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PATRIOT THUNDER IS BACK

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The charity ride for military families hosted by Meridian’s own High Desert HarleyDavidson returns after being canceled last year due to logistical issues. Now organizers say they’re back in business.

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CITY NEWS The city of Meridian installs 39 Automatic External Defibrillators to Meridian’s parks and emergency vehicles to make Meridian more safe.

The devices are a part of a HeartSafe initiative by the city.

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Pre-Funk, the popular Boise-based craft beer bar, is expanding to Meridian and taking residence in the Heritage Building. The team hopes to bring new life into the old building and Meridian’s downtown scene.

The West Ada School District Board of Trustees discusses how to move forward with fixing the Meridian High School football turf which Superintendent Linda Clark said is unsafe to play on.

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o keep people up to date on city government, I find myself attending as many Meridian City Council meetings as possible.

Each one is a little different. Some do not have many people in attendance, others are completely full.

Although I try to stay up to date on what is happening in town, it’s impossible to have a tab on everything: Meridian is just too big for that. So when I showed up to the April 7 meeting which was full of residents from Spurwing Subdivision I had to flip through my council agenda because I seriously had no idea why so many people had come.

It’s always great to see people actually showing up for meetings. This made April 7 a treat. Whether it’s an issue that is important to them personally or just something they care about, I admire the people who take time out of their day to actually engage with their government and take the initiative.

It takes a lot of courage to get in front of a bunch of elected officials and sometimes a full house of peers and put your thoughts out there.

Everyone has an opinion on things even if that opinion is that they’re indifferent to something and often you will find people who have ideas

ROADREPORT

Main Street, south of Broadway Avenue and Pine Avenue, will have lane and parking restrictions for the historic lighting and mid-block island project. The expected finish date is June 19. n McMillan Road from Eagle Road to Locust Grove Road will have lane restrictions with flagging due to a road project. The expected completion date is Sept. 18. n The intersection of McMillan Road and Ten Mile Road will have ongoing shoulder work until May 1 due to utility work. n Ten Mile Road from Cherry Lane to Ustick Road will have lane and pedestrian restrictions for road, sewer and water improvements. The expected completion date is Sept. 23. n Venture Street from Fairview Avenue to Elden Gray Street will be closed due to water sewer and road construction. The expected completion date is April 30. n Watertower Street from east of Main Street to west of Stratford Drive will have pedestrian restrictions due to concrete work. The expected completion date is April 30. n Starting Monday, First Street Northwest will be closed from Cherry Avenue to Cherry Lane for sewer work. The expected completion date is June 15. n Starting Monday, Elm Avenue from First Street Northwest to Meridian Road will be closed due to sewer work. The expected completion date is June 15. n Starting Monday, Maple Avenue from First Street Northwest to Meridian Road will be closed due to sewer work. The expected completion date is June 15. n Starting Wednesday, Linder Road from Hubbard Road to Columbia Road will be closed with no access from Hubbard Road to Wild Sheep Lane due to sewer work. The expected completion date is May 16. n

they want to share but are too scared to do so.

Sometimes I see people at City Council who are shivering as they deliver their

by Zachary Chastaine testimony. zchastaine@idahopress.com And I’m really proud of them because © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS it’s not an easy thing to do. In my line of work I talk to people all the time and sometimes in front of large groups, so I’m used to it and don’t get stage fright.

For people who don’t do speaking engagements with any sort of regularity, it’s an intimidating prospect. Weeks back when I helped judge Ignite Youth, a Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council speech competition, I was amazed at the bravery of those students. They tackled serious topics and had a short amount of time to deliver an impressive presentation. It was hard.

Ignite Youth was incredible. The students got me choked up and laughing pretty dang hard. What I don’t think those students will realize is that in the future, those skills they learned from their participation in Ignite Youth will make them well versed in civic engagement.

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Idaho State University’s 2015-16 Tuition and Fees Approved

POCATELLO — Idaho State University’s proposed 3.3 percent tuition and fee increase for the 2015-16 academic year was approved by the State Board of Education Wednesday, April 15.

Resident undergraduate students will pay $6,784 and nonresident students will pay $20,182 annually in tuition and fees in 2015-16. The change represents the lowest increase in 27 years for the University.

ISU will receive an additional $500,000 to increase the number of Career Path Internship (CPI) positions available. Established in 2013, the CPI program offers paid opportunities for students to gain professional experience both on and off campus.

ACHD fills potholes

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The Ada County Highway District reported that it filled 132 potholes in March, and since the start of April, filled an additional 25 potholes.

Spokeswoman Nicole Pineda said crews with ACHD were attributing a fairly mild winter to the lower number of potholes and crews believe there were not as many left to fill following crew efforts in March.

The ACHD recently hosted Pothole Days from April 7 to 9 where residents were asked to help the ACHD by reporting potholes in their neighborhoods. Crews were then dispatched to fill the hole.

Broken water main slows Monday commute

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The city of Meridian Water Division headed repairs to a broken water main on Franklin Road west of Locust Grove Road.

