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SCHOOLS The West Ada school board said it’s vital that voters renew a $14 million, two-year supplemental levy, which could appear on the Nov. 3 ballot.

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ELECTIONS Anne Little Roberts, the executive director of the Meridian Chamber of Commerce, will run for Meridian City Council, saying she could serve in both roles without a conflict of interest.

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SCHOOLS School started this week, and West Ada leaders say they’re frustrated with Cascade Student Transportation’s lack of communication with parents.

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SCHOOLS After hearing concerns from the Meridian business community about the future of the West Ada School District, the Meridian Chamber of Commerce wrote a formal letter in support of Superintendent Linda Clark.

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An inspiring chat with Meridian ‘Game Changer’ Pat Fujii

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ome of my favorite interviews as a reporter involve people who are in their 70s or 80s. I love hearing their reflections on life and learning about how things have changed over the years — and how they haven’t. I often walk away from these interviews feeling thankful for the chance to sit down with these individuals and learn from their experiences.

My most recent interview like this was a coffee date with Patricia Fujii of Meridian (see page 3). If you grew up in Meridian schools, you may recognize her name and kind smile. Pat taught at Joplin Elementary from 1981 to 1993 and later worked at Pioneer Elementary and in the district office.

Pat, who turns 84 next month, made national news this summer when she was named a Humana “Game Changer” at the National Senior Games.

During our interview, I was fascinated to learn about Pat’s childhood.

Her family is of Chinese descent, and they owned a couple of restaurants in Portland, Oregon. When Pat was young she attended both American school, where she learned English, and Chinese school, where she studied Mandarin (her family spoke Cantonese). She would study late into the night as a kid, along with helping in the family restaurant.

World War II broke out when Pat was a teenager. I asked her if her family experienced racial discrimination, she said they did, and it got worse during the war. People were rude and felt like they had the right to steal things from the restaurant, she said, such as chairs and salt and

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Aug. 19 Protective custody hold, 3000 block of West Cherry Lane Protective custody hold, 800 block of Northwest Seventh Street Arrest: warrant, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without privileges Residential burglary, 1000 block of West Broadway Avenue Arrest: DUI, injury to child x3, open container violation Arrest, juvenile: petit theft Disturbance, 500 block of East Pine Avenue Arrest: Possession of drugs and paraphernalia Two juveniles cited for frequenting Arrest: warrant, driving without privileges, no insurance (second offense)

Aug. 20 Vandalism, 410 block of north Desert Breeze Place Theft of services, 2100 block of West Sonoma Drive Arrest: petit theft Domestic verbal, 100 block of East James Court Vandalism, 2400 block of North Silverleaf Way Vandalism, 600 block of North Cray Cloud Way Citation: possession of marijuana Citation: concealment of evidence Domestic Battery, 900 block of Northwest 10th Street Arrest: DUI, refusal Arrest: DUI Domestic verbal, 3800 block of

North Chocava Place Arrest: warrant, contempt Vandalism, 3700 block of South Naples Avenue Arrest: warrant

Aug. 21 Grand Theft, 200 block of East Ryegate Drive Trespass of privacy, 700 block of East Fairview Avenue Domestic battery, 3200 block North Milan Citation: possession of marijuana, 700 block of North Main Street Arrest: DUI, driving without privileges Arrest: DUI, injury vehicle wreck Arrest: DUI Three subjects cited: discharging a firearm in city limits, possession of marijuana and paraphernalia, and minor in consumption

Aug. 22 Armed robbery, 800 block of South Allen Street Disturbance, 2000 block of Northwest Ninth Street Arrest: possession of paraphernalia Arrest: warrant Residential burglary, 1400 block of West Arch Rock Street Arrest: theft, introducing contraband into correction facility Protective custody hold, 1700 block of South Eagle Road Arrest: possession of marijuana and paraphernalia Arrest: DUI (third offense) and warrant

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Aug. 25 Citation in injury car wreck, East Ustick Road and North Leslie Way Arrest: possession of drug paraphernalia and stolen property Unattended death, 1900 block of North Waterfall Avenue Battery, 200 block of East Santiago Court Vandalism, unlawful entry, 2800 block of West Tesino Drive Protective custody hold, 900 block of East Ashford Street Arrest: warrant Residential burglary, 400 block of West Cherry Lane Petit theft, accessory to theft, 4000 block of East Fairview Avenue Arrest: DUI Arrest: driving without privileges (second offense) Disturbance, 200 block of East Ada Street

