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BUSINESS Plum Creek is to permanently close its mill in Meridian after a key client opts to discontinue its contract with the company. The company said jobs will be lost and the property will go on sale.

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A man suspected of murder is arraigned in Ada County court this week following the shooting death of his father-in-law in a Meridian neighborhood over the weekend.

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ne thing that comes up frequently in Treasure Valley discussions and the news is the possibility of getting a train system connecting cities in the area, including Meridian. Although the future of this kind of project is up in the air, it’s cool to think about.

Recently in the Rail with Trail article I wrote mentioned Union Pacific wanted to keep the corridor open for future projects. One of these possible projects was a light rail system. Regardless of if it is ever going to happen or not, Union Pacific wanted the space.

Diagrams from consultants on the project showed how a train could fit even with the trail built, and it made me think how cool it would be to have something like that here because it was the first time I had seen an actual rendering of what it could look like.

Personally, I love cities, and one reason is for trains. The ability to jump on the MAX in Portland and ride it downtown is a huge benefit, especially if you are out drinking, don’t want to find parking or can’t drive due to some medical condition like epilepsy or blindness.

In Chicago and San Francisco, the train will take you all the way to the airport. Now I have no problem admitting I can be a penny

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December jobless rate drops to lowest level in 7 years

Meridian Police Department Log

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell another two-tenths of a percentage point in December to a seven-year low of 3.7 percent.

Idaho employers maintained payrolls at or just above their five-year average. Total employment edged upward by 300 to cross 743,000 for the first time while unemployment fell by 1,600.

The state’s total labor force dropped by 1,300 to under 772,000 — the lowest level since January 2012 — reflecting a potential exodus of workers from the labor force as baby boomers continue to retire.

Since August, the state’s unemployment rate has dropped a full percentage point, setting a preliminary annual jobless rate for 2014 at 4.6 percent, down 1.6 percentage points from 2013 and the lowest annual rate since 2007’s 3 percent.

Idaho’s annual unemployment rate for 2014 and other employment estimates will be revised in March based on additional data gathered over the past year.

This revision process — referred to as benchmarking — will delay the release of January employment estimates and the revised data until March 13.

The drop in the Idaho rate mirrored a national decrease of two-tenths to 5.6 percent, keeping Idaho’s rate below the national rate for over 13 years.

The number of jobs typically declines from November to December, but the drop in 2014 was the smallest since 2006. Job losses were higher than normal in natural resources, private educational services, hotels and motels, other services and government at all levels.

Overall private sector services maintained December jobs at the November level with government responsible for the net decline on the service side of the economy.

New hires – brought on almost exclusively to fill jobs openings due to retirements or other reasons – dropped from November to December as they usually do to 13,300, but remained the highest December total reported to the department since 2006.

Even with total employment at a record 743,200, employment growth has been slowing since spring. In May, total employment was 15,200 higher than in May 2013.

By December the gap closed to 10,700. Idaho’s labor force participation rate – the percentage of people over age 16 who are working or looking for work – dropped another two-tenths of a percentage point to 62.7 percent, the lowest rate since February 1976.

Jan. 28-Feb 3 Police made the following arrests or issued charges: 1 domestic battery 8 driving under the influence 6 possession of drug paraphernalia 6 warrants 3 frequenting 1 alcohol violation 3 resisting and obstructing 3 possession of drugs 1 under the influence in public 1 assault on a police officer 1 disturbing the peace 1 vandalism 1 murder 2 driving without privileges 1 unlawful entry 1 open alcohol container

pincher. For me, being able to pay $9 to ride a train to the airport is worth it if I don’t have to park my car and pay however

by Zachary Chastaine much that costs for the days I’m gone.

I only know this because I’ve been zchastaine@idahopress.com able to travel to some other cities in the © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS country, and in most cases, I don’t bring my car. So I get pretty intimate with the public transit of the place I’m visiting.

Sadly, we don’t even have Amtrak rail service in Idaho anymore.

And that’s too bad because I think people here really miss out. It may not be as fast as an airplane but it is much less expensive and if you just want a vacation, nothing is quite as relaxing as reading a book in the observation car of the Coast Starlight through the coastal mountains of Washington.

It’s certainly not perfect, I could also talk about how MUNI trains in San Francisco smell a bit like wet dog and/or French fries during rush hour but hey, at least I can change songs on my iPhone without rear-ending anybody on the 84.

Police also took calls, investigated or assisted: 4 petit thefts 2 possession of drug paraphernalia 3 protective custody hold 2 domestic verbal 1 domestic battery 3 vandalism 3 disturbances 4 vehicle burglaries 1 fraud 2 EMS assists 3 grand thefts 1 counterfeit bill 1 possession of drugs 1 unattended death 1 runaway 3 batteries 1 juvenile beyond controlled 1 curfew violation

ROADREPORT Can Ada Road south of Chinden Boulevard, lane restrictions with flagging through Tuesday for utility work. n Ten Mile Road from Cherry Lane to Ustick Road, lane and pedestrian restrictions through Sept. 23 for road, sewer and water improvements. n Ustick Road west of Quarrystone Way to Ten Mile Road, lane restrictions with flagging through Feb. 20 for utility work. n Venture Street from Fairview Avenue to Elden Gray Street, road closure through Feb. 13 for water, sewer and road construction. n

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Miss Meridian 2014 Hannah Sarah Cameron is reminding girls aged 13 to 24 they can earn scholarships by competing in the Miss Meridian Scholarship program.

The competition on March 28 will be held at Kuna High School. Areas of competition include an interview, lifestyle and fitness segment, a contestant shows their talent, and evening gown. The winner will go on to compete for Miss Idaho and then the Miss America competition.

“Going to Miss Idaho was a wonderful experience. I ended up winning the interview award as well as being recognized for raising over $2,000 for children’s miracle network,” Cameron said.

Cameron was crowned last March by Miss Idaho 2013, Sarah Downs.

Miss Meridian Scholarship Program is affiliated with Miss America, where over $45 million in scholarships are given annually. It all starts at the local level.

