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TALE OF TWO CITIES

NAMPA 86,518

MERIDIAN 83,596

Population

Population growth since 1990

City budget

City full-time employees

Property taxes per $100,000 of taxable property value

Median home value

Median household income

Total taxable market value

Residents 25 and older with bachelor’s degree or higher

Unemployment rate

205 percent

771 percent

$132M

$93.7M

635.2

386.5

$1,935 to $2,132 annually

$1,319 to $1,342 annually

$113,600

$177,500

$40,244

$63,571

$3.61 billion

$6.3 billion

17 percent

33.9 percent

4.4 percent

3.3 percent

Population neck-and-neck for No. 2 Meridian’s rapid population growth has made it a contender for the second largest city in Idaho, a spot Nampa currently holds. Mayors say it’s not a competition, and growth is about more than population. Here’s a look at the state of each city and the outlook for the future.

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West Ada School District trustees accepted Eagle High School teacher Clay Hatfield’s resignation Tuesday. Hatfield had been suspended since Oct. 20 — a move decried by more than 2,000 Hatfield supporters.

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o you have an upcoming event that you’d like to promote in the Meridian Press? We have a new tool on our website that simplifies the process. Our online calendar system called CitySpark lets you skip the middleman and post your event right to our calendar. Your post will be visible online, plus we’ll use these submissions for the Things to Do calendar in the print edition. I posted an event to CitySpark to test it out. It was free and easy to sign up, and adding an event only took a couple minutes. If you want to increase the visibility of your event, you can opt for a $10 to $15 promotion package. Maybe you’re on the other side of things — maybe you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend. Browse through a wealth of ideas at mymeridianpress.com/calendar. There are at least 26 items listed for Saturday, ranging from a free basketball clinic to an ugly sweater 5K to the comedy “Christmas Belles” at Stage Coach Theatre. (Now I have the picture in my mind of a bunch of people running around in terrible Christmas sweaters. Sounds like a fun time to me!) I’m excited about CitySpark. It’ll be a big help for Meridian Press staff and also for you, our readers. It’s impossible for me to stay on top of every cool event that’s going on in the Treasure Valley. CitySpark gives you more control in getting the word out, and the calendar provides a quick go-to when you want to find fun things to do. We’d like to hear from our readers in other areas, too. If you have news to submit about your school, your community, your experience as a Meridian resident — or if you’d like to share a great photo you took — check

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CRIME WATCH

Meridian Police honors officers for lifesaving actions Three Meridian police officers who responded when a 2-year-old was shot in the head with a flare gun have been given meritorious action awards. Meridian Police Chief Jeff Lavey and Mayor Tammy de Weerd presented the awards at Tuesday’s city council meeting. On Oct. 22, Sgt. Stacy Arnold, Cpl. Terry Hodges and officer Seth Washburn responded to the report of a shooting. A 4-year-old boy had accidentally shot his 2-year-old brother in the head with a flare gun at a home in the 2600 block of South Pine Bar Place, according to police. As Hodges and Washburn entered the house, they found the caregiver holding the severely wounded child. Hodges immediately took the boy in his arms and brought the child outside as Arnold was driving up to the home. Officers rushed the boy to the hospital in the patrol car, arriving in less than 90 seconds, Lavey said. Hodges held the boy and administered first aid while Arnold drove and Washburn provided traffic control. Hospital staff later reported that the decision to transport the boy by patrol car allowed him to get the critical care needed in order to survive, Lavey said.

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Dec. 10-16 Meridian Police made the following arrests or issued charges: 3 driving under the influence 1 failure to purchase driver’s license 1 telephone harassment 1 resisting and obstructing law enforcement 2 assault on law enforcement officers 2 possession of marijuana 4 possession of drug paraphernalia 1 under the influence in public 2 possession of a controlled substance 1 destruction of evidence 3 domestic batteries 11 warrants 1 fugitive to Idaho 1 petit theft 1 driving without privileges 1 false information to law enforcement

The Department of Health and Welfare plans to sell 607 acres of north Nampa property, currently home to the Southwest Idaho Treatment Center, job corps facilities and the city’s Centennial and Ridgecrest golf courses. The master plan for the site includes commercial offices, retail, restaurants, multi-family and single-family housing, a park, soccer fields, an 18-hole golf course, a retirement community and three hotels. The vision for the mixed-use retail is a downtown-esque community hub, similar to Boise’s Bown Crossing. The plan also calls for a transit center at the rail line and 11th Avenue North intersection, to capitalize on a future regional light rail system. “In terms of projected growth, this is one of the premier spots in Ada and Canyon counties,” researcher John Church said. The entire development will probably take 10-20 years to complete, DHW Director Dick Armstrong said. In order to move forward, the plan would require an amendment to Nampa’s comprehensive plan and rezoning and platting of the land before it can be sold. Doug Russell, a planner with Boise-based The Land Group, Inc., said he thinks the property will sell quickly once it goes on the market.

