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SPORTS Rocky Mountain High School’s baseball coach Jake Taylor is resigning to spend more time with his kids.

Taylor reflects on his time as coach and talks about possible steps for his future coaching career.

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A Kuna woman is charged in the death of a Meridian cyclist following a collision at an intersection in November. The Ada County Sheriff’s Office describes the investigation of the crash.

Blue Cross President and CEO Zelda Geyer-Sylvia announced her plans to retire and describes her time at the company. The search for a new president and CEO will be conducted by the board of directors.

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he news about Miss Tami’s Cottage and Tea Room closing hit many community members hard. You can see how much the downtown Meridian restaurant means to people by how much attention our article generated on Facebook.

“This is by far one of the best businesses in Meridian,” one Facebook user wrote. “It is something special and different, it is places like this that makes Meridian special!”

“Sad, grew up with Tami, her house was across the street from us,” another person wrote. “It’s sad to see her business go.”

One woman summed it up nicely with a simple “NOOOO!!!!!!!”

I have memories at Miss Tami’s, too, the most meaningful one being an engagement party for one of my closest friends. As a kid, I was delighted to join my mom for tea parties with her friends there.

The Shoemakers, the couple that owns Miss Tami’s, had hoped to move into the building to streamline costs. They originally moved into historic house on Main Street in 1989 and opened a tea room.

They moved out four years later to expand into a restaurant.

To move back into the building, the Shoemakers would have had to pay for costly improvements to protect the living space from a potential fire. The mandate is found in the International Building Code,

Phone: 208-465-8117 Twitter: @HollyBeechMP

MISS TAMI’S COTTAGE AND TEA ROOM Miss Tami’s Cottage and Tea Room’s last day is Saturday.

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Police made the following arrests or issued charges: 7 warrants 1 felony eluding 1 driving without privileges 1 attempted grand theft 4 driving under the influence 3 possession of drugs 2 possession of paraphernalia 2 petit thefts 1 no contact order violation Police also took calls, investigated or assisted: 2 petit thefts 3 grand thefts

2 residential burglaries 1 vandalism 4 commercial burglaries 7 vehicle burglaries 1 citation petit theft 1 domestic dispute 1 possession of marijuana 5 protective custody holds 6 disturbances 1 unlawful entry 2 domestic batteries 2 unattended deaths 1 battery 1 embezzlement 1 fireworks violation 1 medical assist

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completion date is July 28. n There will be lane restrictions on Linder Road between Almaden Drive to Duck Alley Road for a road rebuild project. Flaggers will direct traffic. The expected completion date is Nov. 17. n There will be lane restrictions on McMillan Road from Eagle Road to Locust Grove Road for a road project. Flaggers will direct traffic. The expected completion date is Sept. 18. n There will be lane and pedestrian restrictions on Meridian Road at James Court Drive while a pedestrian signal is installed.

The expected completion date is Aug. 28. n There will be lane and pedestrian restrictions on Ten Mile Road from Cherry Lane to Ustick Road for road, sewer and water improvements. The expected completion date is Sept. 23. n There will be lane restrictions on Cherry Lane from Ten Mile and Linder Road as well as between Linder Road and Meridian Road for core sampling.

The project is expected to take one day. n There will be occasional lane restrictions on McMillan Road east of Linder Road for subdivision frontage work. Flaggers will direct traffic. The expected completion date is July 28.

Meridian brothers win spots on national kayaking team

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Alec Voorhees, 18, and Hayden Voorhees, 15, have landed spots on the USA freestyle junior men’s kayaking team. They placed first and second, respectively. The team will represent the Alec Hayden United States at the 2015 International Canoe Federation Freestyle Kayaking World Championships in Ottawa, Canada, this September.

The junior men’s team selects the three top juniors in the country for the world championships.

The Voorhees trained in Idaho but also traveled to train in Canada and Uganda during the year. This is the first year that Hayden Voorhees is eligible for the spot on the national team, and both brothers compete in the same division.

The former Rocky Mountain High School students attended iSucceed Virtual High School this past year. Alec is a recent graduate and salutatorian with a 3.9 grade point average.

To learn about The 2015 World Freestyle Kayak Championships, visit worldfreestylekayakchampionships.com.

Look for a feature on the Voorhees brothers in an upcoming issue of the Meridian Press.

Lice clinic opens in Meridian

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Lice Knowing You opened Idaho’s first dedicated lice treatment clinic in Meridian on July 15. The clinic specializes in head lice removal, treatments, education and prevention.

Located at 2971 E. Copper Point Drive, Suite 125, the clinic is celebrating its grand opening by offering free lice checks and flat rate treatment pricing until Aug. 15.