“We are more than just a bathing suit,” Cameron said.

For information, contact Trish Davis 307-200-1972 or Hannah Sarah Cameron 431-9220 or by email at directormissmeridian@aol.com. Visit missmeridianpageant.webs.com to learn more.

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Outdoor enthusiasts hoping to secure their hunter and bowhunter education certifications now have a simpler option for doing so. Regional volunteer program instructors are beginning to offer combination hunter and bowhunter education courses where graduates receive dual certification.

To learn if the new combination course is being offered in your area, go to the Idaho Fish and Game website at FishandGame.Idaho.gov, click on the education button, and select hunter, bowhunter, trapper education from the menu of choices.

“We’re excited to be able to offer these combination courses as an option for future hunters,” Fish and Game hunter education representative Jaime Creson said. “The courses offer convenience to those persons seeking certification in both hunter and bowhunter education.”

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Construction returning to I-84

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The Idaho Transportation Department announced Monday that a new traffic pattern will go into effect on Interstate 84 over the course of this weekend.

The work will stretch on I-84 between Meridian and Five Mile roads and remain in place for several months while crews continue to rebuild the original outside lanes and shoulder of I-84.

Spokeswoman Jennifer Gonzalez said the implementation of the new traffic pattern is weather dependent. Starting Monday one lane of westbound I-84 will cross over to the eastbound side of the median between Cloverdale and Eagle roads.

Motorists in the westbound crossover lane will not have access to the Eagle or Meridian road interchanges. Motorists must stay in the far right lane to access these two exits.

Project engineer Jayme Coonce addressed motorists’ concerns in a statement from ITD. “ITD is working hard to reconstruct I-84 as quickly and safely as possible; we recognize that lane restrictions on the interstate cause delays and appreciate your patience,” Coonce said.

Construction is expected to be completed in late 2015 as part of a $50.8 million project. ITD is asking motorists to allow more time to get to their destinations, slow down and pay attention in work zones.

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Meridian’s next big thing Ten Mile Road could become attractive new destination

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Front page above: Land off Ten Mile Road near I-84 is for sale and could be developed with the potential to include retail and restaurants.

Front page below: The Village at Meridian on Eagle Road and Fairview Avenue has brought many new retailers into the city.

Below: Land for sale off Ten Mile Road could become the site for new residential and business construction.

agle Road is home to two of the busiest intersections in the county as well as The Village at Meridian, Kleiner Park, St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center, Scentsy and dozens of other businesses, neighborhoods and even Eagle to the north.

However, just two blocks west of Eagle Road, a new contender has been making waves in the eyes of developers, the city of Meridian and national brands. Ten Mile Road is poised to be as bustling and developed as Eagle Road in coming year, bringing with it new homes, jobs and commerce — but with some differences. Meridian city officials are hoping to work with developers to create something special on Ten Mile Road.

Jeffrey Hall is a director for Cushman and Wakefield where he works as a retail specialist. Hall said that while Eagle Road has been popular

by Zachary Chastaine zchastaine@idahopress.com with retail clients, the physical space on Eagle Road is beginning to run out and © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS there are few locations left where businesses can move in.

Hall said there is considerable interest in Meridian from national brands, and now many are looking to Ten Mile Road as the site of their new businesses.

Hall said the city has been proactive about cultivating the businesses that do come into town.

“Meridian has been very friendly to businesses,” Hall said.

Additionally, new families moving into the area adds growth in the population base.

Since 1990, Meridian has experienced a 771 percent population growth and currently sits at a population of 83,596.

The city of Meridian is ready for more growth, and its vision for Ten Mile Road includes plans for residential construction as well as spaces for business in a mixed-use area that will get away from the common strip mall structure of urban growth.

The hope is by creating a visually pleasing and unique place for businesses and residents alike that the Ten Mile area can become something different and provide value for businesses that come to the area.

Director of the Meridian Community Development Department Bruce Chatterton said the plan is to create an urban village. Some examples in the Treasure Valley are Bown Crossing and Hyde Park in Boise, and The Village at Meridian.

“We try to promote these as alternatives to the normal sort of sprawl that we might otherwise get,” Chatterton said.

He said multi-family homes will provide residential options for people with easy access to the interstate and in some cases create opportunities for people to be able to walk to work.

“Because some of the major property owners are in on it they helped develop this as well,” Chatterton said. “The idea is to not look just like a sea of parking with some big commercial boxes in the background.”

Chatterton said the goal of the city was to regulate development with enough flexibility for developers to be able to do well. When a company such as a retailer comes to the area, they often do business with a property owner.

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Our community supports restaurants, eating out, and we’ve got a lot of young families in our community.”

JEFFREY HALL, director for Cushman and Wakefield

Chatterton said the vision for the area was worked into development agreements with companies such as the Brighton Corporation. For existing subdivisions near new developments, transition areas have been proposed that include lower density housing and parks help separate the existing homes from new construction.

New housing also means new residents in the area, which means more employees for businesses.

Hall said a more pressing problem for businesses, such as restaurants, was actually finding employees.

The value of properties in the area has also been driven up by new projects, but Hall said businesses were able to stay afloat due to Meridian’s support of business.

“We are seeing historically high rents, and there’s many projects that are driving up those rents,” Hall said. “Our community supports restaurants, eating out, and we’ve got a lot of young families in our community.”

Economic Development Administrator Brenda Sherwood said the city was working with developers to try and accommodate businesses interested in the area. And although Hall said retailers are eyeballing the area for expansion of their brands, office space is another goal of companies interested in the area.

“Through the Boise Valley Economic Partnership and the Department of Commerce we have actually been promoting this place specifically to office settings,” Sherwood said. “So we have had several companies that are looking for corporate headquarters.”

Sherwood said companies had been interested in campustype offices similar to the Scentsy campus located nearby on Eagle Road.

Hall said companies locating on Ten Mile were hoping to not only provide additional options for Meridian residents but can also provide an opportunity for customers in Canyon County as well. Ten Mile’s proximity to Canyon County and access to the interstate makes it easy to get to from Nampa and Caldwell.