Police also took calls, investigated or assisted: 2 imminent danger 2 residential burglaries 8 grand thefts 7 vehicle burglaries 1 trespass of privacy 1 fictitious bill 2 juveniles beyond control 2 unattended deaths 1 vandalism 1 leaving the scene of an accident 2 petit thefts 1 stalking 2 trespassing 1 battery 3 disturbances 1 domestic battery 1 possession of marijuana 1 protective custody hold 1 attempted burglary 1 recovered stolen vehicle 1 domestic verbal 1 runaway

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Gap closes between Nampa, Meridian

VIDEO INTERVIEWS Watch video interviews with the mayors at mymeridianpress. com/multimedia Cutting Edge Pilates owner Tammy de Jennifer Buckels rents a studio Weerd in Nampa and a studio in Me- Meridian mayor ridian. Both are on busy streets with similar amenities, she said, and though the Meridian studio is a little smaller, its rent is about 40 percent higher. She opened the Nampa studio first and expanded to Meridian because of demand from Ada County clients. “I didn’t want to go all the way to Boise, so I thought Meridian would be a good middle ground,” Buckels said. Nampa has higher property taxes than Meridian, but that’s not usually a deciding factor for business owners, Crabb said. “It’s primarily the workers — are they going to get the skill level that they need?” he said. Meridian has a larger labor force than Nampa and about twice as many adults who have a bachelor’s degree or higher, according to the Idaho Department of Labor and the Census Bureau. When smaller companies choose where to locate, a big factor is whether or not the owner wants to live in that community, Crabb said. “If you just create the right environment, you’ll get good jobs as wells as income growth,” he said. Schools, housing and recreational options play a role. “What we’ve heard is people are moving here because ... it’s a good place to raise a family with affordable housing,” de Weerd said. “It’s got an excellent school district, and people have expressed a real love for our parks. It’s central to everything as well.” Nampa resident Patty Metcalf said home prices influenced where she bought a home. “When I was house hunting recently, I looked at homes in Ada County but discovered I could get a lot more for my money in Canyon County,” she said, “so I bought a house in Nampa.” Bob Henry

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Nampa and Meridian will eventually grow together, de Weerd said, and the cities are planning for that day. The cities’ mayors and planning staffs have met to talk about their visions. The agricultural science industry is a big focus for collaborative growth, de Weerd said. “We’d like to look at an employment area so we can have those family-wage jobs closer to where people are living,” she said. “We want to have complementary land uses, … so if you have an industry, you have transitional land uses so that you’re not making decisions that cause future conflict.” Henry said growth shouldn’t be measured by individual communities, but by the Treasure Valley’s growth as a whole.

Population

City government

Nampa population

Nampa

1990: 28,365 2000: 51,867 2010: 81,706 2013: 86,518 Growth, 1990-2013: 205 percent

Meridian population 1990: 9,596 2000: 34,919 2010: 75,092 2013: 83,596 Growth, 1990-2013: 771 percent SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau

Property taxes

Total budget: $132 million* General fund budget: $43 million n Fire department budget: $11.9 million n Police department budget: $18.8 million n Personnel costs (includes all benefits): $31.6 million n Full-time employees: 635.2 n Police department full-time employees: 165 n Fire department full-time employees: 118.8

“We sometimes get so hung up on our little community,” Henry said. “I look at all of us kind of partnering to make this a great place for people to come. I’m a very competitive person. But when you’re looking at my role as a mayor, I have to look at the whole Valley. I can’t say I just want what’s best for Nampa. I still remember a technology company that was looking here and they brought their wives, and their wives wanted to see the blue turf at Boise State. We said, ‘That’s in Boise. That’s 20 miles away.’ And they said, ‘So?’ They were from San Diego — 20 miles was nothing.”

TALE OF TWO CITIES

NAMPA 86,518

MERIDIAN 83,596

Population

Population growth since 1990

City budget

205 percent

771 percent

$132M

$93.7M

City full-time employees

635.2

386.5

Property taxes per $100,000 of taxable property value

$1,935 to $2,132 annually

$1,319 to $1,342 annually

Median home value

Median household income

Total taxable market value

$113,600

$177,500

$40,244

$63,571

$3.61 billion

$6.3 billion

Residents 25 and older with bachelor’s degree or higher

17 percent

33.9 percent

Unemployment rate

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Meridian Police officers who responded to the accidental flare gun shooting of a 2-yearold boy have been giving meritorious action awards. Another officer was recognized for helping saving lives after a vehicle vs. motorcycle accident.