The Ada County Highway District said the water main, which broke Thursday, eroded the base beneath the pavement.

Crews continue to rebuild the road base and repair the pavement of the westbound lanes near Adkins Way. Once completed, work will move to the less-damaged eastbound lanes. Friday commuters experienced backups, but ACHD said many commuters found alternate routes.

Meridian Police Department Log April 8-14

Police made the following arrests or issued charges: 1 false information to law enforcement 3 warrants 3 possession of marijuana 2 aiding and abetting 2 commercial burglaries 1 fraud 1 open alcohol container 1 driving without privileges 3 possession of drug paraphernalia 3 petit thefts 1 drug trafficking 1 concealment of evidence 1 failure to purchase driver’s license 1 driving under the influence 1 domestic battery 1 interruption of a 911 call

Police also took calls, investigated or assisted: 5 grand thefts 1 possession of marijuana 1 possession of drug paraphernalia 1 frequenting 3 EMS assists 5 disturbances 1 domestic verbal 7 frauds 1 runaway 4 petit thefts 3 vandalisms 1 unattended death 1 false information to law enforcement 1 residential burglary 3 protective custody holds 1 battery 1 vehicle crash

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Patriot Thunder revs its engine After one year gap, local motorcycle charity ride hits the road again

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Front page: Paulette Carrell of Caldwell holds an American Flags as the nearly 1,000 riders of the fourth annual Idaho Patriot Thunder Ride pass by her in Meridian June 2, 2013.

2015 Idaho Patriot Thunder Ride DAY: June 7 TIME: Registration is from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Ride starts at 11 a.m.

COST: $25 per rider pre-registration and $30 day of registration START LOCATION: High Desert Harley-Davidson at 2310 E. Cinema Drive in Meridian BIKES: All style of bikes are welcome at the event.

CALL: For information, call 338-5599.

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When you go down the freeway and you have lights going down and motorcycle cops whizzing past you and you see five miles of motorcycles, it’s frickin cool.”

TODD GODFREY Idaho Patriot Thunder Ride organizer

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he vision for the Idaho Patriot Thunder Ride is simple: thousands of motorcycles stretched across seven miles for a 100mile ride — all in the name of raising money for Idaho military families.

After the ride portion of the event hosted by High Desert Harley-Davidson in Meridian didn’t take place in 2014, organizers say the Idaho Patriot Thunder Ride is on again for 2015.

Organizer Todd Godfrey is a marketing and promotions manager for High Desert Harley-Davidson. He said the dealership wanted to give back to the community.

“We wanted to touch everybody’s life,” Godfrey said.

MP file photo and photo courtesy Idaho Patriot Thunder “And we figured that the military touches everybody in one Above: Robert Bridle of Caldwell supports the riders of the Idaho Patriot Thunder Ride as they pass by him in Meridian June 2, 2013. form or fashion. Either you Below: More than 1,000 motorcycles participated in the ride in 2013, creating a train of riders nearly seven miles long. have a family member that’s a member of the armed forces (or) you know someone who’s in the armed forces, but those men and women are doing things for people back here to be able to do what we do. And we wanted to keep the money here locally.”

The ride started with two core charities: Operation Warm Heart out of Mountain Home Air Force Base and the Idaho National Guard Family Support Fund. These two charities have been a part of the ride since it began, although Godfrey said they do rotate other charities in.

Master Sgt. Kathleen May at Mountain Home Air Force Base said Operation Warm Heart is run by the 1st sertraffic control,” Baker said. geants at the base and like With the rising need for officers to assist with the event, the many similar organizations at other bases, Operation Warm Heart Idaho State Police didn’t want the cost to fall on the taxpayers. The is a nonprofit organization that raises funds for local personnel.

“It’s emergency and interest-free, no re- ride covers such a long distance, almost every police agency from payment necessary grants to help our air- Caldwell to Mountain Home is involved.

by Zachary Chastaine “At some point we just had to say this is what we can do and what zchastaine@idahopress.com men here,” May said.

In addition to family assistance for air- we can’t do because we don’t have that type of manpower available © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS men, in the event of emergencies, Opera- for that extended amount of time,” Baker said.

Baker said the agency didn’t want to give the impression it didn’t tion Warm Heart also maintains a pantry of nonperishable food and puts on holiday programs for the service- want the event to happen. “(Safety is) our main goal, not only so the participants in the ride men and their families.

Last year May said Operation Warm Heart received close to are safe, but so are the other motorists and the public that are on the $8,500 from the Idaho Patriot Thunder Ride and that it was a large road at the same time,” Baker said.

To this end, the 2015 ride will be shorter than in previous years. contribution to their efforts.

“It is one of our bigger fundraising opportunities throughout the Instead of returning to Nampa from Mountain Home, the ride will year,” May said. “Just all the local community members coming out end in Mountain Home at Carl Miller Park.

“We’re very excited,” Godfrey said. “We’ve met with the Idaho we definitely wouldn’t be able to do the things we do.”