Founder and CEO Nancy Gordon said the company has clinics in other areas such as Seattle, Portland and Arizona and has been looking to expand to the Boise area for several years.

Lice Knowing You technicians use natural, organic and pesticide-free products to rid hair of lice. The company also offers the Flip Your Lid program, designed to help schools, daycare centers and camps prevent head lice infestations before they start.

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by Holly Beech small business owner trying to keep a hbeech@mymeridianpress.com piece of Meridian’s history alive. © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS It made me think, how can I be more intentional to support local business owners before they put up the “Closing Soon” sign? In my interviews with restaurant owners who are closing up shop, a common theme is: “We’ve been booked ever since we announced our closing. If people always frequented us like this, we could stay open.”

Local places are fun because of the personalities behind them.

Miss Tami’s owner Tami Shoemaker not only manages the restaurant, but she’s a chef, too. She has deep roots in Meridian and connections with local people that go back years and years.

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Miss Tami’s Cottage owner says building code played part in closure

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iss Tami’s Cottage and Tea Room, a fixture of downtown Meridian for 26 years, is set to close July 25.

“I hate for it to go,” owner and founder Tami Shoemaker said.

“We have been slammed with people coming in. … People don’t want us to go.”

Shoemaker will still host bazaars at the cottage and offer occasional catering, but the restaurant will close years sooner than she would have liked. Part of the reason for the closure, she said, is an obstacle with the building code.

Shoemaker and her husband had hoped to remodel part of the cottage and move in.

“We want to live here (at Miss Tami’s) for the next couple years and then eventually sell it and move on,”

by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com she said. “We thought it’s a nice way to downsize, … making it a simpler life for a mom-and-pop store.” © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS A living space in a commercial building must meet the fire safety requirements in the International Building Code. To comply with the code, the MISS TAMI’S Shoemakers would need to install firewalls or an alternative safety feature, such as a sprinkler system, Miss Tami’s Cottage and Tea Meridian Building Official Brent Bjornson said.

Room will close Saturday after 26 Installing firewalls in the cottage — which dates years of business. The gift shop back to at least 1912 — would cost upwards of $30,000, opened in 1989, and the restauShoemaker said. She said she understands the need rant opened four years later. for safety but thinks the city could be more flexible Photos by Adam Eschbach/MP Address: 1031 N. Main St., with how the code is met.

Meridian Meridian must stick to the building code — which Above: Tami Shoemaker interacts with customers at her restaurant and gift shop, Miss Tami’s Cottage and Tea Phone: 888-6829 is part of state law — with no exceptions, Community Room, in downtown Meridian on March 29, 2014. Shoemaker opened the cottage in 1989 and four years later Website and hours: opened a restaurant, which will close July 25. Front page: Miss Tami’s Cottage and Tea Room is located in a Development Director Bruce Chatterton said. misstamis.com The city supports the idea of people being able to historic downtown Meridian home at 1031 N. Main St. live and work in the same building, he said, as long as it’s safe and up to code.

Main Street, where Miss Tami’s is located, more friendly for cyclists and pedestrians.

“This is not out of lack of care or consideration,” Chatterton said. “We certainly “We don’t get the people driving by,” Shoemaker said. do everything possible to keep a downtown business.”

If not for the traffic and the building code challenges, Shoemaker said she would Upon the request of Mayor Tammy de Weerd, building and fire officials met with the Shoemakers at the tea cottage last month to talk about possible solutions, Bjorn- enjoy keeping the restaurant open.

“I grew up here,” she said. “I loved being in business here and meeting the people son said. But the meetings between city officials and the Shoemakers have not led to and having them become my friends. … (But) we’ve been working for a year to try to an alternative to firewalls.

“If the owners have an idea about how to comply with the building code other than make it work, and it’s not, so we need to move on.”

She is still considering, however, the option of bringing the issue before the Meridwhat we’ve discussed with them, we would love to hear that, and we would work with ian City Council. it,” Chatterton said.

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After the restaurant closes, Shoemaker plans to do some catering and open Miss When the restaurant closes, 10 employees will lose their jobs. One employee has worked at Miss Tami’s for 19 years. Shoemaker got choked up talking about her staff, Tami’s gift shop for open houses. A new website is in the works where customers can buy certain items – such Miss Tami’s popular cinnamon orange spice tea. who she said have become like family.

Though closing Miss Tami’s is difficult, Shoemaker said she trusts God with whatOne factor in Shoemaker’s desire to downsize the restaurant is the slow in business, which she believes was caused by the Split Corridor. The corridor, which opened ever doors open or close. in September 2013, is designed to divert through-traffic onto Meridian Road and make “I trust that he knows what’s best,” she said. “I’m going to continue and be happy.”

