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2014 YEAR IN REVIEW

COVER: Major road, community projects gain ground Our collection of memorable and important stories from Meridian in 2014. The city experienced several big developments in schools, businesses and infrastructure.

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SCHOOLS The Idaho Fine Arts Academy has experienced some changes since being taken over by the West Ada School District, but the new management has enabled the school to complete buildings, expand enrollment.

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Local elementary school students Edsel Christensen and Mason Price are performing in an upcoming rendition of the musical Camelot opening Monday.

The Meridian Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council has experienced a big increase in members over the last two years. Check out upcoming events as well as highlights from recent council activities.

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I’m making a New Year’s resolution H connect zchastaine@idahopress.com

appy New Year everyone! 2014 has been a wild one for me, and I’m sure many of you have had similar experiences. Now I’m ready to move forward into 2015, and I think this will be a good year.

There are so many things to look forward to in 2015. We get to see how Google’s self-driving car manages in the real world, a few more commercial spaceflights to the International Space Station and who knows what is going to happen around Meridian. If you’re a student like me, then you’re looking forward to another semester in just a few days as well. It’s going to be fun.

Another thing I’m looking forward to this year is my New Year’s resolution. I decided I want to drink less coffee.

I don’t know how it happened. I used to maybe have some coffee every other day but now it’s just a free for all. So I’ve decided a little healthy change would make a great New Year’s resolution.

When I really started thinking about why I was drinking so much coffee I realized it was partly because I don’t get a lot of sleep at night.

I mentioned earlier I am going back to class in just a few days, and

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Police also took calls, investigated or assisted: 4 protective custody holds

2 injury traffic accidents 2 vehicle vandalisms 2 batteries 1 domestic verbal 5 vehicle burglaries 2 disturbances 1 unlawful entry 1 no-contact order violation 1 trespassing 4 petit thefts 1 possession of marijuana 1 possession of drug paraphernalia 1 encouraging a minor 1 providing alcohol to a minor 2 residential burglary 1 custodial interference 1 agency assist 1 leaving the scene of an accident 2 grand thefts 1 commercial burglary 1 theft of services

ROADREPORT Pine Avenue at Gray Cloud Way, lane restrictions with flagging through Jan. 9 for bridge work. n Radiant Ridge Drive and Shimmering Way, road closure through Jan. 9 for drainage and irrigation work. n Ten Mile Road at Cherry Lane to Ustick Road, lane and pedestrian restrictions through September for road, sewer and water improvements. n Ten Mile Road at Muirfield Drive to Woodmont Drive, mobile lane restrictions through Jan. 9 for tree trimming. n Ustick Road east of Meridian Road, lane restrictions through Tuesday for utility work. n Fairview Ave at Jericho Road to Stonehenge Way, lane restrictions Monday through Friday for overhead utility work. n

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Police made the following arrests or issued charges: 1 disturbing the peace 1 indecent exposure 1 domestic battery 2 possession of a controlled substance 2 possession of drug paraphernalia 5 warrants 1 no-contact order violation 2 minors in possession of alcohol 2 false information to law enforcement 6 driving under the influence 2 frequenting 1 eluding 1 leaving the scene of an accident 1 injury to child

so I really do spend a lot of time studying. Although I enjoy going to school, I take it seriously and it’s not uncommon to be up late working on things for class.

In all fairness, I’m also up late some by Zachary Chastaine nights because I’m 24, and I like to watch zchastaine@idahopress.com © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS shows on Netflix.

To make my resolution possible, I came up with a plan to be a bit more regimented about my time use. The idea is to try and get more done during the day and get in the habit of going to bed earlier. It’s going to take a couple of days to get any progress made, but I feel like it will be a healthy change.

Good luck to everyone on their undertakings this year, and I hope this year is a good one for you.

If you feel like sharing your New Year’s resolution with us, send us an email. Alternatively if you have tips for how people can keep to their resolutions and make them a success, we would love to hear your tips as well.

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Police are searching for a home intruder following an investigation into a residential burglary. Police were called to the 2600 block of Eagle Road at 11:30 p.m. Sunday after a report of shots fired near a residence.

Following an investigation, police said the homeowner had found footprints near his home leading to the doorway which showed signs of being forced open.

When the man entered his home he found another man inside. The suspect then came toward the homeowner who fired two warning shots from his handgun into the floor, according to a release. The homeowner then brought the suspect outside where he attempted to get his cellphone to call police. When he did, the suspect fled on foot southbound on Eagle Road.

Police say the homeowner chased the suspect and fired several more rounds into the ground to try and stop the suspect from running. Police conducted an extensive search but did not find the suspect.

Anyone with information can call the Meridian Police Department at 846-7300.

Resident’s tip leads to DUI arrest A tip from a concerned resident Monday led to a police pursuit in Meridian.

At 7:30 a.m., police received a call about a possible drunk driver. A few minutes later, Meridian police attempted to stop Abel Garcia, 20, of Meridian, at the intersection of Linder and Pine roads.