The ride has been growing in recent years, and in 2014 organiz- State Police, the Idaho Transportation Department, and we now are ers chose to cancel the ride portion of the event due to financial con- going to do a ride, a shortened ride, but still it’s an escorted ride.”

Following the end of the ride at Carl Miller Park, Godfrey said cerns.

However, a celebration was still held at High Desert Harley- there will be many events in the park for riders and visitors.

“We feel it’s a good compromise,” Godfrey said. “It gets us the poDavidson in Meridian and some riders did the ride on their own.

Godfrey said people still turned out even without the ride, and some lice escort, it gets us the visibility, but it also eliminates a lot of the participants make a donation for the charities and don’t ride nor- headaches for them coming back going through Boise.”

Safety for a ride like the Idaho Patriot Thunder Ride presents mally anyway.

The first Patriot Thunder Ride in 2009 had around 250 motor- unique challenges. Godfrey said a police escort was important becycles. However, in 2013, Godfrey said the ride had more than 1,000 cause with so many motorcycles on the road it creates congestion motorcycles participate — a train of riders nearly seven miles long. and the escort helps keep the motorcycles together through stopWith the growing event, the Idaho State Police said it had to start lights and helping keep cars out of the line of bikes.

“When you go down the freeway and you have lights going down charging for escort fees.

The Idaho State Police coordinate with local jurisdictions for the and motorcycle cops whizzing past you and you see five miles of ride, which historically has gone from Meridian to Mountain Home, motorcycles, it’s frickin cool,” Godfrey said.

Now that the ride is back on, Godfrey estimates between 500 to and then back to Nampa.

ISP spokeswoman Teresa Baker said the number of resources the 600 motorcycles for this year’s event. That’s down from previous agency had to coordinate for the event and the amount of time of- rides, but the event is expected to grow as the ride returns and he ficers needed for the full ride meant calling in outside resources so hopes to grow it to as many as 2,000 motorcycles. that officers could stay on normal traffic and patrol duties.

“We want to be the largest military charity ride in the North“It ended up being an eight hour day for our folks to do all the west,” Godfrey said, “And we think we can get there.”

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The Board of Directors for United Way of Treasure Valley recently welcomed a new chairperson and two new members to its board.

At a recent meeting, Mike Jung, publisher of the Idaho Statesman, handed the leadership gavel to Jennifer Reynolds, Boise district manager for U.S. Bank. Jung remains an active member of the board.

David Peterson of the Nampa School District and Ericka Rupp of Idaho Health and Welfare came aboard as new board members.

Jennifer Reynolds: Reynolds has served on the United Way Board for five years, and previously she volunteered with United Way Vision Councils for five years. She serves in an advisory capacity for various projects, including Bank On Treasure Valley.

Reynolds has been involved with several local nonprofit committees and was a Tribute to Women Jennifer Reynolds and Industry honoree in 2009. She earned her degree from the University of Idaho.

David Peterson: Peterson became superintendent of the Nampa School District in summer 2014 after serving seven years as superintendent of the North Mason School District.

A lifelong resident of Washington state, Peterson has 36 years of experience in K-12 public education, including 26 in supervision and administration.

David Peterson He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Washington.

Ericka Rupp: Rupp is a program manager at Idaho Health and Welfare. She also has worked at Catholic Charities of Idaho in Boise and Community Action Partnership in Lewiston.

At the University of Idaho, she earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in family and consumer Ericka Rupp sciences.

Wilbur LeRoy McKinney, 93, of 86, of Boise, died Saturday, April 11.

Meridian, died Friday, April 10. Funer- Boise, died Monday, April 13, 2015 at Funeral Home: Cremation Society of al Home: Cremation Society of Idaho a local hospital. Funeral Home: Accent Idaho Funeral Home, Meridian.

Scott Richard Anderson, Briar Lynn Millington, of 53, of Boise, died Monday, April 6. Vicki Luella Giles, 57, of Boise, Meridian, died Friday, April 10, 2015, Funeral Home: Cremation Society of died Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at at a local hospital of natural causes. her home of natural causes. Funeral Funeral Home: Relyea Funeral Chapel Idaho Home: Relyea Funeral Chapel Verna Mary Anderson, 92, Arthur George Moore, 90, of Boise, died Sunday, April 12. Funer- Joann Boyes Hill, 87, of Boise, of Boise, died Sunday, April 12. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho died Thursday, April 9. Funeral Home: al Home: Cremation Society of Idaho Cremation Society of Idaho Cecil Emil Olson, 92, of Boise, Paul Lawrence Beaudry, 94, of Boise, died Friday, April 10. Ephraim Simon Lobato, died Monday, April 13, 2015, at his Funeral Home: Cremation Society of 75, of Boise, died Sunday, April 12. home of natural causes. Funeral Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Home: Relyea Funeral Chapel Idaho Idaho

CapEd welcomes new vice president of marketing CapEd Credit Union announced April 6 that Todd Christensen would be the new vice president of marketing. Christensen has 20 years of experience in marketing, business development, community relations and executive leadership.