“The area that we are seeing the most growth in has been the retail sector,” Hall said.

Chatterton said Ten Mile could begin to be built up in a matter of months or years, depending on how long it takes for developers to work with clients and begin physical work on projects in the area. But Hall said the environment for business in the area is friendly and the interest exists.

“Mayor Tammy (de Weerd) is just so proactive when it comes to bringing new businesses to Meridian and supporting those businesses,” Hall said.

Council hears proposal on downtown performing arts center

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he Meridian City Council heard a proposal Tuesday on a downtown project that aims to bring a performing arts center and conference space, as well as hotel, to downtown Meridian.

Sean Garretson of Pegasus Planning and Development delivered the proposal along with Bruce Chatterton, community development director for the city of Meridian, to the council as a preliminary outline of the plan. The two included a proposal for the first steps toward

by Zachary Chastaine achieving the project. zchastaine@idahopress.com The plan looks at two sites © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS in downtown Meridian owned primarily by the city and other key members to the project. The plan would be to redevelop two blocks — the site of the old city hall building and the harvest church building — of downtown into a multiuse space to accommodate performing arts. It would also provide conference and hotel space in downtown Meridian.

The plan, called the Meridian Multiverse Center, would help address what Chatterton called an under-served need for meeting space in Meridian. The proposal, which was under development for three months, included input from focus groups and local businesses to help identify needs in Meridian.

Other organizations involved include the Meridian Chamber of Commerce and the Meridian Development Corp.

Garretson said other developers had expressed interest. Additionally, performing arts groups such as Ballet Idaho, the Idaho Shakespeare Festival and the Boise Philharmonic had expressed interest in such a site.

Renderings presented to the council demonstrated what the completed project could potentially look like, and Garretson outlined some possible costs and benefits of the proposed plan. The construction of the hotel and conference center would create an estimated 49 jobs during construction and 17 from the construction of the perC M Y K

forming arts center.

The economic impact from the sites was estimated at $2.8 million annually from the performing arts center and $27 million annually from the hotel and conference center. Garretson said the hotel and conference center portion would cost an estimated $31 million, and the performing arts portion would cost an estimated $4.5 million since it involves more renovation.

The council approved of the proposal and gave Chatterton and Garretson the go-ahead to begin developing an official schedule for the project to begin taking the first steps. The council also gave permission to express its support for the proposal to other interested parties.

The council reiterated to the crowd that the proposal was not yet anything more than a proposal and that nothing had been committed yet.

The City Council also heard an update from the May-

or’s Youth Advisory Council. The group presented an update on its work with state lawmakers on proposed legislation on seat belts aimed at curbing teen deaths.

The members of the youth council had also been working recently with Dutch Bros to help teach people CPR and had taught approximately 1,000 people how to do CPR. Mayor Tammy de Weerd declared a proclamation to honor members of SkillsUSA represented by students from several area schools including Centennial, Mountain View and Renaissance high schools for their work in developing and building a house for a needy family and work with building and installing little free libraries.

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Activists, agency clash over Idaho wolf numbers

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epending on who you ask, Idaho’s wolf population has dropped so low that it requires the helping hand of federal protection, or it is doing just fine and in need of further culling.

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by Erick Barker comes from the Center The Associated Press for Biological Diversity, a national environmental group that fought to keep Idaho wolves under the protective umbrella of the Endangered Species Act prior to their ultimate delisting in 2011.

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Meridian civic and business calendar Week of Feb. 9 - Feb. 13

TUESDAY Meridian City Council will hold a

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The group put out a news release Jan. 21 saying the state’s wolf population had dropped to as low as 550 animals and 15 breeding pairs. Under the state’s congressionally approved wolf delisting plan, Idaho is required to maintain a minimum of 150 wolves and 15 breeding pairs. If the number of breeding pairs drops to 15, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can consider relisting the animals.

“After fighting tooth-and-nail for the right to manage wolf populations, Idaho has already proven its true goal is to wipe out most of the state’s wolves,” said Andrea San-

workshop meeting at 3 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. The West Ada School District Board of Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the board meeting room of the school district building at 1303 East Central

W Victory Rd Boise - Off Season Baseball Program, 6:00pm, Capitol HS Baseball Facility Wonderbaseball - Idaho Elite Baseball Boise - Real Love, a conference for women, 7:00pm, Calvary Chapel Boise 123 Auto Drive $20.00 Boise - Sweetheart Salsa, 8:00pm, Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St $0.00 Boise - Swing Dance with the BSU Big Band, 6:00pm, The Riverside Hotel 2900 W Chinden Blvd Boise - Teen Program, 4:30pm, Lake Hazel Branch Library 10489 W Lake Hazel Rd Boise - Toddler Storytime, 11:30am, Victory Branch 10664 W Victory Rd Boise - Valentine for AIDS 2015, 9:00am, Flying M Coffeehouse $0.00 Boise - WYNONNA & FRIENDS, 8:00pm, Morrison Center for the Performing Arts 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln $0.00

Boise - Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families Group (ACA), 6:00pm, Collister Methodist Church in the Cottage 4400 Taft Street Garden City - Birthright of Boise - Put a Little Love in Your Heart, 5:30pm, The Riverside Hotel 2900 W Chinden Blvd $40.00 Nampa - Cross Country Skiing, 10:00am, Nampa Rec Center 131 Constitution Way $0.00 Nampa - Kids Kayak, 7:00pm, Nampa Rec Center 131 Constitution Way $0.00 Boise - Los Angeles DFenders vs. Idaho Stampede, , CenturyLink Arena 233 Saturday S Capitol Blvd Boise - Minecrafters, Nampa - 18th Annual 4:00pm, Victory Branch 10664 Indoor Triathlon, 8:30am,

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WEDNESDAY The Meridian Development Corp board will meet at 7:30 a.m. in the North Conference Room in Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave.

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tarsiere, a staff attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity. “After less than four years of management, Idaho has encouraged slaughter to the point that the population is now teetering on the brink of endangered status once again. This isn’t ‘management.’