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ampa Mayor Bob Henry has lived in Nampa since 1978. “I love it here,” he said. “Nampa’s been very good to me and my family. I’ve raised my family here. Two of my daughters still live here with their families. I’m fiercely loyal to Nampa.” Nampa has grown since Henry arrived almost 40 years ago, but its longtime spot as the second-largest city in Idaho has recently been challenged by its eastern neighbor, Meridian, the 10th fastest-growing city in the country. Twenty-five years ago, Nampa’s population was three times the size of Meridian’s. Now, they’re neck-and-neck when their populations are compared. Earlier this year, the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho estimated that Meridian’s population had passed up Nampa’s. The U.S. Census Bureau, however, still has Nampa in the No. 2 spot. Has Meridian’s growth spurt reached a plateau, or will it continue to outpace its neighbor? Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd said it’s not a comby Holly Beech and petition. Christina Marfice “Growth has never been hbeech@mymeridianpress.com to us growing of populacmarfice@idahopress.com tion,” she said. © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS Henry said he and de Weerd have already created plans for when Nampa and Meridian inevitably grow to share a boundary. “Meridian has its strengths,” Henry said. “It’s growing very well, and the mayor and I are having talks on how we can partner and grow. We want to have this buffer zone of commercial business between Meridian and Nampa.” A better measure of success than population growth is income growth, said Northwest Nazarene University finance and economics professor Peter Crabb. “Are the existing businesses doing better? Are the existing workers doing better?” he said. “ … Growth for growth’s sake is not a good thing.” Meridian’s income growth doubled Nampa’s in the past decade. From 2000 to 2013, Meridian’s median household income grew by $10,295, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Nampa’s grew by $5,486 and is more than $20,000 lower than Meridian’s. When it comes to commercial growth, Crabb sees more opportunity in Nampa because of the existing infrastructure. “There’s just a lot more properties in the Nampa area that businesses could move to and expand in,” he said. Henry agreed that Nampa is poised to see business growth because of the kinds of properties and workers it has to offer. “We have a good workforce,” he said. “If you’re looking at jobs, we have a whole bunch of property that’s available. We’re trying to make it as easy as possible for people to come here. We’re going to do our part by making it as easy as possible for companies to do business. We have a lot of land that’s shovel-ready.”

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Meridian Total budget: $93.7 million General fund budget: $49.1 million n Fire department budget: $11 million n Police department budget: $18.8 million n Personnel costs (includes all benefits): $27.4 million n Full-time employees: 386.5 n Police department full-time employees : 117.5 n Fire department full-time employees: 71.5 n n

Total property tax levy rate, including county, *Note: Budget numbers other than total budget represchool district and special taxing districts: Nampa: 0.0193498500 to 0.0213197560 Meridian: 0.013193628 to 0.013420688

sent total fiscal year 2014-15 expenditures. Employee counts represent number of budgeted employees.

Taxes on $100,000 of taxable property value:

Source: Cities of Nampa, Meridian

Nampa: $1,935 to $2,132 annually Meridian: $1,319 to $1,342 annually

Commercial real estate

Average asking rates to lease School district’s percent of total levy rate: commercial properties, quarter 3, 2014: Nampa: 19.8 percent to 21.8 percent Meridian: 30.5 percent to 31 percent

Market value Nampa total market value: $4.92 billion, up 21 percent year-over-year $2.09 billion residential n $1.48 billion commercial Taxable market value: $3.61 billion n

Office market Nampa: $12.40 to $16.75 per square foot n Properties: 185 n Total square feet: 1,829,364 n Vacancy rate: 1.82 percent to 19.16 percent Meridian: $17.45 per square foot n Properties: 161 properties n Total square feet: 3,383,064 n Vacancy rate: 15.75 percent

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Total square feet: 5,918,978 Vacancy rate: 5.2 percent Meridian: $15.29 per square foot n Properties: 113 n Total square feet: 3,584,685 n Vacancy rate: 9.9 percent n n

Industrial market Nampa: 40 to 53 cents per square foot n Properties: 285 n Total square feet: 11,431,805 n Vacancy rate: 2.9 percent Meridian: 52 cents per square foot n Properties: 157 n Total square feet: 4,102,439 n Vacancy rate: 7.2 percent SOURCE: Colliers International

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TUESDAY Meridian City Council meeting, 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. The council meets at 6 p.m. on the first, third and fourth Tuesday of the month, and 3 p.m. on the second Tuesday.

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WEDNESDAY Christmas Eve. Meridian City Hall closes at 3 p.m. Due to the holidays, the next scheduled Ada County Highway District Board of Commissioners meeting is Jan. 7 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.

Kenneth Coleman, 69, of Shirley Ann Peterson, 88, Boise, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, of Boise, died Friday, Dec. 12th. Funerat his home. Services are under the al Home: Cremation Society of Idaho direction of Accent Funeral Home, MePaul Henry Mueller, 88, of ridian. 888-5833. Meridian, died Sunday, December 14, Lenora M. Taylor, 95, of Boise, 2014. Funeral Home: Cremation Socidied Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, at a ety of Idaho local care center. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Grant Lucian Waite, 71, of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. 888- Boise, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, at a local hospital of natural causes. Ser5833 . vices are under the direction of Relyea Dorothy Mach, 84, of Merid- Funeral Chapel. ian, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, at her home. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. 888-5833.