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Meridian Family Medicine grows independently

care physicians than demand warrants, he said.

By now, more than 20 years after starting his career as a family physician, David Butuk M.D. could be working at one of southwest Idaho’s many practices owned by a hospital or other large group.

Dr. Butuk, a board-certified family physician, worked for about 10 years in a private practice in Visalia, Calif., before joining a private practice in Meridian in 2003.

Subsequently launching Meridian Family Medicine – which he owns with his wife, Yvette, who works as office manager – was a natural transition.

Instead, he and his staff keep growing the independent practice he launched in north Meridian in 2006. Meridian Family Medicine extended its office hours in the past year and added a fourth full-time medical provider in the past month, in keeping with a pattern seen from the outset.

Dr. Butuk was Meridian Family Medicine’s only medical provider at first. He added a physician’s assistant within a year, a full-time nurse practitioner within three years and an additional full-time nurse practitioner in early July 2015.

Growth at Meridian Family Medicine, 1525 E. Leigh Field Drive, Suite 150, reflects the niche the practice carved out, the sizable increase in Meridian’s population in the past decade and Dr. Butuk’s experience working in private practices.

“I learned how to run an independent practice, and do so successfully,” Dr. Butuk said. “Once you get that training, you are able to do it.”

Administrative burdens, required shifts to electronic health records, and uncertainties about regulations and reimbursements are among many reasons small, independent practices have cited in deciding to sell to hospitals or large groups, or to contract out their management.

started seeing patients July 6, has a strong interest in women’s health, pediatrics and sportsrelated medicine, the doctor said.

Mangum played soccer at Boise State University.

A focus at Meridian Family Medicine, which serves a broad geographic area, is “younger, healthier families, and prevention,” Dr. Butuk said. “We serve all family practice needs, but certainly counseling of the preventive lifestyle including diet, exercise and lifestyle choices is emphasized. We provide a style of integrative medicine that takes account of the whole person and combines both conventional and alternative forms of medicine.”

“It’s a way to give back to the community, to give back and support its growth,” Dr. Butuk said.

The office is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday from 7 a.m.to 4 p.m. The facility includes six exam rooms, four provider offices, and lab, equipment and technical rooms.

“It is more work,” Dr. Butuk said of running an independent practice. “But there are more benefits, including how you choose and approach treating patients, how you run the day-to-day practice, and plan for growth.”

As an independent practitioner, “The demand is certainly there,” “you are able to practice to the he said. “As Meridian grows and best of your abilities and in the the surrounding area grows, there manner that you feel that can is great need in this area for fam- provide the best ongoing care,” he ily practice and primary care.” The said.

Boise area, like much of the U.S., Meridian Family Medicine is a continues to have fewer primary member of Independent Doctors of Idaho (IDID) and is unique even among physician-owned practices in the state. It’s not especially close to a hospital, though Dr. Butuk takes full advantage of admitting privileges at St. Luke’s and Saint Alphonsus hospitals. He added nurse practitioners instead of taking the fairly common step to bring in a second physician as a partner.

For example, Meredith Mangum, the family nurse practitioner who

Nearly half of the typical day in the office is spent treating patients under age 18 – including general health, and sports-related care and exams, Dr. Butuk said. As for adult care, much centers on controlling or preventing ailments related to hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and weight gain.

The practice accepts Medicaid youth patients and retains senior adult patients as they transition to Medicare coverage.

Meridian, where he and Yvette were welcomed a dozen years ago, has been an ideal location for a family practice focused on wellness and prevention.

Also distinguishing Meridian Family Medicine is a de facto tie to Solaris Clinical Research, which conducts clinical trials of medication and medical devices. The two entities, which employ 13 combined, have the same owners and location – a space of 5,000plus square feet with separate entrances.

Solaris, launched a year after Meridian Family Medicine opened, provides an opportunity for patients while diversifying the combined business venture, one way to help the medical practice stay independent, Dr. Butuk said.

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LOCAL NEWS budget outlook Meridian outlines draft budget for 2016 Total Meridian city budget n Proposed for FY2016: $97,870,218 n Budgeted for FY2015: $93,707,299

Expenditures (does not include money that has been budgeted in previous years for ongoing projects) n Proposed for FY2016: $78,549,750 n Budgeted for FY2015: $66,880178 Revenue n Anticipated for FY2016: $74,192,672 n Budgeted for FY2015: $68,006,018 Breakdown of city budget, FY2016 n General Fund: $48,303,250 Funds city administration, public safety and parks. Departments are requesting 8.5 new full-time employees and roughly $7.2 million in budget enhancements, which are budget items that are additions to the base budget. n Enterprise fund: $49,084,434 Funds Public Works, water, waste water and utility billing. Department is requesting two new full-time employees and roughly $19.2 in budget enhancements. n Capital Improvement Fund: $482,535 n

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he city of Meridian’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2016 is $97.9 million, an increase of $4.2 million from the current budget year.