It’s state-sponsored extermination.”

Not so, said Jeff Gould, the chief of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s wildlife bureau. Idaho has a minimum of 22 breeding pairs, defined as an adult male and female and at least two pups as of Dec. 31.

“We are well above the recovery level,” Gould said. “We are still actively collecting

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some information that may even bump that number up slightly.”

Wolves were reintroduced to Idaho, Montana and Wyoming 20 years ago. Their numbers quickly grew, and by 2009 there were an estimated 1,600 in the three states, including about 800 in Idaho. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service removed them from ESA protection that year, but wolves were returned to the list by court ruling in 2010.

In 2011, legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, and attached to a spending bill, once again removed wolves from the ESA.

The Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission will meet at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave.

THURSDAY The Meridian Arts Commission meet-

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Sunday Boise - San Diego State Aztecs at Boise State Broncos Basketball, 4:00pm, Taco Bell Arena 1910 University Drive

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ing will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room at Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. The Historical Preservation commission meeting will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave.

Nampa - Munchin’ Munchkins, 10:30am, Nampa Rec Center 131 Constitution Way $0.00 Boise - Schmoozeday Tuesday, 5:00pm, Boise International Market 5823 W. Franklin Rd $0.00 Boise - Sewing Circle, 6:30pm, Lake Hazel Branch Library 10489 W Lake Hazel Rd Nampa - TOASTMASTERS MEETING, 6:00pm, St. Al’s Four Seasons Winter Conference Room 1612 12th Avenue Road

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Meridian - Free Tax Talk and Q&A with H&R Block, 6:00pm, Meridian Public Library 1326 W. Cherry Ln. H&R Block Nampa - Jump-start Your Spring Vegetable Garden, 9:00am, Nampa Rec Center 131 Constitution Way $0.00 Nampa - Musical Munchkins, 10:30am, Nampa Rec Center 131 Constitution Way $0.00 Boise - Parenting the Love & Logic Way, 6:30pm, Wings Center 1875 Century Way Wings Center Boise - Preschool Storytime, 10:00am, Victory Branch 10664 W Victory Rd Star - Star Knits, 10:30am, Star Branch Library 10706 W State St Boise - Video Game Challenge, , Victory Branch 10664 W Victory Rd

Boise - Afternoon All-Ages Storytime, 1:30pm, Victory Branch 10664 W Victory Rd Boise - Jazz at The Riverside: BSU Student Jazz Ensembles, 7:00pm, The Riverside Hotel 2900 W Chinden Blvd Boise - Laps & Crafts, 10:00am, Victory Branch 10664 W Victory Rd

Boise - Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families Group (ACA), 12:00pm, First Presbyterian Church 9th & State Streets enter through alley off 9th and go up metal stairs Boise - Air Force Falcons at Boise State Broncos Basketball, 7:00pm, Taco Bell Arena 1910 University Drive Nampa - Computer Help Classes, 5:00pm, Nampa Public Library 101 11th Ave S Nampa - CWI Program & Career Expo, 4:00pm, CWI College of Western Idaho Nampa Campus Micron Center 5725 E Franklin Rd $0.00 Meridian - Early Parenting Classes, 5:45pm, Meridian Library District, Cherry Lane 1326 W. Cherry Lane Meridian Library District

DEATHS

Gerald Duley, 71, of Boise, died Margaret Elizabeth LanTuesday, Jan. 27. Funeral Home: Cre- phear, 88, of Boise, died Saturday,

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mation Society of Idaho

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L. Edward Estes, 93, of Boise,

Thursday Star - Babies and Music Storytime, 10:30am, Star Branch Library 10706 W State St Nampa - Baby and Toddler Storytime, 10:15am, Nampa Public Library 101 11th Ave S Boise - Idaho Success Book Club for Real Estate Agents, 4:00pm, Bodovino 404 S 8th St Boise - Yarn Arts, 6:30pm, Victory Branch 10664 W Victory Rd

Jan. 31. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho

died Jan. 30, 2015, at his home. Ar- Van Jack Norris, 58, of Boise, rangements are under the direction of died Jan. 28, 2015, at his home. SerCloverdale Funeral Home. vices are pending with Cloverdale Funeral Home..

Mary June Ball, 88, of Merid- Helen Hamerly, 95, of Boise, ian, died Jan. 31, 2015, at her home. died on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, at a lo- Kenneth Eugene Quick, Arrangements are under the direction cal care center. Services are under the 83, of Meridian, died Friday, Jan. 30. of Cloverdale Funeral Home. direction of Accent Funeral Home, Me- Funeral Home: Cremation Society of ridian. 888-5833.

Idaho Gary Barham, 60, of Boise, died Jan. 30, 2015, at his home. Arrange- Gerald Gene Hesseltine, Nicolette E Peed, 64, of Mements are under the direction of Clo- 60, of Boise, died Wednesday, Jan. ridian, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015. verdale Funeral Home.

28. Funeral Home: Cremation Society Funeral Home: Zeyer Funeral Chapel, Nampa

101, of Boise, died Feb. 2, 2015, at a Keith Stanley Holland, 75, Patricia A. Sheridan, 78, of local area hospital. Arrangements are of Boise, died Friday, Jan. 30. Funeral Boise, died Jan. 30, 2015, at her home. under the direction of Cloverdale Fu- Home: Cremation Society of Idaho Arrangements are under the direction neral Home.. of Cloverdale Funeral Home.

Ray Howard, 89, of Debra Beckley, 61, of Eagle, Garth Meridian, died Jan. 28, 2015, at a local Jeanette Toolson, 89, of MeIdaho, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, assisted living facility. Arrangements ridian, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at at her home. Services are under the are under the direction of Cloverdale a Meridian Retirement Center. Funeral direction of Cloverdale Funeral Home..

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Jack Junior Cowan, 86, of Patricia Lambert, 81, of Boise, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015.

Boise, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at The family has placed trust in Alsip & her residence. Arrangements are unPersons Funeral Chapel, Nampa, for der the direction of Cloverdale Funeral their final arrangements. (208) 466Home.