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Banquet, 11:00am, Cathedral of the Rockies 717 N. 11th St Boise - Boise Rescue Mission Tree Sale, 4:00pm, Boise Rescue Mission Warehouse 308 S. 24th St Boise - ComedySportz, 7:30pm, CSz Boise Arena @ The Waterfront 3250 N Lakeharbor Ln. #184A Nampa - Gift Wrap Booth, Sportsman’s Warehouse 16865 N Marketplace Blvd $0.00 Meridian - The Gospel According to Scrooge, 7:00pm, Meridian Assembly of God 1830 N. Linder Road $0.00 Boise - Off Season Baseball Program, 6:00pm, Capitol HS Baseball Facility $0.00 Boise - Winter Garden aGlow, 6:00pm, Idaho Botanical Garden 2355 Old Penitentiary Road $0.00

Boise - Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families Group (ACA), 6:00pm, Collister Methodist Church in the Cottage 4400 Taft Street Boise - Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge, Idaho SBDC 2360 W. University Dr $0.00 Boise - Boise Rescue Mission Ministries Christmas

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First Church of the Nazarene 60116th Ave. S Nampa - CARD PARTY, 1:00pm, Woman’s Century Club 1624 Second Street South $3.00 Nampa - Drop & Shop, 8:30am, Nampa Recreation Center 131 Constitution Way $19.00 Boise - Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, 3:30pm, Bronco Stadium 1910 University Dr Nampa - Free Basketball Clinic, 10:00am, Columbia High School Gym 301 S. Happy Valley Road $0.00 Boise - Marine Coffee Klatch, 8:30am, Quinn’s Restaurant and Lounge 1005 S. Vista Ave Boise - Rock Gym Open Climb Time, 6:00pm, Boise Rock Gym at Wings Center 1875 Century Way Boise Rock Gym at the Wings Center

Sunday Meridian - Christmas at the Ranch for Families, 6:00pm, Coolwater Creek Event Center 7355 S. Eagle Road $0.00

Monday Meridian - Boise Slam Winter Break K-2nd Grade Basketball Camps, 2:00pm, Slam Warehouse 3670 E. Lanark Boise Slam Basketball Club Meridian - Bowling with Santa, 10:00am, Pinz Bowling Center at Wahooz Family

Margaret “Helen” Giles, 76, of Boise, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, at a local hospital of natural causes. Services are under the direction of Relyea Funeral Chapel.

Jerry L. Paine, 67, of Boise, died on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, at a local care center of natural causes. Services are under the direction of Relyea Funeral Chapel.

JoAnn Pagenkopf, 86, of Eagle, died Friday, Dec. 12. Funeral Home: Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Drive, Garden City, Idaho, 83714.

Mary E. Shaver, 75, of Boise, died on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, at her home of natural causes. Services are under the direction of Relyea Funeral Chapel.

Barbra Herman, 64, of Boise, Nina Webster Shelton, 77, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, at her of Meridian, died Dec. 14, 2014, at her home. Arrangements are under the home. Services are pending under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Me- direction of Cloverdale Funeral Home.. ridian. 888-5833.

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20 minutes to downtown Boise or Nampa, and we’ve got the small town feel with big town conveniences. It’s a pretty safe community, and I love running into people I know at WinCo or other random places.” - Shawna Schneiderman n “Lower property taxes, lots of rural property, easy freeway access, low-key environment, small town feel. It’s been awhile.” - Valerie James SOURCE: Meridian Press Facebook and Twitter responses

Idaho Press-Tribune: If you’re a Meridian Press: Why did you choose to live in Meridian over other Treasure Nampa resident who’s moved to the Valley recently, tell us why you chose Valley cities? Nampa over other cities nearby. n “When I moved here in ‘82 it was a nice quiet little farming community. No traffic, no multilane roads.” - John Little n “Been here for 5.5 years. We did our online research and found Meridian to be the nicest (of people), great schools, and a truly caring community — that’s why we picked it and have lived here since 2009. We love it!” - Alicia Wilkinson n “Cleaner, safer, nicer more peaceful here then Boise or Nampa where I have lived before. I like Meridian the best in my 33 years.” - Monte Michelle Palmer n “Nice enjoyable schools. Lived here four years and went to four different high schools.” - Ariel Paige Heimbuch n “We moved to Meridian in 1987 because a friend who had lived in Idaho said they had the best schools. Also we found a great starter home in a great location. Location, location, location! We’d still be there if my husband hadn’t transferred to (MTV) Micron Tech. Virginia.” - Monica Miles Molebash n “Moved here in 2009. Loved the atmosphere, the schools, and proximity to shopping and enjoying the outdoors.” - Shannon Parker-Crites n “I don’t live there yet, but researching and staying in town for a week, I would say that’s the place I want to raise my family, and hopefully this summer I can leave California and move there. I love how the city and community work together, and the involvement of the mayor with the youth is awesome.” - Mario Guiza n “STEM schools!” - Jenica Lawrence n “It’s clearly the most family friendly town in the Valley. Few would argue that fact! It’s the geographic and population center of the Valley. Born and raised here. I want my kids to have the same privilege.” - Ty Palmer n “We also moved here in 1998. My husband and I both grew up in Boise, but we couldn’t beat the home prices in Meridian at the time. We’ve raised four kids here, and it was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. We are close to pretty much everything. It’s five minutes to the freeway,