Garcia sped away on Pine Road toward Abel Garcia Ten Mile Road. Garcia entered the westbound on ramp of Interstate 84 at speeds between 70-75 mph.

Garcia then lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the median where he was taken into custody by police.

Prior to being pursued by police Garcia had crashed into a pickup truck near Franklin and Linder roads, police said.

Meridian Police Lt. Scott Colaianni said there were no injuries during the pursuit or the collisions that occurred during the incident.

Police said Garcia was arrested and booked into Ada County Jail and charged with one felony count of eluding police and three misdemeanors including leaving the scene of an accident, driving under the influence and failure to purchase a driver’s license.

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For anyone who is ready to take down their Christmas tree, curbside recycling will be available for the first full week of January in Meridian.

Free Christmas tree disposal is available at the Ada County Landfill for anyone who opts to take their tree to the landfill themselves. The free tree disposal will run through Jan. 24. The trees are turned into mulch along with other wood waste. The only trees that are not accepted are flocked trees which must be disposed as regular waste.

How to dispose of your tree: n Cut trees into 4-feet-long sections or less if leaving at the curb. n Remove decorations, lights ornaments, tinsel and stands. n Flocked trees are not accepted.

Information courtesy of the Ada County Landfill.

Idaho Department of lands reports record breaking year

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The Idaho Department of Lands reported some record breaking numbers for 2014 including figures from the fire season, timber harvest as well information on other department activities.

The department said it used the most Type 1 and Type 2 incident management teams it had ever used in a single fire season with suppression costs of more than $28.48 million. The department of lands and the timber protective associations also put out 351 fires in 2014.

Logging contractors reportedly harvested a record 347 million board feet of timber valued at $72 million and supported 6,200 jobs. Additionally the department said 1.9 million tree seedlings were planted in 2014.

Boise sends cease-and-desist order to Uber

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BOISE — The city of Boise has issued a cease-anddesist order to Uber, because of safety concerns.

Uber is an online applicationbased transportation company that recently brought its service to Boise.

The company began charging passengers this week without an operating agreement in place, which is essentially operating a business without a license, according to the city.

Uber has been in negotiations with the city over an operating agreement and had agreed to avoid charging for services until negotiations were complete. The company violated its own good-faith commitment to not charge for driver services, prompting the letter from the city.

Boise officials sought to ensure that Uber and its drivers met city standards for safety including background checks, proper inspections and insurance and a way for customers to provide complaints and feedback to the city.

The city is now urging residents to avoid using Uber services until those safeguards have been met. Uber drivers also face the risk of being ticketed for operating without a business license.

City officials said legal action against the company and its drivers is possible if the agreed upon conditions for operating are not met.

Uber also faces numerous lawsuits including one filed by prosecutors in California over driver background checks and other allegations and another for charging passengers an additional $4 for trips to and from San Francisco International Airport without a business permit, according to the Associated Press.

A lawsuit was also filed against Uber in Portland and a Nevada judge has temporarily banned Uber from operating in the state, according to the AP. Still, the company is valued at $40 billion.

Eight vehicle crash stops traffic Idaho State Police investigated four separate noninjury crashes involving eight vehicles on westbound I-84 near milepost 46 and Eagle road Tuesday evening.

Police said a first crash at 9:30 p.m. caused a chain reaction that involved several other vehicles. Michael C. Trombley, 35, of Meridian struck the median barrier in a 1998 Subaru Legacy, which then hit a 1997 Ford Ranger driven by Bryant S. Diaz, 23, of Nampa.

Trombley then hit a 2000 Chrysler 300 that was stopped on the right shoulder with a flat tire.

Other vehicles affected involved Jesse J. Lassiter, 26, from Meridian in a 2005 Chrysler 300, Megan R. Ford, 19, from Nampa driving a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, Jessica R. Hollopeter, 21, from New Plymouth in a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta, Carson J. Shaw, 16, from Meridian in a 2000 Chevrolet C15 and Kristina L. Johnson, 44, from Nampa driving a 2013 Kia Soul.

Police said all occupants were wearing seatbelts and no drivers were transported for medical.

Three lanes of Westbound I84 were blocked for about two hours while crews worked to remove the wreckage.

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Top stories of 2014: Major road, community projects gain ground

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f one sound could characterize 2014 in Meridian, it would be the sound of shovels turning dirt.

Major groundbreaking ceremonies and new project announcements rang out all year, thanks in part to the city’s central location and attractiveness for families.

Other big stories from 2014 centered around the state’s largest school district, which is based in Meridian.

buses and kindergarten busing confusion.

The contract will save the district an estimated $15.8 million over the next five years, and it allowed kindergarten busing to return, according to West Ada spokesman Eric Exline.

After the five years, Cascade will own the district’s 134 buses. But if the district isn’t happy with the ar1) YMCA, West Ada envision joint facility on donated land rangement after the first year, it can opt out and still The YMCA and West Ada School District plan to build a joint facility on donated keep all the buses, trustee Anne Ritter said this sumland in south Meridian. The project, near the southeast corner of Eagle and Amity mer. roads, will include ball parks and possible a Meridian Library branch.