CapEd CEO Todd Erickson said Christensen brings a depth of knowledge and interest in the community Todd and was a natural fit with what CapEd is and how it Christensen serves its members and community.

“We’re excited to have Todd join our team to lead our marketing, communications and outreach activities,” Erickson said.

Christensen’s experience includes service with the Idaho Secretary of State Office, the Australian Securities and Exchange Commission and three community-based organizations, including the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce, where he was president and CEO. He most recently led the marketing department of a private investment group in Coeur d’Alene. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in political science from Boise State University, a quality management certification from the Australian Quality College, and is a graduate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute of Organizational Management from the University of Arizona.

All obituaries for Meridian Press must be placed by your mortuary or at selfserve.idahopress.com. Deadline is 3 p.m. Wednesdays for Friday publication. If you have questions, call 467-9253.

55, Ronald Wayne Ross, 93, of of Meridian, died Tuesday, April 14. Boise, died Saturday, April 11, 2015 Funeral Home: Cremation Society of at a local hospital of natural causes.

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Boise - Explore It: Life Science, 10:00am, 131 Myrtle Street Boise - Idaho Green Fest, 4:00pm, Downtown Boise 8th and Bannock St $0.00 Boise - Rock Gym Open Climb Time, 6:00pm, Boise Rock Gym at Wings Center 1875 Century Way Boise Rock Gym at the Wings Center Boise - Season Grand Finale! Romeo & Juliet, 8:00pm, Morrison Center for the Performing Arts 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln Meridian - Treasure Valley Kite Festival, 9:00am, Kleiner Park 1900 N. Records Avenue

Today Boise - Minecrafters, 4:00pm, Victory Branch 10664 W Victory Rd Boise - Teen Special Program, 4:30pm, Lake Hazel Branch Library 10489 W Lake Hazel Rd Boise - Toddler Storytime, 11:30am, Victory Branch 10664 W Victory Rd

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Boise - Hebrew in 4 Weeks, 6:30pm, Faith Community Bible Church 1803 S. Maple Grove Rd. Boise - Knitting Club, 7:00pm, Lake Hazel Branch Library 10489 W Lake Hazel Rd Boise - Teens! Code It, Make It, 4:30pm, Lake Hazel Branch Library 10489 W Lake Hazel Rd

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CIVICCALENDAR Week of April. 20 - April. 24

MONDAY - FRIDAY Unplug and Be Outside Week begins visit meridiancity.org/unplug for registration, information and photos.

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Isabelle Blanche Taysom, 89, of Meridian, died Saturday, April 11. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho Dorothy O. Thomas, 92, of Boise, died Thursday, April 9, 2015, at a local care center of natural causes.

Funeral Home: Relyea Funeral Chapel Theressa Vanderstelt, 88, of Meridian, died Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in Meridian. Funeral Home: Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel

Tuesday Boise - Afternoon All-Ages Storytime, 1:30pm, Victory Branch 10664 W Victory Rd Boise - Laps & Crafts, 10:00am, Victory Branch 10664 W Victory Rd Boise - Sewing Circle, 6:30pm, Lake Hazel Branch Library 10489 W Lake Hazel Rd Nampa - Zamzows Small Animal Presentation, 4:15pm, Nampa Public Library 101 11th Ave S

Wednesday 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

Thursday Boise - 2015 Annual AMTA-Idaho Convention, 2:00pm, Boise Hotel & Conference Center 3300 S Vista Ave

Meridian City Council will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave.

City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. The Meridian Development Corporation will hold a second monthly board meeting at 4 p.m. in Conference Room A in Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave.

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Solid Waste Advisory Commission will meet at 4 p.m. at City Council Chambers in Meridian

Take Me Fishing Day will be held at the pond at Kleiner Park from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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ing cardiac arrest with early defibrillation. The Meridian Fire Department also added 13 AEDs to its fleet.

Mayor Tammy de Weerd said the city aims to continue to keep the city safe with the deployment of the devices.

“By deploying AEDs and implementing other HeartSafe initiatives, we are providing services to our citizens that could mean the difference between life and death,” de Weerd said.

The city also distributed 14 AEDs throughout Meridian parks for residents to use if needed. Settlers Park has three, Kleiner has two and Heroes, Bear Creek, Storey and Tully Parks all have one.

The Meridian Parks and Recreation Department also has AEDs at the Community Center, the Parks Maintenance Facility and three mobile AEDs to use for events.

Deputy chief of the Meridian Fire Department, David Jones said the AEDs helped created a safe environment.

“The safety of our citizens is a top concern, and with the addition of these AEDs we are creating an even safer environment city-wide, including our outdoor spaces,” Jones said.

Jones led the efforts to deploy the HeartSafe program throughout the city to raise the survival rate from sudden cardiac arrest, which nationwide tends to be between 2 and 25 percent.

HeartSafe communities such as Seattle and San Diego have reported survival rates as high as 56 percent.