“I moved from Meridian to Nampa in October because everything I do is out here. I can access pretty much everything I did in Meridian, and it’s less expensive.” - Lisa Webb n “Housing cost is lower and less people.” Racheal Tenbrink n “I moved here from Kansas with my son the end of May to be closer with family.” - Danielle Nicole Bogue n “Price of housing.” - Roberta Swanson n “When I was house hunting recently, I looked at homes in Ada County but discovered I could get a lot more for my money in Canyon County, so I bought a house in Nampa.” - Patty Metcalf n “Moved from Pocatello two years ago because we could buy twice the size house ... here for the same price there that was crap. I love Nampa!” Samantha Russo Hardy n “We chose Nampa 12 years ago because we found a very friendly church and cost of house to buy was much less than for the same size in Boise.” - Katharyn Mattson n “Have lived in downtown Nampa for 13 months. We love the downtown community and property was more affordable. Boise is lovely, but already ‘done’ if you know what I mean. Nampa has more possibilities!” - Betty Mallorca n “Grew up in Boise, but ultimately moved to Nampa to be closer to where I work. So close that it’s a five-minute walk.” - Stahl Heiland n “I don’t currently live in Nampa but we’re looking to move there in June to be closer to my family. Used to visit every year as a child, and there’s no place I would rather live and raise my kids.” - Miranda Young n “Nampa is a small town, Meridian is a ‘burb of Boise. Plus the nature preserve is a great place to walk your dog.” - Ken Dunn n “The people. We were just traveling through to Minnesota and stopped, then again on the way back. Thirty-seven days later we were here for good.” - Robert Christopherson n

SOURCE: Idaho Press-Tribune Facebook responses

Housing Nampa median household income: 2000: $34,758 2009-2013: $40,244 n Change: increase of $5,486 n n

Meridian median household income: 2000: $53,276 2009-2013: $63,571 n Change: increase of $10,295 n n

Median home value Nampa: $113,600 Meridian: $177,500

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Meridian’s Settlers park is a popular destination for sporting events. Jonathan Russell (16) participates in an Eagle-Emmett Mustangs lacrosse game April 7.

Labor force Total labor force n

Nampa: 64.7 percent Meridian: 75.2 percent

Housing units

Nampa: 1990: 10,760 2000: 19,379 2010: 30,507 Meridian: 1990: 3,746 2000: 12,293 2010: 26,674 SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau

Average rents for housing, quarter 3, 2014: One-bedroom apartment n Ada County: $573 n Canyon County: $595 Two-bedroom apartment n Ada County: $719 n Canyon County: $688 Single-family, two-bedroom home: n Ada County: $796 n Canyon County: $775 Single-family, three-bedroom home: n Ada County: $1,053 n Canyon County: $870 SOURCE: Southwest Idaho chapter of National Association of Residential Property Managers report

Nampa: 37,885 Meridian: 40,097

Total employed Nampa: 36,116 n Meridian: 38,786

Unemployment rate n n

Nampa: 4.4 percent Meridian: 3.3 percent

SOURCE: Idaho Department of Labor, September 2014

Geography Nampa square miles 2000: 19.9 2014: 31.1 (56.3 percent growth)

Meridian square miles 2000: 11.8 2014: 27.3 (131 percent growth) Future anticipated build-out: about 60 square miles SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, city of Meridian

Demographics American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2009-2013 Nampa: n 49 percent male

51 percent female Bachelor’s degree or higher, residents age 25 and older: 17 percent n Median age: 29.8 n Largest age group: under 18 years old, 32.3 percent of the population n n

Meridian: 48.4 percent male 51.6 percent female n Bachelor’s degree or higher, residents age 25 and older: 33.9 percent n Median age: 33.4 n Largest age group: 35-44 years old, 15.2 percent of population n n

Race, Nampa: 82.9 percent: White 22.9 percent: Hispanic or Latino 3.2 percent: More than one race 0.9 percent: Asian 0.7 percent: Black or African American 1.2 percent: American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4 percent: Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander

Race, Meridian 92 percent: White 6.8 percent: Hispanic or Latino 2.9 percent: More than one race 1.8 percent: Asian 0.8 percent: Black or African American 0.5 percent: American Indian and Alaska Native 0.1 percent: Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau (2010)

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fter reading Holly Beech’s column last week on preparing for overseas travel, Meridian Press reader Karl Fengler sent in some helpful tips. Fengler and his wife, Lynda, have traveled all over the world, including Mexico, the Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, China and the Asia Pacific area. Fengler has lived in Idaho for more than 36 years, but he was born in Germany and travels on a Canadian passport. “It does look interesting when I fill out the paperwork when re-entering the U.S.,” Fengler said. He offers this advice to fellow travelers: n The most important item for anyone traveling beyond the U.S. borders should be: Start planning early! One good resource is the U.S. Department of State, www.state. gov. Look under the “Travel” tab. n When using a smartphone app to communicate with loved ones back home, contact your carrier to see how it may affect charges. We just turn off international data and don’t use email or anything that requires data. Charges for data are very high — I learned that from experience. On my tablet I have a couple of apps for texting, but I need Wi-Fi because I’m not connected to my carrier with it. n Never do any financial transactions via a Wi-Fi network that isn’t secure. n When it comes to credit cards, call your banking institution and inform them of your international travels, or you may find out the cards won’t work. I take two or even three credit cards — one I may use, the others I keep in a room safe. In Mexico we use our debit cards to get local currency at an ATM of a major bank. I’ve used Scotiabank Inverlat and have never had an issue. n You’ll most likely be taking pictures of