“It’s a really exciting model,” West Ada Superintendent Linda Clark said. “I don’t 6) ISU-Meridian boosts biomedical industry know if there’s anything that comprehensive in Idaho.”

Idaho State University’s new anatomy and physiolAll of the land for the project is being donated, and the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson ogy lab at its Meridian Health Science Center is set to Foundation is giving $4 million for the Y’s construction costs. The Y needs to raise open early this year. The facility will house the state’s more money and the school district needs to pass a bond before construction starts. first bioskills learning center, which is posed to draw in MP file and submitted photos Marti Hill and Dixie Cook, a married couple from Meridian, donated 15 acres. The medical and business professionals from across the reHill family began farming the land in 1891, and Marti and Dixie still live on the prop- gion for training. erty.

The lab, named after Utah philanthropists L.S. “Sam” and Aline W. Skaggs, will “This has been a dream — a huge dream — for Dixie and I,” Hill said. is FREE SuNDaY give ISU students the ability to work with cadavers rather than watch the lessons over daY! FUN When Brighton Corporation Chief Executive Officer David Turnbull caught wind video streaming. The new facility also paves the way for ISU888.5000 to expand its dentistry, ALL DAY! of the couple’s dream, he brought Everett and other com- physical therapy and occupational therapy programs to Meridian. munity leaders on board, growing the idea into what it is

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Turnbull is donating land for the elementary school. © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS The $4 million facility, located within ISU-Meridian’s existing building, will be Early next year, Brighton will start phase one of a 675-home 8,000 square feet and have 12 gurney stations. Half of the project is being funded subdivision called Hill’s Century Farm. The roughly 220 through the Idaho Legislature and half through private donations, including from the acres used to be farmed by the Hill family.

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Local athletes turned local businessmen open up shop in Meridian to help people meet fitness goals and stay healthy. The trainers at Rock and Armor are also busy out in the community coaching youth teams.

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2) Sportsplex Idaho chooses Meridian for $40M complex A rising nonprofit called Sportsplex Idaho, founded by a former professional basketball player, plans to build a $40 million sports arena and education center on Eagle Road by summer of 2016. The 18-acre site is east of Eagle Road and south of Ustick Road, near Rosauers Supermarket and Gold’s Gym. “When you look at the Valley, there’s such a need for (gym) space all over. You want it to be as centrally located as possible,” said Sportsplex Idaho founder Carson Sofro.

He envisions using the 185,000-square-foot facility for sports, events and student mentorship. Along with 12 competition surfaces for sports such as basketball, volleyball and lacrosse, the center will have a 3,200-seat arena for state championships and large events.

Sportsplex Idaho’s goal is to open doors for kids of all income levels and athletic abilities to succeed in sports and in school, “We’re excited that the location is in Meridian, which will serve the entire region,” Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd said. “It’s an exciting project, and it will answer a great need.”

Sportsplex Idaho plans to fund the facility through partnerships and revenue streams, such as leasing the arena for events, concerts and tournaments. There will also be retail and office space for lease.

3) Meridian Road Interchange undergoes rebuild Idaho’s second busiest interchange at Meridian Road and Interstate 84 is undergoing an extensive remodel. Construction on the $50.8 million project began in April and is slated to wrap up later this year.

The almost 50-year-old bridge had been supporting more than 130,000 vehicles a day — 115,000 more than when it was built.

When the rebuild is finished, the Meridian Road Interchange will look like the Ten Mile and Vista interchanges, which are called Single-Point Urban Interchanges, or SPUIs. Those interchanges are better suited to handle heavy traffic loads, Idaho Transportation Department spokesman Reed Hollinshead said. Plus, Meridian Road will be safer for pedestrians and cyclists with new sidewalks, bike lanes and a crosswalk signal.

When the Vista Interchange — Idaho’s sixth busiest interchange — became a SPUI in 2010, the number of crashes per year were cut in half, according to a Meridian Press analysis of ITD data.

4) School district gets new name

7) Construction begins on Meridian temple At 66,000 square feet, Idaho’s fifth Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple will take an estimated three years to complete. Construction began in August, celebrated by thousands.

One in four Idahoans are members of the LDS church. Currently, 106,000 members live within 50 miles of Boise.

The new temple will reach 120 feet at its highest peak — a statue of the angel Moroni.

Though considered a sacred site by church members, the temple was not a welcome addition for everyone. Some homeowners near the site spoke out against it last year when a resident filed an appeal with Ada County, saying the massive building would disrupt the wildlife and peaceful atmosphere.

Church leaders said the temple will be a quiet, beautiful place of worship that won’t cause noise or traffic disruptions.

Worldwide, the LDS Church operates 143 temples, and 27 others have been announced or are under construction. The church does not release construction costs.

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Trustees approved the name of West Ada School District in June to better represent the six cities that the district serves. Only about 50 percent of the more than 36,000 students in the district live within Meridian city limits, according to district spokesman Eric Exline.