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GOING PLACES

Mountain West Bank welcomed Robert Hall to the team at its Meridian Residential Lending Center. Hall is a mortgage loan originator with many years of lending experience, who can assist home buyers and investors in a Robert Hall Grace Metsker Greg Metsker variety of situations. n Paul Davis Restoration announced Dave Stage has been hired as a project manager. Stage has more than 30 years of experience in the property damage restoration, insurance property claims and construction industries.

Stage will prepare estimates and manage various reconstruction and remodeling projects. n Cleanup and Total Restoration announced Todd Heist has joined the operations team as an estimator and project manager. Heist returns to the company after leaving for three years to work as an independent insurance adjuster. With the addition of Heist, the company now has a 12-person project management team. n High Desert Hardwood in Eagle is under new management. Grace and Greg Metsker took over after a combined 15 years at the lumber store. The change comes after the death of the store’s founder Ron Worden, who died in 2013 — 20 years after starting the business. The Metskers plan to run the store with the same philosophy that Worden had and to continue to serve the store’s loyal customers. n

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A Letter to Our Valued Customers February 1, 2015

You’ve heard a lot about solar en ergy lately. Due signed contract to federal require s to buy energy ments, Idaho Po from numerous wer recently rooftop solar pa so lar projects begi nels; they are m nning next year ul tiac re . so Th and businesses lar farms capabl ese aren’t — when the su e of powering th n is shining. And ou sa nd s of homes many more larg e projects are be Through careful in g proposed. long-term planni ng, Idaho Power serve our custom has made sure w ers’ electricity ne e have enough eds through at resources to to Hemingway tr le ast 2021. In addi ansmission line tion, the planne w ill re lia bl adding any new d Boardman y serve additiona power plants. l growth for year s beyond that w ithout Federal law man dates that we bu y all of the electr projects produc icity these new e, even when it’ solar and other s not needed. Th renewable e cost of this un needed power is We are required pa ssed on to you. to sign 20-year contracts with so period. That pu la r de velopers, guaran ts you on the ho teeing prices ov ok for billions of er that dollars in energy co sts.

That’s not fair to you, and that’s why we are aski for two-year co ng the Idaho Pu ntracts. This will blic Utilities Com provide an oppo mission to allow evolving energy rtunity to adjust markets. We are pr ic es to re required to buy flect current and sure you don’t ha this energy on yo ve to pay more ur behalf, but w than it’s worth. e want to make At Idaho Power , we know the im portance of rene the cleanest elec wable energy. W tricity in the coun e already provid try thanks to ou e some of zero-carbon reso r current mix of urces. We will co hy dr oe le ct ntinue to respon ric, wind and ot sibly reduce our her carbon footprin We look forwar t. d to providing cl ean, renewable have done for ne energy that is re arly 100 years. liable and priced Th at m ea fairly, as we that is responsibl ns incorporating e and sustainabl solar power into e, for the enviro our system in a nment and for yo way u, our customer s.

Darrel Anderson, President and C EO

Idaho Power customers consistently pay some of the lowest prices in the country for electricity. That electricity comes from a wide range of sources, including a significant portion from hydroelectric and other clean, renewable resources.

1221 W. Idaho St. (83702) P.O. Box 70 Boise, ID 8370 7

How Idaho Power’s Rates Stack Up Spokane Washington

Residential Electric Service: Cost per 1,000 kWh

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$105.26

Portland Oregon

$115.37

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$138.10

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FUEL MIX 5-year average

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*Because Idaho Power does not own the Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) associated with all of these resources, we cannot and do not represent that electricity produced by this fuel mix is being delivered to our retail customers. For more information, visit our website.

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LOCAL NEWS

Broncos celebrate signing day, Fiesta Bowl win at event in The Village at Meridian

Clockwise from top left: (1) Boise State receiver Shane Williams-Rhodes signs a helmet at the Fiesta Bowl Celebration at The Village at Meridian Wednesday evening. (2) Kole Ferrin, of Boise, high-fives the Boise State football players as they arrive. (3) Boise State students bring out the new Fiesta Bowl trophy. (4) Jacob Metzger, 4, of Boise, watches the cheerleaders while sitting on the shoulders of his uncle Tom Jensen, of Boise. (5) Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin speaks to a crowd at the Big Al’s in Meridian as part of the program’s signing day event Wednesday.

(6) A packed crowd listens to Harsin.

Photos by Adam Eschbach/MP

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lum Creek announced Jan. 29 that the company would be permanently closing its lumber manufacturing mill in Meridian. The decision comes after a key customer chose not to renew its contract with the company.

The plant will officially close March 31, which will result in a loss of 61 jobs. Plum Creek plans to put the property up for sale around the middle of this year.

Plum Creek Vice President Tom Ray weighed in on the closure in a statement issued Jan.

by Zachary Chastaine 29.

The zchastaine@idahopress.com statement © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS said Plum Creek will offer severance to employees affected by the closure of the mill and resources for employment and retraining would be provided to help dislocated workers to find new jobs.

Plum Creek said employees were provided with a 60-day notice in advance of the mill closing.

“The closure of the mill is a hard Zachary Chastaine/MP step to take due to the job losses to The Plum Creek facility in Meridian. our valued employees,” Ray said.

“Several dedicated members of the team have worked at the plant since ufacturing that employees are welcome to before Plum Creek first opened and operapply to. ated it in 1998.”

“Periodically we do have openings Plum Creek spokeswoman Kathy Budbased on attrition,” Budinick said. inick said the Meridian mill was the only The Meridian plant is a re-manufacIdaho operation within the state. Budinick said Plum Creek is primarily based turing facility owned by Plum Creek since in Montana. Budinick said there are some 1998 and produces softwood boards and positions open with the company in man- edged glued panels.

Idaho Power adds electric vehicles to fleet BOISE — Idaho Power has added three Nissan Leafs to its fleet. The company looks to gain a better understating of the vehicles’ technology and charging characteristics, with

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an added benefit of fewer emissions in the Treasure Valley airshed.