RULES FOR TRAVEL Reader Karl Fengler offers these “simple commonsense rules” when it comes to traveling: n Don’t wear expensive jewelry, or even designer clothing. This attracts pickpockets and thieves. n Keep things like cameras and purses where you have contact with them. n Keep valuables in a room safe if you don’t need them. n Be aware of your surroundings. Don’t become a target. n Especially for women, travel in pairs or groups. n Dress comfortably for the airplane ride. You’ll most like be walking some, so wear comfortable shoes. Be prepared in case of problems. n Most of all have fun, so be ready early and you won’t have to scramble at the last moment. your trip, and if you’re like me, I like good memories so I use a camera (actually two). Most point and shoot digital cameras take better pictures than cellphones. Carry a spare battery and chargers. Have a spare memory card or two, large enough to hold a lot of pictures. n Traveling with small children presents other things to consider, especially when divorced parents travel with their kids. Have a consent form of the trip signed by the other parent. Officials may not allow you to travel if you don’t. Again, something we learned many years ago. The Fenglers’ next stop is Playa Del Carmen in Mexico. “I’ve done a bunch of research,” Karl Fengler said, “... and will have a travel book shortly that I can use as a guide, and just to add to the excitement of traveling to a new destination for us!”

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any people looking to take in some Christmas cheer this year may treat themselves to a Christmas lights show. Luckily, Meridian is home to one of the most skilled light choreographers around. by Zachary Chastaine Zachary Cadger, 19, from Meridian has zchastaine@idahopress.com been programming, rigging and display© 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS ing light shows since he was 9 years old. Ten years later, his shows have gotten bigger, longer and more elaborate. The shows are done from scratch. Each year Cadger and his father, Scott Cadger, build new props and form trees, candy canes and bobbles. “Nothing is pre-bought, we build it all ourselves,” Cadger said. Nothing is pre-programmed either. Cadger manually programs each show. This year’s show took a month to program. Many people have seen the YouTube video of the house decorated with loads of Christmas lights and synchronized to the Skrillex song “First of The Year (Equinox).” The video has garnered millions of views since it was posted in 2011. What many don’t

realize is that this show was orchestrated by Cadger back when the show was set up at the Cadger residence in a suburb off Meridian Road. This year’s show is set up at the Central Assembly Christian Church. Cadger said the timing of the move to the church last year was opportune because the neighborhood homeowners association was upset about the number of cars coming through the neighborhood to see the show. Cars would line up from the house, out of the neighborhood, down Meridian Road to Ustick Road. The church is scheduled to be demolished next year, so the owners were OK with staples and screws going into the building. That works out well since the show uses three miles of extension cables. The 2011 show had 65 channels of programming. Each channel controls a single part of the show, such as a shape or letter. This year’s show has 256 channels. The length of the show has changed as well. Previously the shows were between 10 and 15 minutes, but now the show is 30 minutes and admission is charged. The money goes to the Meridian Food Bank and the church that serves as the venue.

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MERIDIAN — Celebrate a country Christmas at Coolwater Creek Event Center, 7355 S. Eagle Road. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a covered wagon ride back to the old West town of Coolwater. There you can warm your hands over the campfire and enjoy Christmas lights reflecting off the Mirror Lake. Later, enjoying dancing, beer and wine and a fully-catered meal in The Deepwater Dance Hall. An appearance by Santa himself is sure to delight children young and old.

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

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he folks behind Divine Sweet Shoppe are aiming WANT TO TRY THE FUDGE? to be the next boutique Divine Sweet Shoppe has a page candy shop in Meridian. What sets Divine on Facebook with its current location Sweet Shoppe apart from the oth- and other updates from the compaers is its experience in the craft. Its ny, or email divinesweetshoppe208@ product is made by a fudgemaster gmail.com. with 40 years under his belt and experience with companies like Mars and Brach’s. Now Gina Snyder and her partner Rick Arte are putting that experience as well as their know-how in brand building to create a business that is built with Meridian in mind. “All the recipes are perfected. It’s all made in big huge copper kettles with the maple spatulas, old school style,” by Zachary Chastaine Snyder said. zchastaine@idahopress.com Each batch is made 55 pounds at a time © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS using imported Belgian chocolate. Snyder said the fine chocolate gives the fudge a creamy taste. The flavors range from simple French vanilla and Belgian chocolate to blueberry cheesecake and many more. Divine Sweet Shoppe offers 19 flavors of fudge, chocolate covered almonds and cashews, their own homemade gummy bears and caramel covered popcorn. “It’s quite a process,” Snyder said. “It’s so exciting to get that piece of fudge into people’s mouths and see their face.” Their plan is to open a brick-and-mortar shop somewhere in Meridian since it is where they call home. For now, Divine Sweet Shoppe is on the mobile circuit, selling their sweet treats at different events like the Canyon County Festival of Trees, art shows and more. Snyder and Arte are used to traveling and selling products at events and have done so in the past to sell their other products. The duo’s parent company, BellaDree Marketing, serves as an umbrella for the other items such as customized jewelry. Snyder said the fudge is becoming their primary focus. “We travel to different fairs and shows, but now that we’ve found our fudge and started the fudge business, I think that’s going to be our main focus,” Snyder said. She said their hope is to stay local in Meridian and Boise and cut down on the travel. Their booth has been all over the country, including: Great Falls, Montana; Salt Lake City, Utah; the Oregon State Fair and more. Snyder and Arte hope to have a building in Meridian open sometime in spring 2015. Until then, anyone can find where Divine Sweet Shoppe by following the business on Facebook or by emailing the owners.