Exline and another co-worker rebuilt the website and designed a new district logo.

The district hasn’t replaced signs on its headquarters yet — it hopes to get that service donated — and it will replace letterhead as it runs out.

5) National company takes over school bus program The West Ada School District turned over its busing program to a national company in June. The district signed a five-year, $47.9 million contract with Cascade Student Transportation, which kept many of the district’s 340 transportation employees.

The school year got off to a rough start — Cascade and the district took hundreds of calls from frustrated and concerned parents in the first two weeks regarding late

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Manuel Laureano Arriza- Shirley “Shirl” Ryan Nancy Rae Hawks, 58, of Me- Oivind Moe, 94, of Boise, died balaga, 74, of Boise, died Friday, Carter, 87, of Boise, died Saturday, ridian, died Tuesday, Dec. 23. Funeral Monday, December 29, 2014, at his

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MONDAY Valley Regional Transit Executive Board will meet at 11 a.m. in the first floor board room at 700 N.E. Second St., suite 100 in Meridian.

Transportation Commission meeting at 3:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in Meridian City Hall at 33 E. Broadway Ave in Meridian.

TUESDAY Meridian City Council meeting at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in Meridian City Hall.

Public reception to meet artists at Initial Point Gallery in Meridian City hall from 4:40 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

No West Ada School District board meetings this week.

December 26, 2014, at his home of Dec. 27, 2014, at a local care facility. Home: Cremation Society of Idaho natural causes. Funeral Home: Crema- Services are under the direction of Clotion Society of Idaho verdale Funeral Home..

Lawrence Raymond Hoopes, 86, of Boise, died SunJean E. Boyink, 76, of Boise, Noel L. Cumpton, 91, of Boise, day, Dec. 28, 2014, at a local hospital died Friday, December 26, 2014 at a died on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014, at a of natural causes. Local arrangements local care facility of natural causes. local hospital of natural causes. Ser- are under the direction of Relyea FuFuneral Home: Cremation Society of vices are under the direction of Relyea neral Chapel.

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Charlene Houk, 66, of MeridWilla Mae Burton, 84, of Bradley Jones, 20, of Boise, ian, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, at Meridian, died Wednesday, Dec. 24th. died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, at his her home. Arrangements are under Funeral Home: Cremation Society of home. Services are under the direction the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. 888-5833..

Idaho of Relyea Funeral Chapel.

WEDNESDAY The Ada County Highway District Board of Commissioners meeting will be held 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.

THURSDAY Meridian Arts Commission meeting, 3:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. Historical Preservation Commission meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave.

GOING PLACES Lorinda Blew achieved hospice and palliative care from The National Board for Certification of Hospice and palliative Nurses on Dec. 19. Blew has been working with Legacy Home Health and Hospice in Meridian since 2010 and is an experienced labor and delivery unit nurse who has been in nursing since 1988. n Barbara Johnston achieved her certification in hospice and palliative care on Dec. 15.

Johnston began working in hospice care since 2009 and has been in a number of nursing roles since receiving her bachelor’s degree in nursing in 1982. Johnston works in end of life care at Legacy Home Health and Hospice. n

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THINGS TO DO Today Boise - Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families Group (ACA), 6:00pm, Collister Methodist Church in the Cottage 4400 Taft Street Boise - Club Kid Holiday Camp at Wings Center, 7:00am, Wings Center 1875 Century Way Wings Center Boise - Festivus, 2:00pm, Boise Public LIbrary - Main Branch 715 S. Capitol Blvd Boise - Off Season Baseball Program, 6:00pm, Capitol HS Baseball Facility $0.00 Boise - Play and Learn Time!, 10:30am, Library at Collister 4724 W. State St Boise - Teen Advisory Board, 4:00pm, Library! at Cole & Ustick 7557 W. Ustick Rd Boise - Winter Garden aGlow, 6:00pm, Idaho Botanical Garden 2355 Old Penitentiary Road $0.00

Saturday

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Boise - English Corner-Conversation Hour, 3:00pm, Library at Hillcrest 5246 W. Overland Rd Boise - Family Storytime and Craft Night, 10:30am, Boise Public LIbrary Main Branch 715 S. Capitol Blvd Boise - Family Video Gaming!, 1:00pm, Library at Hillcrest 5246 W. Overland Rd Meridian - Handweavers Guild of

Boise Valley, 11:30am, Rebecca’s Studio House 1012 E. Third St $0.00 Boise - Marine Coffee Klatch, 8:30am, Quinn’s Restaurant and Lounge 1005 S. Vista Ave Meridian - No-Till Farm Tour, 10:00am, Ohana No-Till Farm 1335 E. McMillan Rd Boise - Perfect Order, 11:00am, Hidden Springs Library 5849 W Hidden Springs Dr Boise - Pug Club, LLC- Boise Pug Group Monthly Meetup, 12:00pm, Summit Church 10375 West Overland Road Boise - Read To a Therapy Dog, 1:00pm, Library! at Cole & Ustick 7557 W. Ustick Rd 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 - New Year Meditation Bring your inner light to start the new year right, 1:30pm, Idaho Kenpo Karate School-Self 1203 North Main Street

Monday Nampa - Class of 57 Monthly Lunch, 1:00pm, LeBaron’s Honker Cafe 1210 2nd St S Nampa - Class of 59, 11:30am, LeBaron’s Honker Cafe Nampa - eBook Drop-in Help Session, 11:00am, Nampa Public Library 101 11th Ave S Boise - Goddess Circle, 7:00pm, Soul

home of natural causes. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho

Taylor F. Musgrave, 21, of

Boise, died Dec. 25, 2014, at her residence. Arrangements are under the direction of Cloverdale Funeral Home..