“The HeartSafe Meridian program is a long-term plan to increase the public’s awareness of sudden cardiac arrest and promote early access to EMS, CPR and early defibrillation,” Jones said.

The city of Meridian has installed AEDs in all city buildings, including the new wastewater facilities on Ten Mile Road.

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THE SIDE Today Boise - “The Cure at Troy”, 7:30pm, Morrison Center for the Performing Arts 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln $15.00 BSU Theatre Arts Department Nampa - Kiwanis Club of Nampa Presents Spring Fling, 7:00pm, Nampa Civic Center 311 Third St S $55.00 Boise - Murder at the Howard Johnson’s, 8:00pm, Stage Coach Theatre 4802 W Emerald St Boise - WITH Stray From the Path , Marmozets , A Lot Like Birds, 6:30pm, Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St $35.00 Caldwell - You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, 7:30pm, Langroise Studio Theater 2112 Cleveland Blvd $20.00 College of Idaho

if you go WHERE: Treasure Valley Children’s Theater at 703 North Main Street in Meridian DATES: Saturday and April 25 HOURS: 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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Saturday Caldwell - Caldwell Fine Arts Festival, , Treasure Valley/Faith Lutheran Church, Langroise Hall at College of Idaho 2112 Cleveland Blvd.

Meridian - Community Give Away, 9:00am, Linder Road Church of Christ, 1555 North Linder Road LInder Road Church of Christ Boise - Season Grand Finale! Romeo & Juliet, 8:00pm, Morrison Center for the Performing Arts 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln Meridian - The Wind in the Willows, 11:00am, Treasure Valley Children’s Theater 703 N. Main St

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reasure Valley Children’s Theater presents its musical adaptation of “The Wind in the Willows,” opened April 11.

The show will have six performances through April.

Adapted from the novel by Kenneth Grahame, “The Wind in The Willows” is the story of three unlikely friends, a toad, rat and a mole. Through some misadventures, the friends discover the true meaning of home and friendship.

Directed by Erin Van Engelen with musical direc-

tion by Leesa Williams, the cast includes Treasure Valley Children’s Theater adult company members Julia Bennet, Mike Cronen, Eric Ellis, Jordan Peterson and Leesa Williams.

“The Wind in the Willows” includes some audience participation and is suggested for audiences ages 5 and up. The show running time is about one hour and fifteen minutes.

Seating is limited, and tickets can be reserved online at treasurevalleychildrenstheater.com or by calling 287-8828.

Treasure Valley Kite Festival held in conjunction with kids camp The second annual Treasure Valley Kite Festival will be held April 18 in conjunction with the Kids Summer Camp and Activities Festival. Everyone is invited to come out and experience the joy of kite flying.

Plan Ahead Events Boise, along with sponsors Rocky Mountain Roll, Idaho Independent Bank, and Solar Concepts are joining together for this year’s Kite Festival. The event will be held at Kleiner Park in Meridian.

The kite building activi-

ties, provided by Solar Concepts, will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until the kites run out. Kites are available on a first-come basis. Awards will be available for everyone who gets their kite in the air, and there are no losers in the kids’ competition. All ages are welcome to join in the fun. Family friendly entertainment will be provided by Rocky Mountain Roll.

Former Boise Kite Festival organizer Gary Lillard said the Boise Kite Festival was one of the most fun, memo-

rable events for his kids as they were growing up and he was excited to see the festival return to the Treasure Valley.

Free kites are available while supplies last. Sponsorships and donations are still

being accepted for the giveaway bags at the festival. If you are unable to attend the event but would like to donate to the kite fund, contact beck y.breshea rs @pla naheadevents.com.

Event Details Time: 9 a.m. until noon April 18 Location: Kleiner Park in Meridian Cost: Free

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Pre-Funk coming to Meridian Pub gearing up for opening downtown in basement of The Heritage Building

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he walls are dusty and power tools sit idly with other work supplies in the basement of The Heritage Building in downtown Meridian.

Light is limited except for what comes through the windows, but in just a few weeks, this work-in-progress will be home to Meridian’s own PreFunk pub.

The first Pre-Funk opened in Boise, and the owners said they feel they are opening in Meridian in the right time to be a

by Zachary Chastaine zchastaine@idahopress.com part of the city’s growing vibrancy.

Although they said the Meridian location will have much © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS of the same environment as their Boise location, Meridian will have many of its own features.

Owner Justin Flynn said that while it would not be quite as open as their Boise location with large garage doors and open area, Meridian’s historic location will play into what they are hoping to create.

“We’re taking over historic buildings and making them look like old-school pubs,” Flynn said.

The Heritage Building was built in 1902, and as the team works to renovate the space, it is looking to preserve the character of the original building and get it set up to serve its own business needs.

But style won’t be the only thing for Meridian. A new floor, lights and features built from recycled barn wood will house a photo booth, area for live music and two patio spaces.