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Eagle Road will be closed from Amity Road to Lake Hazel Road for sewer work. There will be no access to from Amity Road to Taconic Drive. The expected completion date is Sept. 4. n There will be lane restrictions on Eagle Road from Copper Point Drive to Easy Jet Drive while signal pole foundations are installed. The expected completion date is Thursday. n There will be lane restrictions on Linder Road from 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 Overland Road from Locust Grove Road to Millennium Way for a fiber conduit bore project. The expected completion date is Sept. 9. 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 Ten Mile Road from McMillan Road to Nelis Drive for overhead utility work. Flaggers will direct traffic. The expected completion date is Monday.

Meridian Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Anne Little Roberts filed Monday to run for Meridian City Council.

Roberts will run for seat 1, which is currently held by David Zaremba. Zaremba told the Meridian Press he will not seek re-election, and he will back Roberts’ campaign.

“She would be an excellent choice,” he said. “What a synergy between the city and chamber of commerce, since

by Holly Beech we all have a high priority of hbeech@mymeridianpress.com retaining and growing our © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS businesses, and I think that would be a good match.”

Roberts said she’ll keep her role at the chamber, which she has held since 2011. She pointed out that the Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce executive director, Shawn Barigar, also serves on the Twin Falls City Council.

“He’s not seen big conflicts of interest for him,” she said.

This is Roberts’ first time running for public office.

“I’ve been working with so many of the entities that need to work together anyway, and I think that’s just critical that we can continue to work together as a team with the city, the chamber, (the Meridian Development Corporation), the school district,” Roberts said.

Roberts has named Clarence Jones as her political treasurer.

Future road projects: Idaho Road will be closed from 4-8:30 p.m.

Saturday for the Idaho British Car Show.

IN THE RUNNING Mayor Tammy de Weerd announced her plan at a press conference Thursday to seek re-election for a fourth term. n Incumbent Genesis Milam announced on her official Facebook page that she will run again for seat 5. n Ty Palmer filed Monday to run for Meridian City Council seat 3, currently held by council president Charlie Rountree. Palmer ran for seat 5 in 2013, losing to Milam by 35 votes. n Creg Steele, a member of the Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission since 2000, formally announced Wednesday his plan to n

run for Meridian City Council. n Meridian Chamber of Commerce President Anne Little Roberts filed Monday to run for Meridian City Council seat 1, currently held by David Zaremba, who is not seeking re-election.

The filing period for candidates opened Monday and runs through Sept. 4. As of print time Wednesday, candidates Ty Palmer and Anne Little Roberts were the only two who had filed their declaration of candidacy with the city.

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pepper shakers. When one of the restaurants was in the path of a highway expansion project, a lawyer arguing for the expansion said it was just a “chink” restaurant anyway, Pat said.

Pat’s husband, Ed, is of Japanese descent.

Because he was a farmer — his family owned a farm in Nampa — he was allowed to keep working rather than being sent to an internment came, Pat said.

Pat still experiences discrimination, whether that be strange looks from strangers or being denied customer ser- by Holly Beech vice. But most people are kind, she said. hbeech@mymeridianpress.com I was sickened to hear about the rude- © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS ness and racial discrimination Pat and her family have faced. She said she’s dealt with the anger and bitterness and has put it behind her. She pours her energy into living a vibrant life and giving to others.

“Her kindness and how she helps other people, it’s just amazing to me, and she doesn’t expect anything in return,” said her boss at Hillcrest Floral, Nick Harrigfeld. “I’m fortunate to get to know someone like her.”

I can see why Pat was named a “Game Changer.” The way she lives really is inspiring.

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The Meridian Arts Foundation and the Treasure Valley Children’s Theater are teaming up to present ‘8 in 48 Idaho.’ Incorrect information was included in an article in the Aug. 21 edition of the Meridian Press.

Police: Armed man robs hotel

An armed man robbed La Quinta Inn in Meridian early Saturday morning, according to Meridian Police. At about 3 a.m., the suspect confronted the night clerk, displayed a handgun and demanded cash. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived.

The suspect was wearing a red bandanna over his face, red sweatshirt, grey shorts and wearing a red baseball cap, according to police. He is also described as dark skinned white or Hispanic male, approximately 5 feet 10 inches with an athletic build.