William Kleef Taylor, 86, of

Boise, died Friday, Dec. 26th. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho

Patricia Wickman, 86, of Eagle, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. 888-5833.

Spa 2645 N Cole Rd Suite A, Boise - Knitting Club, 7:00pm, Lake Hazel Branch Library 10489 W Lake Hazel Rd Boise - Library Kids Pokémon League, 3:30pm, Boise Public LIbrary Main Branch 715 S. Capitol Blvd Nampa - Nampa Art Guild Monday Night Demo, 7:00pm, Fleet reserve Building 1012 11th Ave N ext $5.00 Nampa - NRC Racquetball League Starts, , Nampa Rec Center 131 Constitution Way $15.00 Meridian - One on One Help with Trisha, 1:00pm, Cherry Lane Star - Preschool Play & Learn, 10:30am, Star Branch Library 10706 W State St Meridian - Silly Song & Dance, 10:30am, Meridian Library at Silverstone 3531 E Overland Rd Middleton - Story Time with Alicia!, 10:45am, Middleton Public Library 307 Cornell Street Star - Teen Art Studio, 4:11pm, Star Branch Library 10706 W State St Boise - Teens! Code It, Make It, 4:30pm, Lake Hazel Branch Library 10489 W Lake Hazel Rd Meridian - Time for Twos (24-36 mos), 10:00am, Cherry Lane

Tuesday Boise - Afternoon All-Ages Storytime, 1:30pm, Victory Branch 10664 W Victory Rd Meridian - Bilingual Storytime (all ages), 2:00pm, Cherry Lane Meridian - BKM at Hunter Elementary, 3:30pm, 2051 W McMillan Rd

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he Idaho Fine Arts Academy has experienced many changes in the past few months, but administrators said the most important part of the school — its heart — has remained intact.

The school, which started out as a private school for visual and performing arts under the name Fresco Art Academy, has been able to expand its enrollment and improve its facilities after the West Ada School District took control of the school July 1.

The school was struggling financially and the owners reached out to the district to take the reigns.

Idaho Fine Arts Academy serves kids from grades sixth through 12th and students who apply must audition to get in, but under the West Ada School District, students no longer face the tuition barrier

by Zachary Chastaine zchastaine@idahopress.com they did under the private school system.

So while entry to the school is competitive, it is more ac© 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS cessible. Principal Tina Perry said that helped increase enrollment numbers from about 100 students to 179.

The school district was able to complete some construction within the building, including one classroom that had an unfinished floor. One major change when the district took over was that not all teachers were retained. Six staff members from the previous administration, both full and part-time, returned to work under the West Ada district management. Perry said normally the district would take a year to plan out a school and that things were happening quickly. She said the school is receiving good feedback on progress.

“It really was a very quick turnaround, so we’re learning new things and tweaking as we go and trying to create culture,” Perry said.

Although small, the school offers a unique learning experience that emphasizes fine and visual arts in five different disciplines such as dance, music and theater arts.

The facilities at Idaho Fine Arts Academy go beyond what is available at most public schools. The facility includes a piano lab set up like a computer lab, a full-dance studio with mirrored walls and painting rooms similar to what can be found at Boise State University. Many of the fixtures and equipment such as the pianos were donated to the school district by the owners of Fresco Art Academy.

“That’s thousands of dollars in pianos and instruments and all kinds of things they generously donated,” Perry said.

While students are still required to complete the credits required by the district to graduate, they spend around 90 minutes in the morning doing something within their major of study.

This is in addition to the regular classrooms which have been modified to accommodate class sizes. Perry said some rooms had walls knocked out to combine two rooms into single larger classrooms. West Ada School District also added two portable classrooms to the school which now house math and science classes.

Perry said the atmosphere at the school is organic. Students in the cafeteria will finish eating and start to play the piano in the lunchroom, start improv shows and take part in art projects because they enjoy it. Although the first few months have been busy for administrators, Perry said it’s worth it.

“There’s just so many wonderful things going on with students in this building that are just moments that kind of take your breath away because they’re so incredibly talented,” Perry said. “I think the hard part is just the logistical things at this point in time.”