As Flynn, Cody Cuccia and Evan Izett were tearing out old walls in the new space, they found the building’s original rock wall. They also found a hole in the wall which they decided to plug with a time capsule.

Izett said the location itself, when complete, would be built out of many recycled materials. A new staircase would be made out of materials from an old disassembled bridge. The intent is to make new structures that are reusing good material that may no longer have a purpose. It also helps the Pre-Funk mission to go green and work that mission into their construction.

“It’s going to be a good example for people,” Izett said.

Although the new location in Meridian will boast many unique designs and amenities, the heart of Pre-Funk is still its beer menu.

Beers from Sockeye, Boise Brewing Company, Woodland Empire and many more will be available.

Even though Pre-Funk will be sporting a range of local brews from Idaho and surrounding areas, Flynn said the team wants to be an introduction to the world of craft brewing.

“Stepping-stone beers,” as Flynn called them are used to get people who may have never tried craft beers before introduced to the range of flavors and find a style that people enjoy.

Cuccia said the team noticed much of its following was from Meridian and Eagle, which made choosing Meridian a good candidate for a new location. However it had taken nearly a year to find the right space.

Cuccia said there had been spaces in the area of Eagle and Overland roads, but ultimately the team felt the historic location in The Heritage Building was right for them.

“There’s so much more character,” Cuccia said. “It’s not just a pop up shop.”

Cuccia said the Pre-Funk team wanted to create a Cheers-esque environment, a place where people can come to after work to unwind and stay for a drink or meet with friends.

With support from the Meridian Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Tammy de Weerd, Cuccia said Pre-Funk in Meridian is scheduled to open near the end of June and the owners are looking forward to opening their doors in time for their first summer in Meridian.

“We can’t wait,” Izett said.

Above: Evan Izett, Cody Cuccia and Justin Flynn stand in what will be the newest Pre-Funk location in the Heritage Building.

Left: The Heritage Building built in 1902 will house the Meridian pub in its basement, but Pre-Funk will also have patio space for customers.

Photos by Zachary Chastaine/MP

Planner updates council on arts center ISU-Meridian expands last screening

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lans are coming into place for a proposed performing arts center in Meridian.

Bruce Chatterton with the Community Development Department told the Meridian City Council on Tuesday the steering committee for

by Zachary Chastaine the proposed zchastaine@idahopress.com performing arts © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS center is on track to issue a request for proposal from developers in June.

“There’s been a lot of activity,” Chatterton said.

With letters of interest and conversations with stakeholders as well as discussions with developers, Chatterton said the steering committee had been hearing positive input and criticism on the idea.

Chatterton said developers had suggested the city lay out certain as-

pects of their concept without being too limiting. Developers had said they would also expect to see public participation to help mitigate the risks to the project.

Chatterton said the committee had also been looking at funding alternatives including possible use of a Community Infrastructure District.

The council also heard a demonstration of a contract management database developed in-house by Finance Department staff to help manage contracts processed by the city. The database was initiated May 2013 and when complete the department hopes it will make it easy to access contracts.

In other council business, Stacy Kilchenmann from the Finance Department gave an annual update on the Finance Department which included an overview of billing, funds and an introduction to the finance.

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Above: Justin Mace started the company Chameleon Bats and creates handcrafted wooden baseball bats in the garage of his Kuna home after his professional baseball career with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization ended due to an injury. Below: Mace, who played baseball for Bishop Kelly, Mountain View, Northwest Nazarene University and Lewis-Clark State College, uses a lathe to handcraft a wooden baseball bat. In addition to making bats, Justin has begun coaching young baseball players.

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Idaho’s bat man Former minor league pitcher crafts wood baseball bats as start up business venture

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here was a time when Justin Mace loved to see a baseball bat break and splinter. Now the sight gives him a different feeling.

The former Arizona Diamondbacks minor league pitcher has gone from bat breaker to bat maker, crafting competition-grade baseball bats from his garage. Mace, a Mountain View High grad who played on Lewis-Clark State’s 2008

by Bradley Guire NAIA national chambguire@idahopress.com pionship squad, © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS started his side business, Chameleon Bats, just last year, and he’s already moving lumber across the country, putting his bats into the hands of youth leaguers and major leaguers.

With his professional playing days behind him, Mace looked for a way to stay involved in the game. He works as an instructor at the Sandlot in Boise, but when a friend made the suggestion to make bats, Mace left his rosin bag for a 3-inch thick piece of wood to sculpt it into a bat.

Using a friend’s lathe, he made his first bat and knew it was the right play.

“I tried it, and the first one, knocked it out of the park,” Mace said. “I weighed it, and it was perfect: 33 inches and 30 ounces — a drop 3, what it needs to be.”

Mace has been around baseball all his life. Although he was a pitcher, he was drafted by a National League team and had his share of at bats. He knows how a bat should feel when lifted and swung, the proper combination of weight, length and balance. Baseball has been around for more than 100 years, and not much has changed in the batmaking process when it comes to gauging the final result. Mace said the biggest difference between a bat made in 2015 and 1915 is the weight. A slugger like Babe Ruth swung a 40-ounce with ease.