There is video of the robbery, but the quality is poor and Meridian Police are working on enhancing the quality.

If you have any information please contact Detective Craig Fawley at 8467336 or contact Crime Stoppers at 343-COPS.

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Meridian cancer survivor named ‘Game Changer’ at National Senior Games P At age 83, Pat Fujii enjoys staying active, giving back

atricia Fujii’s co-worker at the flower shop calls her the “Energizer Bunny.”

And for good reason. The 83-year-old Meridian resident — who still works two jobs and volunteers locally — sprints and jumps in the Idaho Senior Games and National Senior Games.

Fujii appeared on “The Today Show” in July after receiving the “Humana Game Changers” award at the national games. Only 13 out of about 12,000 athletes received the award, chosen for their personal strength and spirit of determination, according to the Humana website.

Even when Fujii was undergoing radiation to treat breast cancer in 2008, she didn’t stop exercising. Her nurses told her exercise would help ward off the weariness caused by the treatment by replenishing her red blood cells.

The day after her last radiation treatment, Fujii was back out on the track competing in the Idaho Senior Games.

by Holly Beech “I think I got seven gold medals that hbeech@mymeridianpress.com year,” she said. © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS Fujii stays active in the off-season by jogging in local 5K races and taking Zumba, tai chi and line dancing classes.

The Portland, Oregon, native didn’t compete in athletics until her 70s. As a child, she was too busy helping in the family restaurant and studying, she said.

But Fujii has always been an active person and a go-getter. Before moving to Idaho, she and husband, Ed, raised their three children on an onion farm. When Fujii saw that the hired workGET ACTIVE ers were ruining rows of onions by driving Check out upcoming races the tractor in a crooked line, she learned to and fun runs in this week’s On drive the tractor herself. the Town feature, page 10.

Fujii spent much of her career workPhotos by David Fujii ing in Fruitland and Meridian schools, Above: Pat Fujii, 83, of Meridian runs the 50-meter dash at the National Senior Games in Minneapolis in July. where she taught math, home economics Front page: Fujii competes in the final phase of the triple jump at the 2015 National Senior Games. and worked in special education. In 1976, she was given the Idaho Teacher of the Year Award. underlying current of camaraderie. We’re all in the same boat — we all have these Now, Fujii is a realtor with Mike Gamblin Real Estate and a florist at Hillcrest Floral. She volunteers at the West YMCA and furnishes her church aches and pains and health challenges. So it’s really supportive, and I think she loves lobby with flowers, as well as taking care of the large rose garden at the Meadow Lake that environment.”

Retirement Village where she and Ed live.

A HEALTH SCARE As for retirement? It’s never been on her agenda.

When Fujii was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, her thoughts went to her ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS mother and grandmother.

“My grandmother died of cancer because she didn’t go to the hospital. It was Fujii has a full schedule, but she still stops to help when she sees a need.

“I would say that she is one of the most generous and giving people that I’ve ever throughout her whole body,” she said. “And my mother had cancer in her uterus. … I met, and in my mind to a fault,” said her son, David Fujii. “I see her spending a lot of figured it’s God’s will whatever happens, and I know I did a lot of praying.”

Because Fujii’s cancerous lump was caught early on — thanks to her regular mamtime and a lot of dollars that she doesn’t have out of her fixed income really giving back mogram, she said — it was removed through surgery and treated with several weeks to people less fortunate than she is, people that would not even be on your radar.”

If she overhears co-workers talking about a lonely woman at a nursing home, for of radiation.

Ten years before the cancer hit, Fujii’s children bought her a pass to the YMCA so instance, she’ll take the woman flowers and spend time with her, David said. she would exercise more. Her parents and brother all died in their 60s from heart atMaking friends is what Fujii loves most about the senior games, she said.

“Everybody was cheering all the way around the field, … no matter if you knew tack or stroke, David said.

“Because of her really healthy eating and fitness, she’s beating those odds,” he said. them or not,” she said. “It makes you feel wonderful.”

Fujii will be 84 next month. She may finish her races a few seconds slower than she David, who also competes at the state and national senior games and was named a “Game Changer” this year, said: “Even though people are competing, there’s this used to, she said with a laugh, but she still feels good.

West Ada chides Cascade Student Transportation for ‘shaky’ start to year B using in the West Ada School District is off to a shaky start this school year, Superintendent Linda Clark said. It’s the second year that Cascade Student Transportation has run the district’s busing.