The draft budget won’t be final until the City Council approves it July 28. The public will have a chance to review the budget proposal and make comments at a public hearing Sept.

1. The new fiscal year starts Oct. 1.

City leaders met Tuesday for their

by Holly Beech second and final budget hearing. hbeech@mymeridianpress.com A major topic of discussion was © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS the Meridian Fire Department’s aging fleet. Four of the seven fire engines have more than 100,000 miles on them and need to be replaced soon, Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer said. One of the engines, purchased in 1982, quit pumping water during a training drill this year, he said.

New engines cost about $535,000 each. The city is budgeting for one new engine in 2016. The fire department had originally requested two engines.

Meridian needs to be more intentional about putting money in a firetruck replacement fund each year, Councilman Joe Borton said.

The rest of the council agreed.

In an effort to find cost savings to put toward the fund, the council went through each department’s budget request to find ways to trim the fat.

“We ought to be budgeting for what we think we really need,” Council President Charlie Rountree said. “If we really need something, we ought not to be crossing our fingers and hoping there’s enough savings for what we need.”

COUNCIL: DON’T RAISE OUR SALARIES A five-member review committee recently recommended that the mayor and City Council members take up to 5 percent raises in 2016 and 2017, based on market trends and on the growing workload that comes with a growing city.

City Council members discussed the proposal July 14 and again at Tuesday’s budget hearing, with each member supporting a salary increase for the mayor and council president, but not for council members at large.

Find details about the salary increase proposal at this shortened link: bit.ly/1OvNzUG.

NEW RECREATION FIELD HOUSE A major budget item for 2016 is a $2.75 million allocation toward a recreation field house. The city has been saving money for a field house, and this will be the last installment toward the $4 million project, Parks Director Steve Siddoway said.

“We have been working on a field house and generating concept plans for a number of years,” he said.

The city plans to either build a new facility or partner with a private organization for gym space. The space is desperately needed, Siddoway said, because city sports leagues have ballooned from 67 in 2004 to 574 in 2014.

Most of the funding will come out of the city’s general fund balance. The fund balance is projected to be almost $7 million when this fiscal year ends Sept. 30. The recreation field house expense will use $2.1 million from that fund balance. The rest of the funding will come from impact fees.

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PreFunk opens downtown Meridian location

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reFunk Beer Bar opened its third Treasure Valley location in Meridian last week. The beer bar, located in the historic Heritage building at 77. E. Idaho Ave., plans to hold a grand opening later this summer but is now open for business.

The pub features 40 taps including local beers, glutenfree beer and alcohol-free drinks like ginger beer and root beer.

The location has dart boards, a jukebox and arcade games for customers and will feature a performance space for live music.

Manager Cody Cuccia said the Meridian PreFunk will have live music on weekends and is looking to become the forefront for entertainment downtown.

PreFunk already has full catering and will be continuing the trivia tradition of other locations. But Cuccia said more is in the works such as the establishment of a comedy club, goldfish races and even three-on-three basketball tournaments.

Meridian PreFunk will soon have an outdoor patio and wine selection for customers so clients can have a beverage outside.

The original historic wall is visible to customers. When the team was renovating the location they discovered the original wall of the Heritage building hidden behind drywall and opted to clean it up and keep it for the pub.

The original staircase has been replaced with a custom one by Barreto Studios, a metalworking studio based in Meridian. Barreto Studios also built many of the fixtures for the pub including the front gate and the chairs.

Although the spot has many unique designs and amenities, the heart of PreFunk is still its beer menu.

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

Two of the pub’s first customers, James Smart and Karen Harris, said they were visiting PreFunk for the first time and they were loving their experience. Harris said it was like the old TV show Cheers.

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ocky Mountain High School’s baseball coach Jake Taylor, who has led the baseball program since the school opened seven years ago, is resigning this year.

The father of three said he doesn’t want to miss out on watching his own kids play sports. He missed all of his daughter’s freshman softball games last season, he said, which was a big factor in his decision.

Taylor has coached baseball in the Southern Idaho Conference for 19 years, winning Coach of the Year eight times and leading his players to three state championship titles. Rocky

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“I’m confident Rocky will find a phenomenal coach and keep this thing going,” Taylor said.

Taylor will continue to teach advanced fitness at the high school, where his oldest daughter attends and his younger daughter and son plan to attend in the future.