The vehicles are available for employee use between Idaho Power properties and to nearby meetings.

“We’ve kept a close eye on EV sales and consumer acceptance over the past few years,” said Idaho Power President and CEO Darrel Anderson. “By adding these vehicles we’re continuing

our commitment to alternative transportation, and furthering our understanding of the technology.”

The cars feature eyecatching graphics and a “Locally Fueled” slogan on the rear hatch, a nod to Idaho Power’s extensive instate energy resources.

Learn more about electric vehicles at idahopower. com/ev.

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ON THE TOWN ON

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Nampa - Allred, 8:00pm, Flying M Coffeegarage 1314 2nd St S $0.00 Boise - ComedySportz, 7:30pm, CSz Boise Arena @ The Waterfront 3250 N Lakeharbor Ln. #184A Nampa - Father Daughter Dessert, 7:00pm, Karcher Church of the Nazarene 2515 W Karcher Rd $10.00 Boise - “Run For Your Wife” a comedy at Stage Coach Theatre, 7:30pm, Stage Coach Theatre 4802 W Emerald St $0.00 Boise - Sweetheart Salsa, 8:00pm, Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St $0.00 Boise - Swing Dance with the BSU Big Band, 6:00pm, The Riverside Hotel 2900 W Chinden Blvd Caldwell - Vallivue High School presents Oklahoma the Musical, 7:00pm, Vallivue High School 1407 East Homedale Road $0.00 Boise - WYNONNA & FRIENDS, 8:00pm, Morrison Center for the Performing Arts 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln $0.00

Photo courtesy Angela Sterling

Ballet Idaho performing at the Morrison Center in Boise.

Ballet Idaho presents Mosaic/Rubies/Pirates!

see the shows WHERE: The Morrison Center, 2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane in Boise WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 13 and 8 p.m. Feb. 14 TICKETS: Visit www.balletidaho.org or call the Morrison Center Box office at 426-1110.

COST: $38 to $58

Sunday Boise - Lettuce, 8:00pm, Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St $34.00 Garden City - Temerarios, Liberacion, Bryndis, Bondadosos, 7:00pm, Revolution Concert House 4983 North Glenwood Street $50.00

Sunday Boise - Sleater-Kinney, 8:00pm, Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St $45.00

Tuesday Nampa - BCT 5X5 WEST - DEAR ELIZABETH A Play in Letters from Elizabeth Bishop to Robert Lowell and Back Again by Sarah Ruhl, 7:00pm, Flying M Coffeegarge 1314 2nd St S $0.00 Nampa - Crescent Brewery Comedy Night, 7:30pm, Crescent Brewery 1521 Front St Boise - Jazz at The Riverside: BSU Student Jazz Ensembles, 7:00pm, The Riverside Hotel 2900 W Chinden Blvd

Wednesday Boise - Hellyeah, Devour The Day, Like a Storm, 8:00pm, Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St $50.00 Nampa - Musical Munchkins, 10:30am, Nampa Rec Center 131 Constitution Way $0.00

Thursday Boise - Concert: MARCHFOURTH MARCHING BAND, 2/12/2015 , The Egyptian Theatre 700 West Main Street Caldwell - Into the Woods, 2/12/2015 7:30am, Jewett Auditorium 2112 Cleveland Blvd $20.00 C M Y K

This Mortal’s Mosaic

Daniel Ojeda choreographs a new work, to the re-interpreted music of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Mosaic showcases the vivacity of a first love, domestic disputes, fleeting romances, old friends and the solitude and acute awareness of old age, the mundane made beautiful. This is an agglomeration of moments in a life. It promises intriguing and imaginative movements.

Chicago Tickets now on sale for June performance Hailed as one of the most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era by former

Saturday Nampa - The Broken Outlaws, 2:00pm, Artistblue Gallery 1509 Caldwell Blvd. Ste. 1175 $0.00 Nampa - THE COOLING TOWER (NAMPA/ BOISE) + UKILLIT (BOISE), 8:00pm, Flying M Coffeegarage 1314 2nd St S $0.00 Nampa - Cymry, 4:00pm, Artistblue Gallery 1509 Caldwell Blvd.

Ste. 1175 $0.00 Boise - The Kingston Trio, 7:30pm, Morrison Center for the Performing Arts 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln $0.00 Nampa - Live Country Band Every Saturday Night - Lyle Sinclair Band, 8:00pm, Nampa Eagles 118 11th Ave N $7.00

Ballet Idaho will be hosting a by Zachary Chastaine Rubies trio of shows over Valentine’s Day zchastaine@idahopress.com Ballet Idaho is privileged to perform the Idaho weekend. If you’ve been looking © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS premiere of George Balanchine’s Rubies. This for a fun activity with your valenis the jazzy and fast-paced ballet from his fulltine, or if you just want to check length masterpiece, Jewels. The George Balanchine out the performances, mark your calendar for Feb. 13 Trust gave Ballet Idaho permission to perform this and 14. fabulous work. It’s like no other in the ballet repertory, filled with energy, thrills and pizzazz!

FAMILYHUB

One of the zaniest and funniest ballets in Ballet Idaho’s repertory, the Pirates arrive on a Women’s Pirate Island and there’s a tour de force contest of skills, sword fights, mistaken identities and a rambunctious finale, all danced to the witty and sparkling ballet music of Giuseppe Verdi. Pirates is one of Peter Anastos’ wittiest works.

If you go

President Bill Clinton, the legendary rock and roll band with horns, Chicago, came in at No. 13, the highest charting American band in Billboard Magazine’s list of Top 100 artists of all time. And Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six decades.

The live performance is now coming to Boise this summer. Tickets are available now.

When: June 25 at 8 p.m.

Where: Where: The Morrison Center, 2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane in Boise Tickets: Visit morrisoncenter.com or call the Morrison Center Box office at 4261110.

Ticket cost: $52 to $90

SATURDAY: Wild at Heart

TODAY: Caldwell Fine Arts and Missoula Children’s Theatre present “The Princess and the Pea” CALDWELL — Missoula Children’s Theatre makes its yearly visit to College of Idaho’s Jewett Auditorium for a one-day performance at 1 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. today. There is no Saturday show.