“Frankly we’re very unhappy with the status of the contract

by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com now, and I know there © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS are lot of f r u st r ate d parents out there,” Clark said at Tuesday’s school board meeting.

Last summer, the district outsourced busing to Cascade with a five-year, $47.9 million contract.

Clark sent a letter Tuesday to Cascade’s parent company, Student Transportation Inc., outlining her concerns.

One of the biggest frustrations, Clark said, was that Cascade failed to put an interactive bus stop portal online — something she said the company had committed to do.

With no way to check their child’s bus stop times and locations online, parents flooded the Cascade and school district offices with calls and emails. Some district staff worked over the weekend trying to help sort out the confusion, Clark said.

School started Monday. There have been few complaints from schools about busing, Clark said, but the problem has been a lack of communication with parents.

Rowdy Bates, the area general manager with Student Transportation Inc., learned about the problems Tuesday and flew into Boise. He oversees busing for four districts in the western U.S. Bates apologized that the portal was not up and running — something he said he was just learning about — and said Cascade is dedicated to resolving the problem.

Resident Ron Huff told Meridian Press he called the Cascade office several times

and visited in person to ask about the bus routes for students with special needs, but staff said they were busy and would get back to him. On Wednesday, he said he still did not know if a bus was scheduled to pick up his grandson, what number it was or what time it would be there.

Trustee Julie Madsen, who has kids at Galileo STEM Academy, said she also had trouble getting information from Cascade.

“Four parents told me they were hung up on in the middle of phone calls with your employees,” Madsen told Bates.

“There’s absolutely no excuse to hang up on somebody,” he said, noting that since he was not aware of the situation he could not provide an explanation for it. He said the high volume of calls had overwhelmed the system.

West Ada has a designated employee, Miranda Carson, who is the transportation liaison between the district and Cascade.

Carson said she should have had a back-up plan for the portal.

Clark said Cascade missed its deadlines to get the portal up, and by the time something was ready, it was so full of errors that it wasn’t usable.

“I am quite certain that Cascade will work with us,” Clark said, “but we have a lot of damage control to do because this was absolutely not an acceptable way to start the school year. … In the meantime, we’ll have to examine our contract and what options we have.”

Clark said the school district did its “due diligence” in researching the contract with Cascade, which the district estimates will save $15.8 million over five years. During that time, Cascade will absorb the district’s bus fleet as its own.

Trustee Carol Sayles said the contract might lead to short-term savings, but she doesn’t think the savings will pan out in the long run.

THE CONTRACT

In 2014, the West Ada School District in Meridian approved a five-year contract with Cascade Student Transportation totaling $47.9 million, which the district estimates is almost $16 million less than what it would have spent on busing on its own. Over the five years, Cascade will absorb West Ada’s bus fleet.

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of Boise, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, Boise, died Sunday, Aug. 23. Funeral at his home of natural causes. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho.

Home: Relyea Funeral Chapel.

Arvad Roberts, 98, of MeridRichard C. Daley, 69, of Boise, ian, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015, at a died Saturday, August 22, 2015 at a local care center. Funeral Home: Aclocal hosptial. Services are under the cent Funeral Home, Meridian. direction of Cloverdale Funeral Home..

Russell L. Talley, 82, of MeridWilliam “Sonny” C. Daw- ian, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, at son, 76, of Meridian, died Tuesday, a care facility of natural causes. FunerAug. 25, 2015, at a local hospital. al Home: Cremation Society of Idaho.

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Concerns arise about future of school board Chamber of Commerce, manufacturer send letters supporting Superintendent Clark

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he local business community is concerned about the direction of the new West Ada LAWSUIT BETWEEN School District board, Meridian Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Anne TRUSTEE, SCHOOL DISTRICT Little Roberts said.

Russell Joki, now a West Ada “Some of the things that are going on in those School District trustee, is a plaintiff district meetings, the lack of cooperation, the lack of in a lawsuit against the district respect. It’s hard to get things done when you don’t respect each other enough to hear each other out,” stemming from 2012, in which he Roberts said. “I’m getting calls from very concerned challenged the constitutionality of schools forcing students to pay fees. businesses.”