Modern bats top out at 34 ounces.

The difference between the past and the present is the type of wood. Some

woods are denser than others and have been found to respond differently when striking a baseball. Mace works with maple, ash, birch and bamboo, and he said all have unique properties. Selection is up to the batter.

“A heavy hitter likes to swing maple,” Mace said, noting that maple became more in vogue after Barry Bonds adopted it. “Average hitters like to swing ash.

Not too many swing birch. I usually sell bamboo to younger kids who haven’t really learned how to hit with wood. With a wood bat, you can only use (a certain portion of the barrel) to hit the bat and not break your bat. With bamboo, I can spread (that area) out. With younger kids who want to learn how to swing, it’s a great alternative and they don’t break it instantly.”

Mace is building a website for online sales, and so far he’s sent bats as far as Florida, Maine and Texas. He’s also making time to visit various baseball tournaments around Idaho and other western states, most recently Glenns Ferry’s wood bat tournament. Most leagues — up to high school varsity and American Legion Single A — use metal bats, but wood bat tournaments have grown in popularity. Mace said learning to hit with a wood bat teaches proper techniques for hitting with any material.

He’s also trying to break into the big leagues, again. Mace still has friends and contacts in the majors, and just a few months ago he took his bats to spring training. While Major League Baseball has quite a few hoops for manufacturers to jump through to have bats become certified for use, players can select whatever brand of bat they prefer. The rules during spring training are a little looser, and a contact with the Los Angeles Dodgers helped him put his bats in the hands of hitters like Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Belte and Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Brandon Macias. Both stepped to the plate with Mace’s bats and gave positive feedback.

“I’m hoping by next year, I can get MLB certification and get my foot in the door while I still know some big leaguers,” Mace said.

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School board seeks solution to unsafe field

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est Ada School District Superintendent Linda Clark asked board chairman Mike Vuittonet on Tuesday for direction on how to proceed with finding a solution for unsafe turf at Meridian High School.

At the Tuesday board meeting, Clark said the turf at the school can cause concussions for students playing on

by Zachary Chastaine the field due to wear and tear zchastaine@idahopress.com which has been accelerated by © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS a sprinkler issue.

“The current turf is not safe,” Clark said. “The main issue is with the seams; the seams can no longer be mended.”

Clark said the cost to replace the turf would be $400,000. However, a grass field could also be installed

for a cost of around $40,000. She said the board needed to make a decision soon since budget discussions are coming.

Clark said that although the grass option is cheaper and would primarily involve water costs, it could only be used for football.

“If we don’t have all these things in play we can’t get that work done in time,” Clark said.

Another issue for finding a solution was that Clark said the board had originally made an agreement with the football booster groups of both Meridian and Eagle High Schools that they would not pay for the cost to replace the turf.

Both fields at Meridian and Eagle were paid for using funds raised by the school’s respective football booster groups, and Meridian high’s turf is paid for. Eagle high

is still paying for its field.

Clark said the district had not yet reached out to the booster groups, and board members raised concerns about spending so much money on football turf when other areas needed funding.

“As I’ve given it some thought, from my perspective, I think it’s a good idea to look at the budget,” Vuittonet said. “I think a $400,000 outlay is a huge commitment compared to a $40,000 or $50,000 conversion back to grass that would be safe.”

Meridian High School does not have a practice field due to the school’s remodel, and Clark spoke about options other schools currently use for their fields.

The board decided to reconvene for a special meeting next week to discuss solutions for the Meridian High field.

Unplug and Be Outside Week comes to Meridian By partnering with dozens of coaches and instructors around Meridian, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department is hoping to make it easy for residents to get outside and be active for Unplug and Be Outside Week, an entire week of free activities for residents.

From Monday to April 25, residents will have options such tennis, yoga, ballet, martial arts and more as activities to choose from.

Colin Moss with the Meridian Parks and Recreation Department said one of the main goals is to battle childhood obesity by offering an option for people to pursue.

People who may not otherwise have tried a dance class suddenly have an outlet to try something new.

“It’s just a whole week full of free stuff,” Moss said.

Moss said although the activities are free, pre-registration is still required for participants.

Meridian woman wins $10K prize on Albertsons Monopoly A special celebration was held at the Meridian Albertsons at 20 E. Fairview for Kandi Decker, who was the winner of a $10,000 prize from the Albertsons Monopoly game. She came to collect the prize with Luke Tanner and their 14-month-old son Marcus.

Additionally, the city builds relationships with coaches, instructors and other partners for its parks and recreation programs through the programing.

Some partners such as the Meridian Library District and Sierra Trading Post host activities for people which can be themed for what that group or business offers.

To see what’s available for Unplug and Be Outside Week, or to register for activities, visit meridiancity.org/unplug.