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uspended Eagle High School teacher Clay Hatfield submitted his resignation Tuesday at the West Ada School District board of trustees meeting. Trustees accepted the resignation. Hatfield was suspended Oct. 20 and had not been teaching since that time. He was scheduled to go before trustees Nov. 5 for a termination hearing, but that was canceled to give Hatfield’s legal counsel with the Idaho Education Association more time to prepare. The hearing was never rescheduled. Hatfield could not be by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com reached for comment. The district wrote a © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS statement saying that trustees had accepted Hatfield’s resignation, which put an end to any pending employment matters between Hatfield and West Ada, district spokesman Eric Exline said over the phone. Hatfield chose to submit the resignation letter before a termination hearing was held, Exline said. “Neither the district nor Mr. Hatfield will have any fur-

ther comment regarding this matter,” he said. No details about the suspension have been given by Hatfield, West Ada or the IEA. Hatfield had worked in the district for 13 years — 11 of those years as a teacher at Eagle High. He taught Spanish, Native American history and freshmen Cornerstone classes. He was planning a student trip to Europe next summer, according to his personal page on the school’s site. More than 2,000 people joined a Facebook page called “We SUPPORT Hatfield.” One parent started a petition for the district to rescind Hatfield’s suspension. Another parent helped organize a rally at Eagle High School, and another parent ordered bracelets for students to wear in support of the teacher. “He has the biggest heart,” parent Gretchen Anderson said in October. “I remember my daughter saying one teacher came up to her at graduation and said, ‘If you ever need anything, you let me know’ — and it was Clay Hatfield.” Anderson said Hatfield’s suspension stemmed from three incidents, including using two swear words in class, giving details about dress code violations that he had seen

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The child is in rehab in Salt Lake City, Lavey said. The child has a long way to go in recovery, he said, but can communicate with family and express emotions. “Your quick action saved a life,” de Weerd told the officers. “I think that we don’t often thank our men and 25 YEARS WITH MPD women in public safety ofLt. John Overton was ten enough for heroic works honored Tuesday for his 25 like this.” years of service with the Meridian Police DepartLIFESAVING AWARD ment. “He’s kind of our in Another Meridian Police department historian to officer was given the Life- talk about where we were at saving Award Tuesday for a and where we’re heading,” Lavey said. separate incident. Overton has worked in On Nov. 8, Officer Shannon Taylor responded to community services for the a vehicle vs. motorcycle past nine years but is taking crash. She discovered a on a new role with the de43-year-old woman who partment as administrative was missing part of her left lieutenant.

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students commit, and tossing a book to a student, which hit him in the head. “Given what I have been told and what seems to have occurred, my personal feeling is that the punishment just doesn’t seem to fit the crime,” parent Joe Ryan said of the suspension earlier this month. “And I don’t know how widespread the complaints were. Seems like a heck of a lot more people really think this guy is a breath of fresh air in the classroom.” The district will start a search for Hatfield’s replacement, Exline said. His resignation is effective Jan. 23, the end of the first semester. Current EHS teachers took over Hatfield’s Native American History, 4A Freshman Cornerstone, 3A Freshman Cornerstone and AP Spanish classes, according to an email Eagle High School Principal Terry Beck sent to parents several weeks ago. A long-term substitute with Spanish credentials is covering the Spanish 3 classes. Beck told parents, “I want to assure you again that we will continue to make sure that these courses meet both the district’s curriculum and the requirements to receive concurrent credit.”

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Meridian hesitated this year before signing the annual emergency management joint powers agreement with the county and other local cities. On Tuesday, however, Mayor Tammy de Weerd told City Council members that the city’s concerns are being addressed, and council members unanimously agreed to sign the agreement. The Ada City-County Emergency Management Executive Council, or ACCEM, is comprised of elected officials from Meridian, Boise, Star, Eagle, Garden City, Kuna, Ada County and the Ada County Highway District. Ada County also

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ACCEM is on the right path to address these concerns, de Weerd said. In late January or early February, she said, the executive council will have a special meeting to expand on criteria for grant requests and discuss details about each party’s role. Meridian Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer gave council members a copy of a twoyear plan that lays out training and exercise roles. “We’re moving in a positive direction,” he said. Joe Lombardo, training and exercise coordinator with Ada City-County Emergency Management, said at Tuesday’s City Council meeting that Meridian’s concerns were “spot on.” “Those are the types of things we should be talking about,” he said.