Trustees have been at odds over issues such as The complaint was filed against Superintendent Linda Idaho’s public school districts, Clark’s contract renewal, the Idaho State Department of

by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com Clark’s appointment to Education, the Idaho Legislature, the State Board of Educa- the state of Idaho and former Su© 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS tion and the need to fill a perintendent of Public Instruction testing director position Tom Luna. at the district office. Recent meetings have been peppered with discord and tension, most visibly In 2013, a judge dismissed all between new trustee Russell Joki and veteran board defendants expect the West Ada School District, the only defendant member Mike Vuittonet.

At the Aug. 11 meeting, Joki apologized to Vuit- that had received fee payments tonet and Board Chair Tina Dean for his “outburst” from the plaintiffs. and sharp words during a disagreement, explaining The case is ongoing. that he had a sick child at home and hadn’t been getNOTE: Idaho Education News and The ting much sleep.

“I’m very discouraged right now. I’m worried Associated Press contributed. about our employees, I’m worried about everything, because it is difficult,” said Vuittonet, who has served on the school board for almost 15 years. “In past years, new board members came on and they eased into the position, and they took time to learn.”

This time around, he said, it’s not that way.

“They’ve taken on some big issues. They’re questioning employee hires, questioning the superintendent,” Vuittonet said. “I’ve never seen such contention between a new board member openly just speaking against the superintendent.”

New trustees Joki and Dr. Julie Madsen did not respond to multiple requests for comment. During the July 7 meeting when they were sworn in, they sharply criticized the school board’s decision in June to extend Clark’s superintendent contract, the Idaho Statesman reported.

At the meetings, Joki and Madsen both emphasize the importance of transparency and accountability at the district level. On Tuesday, Joki asked that the finance office organize the monthly bills differently so trustees and taxpayers could more easily determine where the money is going. He also questioned why the district uses the Idaho Reading Indicator score as a measurement in determining student achievement.

Clark said the state is also concerned about this measurement being used too broadly.

This week’s meeting, which drew in a full crowd, went smoothly.

When asked if the new board members’ scrutiny could help the district, Vuittonet said no.

“It’s not constructive at all because if there’s dissension, you can’t be constructive,” he said. “I think people get leery, they start wondering what’s going on. You put off hires, you’re not hiring some of the most important positions, and you’re questioning them... You can imagine what that does to folks in those positions.”

Earlier this month, trustees Joki, Madsen and Carol Sayles — who also did not respond to request for comment — voted not to fill a $100,000 assessment director position in the district office, despite testimonies from several educators about the

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The West Ada School Board of Trustees and Superintendent Linda Clark (right) take a break during the Aug. 25 meeting at the District Service Center. importance of the role. Vuittonet and Clark spoke in favor of keeping the position.

Joki, Madsen and Sayles said they wanted to show patrons that the district was serious about investing more money in classrooms.

Trustee Tina Dean, who was appointed as board chair in July, declined to comment for this article, saying she has no interest in commenting on any story that does not focus on students or the work happening in schools.

Clark said she has worked with 12 school boards during her 11 years as superintendent. New board members usually do a lot of listening and learning, which hasn’t been the process this time around, she said.

“For a district to be successful, it requires collaboration between the superintendent and the Board of Trustees,” Clark told Meridian Press earlier this month. “We have had 11 years of tremendous cooperation and shared vision.”

The discord takes the focus off big issues that affect students, she said, such as levy elections, student achievement and the need for more facilities.

LETTERS TO THE BOARD Both the Meridian Chamber of Commerce and a vice president with Micro 100 Tool Corporation, a large manufacturing company in Meridian, wrote letters to West Ada trustees this month reinforcing their support of Clark, who is an ex officio director on the chamber board.

“From a business perspective, we’re just concerned that the school district is going to go from being able to be a rapid responder to not being able to respond in a timely manner at all,” Roberts with the Chamber said.

In his letter to trustees, Micro 100 Vice President of Manufacturing Craig Graf praised Clark for being a strong advocate of professional technical education — something Micro 100 highly values because of the shortage of skilled applicants, he said.

It’s not just the business community that’s taking note of the new school board dynamics.

“Your board is beginning to look like a circus side show to members of the general public,” a member of the medical community told Clark in an email Aug. 6, regarding the board’s reaction to Clark’s state board appointment.

Another email to Clark read, “We are very sorry to see some of the new West Ada School District Board members seeming to have an us against them dynamic.”

Vuittonet said he hopes the board will collaborate and work together.