He will also continue to coach softball and baseball for his children’s teams. This summer, he coached his daughter’s softball team alongside The College of Idaho’s softball coach, Al Mendiola.

“I’m plenty busy coaching,” Taylor said.

“I’m not retiring from coaching, I’m just switching avenues.”

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“Yeah everyone wants to win,” he added, “but ultimately it’s about (the players) learning about themselves, about sportsmanship, working hard for something, … learning how to come back from diversity.”

Taylor said he had some great mentors and coaches along the way during his years as an athlete. A Portland native, Taylor had successful baseball careers at Columbia High School (Troutdale, Oregon), Mount Hood Community College and Lewis-Clark State College. He moved to Idaho roughly 25 years ago to play infielder at Lewis-Clark. The team won the national championship in 1992.

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GOING PLACES Justice Jim Jones has been elected by his colleagues to serve as chief justice of the Idaho Supreme Court. Jones begins his four-year term Aug. 1. He succeeds Justice Roger S. Burdick, who will continue to serve on the state’s highest court. A swearing-in ceremony will be held Aug. 3.

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Dead-On Archery is Meridian’s pro-shop for all things archery

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hat began as a business in the garage of TJ Hofhines’s Kuna home has grown FOR INFORMATION into a regional headquarters where beginners and seasoned experts alike can For information on Dead-On come for their archery supplies and to Archery, as well events and lespractice their skills. sons, visit deadonarchery.com.

Dead-On Archery, located on 2006 E. Franklin Road, You can also visit On Target Suite 100, in Meridian is more Custom Bowstrings than a retail shop for bows and at facebook.com/

by Zachary Chastaine arrows. It’s an archers haven, zchastaine@idahopress.com providing not only all the gear a ontargetcustombowstrings. © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS person needs to shoot, but ranges to practice on and competitions to bring the sporting community together for a good time.

The company, which opened its first store in Meridian in 2011, has also recently experienced positive growth of up to 40 percent a year. The business has even expanded by opening a location in Boise, located on 25669 Glenwood St., in October.

Hofhines, 28, said some of the recent growth was from a renewed interest in archery from movies such as The Hunger Games. The store has seen more women and kids coming in to learn how to shoot and become involved in archery.

Between 2008 and 2012 he said there had been a lot of growth in the number of recreational shooters, especially from women. Hofhines said women previously only made up about 20 percent of the industry and recently had grown to around 50 percent.

Hofhines said he and his wife as well as their two daughters all participate in archery. It’s a fun family sport, as well as a sport for hunters and people who just want to shoot targets, he said.

“It’s an addicting sport,” Hofhines said.

Apparel, arrowheads, bows, strings and specialized archery equipment is available for everyone from entry-level bows with wooden arrows to high-end carbon-fiber bows with custom strings.

The store carries many brands such as Hoyt, Matthews, Bowtech, Diamond and more.

Dead-On is by archers for archers and the staff is all trained and certified to work on bows and other equipment. Hofhines is not only a skilled bowhunter who has participated and succeeded in hunting competitions, but he has also shot professionally for Bowtech Archery. He said customers will come to him with questions about hunting, and he wants customers to be able to come to Dead-On for help with their equipment and for advice on the sport.

“This is what we do,” Hofhines said.

For people who already have all their equipment and just want to practice their skills or shoot off some arrows, they can rent time on the Dead-On Archery’s two indoor shooting ranges. One is 20 yards long, and the other is 30 yards long. There is also a 7-yard test range and a computerized hunting simulator.

There are options for day passes, monthly passes and even a punch card for sportsmen to utilize the ranges.

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Above: Brant Hoover makes bow strings at Dead-On Archery at the 2006 E. Franklin Rd. location in Meridian. Front page: Dead-On Archery owner T.J. Hofhines draws his bow inside one of the three archery ranges.

Hofhines said people will get a pass and come in during their lunch breaks to shoot or come in in the mornings to get in some practice time.

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But archers coming to Dead-On Archery don’t have to go any farther than the stores locally in town for competitive shooting.

Tournaments are held at Dead-On Archery for people to test their skills, and Hofhines said as many as 300 people 1304514 were at the store for their winter tournament.

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FFA members travel to nation’s capital T

hirteen members of the Meridian FFA Chapter participated in this year’s Washington Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., from June 22-28. The conference is a week-long national FFA conference, held throughout the summer every year.

During this conference, FFA members from around the United States learn about themselves as individuals and how they can better themselves and their community, according to member Alexa Phillips.

“To do what we can, with what we have, where we are” was this year’s theme. Every day had a different emphasis: Me, We, Serve and Live.