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SHORT TERM TRAINING COORDINATOR: Coordinates adult, evening, recreational, and industry training held at the COSSA Regional Technology and Education Center in Wilder, ID. High School diploma or GED required, college degree preferred. PT position for 14-15 school year. COSSA is a public school cooperative serving Homedale, Marsing, Notus, Parma, & Wilder School districts. Applications may be downloaded at our website: www.cossaschools.org, mail, mail or fax completed application to COSSA office at 109 Penny Lane Wilder, ID 83676, or Fax 208-482-7904. Applications are due by noon on Tuesday, January 6th 2015.

The City of Nampa is currently accepting Applications for the following positions: • IT Systems Administrator • Automotive Technician I • Assistant Golf Superintendent • Program Coordinator Youth Basketball (through temp agency) • Gym Supervisor Adult Basketball (through temp agency) 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. GENERAL

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

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First cutting $160/ton, Third & fourth $18asa140/ton Contact Randy Sedlacek @ (208)484-7183

Trinity Mission Health & Rehab of Midland is looking for a full time RN for day shift, Thurs-Fri-Sat. schedule. Apply at 46 N. Midland Blvd., Nampa.

Greg Granden Custom Haystacking & Retrieving 20+ Years Experience

EDUCATION

GENERAL

ALFALFA Hay For Sale,

HEALTHCARE

Hay, Grass & Straw For sale 4 Ton Minimum 7 Shank V-Ripper Case IH gage wheels/wings, $5,300 John Deere 9-row Corn/Bean Planter/72 Flex, 2/2½”Solid bar, large gage wheels and heavy 3pt, $2,000,

Hoop Style Green House Frame, 24'x96' No ends/visqueen, $1,000,

4x3 bales. Call for price. Dan Sevy 249-1064

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

OAT HAY

2000 Ford, Short-box, 5-speed, F-150, V-6, $1,080, (208)495-2175

Balewagons:

NH pull-type & self propelled models/parts/tires. Buy/Sell/Trade/Finance 880-2889 anytime Jim www.balewagon.com

Challenger School

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.

HAY

Grass or alfalfa. Small bales.

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

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.

SELLING GOOD QUALITY HAY 1/2 ton bales, $135/bale. We deliver. 1-208- 482-7422.

New House Bale Chopper, 540PTO, Works Great! $3,200,

EDUCATION

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

Call 250-1965 Thank You!

STUCK IN THE MUD? Order either coarse chips for $3.00 per yard or fine chips for $5.00 per yard. Free delivery when ordering 100 cy. Call 208-322-3050 to order.

To place an ad call the Idaho Press-Tribune Classifieds

467-9253

hr@challengerschool.com.

1950 Studebaker Champion Pickup, 455 Oldsmobile Engine/Turbo 400 Transmission K&N Filter, Edelbrock IntakeNew Edelbrock Carburetor Headers with 3" Flowmaster Exhaust, Digital Gauges, Front Air Ride, Power Steering Sub Framed, Ladder Bars/Coil over Shocks, Shaved Door Handles, Tubbed, Fuel Cell Plus more, $12,850, (208)409-3702

2001 Trans AM WS6 LS1, 6-speed, leather, t-tops, loaded!! 60,365 Miles, SHARP! $10,650 Or/best/offer 409-3702

2013 ST Focus,

Eco-Boost 2.0, 6-speed, Black Pearl, Loaded, 4,200 Miles, Very SHARP! 28K new, first $15,850 Cash Price, Serious Buyers Only! 409-3702

SALES

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

Advertising Account Executive Messenger Index, Emmett Idaho

2013 Stallion Trike

Do you have a solid understanding of Advertising Sales and Digital Marketing? Do you understand the needs of local business owners? Do you enjoy working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment? Can you spend the majority of your day in front of customers building relationships? If you answered YES to all these questions we have the perfect career for you and would like to meet you. The Messenger Index is a local privately owned company that has been doing business in the Treasure Valley for 120 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 motivated to achieve success every day. 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 balexander@messenger-index.com

Ford Power 2300cc-140 Cubic Inches, 155 H.P., 5-speed, auto, cruise, heater, A.C., Power Disc Brakes “Head Turner” 2,700 Miles, $22,950, (208)409-3702 NOW YOUR CLASSIFIED 7+ day ad will hit 11,000 more homes!

YAMAHA 1000 generator with cover. Call 208-250-7166

1990 FORD F150 XLT Lariat Runs great. 9' steel flatbed w/goose neck trailer hitch-PS, PW-PDL-CC. Automatic transmission. 4x4, low & high. Good truck REDUCED!!! $2500. 284-9099

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.

2000 ITASCA motorhome, 29' 4” long, 11' 2” high. Loaded. Only 5220 miles. Need to sell right away. $18,019. Call 208-463-4808

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1999 FLEETWOOD Terry Trailer. White, 26', 2 doors, queen bed, air conditioner. New tires 2013 with only 500 miles. Call 208-250-7166

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