom, homecoming and cocktail should think about moving here, Roma said, because it would remind them of Arizona but dresses with four seasons. n Tuxedo rentals “We stepped foot into this wonderful state, n Bling handbags, belts and wallets and we love it,” she said. “Our neighbors are n Jewelry great, the community is a great community to work with. We love Meridian.

by Holly Beech It’s very family oriented.” hbeech@mymeridianpress.com They moved to Star in June and © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS opened Paige’s Boutique in Meridian on Sept. 18.

The couple also owns Destiny Screen Printing, a custom silkscreen and embroidery business that Scott has run for several years.

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What: Encore Theatre presents “A Christmas Carol” When: 7:30 p.m. tonight, Saturday and Dec. 19-20 Where: Northwest Nazarene University Little Theatre, 512 Holly St., Nampa Tickets: $10 general admission, $8 seniors and students

New Idaho residents Scott and Roma Newton opened Paige’s Boutique Sept. 18 at 450 South Meridian Road, Suite 75. The shop offers formal dresses, tuxedo rentals and accessories.

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Capital City Sound Chorus presents ‘Home for the Holidays’ show, bake sale BOISE — Capital City Sound Chorus invites all to its “Home for the Holidays” Christmas Show and Bake Sale at 7 p.m. Saturday at Grace Chapel, 8650 W. Fairview Ave. Enjoy a lively evening of Christmas music presented in four-part harmony. The chorus will sing traditional and non-traditional Christmas songs. Guest quartets will also perform, as well as new and old Christmas Chorus members from all over the Treasure Valley and Twin Falls. The event will feature a “Cookie Walk” and a raffle of some beautiful handcrafted items.

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Students get hands-on programming education through Hour of Code event T

he students at Eagle Hills Elementary are learning computer science can be fun as well as educational by learning the basics of programming in a worldwide event meant to give kids an introduction to coding.

Using computers and iPads, students put together simple lines of code to try to solve simple puzzles, create drawings and more.

Hour of Code is an ongoing project to provide simple coding exercises to help kids with computer skills and math skills. It also shows students how to work together to solve problems.

The code is broken into simple drag and drop blocks that students can put together to solve simple puzzles —

by Zachary Chastaine such as helping a bee get to pollen — or to zchastaine@idahopress.com complete simple tasks such as completing a © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS drawing.

Jocelyn Michalak’s second-grade class broke into different groups. Some were busy reading, others were busy writing about their weekend. Still others were at computers trying their hands at code. The second-graders had to be taught how to access the programs before they could start, but Michalak said they were learning quickly.

Students who were already familiar with using a computer were able to jump right into the lessons, Michalak said. Students help other students through lessons, and during the Hour of Code, they were buzzing around classrooms to offer suggestions and try different things with the code blocks.

While some classes were broken into different stations with just one group doing code exercises, others, like Hannah Henry’s computer lab class, got their whole class to work on code. Henry helped students sign in to the computers and work through troubleshooting.

“One of the exercises that they do is like Angry Birds, and they’re trying to get the bird to the pig just like they do in the game but they’re using code programs to do it,” Henry said. “So dragging blocks that say ‘move forward, turn right 90 degrees, turn left 90 degrees’ and they put those in the order that they need to get the bird to the pig.”

Henry said there is also a program recently released that features characters from the Disney movie, Frozen.

Students are not anchored to the classroom. The Hour of Code can also be done at home, which Michalak said was a popular option with students.

“I’ve had lots of kids go on at home,” Michalak said. “Some kids have gone through quite a few lessons.”

Fourth-grade teacher Brian Fischer said the school started participating in the Hour of Code event last year but only in a few classrooms. The program was a success, and teachers decided to expand their Hour of Code participation this year.

Some classes got to begin their work in the program before the Hour of Code event. Second-grader Lainey Dougal, 8, said she started last week and had already gone through several code lessons.

“This is my second time,” Dougal said. “I went really fast last time. I went through like three levels.”

Above: Students in Brian Fischer’s fourth-grade class at Eagle Hills Elementary help each other through problems during the Hour of Code. Left: Lainey Dougal, 8, is a second-grader in Jocelyn Michalak’s class.

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igh school juniors and seniors got a taste of real-life budgeting at the Mad City Money event in Meridian on Monday, presented

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“It’s shocking, the whole thing,” Renaissance High School junior Sophia Gallardo said. “You don’t think about debt, you don’t think about student loans, and it just adds up so quickly.”