During the conference, FFA members visited Arlington National Cemetery, where they viewed the Changing of the Guard ritual at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as well as the Eternal Flame at President John F. Kennedy’s grave site.

Members also visited national war memorials and presidential monuments.

Meridian FFA members met with U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, while at the U.S. Capitol building.

The Meridian Dairy Board, the Meridian FFA Alumni Association, the Ada County Farm Bureau, Dave and Angie Daniels, and the United Dairymen of Idaho provided financial support for 13 students to attend the conference.

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Meridian FFA members meet with their Idaho senator at the U.S. Capitol Building (pictured from left): Taylor Johnson, Zach Phillips, Ashlyn Schiers, Bailey Josoff, Clayton Christensen, Maddie Boyd, Shelby Peugh, Alexa Phillips, Sen. Jim Risch, Mackenzie Brown, Mr. John Peugh, Hannah Smith, Mrs. Renee Peugh, Killian Rasmussen and Mallie Miller.

Kuna woman charged in connection with fatal car versus bike crash A

da County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 43-year-old Kuna woman July 16 for her role in a car versus bike crash on Meridian Road in November that resulted in the death of Meridian cyclist Kurt Krieg- Sharon Howell er, according to the Ada Suspect County Sheriff’s Office.

Sharon Howell is charged with a felony count of vehicular manslaughter and a misdemeanor court of resisting arrest.

Howell was reby Meridian Press staff leased from jail news@mymeridianpress.com the same day of arrest after posting a $20,000 bond. She appeared in court on July 21, and a hearing is set for Aug. 18.

In cases like vehicular manslaughter, it’s not uncommon for the investigation and issuing of a warrant to take several months, ACSO spokesman Patrick Orr told the Meridian Press.

“Because of the high stakes of a crash like this, it takes a significant amount of time for our deputies to recreate (and investigate) the crash,” he said. “Then we give it to the prosecutor, who then has to weigh all that information to figure out what the appropriate charge is before

they issue a warrant.”

The fatal collision occurred just before 5 p.m. Nov. 28 in the intersection of Meridian and Lake Hazel roads.

Howell was driving a Ford Taurus north on Meridian Road when the car collided with Krieger, who was trying to cross Meridian Road on a bike at the Lake Hazel Road intersection.

The force of the impact knocked the 47-year-old Krieger off his bike. He was not wearing a helmet.

When deputies and paramedics arrived moments later, two off-duty nurses were giving Krieger CPR at the scene.

Paramedics continued treatment before the cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

Howell was transported to a hospital after the crash, where deputies interviewed her.

Deputies later sent their report to Ada County prosecutors, who issued an arrest warrant for Howell July 15.

Deputies went to Howell’s home the next day to serve the warrant. Howell refused to come out of her home for about 30 minutes, which led to the misdemeanor resisting charge.

Blue Cross of Idaho president and CEO to retire

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elda Geyer-Sylvia, president and CEO of Blue Cross of Idaho based in Meridian, has announced her plans to retire next spring.

Geyer-Sylvia joined Blue Cross of Idaho in December Zelda Geyer2006 as the executive vice Sylvia president and chief operating officer. She was named president and CEO in 2012.

“I’ve been fortunate to work alongside some of the brightest, most innovative minds in health insurance at Blue Cross of Idaho,” Geyer-Sylvia said in a statement.

“The leadership and passion for people here reassures me I can embark on my next adventure with confidence.”

The Blue Cross of Idaho Board of Direc-

BLUE CROSS Blue Cross of Idaho employs more than 900 people at its Meridian headquarters and has additional staff at in Coeur d’Alene, Twin Falls, Pocatello and Idaho Falls. The health insurance company was founded 70 years ago and has more than 84,000 members.

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Top: Kylee Solbert, Miss Meridian 2015 (left) and Hannah Sarah Cameron, Miss Meridian 2014 (right). Bottom: Kylee Solberg (left) and Kalie Wright (right) listen to the winner announcements.

tors will commence an extensive search for a new CEO and president.

“Zelda has guided Blue Cross of Idaho with strong leadership and keen insight during a time of unprecedented change in the health insurance industry,” said JoAnne Stringfield, chairwoman of the Blue Cross of Idaho Board of Directors. “The board and I thank Zelda for her commitment to Blue Cross of Idaho employees and members.”

Miss Meridian is runner up for Miss Idaho

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iss Meridian 2015 Kylee Solberg placed first runner up during the Miss Idaho 2015 pageant June 20 at the Nampa Civic Center. She earned $7,000 in scholarships during the competition.

Solberg’s platform is “Know Your Worth.” She has visited many schools in the area promoting confidence and self-worth in youth.