Local students will perform in “The Princess and The Pea” and a locally directed “Frozen Music Review” which precedes the MCT musical.

Call 459-5783 or check caldwellfinearts.org for information.

BOISE — It’s Valentine’s Day at Zoo Boise! Enjoy free admission to the zoo, where residents will receive special Valentine’s Day themed enrichment and visitors can make valentine cards for all of their favorite animals. Visitors will be admitted from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday at 355 E. Julia Davis Drive.

SATURDAY: “Annie Jr.” MERIDIAN — Featuring 55 Treasure Valley area youth, “Annie, Jr.” is the story of an orphan and a billionaire who find happiness in friendship and love. Produced with support from The Meridian Arts Commission, Meridian Arts Foundation, Idaho Independent Bank and Jacob Jarvis Orthodontics, see “Annie Jr.” at 11 a.m. or 3 p.m. Saturday at Mountain View High School, 2000 Millennium Way. Admission is $5 for all ages.

Saint Alphonsus Confirms Rodney D. Reider as President and CEO BOISE – Sally Jeffcoat, Executive Vice President of West/Midwest Group at Trinity Health, and Mike Reuling, Chairman of the Board for Saint Alphonsus Health System, today announced that Rodney Reider has been selected to permanently serve as President and CEO of Saint Alphonsus Health System.

The decision comes after Jeffcoat, the former Saint Alphonsus Health System President and CEO, transitioned into her new role as Trinity Health Executive Vice President of West/Midwest Group last July. Jeffcoat continues her tenure in the Trinity Health position, holding executive oversight of hospitals

Aaaaagh! Pirates!

and health systems in California, Idaho, Oregon, and throughout the Midwest.

Reider, who served as President of Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise and most recently interim President and CEO of Saint Alphonsus Health System, was permanently confirmed as President and CEO of the Health System, which includes hospitals, health plazas, clinics, and providers from Boise, Idaho to Baker City, Oregon. Reider has been a leader at Saint Alphonsus since 2010 and has over 22 years of healthcare experience at various health systems throughout the country.

“Rodney has made outstanding contributions as a leader both as President of Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise and as interim President and CEO of Saint Alphonsus Health System,” said Reuling. “We are pleased that he has accepted the permanent ap-

pointment to this important role, as we know that his dedication to the communities we serve in Idaho and Oregon is unwavering. We look forward to seeing him and his leadership team continue the work of transforming healthcare in the region.”

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Police said the two men got into an argument over the use of a vehicle earlier in the day which escalated into a confrontation outside Spreier’s home.

Officers said there were no witnesses to the shooting, which occurred in Post’s vehicle with Spreier standing at the driver’s side door. Police say Post shot Spreier once, hitting him in the face.

Spreier was transported to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise where he was pronounced dead at 7:37 p.m.

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Blue Cross of Idaho has named Mike Reynoldson director of governmental affairs. Reynoldson will oversee legislative and regulatory efforts, and act as a liaison to state and federal health entities for the company.

Reynoldson has more than 22 years in local, state and national government affairs work. He has spent the past 10 years at Micron Technology, where he was the Idaho government affairs manager.

“We’re thrilled to bring in someone with Mike’s experience and character,” Blue Cross of Idaho CEO Zelda Geyer-Syl-

CAMERON POST Charges: Second-degree murder, use of a deadly weapon in the commission of a felony Next court date: Preliminary hearing, 8:30 a.m. Feb. 13 his attorney Anthony Geddes to do the talking.

Prosecutors asked for a $1 million bond, which Oths granted. Geddes said the defense would argue bond at a later date, adding only that he believed $1 million is excessive.

According to information presented in court, Post himself called 911, reporting that he’d just shot a man who tried to attack him.

Post and Spreier had a disagreement about a vehicle earlier in the day, court records state, and Post told Meridian Police Department investigators that he was seated in a vehicle when Spreier approached him and threatened to “beat him up.”

Investigators believe Post shot Spreier in the head with a Glock pistol, court records state. He told detectives he did not believe Spreier was armed, nor did Spreier threaten to kill him, and he acknowledged that he carried the pistol for self-defense.

The Ada County Coroner’s Office said the cause of death was homicide by a single gunshot wound.

Post will next appear for a preliminary hearing 8:30 a.m. Feb. 13 before Ada County Magistrate Judge John Hawley. via said. “He has successfully worked with policy makers and business leaders in Idaho, and we welcome him to the Blue Cross of Idaho team.”

Reynoldson has successfully represented companies in policy development, strategic planning, coalition building, lobbying, public relations and political activity. In addition to his work with Micron, he has worked as the Idaho public affairs manager for US West and Qwest Communications, served as executive director of the Idaho Republican Party and worked as a field representative for the Republican National Committee.

Reynoldson will take the reins from Julie Taylor who worked in the role at Blue Cross for the past 23 years.

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Mayor outlines strategic goals for Meridian “ M Tammy de Weerd’s State of the City address focuses on strategic city growth, responsive government

Cities are not just about building, they are about people.”

eridian has evolved from being a city dependent on others to a city that stands on its own.

That is one of the major take away messages during Wednesday’s 2015 State of the City address delivered by Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd. She outlined key goals for the city and said the city has been pursuing its vision of being a destination place to live and work.

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“We believe in our vision,” de Weerd said.

De Weerd said collaboration and the people in Meridian were key to the city’s success.

The five strategic focus areas outlined by the mayor included: n Strategic growth n Economic vibrancy n Responsive government n Public safety n Arts and culture De Weerd said the city employees have been busy working to implement sustainable growth.

“Our public works staff has spent hours finding solutions,” de Weerd said.

Other strategic growth topics covered by the mayor included the Meridian interchange, which De Weerd said was about more than creating a piece of roadway.

“It’s about creating an entry into our community,” de Weerd said.

She said it also played a key role in developing the Meridian downtown area since the interchange deposits cars directly from Interstate 84 into downtown Meridian.