Students have also felt the changes. Student body president Hailey Jackson, 17, has

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Student body president, Hailey Jackson, 17, stands in front of a stage she helped design. She is one of the first students to complete all seven years at Idaho Fine Arts Academy. seen the changes from sixth grade all the way to her senior year. Like many students, Jackson is a multidisciplinary student who studies theater and visual arts.

“It’s definitely been very different,” Jackson said. “Sixth grade was crazy. I had a class of six people and eventually all of them left, so I’ll be the first one to go all seven years at the school.”

Jackson said it was nice to be with like-minded students and be able to explore those interests in an environment where students don’t feel judged.

Jackson said the school had changed under the school district. It had gotten significantly bigger and some teachers had to leave due to changes in management. The school has also had changes in students, some had not stayed through all seven years.

But the biggest change Jackson said, were mostly little changes such as procedural and rule changes under the district. One of the teachers who left the school was one who was influential to her experience. But Jackson said the heart of the school was still intact.

Like other students, Jackson said she wants to pursue art after graduation and has been applying to go to school in the Los Angeles area where there are more creative jobs. And although she is passionate about acting, she wants to apply to a directing position more focused on production.

“You get to take risks and experience things that most kids don’t get to do, which is a bummer, because it’s really beautiful to have a moment with someone where they’re just performing and giving their all and you get do the same thing,” Jackson said. “It’s definitely been very life changing. I think I’d be a very different person if I hadn’t come here when I did.”

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Christensen Chavez Lane, Boise Tom of Warwick is a young boy destined to be a knight. He wants to fight for what is right and gives King WHEN: Arthur hope for the future.

7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; “Providing children from our 6:30 p.m. Wednesday community with an opportunity to perform in a national touring production of this caliber is unique,” TICKETS: Morrison Center Executive Director Mason Price James Patrick said in a statement.

Tickets are now on sale, startChristensen will perform the role ing at $37.50. To purchase: Monday and Wednesday. He got his start on the n Visit the Morrison

stage in Boise Music Week’s 2012 production of Center Box Office “The King and I” as one of the King’s children. n Go online to MorIn the 2013 production of “South Pacific,” Chris tensen played the role of Jerome. Most recently, he risonCenter.com played the role of Louise in Opera Idaho’s 2014 pro Or call 426-1110. duction “The King and I in Concert.” n Discounts are available for Price will perform the role Tuesday. In the last groups of 10 or more by visiting four years, he has been cast in “Character Matters” mc.boisestate.edu/group-orders as baby bear, “Wizard of Oz” (twice) as a flying or calling 426-4103. monkey and munchkin, “Christmas” play as an engineer and “Three” as the Big Bad Wolf.

CONTACT: Christensen and Price have participated in the Morrison Center Summer Performance Camps for camelottour.com the past three years. Both have had lead and featured roles in some of the productions.

by Meridian Press staff “Whether it be our annual Summer Perfor- musical like ‘Camelot,’ involvement in the performing news@mymeridianpress.com mance Camps, Family Theatre Series or a chance arts can change young lives and have a positive impact to perform with professional actors in a Broadway on their education and development,” Patrick said. © 2014 MERIDIAN PRESS

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MERIDIAN — For getting outside and enjoying the relatively mild (so far) winter, look no further than outdoor ice skating at The Village Fountain Square, 3600 E. Fairview Ave. The rink is open noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 8 p.m.

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Skating is $5 for those 13 and up and $3 for children 12 and under. There’s also a $2 skate rental fee.

Get crafty MERIDIAN — For your artistic family members, a fun project awaits at the Meridian Library Craft Corner. At 6 p.m. Monday, a class will make hidden compartments in books. It’s free to attend at the Cherry Lane branch, 1326 W. Cherry Lane.

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BOISE — Calling all trainers. Pokémon Trading Card Game players and their supporters and fans will descend upon Boise on Saturday for the Treasure Valley’s Pokémon City Championships.

Players from three age divisions will compete at the Boise State University Student Union, 1910 University Drive, to earn valuable championship points that count toward a potential invitation to compete at the 2015 Pokémon World Championships next summer. Players of all ages and skill levels in good standing are encouraged to participate in the open, family-friendly event that serves as a great opportunity for new players to compete in premier events for the first time.

Visit pokemon.com/play to learn more about tournament rules, regulations and prizes.

2. Shop a local business

If you need some help making or sticking to your New Year’s resolutions, here are five ideas.

1. Spend more time outdoors Meridian has a number of parks and walking paths to get you outside and enjoying the sunshine — when it warms up a little again, that is. Settler’s Park on the corner of Ustick and Meridian roads and Kleiner Park, on Fairview Avenue behind The Village, both offer walking paths, playgrounds and other amenities to enjoy.

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There are plenty of locally owned restaurants and shops in Meridian to support. Head to Main Street where you’ll find local bakeries, pizza places, a chocolate shop and furniture stores, just to name a few. You may find your new favorite place to grab dinner or something unique for your home.

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3. Help out your community If you’re looking for volunteer opportunities in Meridian, check out volunteermatch.org. The website has a list of organizations in need of help.