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NAMPA 2420 South Powerline Saturday 9am-4pm Sunday 9am-2pm House and tree sheds full, player piano, crocks, furniture, tons and tons of tools, 2 lawn tractors, horse items, hunting and fishing, antiques, freezers, stove, washer & dryer, and SOOOOO Much More!!!

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PROFESSIONAL HIGHWAY DISTRICT DIRECTOR Canyon Highway District No.4 is seeking a DIRECTOR. The position guides the functions and operations of the Highway District through policy and procedure development, strategic and program planning, employee development, and personal example.

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GENERAL NAMPA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Landscape Maintenance Co. hiring for mowing etc. Background checks and drug testing apply to this position. $10 hr. DOE. Apply in person 5061 Ustick Rd Nampa.

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The City of Nampa is currently accepting Applications for the following positions: • Facility Service AssistantPart Time • Group Fitness InstructorPart Time • Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor- Part-Time 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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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.

In the role of Inside Sales Representative you will work closely with local businesses to educate them on our services and solutions to meet their marketing needs, and to help them grow their businesses. You will also be responsible for prospecting new advertisers. This is an opportunity to learn how sell a host of robust, proven advertising solutions in print, direct mail, digital, and social media.

We are seeking a motivated individual who wants to achieve new levels of earning potential through a sales career. We provide an outstanding work environment, training, support, resources, a base hourly wage, and a commission plan that rewards success. A strong successful candidate will also earn hundreds monthly in additional bonuses.

As an Inside Sales Representative you will work primarily from the Nampa office, but will be encouraged to schedule select in-person sales calls with some clients. We also offer a full suite of benefits including health, dental, and life insurance. A company 401K plan is also available. Paid vacation and sick time can also be earned. You must have a valid Idaho driver's license along with a good driving record.

Please email a cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this opportunity. Email a cover letter and resume to sevans@idahopress.com Desired Skills and Experience: • Telemarketing sales experience is a plus • Strong desire to achieve goals • Creative thinker & problem solver • Excellence customer service and follow through.

• Well organized & efficient time management skills • 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; Idaho Press-Tribune, Meridian Press, and the Emmett Messenger-Index. The Idaho Press-Tribune is owned by Pioneer News Group, a privately held, independently family owned company.

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SALES: Seeking Digital Sales Specialist The Idaho Press-Tribune is in search of a digital sales specialist with a heavy focus on Daily Deals, Banner Advertising, Online Contests, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing & Re-targeting.

We're looking for a digitally wired salesperson with a strong desire to succeed to work all of the Treasure Valley.

Successful candidates will have at least one year of sales experience with proven results preferably in a media or technology environment, be a social media user and have a strong comprehension of emerging media technologies. You must be detail oriented, enjoy a fast-paced work environment and be able to work successfully under pressure and deadlines. We hire connected, innovative, and sales-minded individuals with experience in online sales, advertising, and social media.

We offer an outstanding benefits package that includes a competitive base wage plus strong monthly commissions, paid vacation, quality health insurance and a matching 401K plan.

To apply e-mail cover letter, resume and LinkedIn profile to asammons@idahopress.com The Idaho Press-Tribune is an equal opportunity employer. A Pioneer News Group property (pioneernewsgroup.com).

Application packet is available at http://canyonhd4.org/ employment.php or by calling (208) 454-8135.

WANTED: Coupon Expert, make big money while teaching others how to coupon at our “Coupons learn how here” Kiosk booth.

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1st-3rd CUTTING Hay, has been covered, $150 per ton, th 4 Cutting $200 per ton, (208)880-1516 4” WHEEL Line Rain-for-Rent, $4,750 2-3” Hand lines, $1,560/each 80 1-ton bale grass hay, $120 per bale.

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We will be accepting RESUMES for Retail Salesperson $13.25/hr Cashier $11.50/hr APPLY IN PERSON AT 824 Caldwell Blvd Nampa, ID 83651 Tuesday, April 21 from 9 am to 4 pm Please ask for the HR Coordinator Weekend work is required If you have previous retail experience, come see us. We provide training for our staff!

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Excellent communication and people skills Basic math skills Attention to details BENEFITS On the job training provided Medical and dental insurance Paid sick leave and vacation Paid holidays Profit sharing Advancement opportunities Background checks will be conducted Equal Opportunity Employer Please-no phone calls or e-mails

PUBLIC PROXY BID AUCTION Bid as soon as the vehicles are unveiled Friday April 24th at 3:00 PM Mountain Time Bidding closes at 1:00 PM Wednesday April 29th***** *** 5 minute bid extension rule applies.

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CITY NEWS The city of Meridian installs 39 Automatic External Defibrillators to Meridian’s parks and emergency vehicles to make Meridian more safe.

The devices are a part of a HeartSafe initiative by the city.

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Pre-Funk, the popular Boise-based craft beer bar, is expanding to Meridian and taking residence in the Heritage Building. The team hopes to bring new life into the old building and Meridian’s downtown scene.

The West Ada School District Board of Trustees discusses how to move forward with fixing the Meridian High School football turf which Superintendent Linda Clark said is unsafe to play on.

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