Moving forward, Solberg will be competing in the National Sweetheart Competition held over Labor Day weekend in Illinois. The competition is open to first runners-up in every state’s Miss America pageant.

Solberg holds an associate degree in communications and will attend Boise State University in the fall.

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WE'VE LOST GRACIE! Female Brittany puppy from south Nampa. 6 mos old. Red collar. She is chipped. Heal our broken hearts; call Beth at 907-0796.

50 Years of TOOLS Toro Lawn Mower, edger, home office items, including corner desk, horizontal and regular file cabinets, chairs and more!!!

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35 Years of Accumulation Inspirational poster, Elementary teacher retired have lots of school stuff including resource book, craft materials, etc., childrens clothes.

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LOST!!!! 9 year old-male Pug/Shih-tzu. Beige coat with light black markings around muzzle and ears. House Pet, no-collar, no-chip. Lost July 4.

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ALL Metal Parts to rebuild horsedrawn wagon, $90 OBO 455-1624

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KENMORE White Electric Range Works and extra parts $75.00 CALL:454-3576

BEAUTIFUL COUCH, Excellent condition, like new, Maroon with gold thread, $250, (208)919-2843

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JACK RUSSELL Shih-tzu, needs loving home, shots/fixed, FREE, (208)250-7534

COMPLETE DINING ROOM Black lacquer and mother of pearl buffet, lighted corner hutch mother of pearl oriental design. Black table with 8 chairs and 3 wall plaques. $1,000 Call:467-7001 MAHOGANY Bedroom Set, Modern, fits king/queen, 3-piece, $150 OBO, (208)899-3831 METAL CABINET w/ doors, 79”x36” $35.00 CALL:454-1901 or CALL:936-0407 SLEEP NUMBER BED, dual chambers, queen size, $900, OBO (208)585-3537

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PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800669-9777. Hearing impaired call 1-800-927-9275

UPRIGHT Piano, good condition, Mohagany, Recently tuned and refurbished, Excellent Value! $400 OBO (208)402-6696

MILWAUKEE Sawzall with case, used very little, $45 880-7967 SAW SHARPENER FOR SALE HOMEDALE Bridge ¼ mile on Batt corner road to Bella Vista Drive Call:(208)337-3556 (Corrected Phone Number) SHOP SALE July 28th from 9am-5pm 1901 N Eagle Rd. EAGLE Tools, Tractors, welders, antiques, etc.

NAMPA house for rent in nice Neighborhood, 3 bedroom 1 bath. 2300 sq foot. $1200 a month, 1st and last months rent plus $500 deposit.

Call:794-1048 NAMPA 3 bedroom 2 bath Corner lot, fenced yard, RV Parking, Vallivue-district, Appliances included, $850/month(first & last) + $200 deposit, References, Available Aug 1st, (208)571-0778

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is a low income elderly apartment complex with govt subsidy. We provide services in addition to rent, which include: 2 homecooked meals daily, weekly housekeeping and transportation to Caldwell Doctor appts. Our building has someone on site as a first responder 24/7. We have security cameras and the outsides doors are locked in the evening for your peace of mind.

We give preference to those applicants subscribing to the services. Please phone for an appt to see an apartment.

**Now accepting applications!

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A financially successful, independent, nonprofit, community based, critical access hospital in La Grande OR, is seeking a full-time, benefited ADMITTING MANAGER • 2 years Patient AccessRegistration experience required.

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• Strong skills or aptitude in leadership and management.

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12 Avenue Frontage, FOR Lease: 500 SQFT, Water/Sewer/Trash paid Both have: Good location, good signage, excellent parking, Retail or Office, 466-6433/466-2544 th

CLOSET Bi-Fold Doors, 2-sizes, 30x80, 36x80, 5 available, $100/takes-all, (208)250-5825 REFURBISHED HUSQVARNA Sewing Machine with quilting table. Like new.

Bought at $750 selling for $300 OBO, (208)402-6696

NOTE: The following advertisers have certified that these properties meet the standards set by the Fair Housing Act of 1968; amended on 1989, and therefore qualify as “Housing for the Elderly,” and may be advertised as such.

The Messenger Index is looking for a sports reporter.

Responsibilities include attending games and interviewing coaches and players with a result of writing a concise article with photos all while meeting deadlines.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, send your resume, cover letter and three references to Editor

Diana Baird at: dbaird@ messenger-index.com

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NEWSPAPER DELIVERY CONTRACTORSMeridian Press Independent contractors for Meridian Area. The Meridian Press is looking for independent contractors for home delivery. This is on Friday's only and pay depends on route size.

Delivery deadline is 6pm on Friday and it is door to door delivery. This is a great opportunity for after school.

Independent contractors needed to deliver newspapers in the Parma and Nampa areas.