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4. Join a gym Axiom Fitness and Idaho Athletic Club and Idaho Fitness Factory all have multiple locations in Meridian. Gold’s Gym has a new facility on Eagle Road and Anytime Fitness updated its facility across from Settler’s Park.

5. Try a new restaurant Don’t stay in a rut with your dining options this year. Meridian has had new restaurants popping up all over town. There are about a dozen to choose from just at the Village alone.

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Saturday Boise - Dweller At The Well, 6:00pm, The Crux 1022 W. Main St Nampa - Live Country Band Every Saturday Night - Lyle Sinclair Band, 8:00pm, Nampa Eagles 118 11th Ave N $7.00

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Tuesday Nampa - Crescent Brewery Comedy Night, 7:30pm, Crescent Brewery 1521 Front St Boise - Holiday Hero Blood Drive, 10:00am, Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St $0.00 Boise - Humut Tabal, 7:00pm, The Shredder 430 S. Tenth St Boise - Jazz at The Riverside: The Jazz Angels featuring Cherie Buckner-Webb, 7:00pm, The Riverside Hotel 2900 W Chinden Blvd.

Garden City - RESCHEDULED Jazz & Jazz & SOLD OUT Jazz, 7:00pm, The Sapphire Room at the Riverside Hotel Boise Boise - Teen Art Club, 4:00pm, Library at Hillcrest 5246 W. Overland Rd.

Wednesday Boise - KTVB/Gebert promo-Run For Your Wife, , Stage Coach Theatre 4802 W Emerald St Meridian - Learn to dance West Coast Swing, 7:30pm, Center on the Park 1920 N. Records Ave Boise - Music & Movement, 10:30am, Library! at Cole & Ustick 7557 W. Ustick Rd.

Public art ObamacaRe got you sick? reception at City Hall Contact Kim for a checkup!

The public is invited to meet the artists currently on display in the Initial Point Gallery located inside Meridian City Hall at 33 E. Broadway Ave in Meridian.

One artist on display from Jan. 2 through Jan. 26 is Debi Bonsack who makes acrylic paintings as well as work with oil pastels. Bonsack’s paintings often depict western life.

The reception is from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. On Jan. 6.

Initial Point Gallery is open to the public during regular business hours at city hall with the exception of major holiday closures.

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Of the 175 members, 120 are active in meetings and events — up from about 30 students in 2012.

The council was one of the largest and most active youth councils represented at the National League of Cities annual conference in November, MYAC Chairperson Cady Snell told the Meridian City Council.

Attending the conference inspired MYAC to push for more collaboration among Treasure Valley youth councils in the future, Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd said.

“Our youth that attended represented our city well, and they had a lot of takeaways,” de Weerd said.

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HIGHLIGHTS Achievements of this year’s council include: Treasure Valley Youth Summit: About 200 Treasure Valley high school students spent the

by Holly Beech day at Wafor hbeech@mymeridianpress.com hooz interact ive © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS lessons on teens — including texting while driving go-karts and mini-golfing with intoxicated vision goggles. They also played laser tag on unfair teams to demonstrate the harmfulness of bullying. For part of the event, teens broke into school-specific groups to talk about ways to improve the quality of life for their peers.

Public Safety Day: MYAC members joined Meridian Police and Fire for their annual crime and fire prevention open house.

Idaho Legislative Candidate Forum: MYAC members acted as timers, sat on the questioning panel, formulated questions, and took audience questions for the event hosted by the Meridian Press and the Chamber of Commerce.

Trunk or Treat: The annual event hosted by MYAC featured more than 80 business trunks decorated in Halloween themes. About 7,000 people attended and filled nine bins of food for the Meridian Food Bank. The Facebook album of the event was the most visited post in Merid-

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8) School bond election fails West Ada School District’s $104 million bond proposal fell 3 percent short of the votes it needed in August to pass.

“We’re disappointed, of course, because the need is very real,” West Ada Superintendent Linda Clark said after the final results came in. “We wouldn’t have taken it out if we hadn’t needed it — we haven’t run one in nine years.”

The district will likely bring another proposal before voters in March, but its bond committee has trimmed the amount to $96 million.

The new, tentative proposal doesn’t include money for land acquisition, but it still includes $12 million for a new elementary school in south Meridian, $60 million for two new middle schools, and $24 million for the completion of the Meridian High School remodel.

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For the first time in history, gay couples walked out of the Ada County Courthouse on Oct. 15 with a marriage license in hand.

“The validation of knowing that we’re recognized and our love is equal, it means the world,” said Mistie Tolman of Meridian, co-chair of the Add the Words campaign.

Four lesbian couples challenged the state’s voter-approved ban on gay marriage in November, leading to the ban being struck down by a federal judge. The state appealed the ruling, followed by a back and forth of legal proceedings until the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Oct. 10 that same-sex marriages in Idaho could proceed, The Associated Press reports.

“This is a great country, and we all have a lot of rights, and unfortunately people don’t really recognize the rights that they have until they don’t have them,” said Wendi Trottier of Boise, who married Kari Whitsitt on Oct. 15. “It would never occur to me that I could step into a hospital and be told that I wasn’t family, that I couldn’t go and see her.”