Students were assigned careers, monthly salaries, credit card debt, student loans and a family life. Working in pairs, they created a budget and made spending decisions on things like food, housing, transportation and entertainment.

by Holly Beech “It’s real life before hbeech@mymeridianpress.com we get there,” CapEd © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS Credit Union Business Development Specialist Lisa Hamilton said. “So I’m hoping that they take that to heart and realize that budgeting is very important.”

For the past several years, the Meridian Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council has invited CapEd to facilitate Mad City Money — a national program created by the Credit Union National Association — for local teens.

This year, the event moved from Meridian City Hall to the more spacious Forward Movement Training center in Meridian. Mayor’s youth advisory councils from Eagle and Middleton participated, along with the Excelsior Home School Co-Op. Half-way into the event, Meridian High School senior Jessica Franson broke out her phone calculator to crunch budget numbers with partner Daniel Heithoff Photos by Holly Beech/MP of Rocky Mountain High School.

Above: Meridian Police Officer David Gomez gives students a “ticket” during the Mad City Money event Monday at Forward Movement Training in Meridian.

“We’re a little bit tight on money, so we have to The event, put on by CapEd Credit Union, simulates life-like scenarios so students can learn first-hand about budgeting. Below: During the Mad City Money now spend a little bit wiser,” Heithoff said. “Where we event, which is a national program, students were given careers, salaries and family lives. Working in pairs, they then created a budget and made spending made maybe poor investments, some that we didn’t decisions, such as food, housing, transportation and entertainment. need, and now we have to take out from other areas.”

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Albertson Foundation gives $1M for Boys & Girls Club expansion

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he Boys and Girls Club of Ada County Capital Campaign received a big boost with the help of a $1 million donation from the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation.

The money will be used to contribute to projects at the Meridian Boys and Girls Club including the construction of a new gymnasium and teen center.

Executive Director Colleen Braga said the current Meridian Boys and Girls Club facility located at 911 N. Meridian Road serves an average of 225 kids daily

by Zachary Chastaine during the school year and zchastaine@idahopress.com 280 per day during the sum© 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS mer. Braga said one major goal with the capital campaign was to create more space to help eliminate the club’s waiting list, which stands at about 100 during the summer for just the Meridian location.

“This will immediately allow for at least 100 more kids a day, easily,” Braga said. “It will rival in size our Garden City club.”

The donation — which Braga said is the largest the club has received — will not only allow the Boys and Girls Club to accomplish its expansion goals but to create a state-of-the-art space that will accomplish academic goals as well.

The aim is not only to help the Meridian club, but

to be a model for other clubs. President Jamie MacMillan said the foundation wanted the new facility to be attractive.

“We want this gift to help the Meridian Boys and Girls become a world-class facility that kids and the staff deserve, and one they can’t wait to get to,” MacMillan said.

Part of being state of the art will mean including academic programs with a focus on technology and science. Computer labs, robotics, rocket construction and smart boards will be included at the facility.

Braga said the donation has enabled the club to think far beyond its original plans, which in some cases just meant moving furniture to new areas and purchasing a few new items for the club.

The club wants to focus heavily on the environment it creates because the facility is an important factor to attract and retain teens, Braga said.

“It allows us to really dream bigger on our plans,” she said. “We want it to be state of the art. Before this it was ‘lets get some space,’ this allows us to bring in some experts and really come up with the coolest place for teens.”

Groundbreaking is expected to take place in March.

Until then, Boys and Girls Club staff are visiting other clubs and exploring options for the new facility. Braga said they are planning carefully to ensure services to kids are not shut down in the process.

Meridian Saturday

Fun Bus 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.

ROUTE

35A

Runs Clockwise

Saturday Fun Bus Route Schedule ROUTE

35A

• 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

ROUTE

35B

Runs Counterclockwise

Runs Clockwise

35B

Runs Counterclockwise

• 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.

For more information call 208-345-7433 or visit www.valleyride.org

to the Idaho Humane Society. to not having an In-N-Out Burger joint. to Jana Jones. She now needs to take her LARGE election sign down. ASAP. The one I speak of is on the corner of McMillan and Linder roads.

IN YOUR WORDS Responses to the Meridian Winter Lights Parade, which took place Dec. 5: Elby Jones: “Great parade! Wonderful weather to enjoy it in.

Thanks for all free hot chocolate, cookies, muffins, and coffee.

I am hoping Santa will ride the entire route next year, based upon all the comments on other social media sites.

Tyce Irish: “What a great parade!! Thanks, Meridian, we live in a nice spot.”