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De Weerd also said she was encouraged about a multiuse event center proposed for downtown Meridian that was discussed before the Meridian City Council on Tuesday. She praised The Village at Meridian for opening 35 businesses in the last year, as well as efforts by Idaho State University opening a laboratory in August that will demonstrate new technologies to medical professionals.

De Weerd highlighted responses from a survey of residents which found a 94 percent confidence level in the city, a figure 19 percent higher than the national average.

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ployees and spoke about the city’s use of social media to reach out to residents. De Weerd said the target for the city was to triple the use of those social media platforms.

She also highlighted the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, whose members helped run the event. She played a video where members talked about their ongoing work to pass seat belt legislation and social opportunities the council provides in addition to gaining real-world experience.

De Weerd said efforts are underway to make Meridian a Heart Safe City where firefighters, policemen, Parks and Recreation Department employees and other city employees are trained to perform CPR and use AED devices to help save lives.

De Weerd also spoke about the new police training facility and scenario village that will open in August. The scenario village will not only provide space to train police officers but will be used as a facility to train businesses and help them with emergency preparedness and planning.

“Meridian remains on of Idaho’s safest communities,” de Weerd said.

De Weerd said one of the major developments to come to Meridian is the development of a youth farmers market.

She said there had been interest in a farmers market but since many neighboring communities already had one, Meridian wanted to stand out.

“Ours must be unique,” de Weerd said.

The end of the speech was used to present the 2015 Mayor’s Legacy Award to Dan Clark and the late Bret Myers for their work with the Meridian Food Bank and efforts to feed individuals in need since 1999. De Weerd said they had helped feed 60,000 individuals last year.

“Cities are not just about building, they are about people,” de Weerd said.

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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 Sean Evans, Advertising Director, sevans@idahopress.com Desired Skills and Experience Strong selling skills.

Creative thinker & problem solver.

Well organized & efficient time management skills.

Excellent customer service and follow through.

Good sense of humor.

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

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The ideal candidate should be, professional, organized, and comfortable in fast paced deadline driven environments. In addition the ideal candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and should be proficient using computers and other technology as part of their day-to-day work flow. Strong attention to detail and accuracy is a must.

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GENERAL Copy editor with style and substance The Idaho Press-Tribune, a daily newspaper in Nampa, Idaho, is seeking a copy editor/page designer who has style and substance.

The successful candidate for this position will help edit local and wire stories, design local, wire and sports pages, put together sports box scores and proof pages. We are looking for someone to design compelling news and sports pages and also make sure headlines and copy are free of errors.

The ideal candidate will have experience with page layout, mastery of AP style and knowledge of design principles.

Proficiency at Adobe InDesign, Quark, or Pagemaker is required. Preferred qualifications include a high level of design ability and extensive experience with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, as well as a proficiency at creating graphics and photo illustrations. Applicant should be able to work quickly and efficiently to lay out multiple news and sports pages a day in a creative, deadline-intensive environment.

The Idaho Press-Tribune provides an outstanding work environment, training, support, and resources. We also offer a full suite of benefits including health, dental, life, 401k, paid vacation and sick time. 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, specifically directly related examples of past success in a similar role. Email the cover letter and resume to Sean Evans Advertising Director sevans@idahopress.com The Idaho Press-Tribune is a privately owned employee driven company that has been doing business in the Treasure Valley since 1883. We are well respected and well known. We are a leader in providing local information and advertising to residents across seven counties.

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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.

FINANCE ASSISTANT Are you looking for a career in a wellestablished company? The Idaho Press-Tribune is a local, privately owned company that has been doing business in the Treasure Valley for 130 years. We are a leader in providing local information and advertising solutions to local businesses.

We are currently looking for a Finance Assistant. This position is in a fast paced, deadline driven atmosphere. We provide an outstanding work environment, training, support & resources.

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 Press-Tribune 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.

The City of Nampa is currently accepting Applications for the following position:

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

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

General Manager / Ad Director

This person must maintain a calm, objective & professional demeanor in adverse circumstances. The ideal candidate would also work well with deadlines, work well with the public, have good mathematical skills, work accurately with detailed data and have a professional appearance and attitude.

Are you looking for an opportunity to prove yourself as a leader? Can you develop solid professional relationships with local businesses? The MessengerIndex is seeking a superstar to lead this growing community newspaper. We are a dynamic and innovative media company with additional publications in Meridian (The Meridian Press) and in Nampa (The Idaho Press-Tribune).

Overview of Job Responsibilities:

We are seeking candidates with a proven track record of excelling in sales and marketing, leadership and innovative thinking. This is a “feet-on-the-street” position that will require sales calls in the field on a daily basis, regular active account management, team coaching and strategic planning. This is a senior management position reporting to the Publisher of the Idaho Press-Tribune.

• Accounts Payable Liasion • Inventory Control specialist • Advertising Accounts Receivable • Advertising Credit and Collections • Cash Receipts •Commercial Print Billing • Circulation System back up • Other misc. duties *Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful candidate will have an in-depth understanding of advertising, digital media, audience growth, solid computer skills and a track record of professional success. Must have top-notch communication skills, strong sales and leadership ability and demonstrate extremely innovative thinking all while maintaining a good sense of humor and positive attitude.

• College Level Classes in Accounting • Computer experience with Microsoft Products • Accounting background with experience in accounts receivable, collections and posting.

This is a base plus bonus position with a target compensation range of $45k-$55k annually depending on experience and sales success. Our company provides excellent benefits, paid vacation and solid career advancement opportunities.

The Idaho Press-Tribune offers a full suite of benefits including health, dental, and life insurance. In addition we offer a company 401K plan & paid vacation and sick time can also be earned.

Email cover letter, resume and LinkedIn profile to Matt Davison at jobs@idahopress.com The Messenger-Index is an equal opportunity employer. A Pioneer News Group property (pioneernewsgroup.com).

Please email a cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this opportunity. Email a cover letter and resume to rmcmurtrie@idahopress.com

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.

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