U.S. Magistrate Judge Candy Dale ruled

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175: students on Meridian Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council 120: active members, up from 30 active members in 2012 2004: year Mayor Tammy de Weerd founded the council

UPCOMING EVENTS Jan. 17: Government Affair’s Legislative Breakfast January TBD: Youth lobby day – teens advocate for American Heart Association issues Feb. 4: Dutch Bros./AHA CPR Event – Drivethrough CPR clinic, in conjunction with Dutch Bros. and the American Heart Association Feb. 4: Mayor’s State of the City address – assist as ushers Feb. 23: Ignite Youth – annual competition to promote teens’ ideas May 11: Elections for officer roles Date TBD: Rake Up Meridian/puncture vine removal SOURCE: City of Meridian ian’s history with more than 26,000 views.

Meridian Fun Bus outreach: Thirty MYAC members rode the bus while posting about it on social media to share news about the free Saturday shuttle to their peers. As a reward, Wahooz and Valley Regional Transit treated the group to free bowling.

MYAC Mixer: Members got together to learn more about each other and build solidarity at the Idaho Party Barn.

Association of Fundraising Professional’s 2014 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award Recipients: MYAC was honored for its efforts, including giving 9,000 volunteer hours and raising several thousands of dollars for the likes of Buckle Up for Bobby, the American Heart Association and Relay for Life.

KTVB’s Just Drive Anti-Texting Campaign: KTVB, Idaho Power and the Idaho Transportation Department chose MYAC to be the featured teens in an anti-texting public service announcement, “Just Drive,” in which MYAC members drove police cruisers on a closed track displaying how difficult is to multi-task on the road.

SOURCE: City of Meridian

STATS Population n Nampa: 86,518 Growth, 1990-2013: 205 percent n Meridian population: 2013: 83,596 Growth, 1990-2013: 771 percent Taxes Property taxes on $100,000 of taxable property value: n Nampa: $1,935 to $2,132 annually n Meridian: $1,319 to $1,342 annually Market value n Nampa taxable market value: $3.61 billion n Meridian taxable market value: $6.3 billion City budget n Nampa total budget: $132 million n Meridian total budget: $93.7 million City staff n Nampa full-time employees: 635.2 n Meridian full-time employees: 386.5 Median household income (2009-13 survey) n Nampa: $40,244, up $5,486 since 2000 n Meridian: $63,571, up $10,295 since 2000 Median home value n Nampa: $113,600 n Meridian: $177,500  Learn more at bit.ly/MeridianNampa SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau; Ada and Canyon County assessors in December that Idaho must pay more than $400,000 in attorney fees to the plaintiffs’ team of lawyers.

10) Tale of two cities: Meridian growth rivals neighboring Nampa 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.

In December, the Meridian Press and the Idaho Press-Tribune published an indepth look at each city’s growth in terms of population, city budgets, workforce and demographics.

The cities goal is to collaborate — not compete, according to Nampa Mayor Bob Henry and Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd, who are preparing for the day when the cities eventually grow together.

“We want to have this buffer zone of commercial business between Meridian and Nampa,” Henry said.

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Six things to do in January The Christmas holidays are finally behind us, with all the eating, drinking, partying, and lack of sleep this time of year usually involves. It’s not surprising that we’re all feeling a bit hum-drum! The best way to get out of the doldrums is to clean up our homes, our bodies, and our finances.

4 MAKE SOME GOOD RESOLUTIONS We all have decisions to make that we keep putting off.

The beginning of a new year is the right time to act. You want to stop smoking or perhaps start jogging? Go for it!

SORT OUT YOUR FINANCES Paying your bills and 1 DO SOME HOUSECLEANING taking care of your Cleaning and tidying credit card balance up does us a world of can relieve a lot of good — suddenly our stress. Decide on a homes have a Zen schedule and give feel to them! Clean yourself some objecthe fridge, scrub the tives in order to solve floors, let some fresh any lagging financial air in, and clean out problems within a the medicine cabinet. few months. If you feel you can’t do it by yourself, contact 2 EXERCISE Everyone can benefit from some a financial advisor or a bankruptcy exercise. There are lots of possibili- trustee. ties for getting back into shape or losing those extra pounds: gymnasSHOP SMART 6 tics, dancing, and aerobics are just Once you’ve sorted out your a few. And why not get outside for finances you can treat yourself. You some wonderful fresh air and a bit of want to have some fun? Enroll walking, skiing, or snowmobiling? for some classes that interest you, such as yoga, Spanish, or painting. You’ve wanted a new car 3 GET SOME REST After some physical exercise, for a while now? Contact the car it’s easier to fall asleep and get dealers near you. This is also the a good night’s rest. But there’s time to buy a fancy photo album another way to rest and de-stress: and print out all your Christmas take a trip. Enjoy the sun and the photos. And you could also check beach; enjoy la dolce vita! out the end of season sales in search of some great new clothes.

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