Sandra Laney: “It was wonderful. Looks like everyone had a great time. Just foggy enough to create a misty effect. Free hot chocolate was great. Just nice all around. P.S. I had thought they had stopped throwing candy from the floats and handing out the candy along the route. Got there at 5:15, set up our chairs and got real comfy and had a great viewing site until they started throwing out candy and then we couldn’t see much after that. Kids were flocking around and in front of us and into the street to get the candy. Didn’t see too many of those who were interested in the actual light parade, just in seeing how much candy they could scoop up. Nevertheless it was a great evening. Thanks Meridian for hosting again.”

Cindy Tastad-Wheeler: “I guess we need to sit closer to the start next time. Kids were so sad Santa wasn’t in the sleigh by the time it got to the Jackson store on Main. A bit disappointed myself. Great photos though.”

Bill Schuster: “I did not know this was going on, or I would have gone. They need to advertise it more.”  Join the conversation at facebook.com/meridianpress

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Tonight MERIDIAN — “Journey to Bethlehem,” 8:30 p.m., Meridian Seventh day Adventist Church, 1855 Black Cat Road. Journey to Bethlehem is an interactive live nativity event for the whole family. It features Clyde the Camel and other live animals, shepherds and dancers, wise men and angels. Enjoy shopping in Bethlehem, but remember to save some of your shekels to pay the tax collector! The journey takes place outside so dress warmly. Free hot chocolate and fresh-baked bread will be ready for you at the end of your journey. We welcome your donation of a non-perishable food item for the Meridian Food Bank. The final tour begins at 8:30 pm.

Tonight, Saturday BOISE — Boise Little Theater presents “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” a comedy for all ages about the holiday adventures of a mouse, an elf and a spunky little girl on their quest to find out why Santa missed their house last year. The show is at 8 tonight and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday at 100 E. Fort St. Tickets at boiselittletheater.org.

Saturday EAGLE — Country Christmas in the city of Eagle, 1-6 p.m., Heritage Park, 185 E. State St. The city-sponsored event boasts a fun-filled day for families, including sleigh rides, Eagle Christmas market, live music, Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council bake sale, children’s activity booths, and a visit with Santa. Free s’mores and hot cocoa will be provided by the fire pits. The tree lighting ceremony will take place at Heritage Park at 5:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the Eagle Food Bank and coat donations for Coats for Kids.

Now through Feb. 22 MERIDIAN — Outdoor ice skating at The Village Fountain Square, 3600 E. Fairview Ave. The rink is open Monday through Saturday, noon to 9 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. $3 for children 12 and under; $5 age 13 and up; plus $2 skate rental fee. Credit/debit preferred.

Now through Dec. 31 MERIDIAN — The Little Free Library in Meridian City Hall’s outdoor plaza is stocked with Christmas books. Pick up some great Christmas reading and leave your own favorites for another Meridian family to enjoy.

Now through Dec. 18 MERIDIAN — Santa’s Mailbox. Do your little ones enjoy writing Santa a letter each year? Bring the letters by Meridian City Hall’s outdoor plaza and drop them into Santa’s Mailbox (by Broadway Avenue).

Every letter delivered to the mailbox by Dec. 18 will receive a personal response. Remember to include your return address.

Now through Jan. 4 BOISE — Idaho Botanical Garden Winter Garden aGlow. The garden is lit in a sparkling display of more than 300,000 lights. The event runs daily, including holidays, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Check out idahobotanicalgarden.org to learn when Santa and his reindeer Prancer will visit the garden and when local choirs will perform.

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Community enjoys Winter Lights parade

Photos by Greg Kreller/MP

Top left: Dogs and goats rode alongside the children in the Kid Venture 4-H float that won the best non-commercial entry in the Winter Lights Parade Friday in downtown Meridian. Top right: Stilt walkers led the way as Santa’s sleigh made the turn onto Main Street in downtown Meridian. Bottom left: Families gathered for the tree lighting in Generations Plaza following the parade. Bottom right: The Girl Scouts Service Unit 55 float.

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Meridian Parks and Recreation put on the parade and Christmas tree lighting ceremony Dec. 5, sponsored by Borton-Lakey Law and Policy.

A panel of judges from the community awarded the following floats: n Best Commercial Entry: Comfort Keepers n Best Non-Commercial Entry: Kid Venture 4-H n Best Animal Unit: Eh Capa Bareback Riders n Best Car Club: Western Idaho Racing Association n Best Walking Unit: Treasure Valley Drill Team The city has also announced the winners of the annual Downtown Business Decorating Contest, sponsored by Idaho Independent Bank. n Best in Show: Borton-Lakey Law and Policy n Most Elegant: As You Wish Clothiers n Most Quirky: Cruisin’ Biker Wear n People’s Choice: Restora-tive Skincare Studio (Community members voted Dec. 1-4.)

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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.

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