Early morning delivery.

Valid drivers license and insurance required If interested call Jennifer at 465-8160

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GENERAL COSSA seeks applicants for:

FOOD SERVICE COORDINATOR Minimum requirements-High School diploma or GED required.

School Nutrition Program experience preferred. Willing to complete food safety training as needed. Full time position for 15-16 school year at COSSA Academy(50-150 student pop) COSSA is a public school cooperative serving Homedale, Marsing, Notus, Parma & Wilder school districts.

Applications may be downloaded at our website: www.cossaschools.org, mail, mail or fax completed application to COSSA office at 109 Penny Lane Wilder, ID 83676, or Fax 208-482-7904. Applications are due by 4pm on Tuesday, July 21st 2015.

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2004 KIA RIO 5 Speed, cd player, 119,000 miles.

Runs great, VERY CLEAN. Clean Title $1400 CALL:208-371-3149 or 208-459-1058

If interested call Jennifer at 465-8160 HEALTHCARE

**SIGN ON BONUS** For experienced and caring CNAs($750) and Licensed RNs ($2000) or LPNs ($1500).

Now hiring on days and pm shifts.

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2007 Buick Lucerne CXS, 4.6, Auto, Dual Climate Control with Heated Steering Wheel/Air Conditioner, Power-Seats, White Diamond Pearl/Light Grey, 27MPG Very Nice...Loaded! 62K miles, Book $12,500 Selling $8,850

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PURPLE GUINEAS & CHICKENS, 1yr old Cash only.

Call:465-0221

MAINTENANCE The City of Marsing is now accepting applications for a full-time maintenance position. Certifications needed for water treatment/ distribution and waste water collection and treatment, mechanical and welding skills a plus. Responsibilities include all city and park maintenance, road repair, irrigation upkeep and construction, meters and oncall duty. Must interact and communicate well with the public and coworkers.

Applications may be picked up at Marsing City Hall, 425 Main St., Marsing, ID. Applications may be dropped by or mailed to City of Marsing, P.O. Box 125, Marsing, ID 83639. City of Marsing is an EOE. Applications will be accepted through August 14, 2015.

MEDICAL DRIVER Starting $12.50

2011 Ford Focus SE 2.0 AT Power Windows/Lock Cruise, Tilt, Keyless Entry, 54K Miles, $10,525-NADA Book $7,850 Sell!

409-3702 2012 FORD TAURUS LIMITED, 29K Miles, Drive Train Warranty, 1 owner, excellent condition, red candy color, $19,800 (208)375-2084 or (208)484-0691 NOW YOUR CLASSIFIED 7+ day ad will hit 11,000 more homes!

15' RUNABOUT BOAT With Trailer, 65HP Motor, $1,500 OBO ALSO, 29' RV 5th Wheel w/slideout, $3,500 OBO (208)455-1624

TVT is accepting applications for part time drivers.

Requirements are DOT medical card with passenger endorsement, must complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Please submit a current MVR with application. Go to treasurevalleytransit.com to print application and email packet to truby@treasurevalleytransit.com

or call 208-463-9111.

Balewagons:

NH pull-type & self propelled models/parts/tires.

Buy/Sell/Trade/Finance 880-2889 anytime Jim www.balewagon.com

2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON DUCE 100th Anniversary Model Many extras, new tires, accessories, with only 44,000 miles $8000 OBO CALL:459-0972 or 431-3540

95 FORD RANGER Excellent Condition $400 OBO Call:957-0505

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Call 459-4434.

Equal Housing Opportunity

ELEMENTARY Teachers (Meridian, ID)

Farmer Volume discounts available.

Call Roger at 250-4741 or message @ 467-1110

Challenger School

is seeking exceptional elementary teachers for its Everest campus. If you love teaching children to think for themselves, value hard work, and want to inspire a lifelong love of learning, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation is based on qualifications and experience. Challenger's competitive benefits package includes health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and Challenger tuition discounts.

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

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1973 CHAMPION MOTORHOME, Has a rebuilt transmission, new refrigerator, runs good, $2,000 OBO, (208)467-1583

GRASS HAY, Some Rain, $3 per bale, appr. 300 bales in the field, 459-3446 or 989-3807

ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE,

$6 per bale or $130 per ton, 466-2827

ALFALFA Hay For Sale, First cutting $160/ton, Or by the bale $9/bale, Contact Randy Sedlacek @ (208)484-7183

***$500 REWARD*** For the return of a 6x12 white trailer with license plate LAK 896 that was stolen from Bronco Motors Mitsubishi at the Idaho Center Auto Mall.

Please contact us with any information that will lead to the recovery of this property.

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