“I’m not assuming that it will always be like this,” he said, “but I’m not very encouraged.”

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West Ada plans for supplemental levy election Attendance growth estimated to be around 1,000 students

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enewing its $14 million supplemental levy is the biggest issue facing the West Ada School District, school board trustee Mike Vuittonet said at Tuesday’s meeting.

The district uses the levy’s revenue to restore nine of the 14 school days that were cut during the recession. The two-year

by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com levy expires after this budget year. © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS There are four possible upcoming election dates, including the Nov. 3 general election, in which the district can bring the levy before voters.

“I would say it’s catastrophic, to say the least, to fail this particular (levy),” Vuit-

tonet said.

Trustee Russell Joki said the district has to turn to levy elections because the Idaho Legislature has not met its constitutional obligation to fully fund schools.

Trustee Julie Madsen echoed in agreement, saying the district relies on the levy because of the state’s “anemic formula” used to fund public education. The public is fatigued of being asked to fund basic education expenses through extraordinary measures, she said.

Trustees will discuss the levy in more detail at a meeting in September, but they discussed Tuesday how they are going to shape the message to the public.

“It’s important that we inform the public that if we lose this money, we lose actual days with students in the classroom,” board chairwoman Tina Dean said.

“This (levy) is about the quality of instruction,” Joki said, “and we need to make

that really, really clear.”

Choosing not to fill a $100,000 administrative position this year shows voters that the district is serious about funding more teacher positions and is sensitive to the large class size, Joki said.

Taxpayers in the district currently pay $399 per $100,000 of taxable property value toward West Ada’s supplement levy, plant facilities levy and bond levy.

The district also has the ability to run an emergency levy each year without voter approval, which is based on growth in enrollment. For the past few years, with enrollment growth of 500 to 600 students, the emergency levy has generated about $1 million, Superintendent Linda Clark said.

Attendance in the district this year is up by about 1,000 students, but that fluctuates during the first week, West Ada spokesman Eric Exline said. The district budgeted for a growth of 550 students.

SUPPLEMENTAL LEVY ELECTION RECENT HISTORY Note: This is a two-year levy that requires a simple majority (50 percent) of votes to pass.

2005: $5 million levy, received 80.6 percent of votes 2007: $10 million levy, received 61.6 percent of votes 2009: $10 million levy, received 73.9 percent of votes 2011: $18.5 million levy, received 43.3 percent of votes 2012: $14 million levy, received 53.7 percent of votes 2014: $14 million levy, received 60.2 percent of votes Source: West Ada School District annual budget

$1.2 million renovations planned for Meridian Pool

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he Meridian Community Swim- MERIDIAN POOL ming Pool, which was built over 40 n 213 E. Franklin Road years ago, is get- n 888-4392 ting a facelift this winter. n meridianpool.com The Western Ada Recre- n Day pass: $1 to $3 ation District is planning a $1.2 million renovation to update and modernize the facility, according the district secretary/treasurer Dawn Fowler.

The pool close Saturday for the season. Construction is slated to begin early next month with the demolition of the pool’s support building. A new two-story building with locker rooms, an expanded lobby and two reservable party rooms will go up in its place.

The pool itself

by Meridian Press staff will be replastered news@mymeridianpress.com and will get a new slide. There will be a new kiddie pool area, and aging diving boards will undergo repairs.

The renovation plans have sparked rumors that the pool is closing for good, Fowler said, but that’s not the case. The pool is set to reopen in June for a full summer.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT Western Ada Recreation District, supported by program income and property taxes, was formed in 1971 to provide recreational opportunities in the Meridian area. The district owns the Meridian Community Swimming Pool, Fuller Park and a smaller neighborhood park.

District boundaries are the Boise River on the north, Lake Hazel Road on the south, McDermott Road on the west and jogs between Cloverdale and Eagle roads on the east.

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Meridian Middle School students gathered at Boise State University on Aug. 14 to watch the national Zero Robotics Final Competition. They’re seen here in front of the live downlink Friday featuring International Space Station crew members Oleg Kononenko and Kimiya Yui.

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The Meridian Community Swimming Pool is getting a facelift this winter with a $1.2 million renovation. er pool as well as an upgrade.” n Melissa Call Stonehocker: “No, it needs another pool! That way the Meridian Pool can fill up the measly open swim hours with more lessons, and we can enjoy swimming at the new pool!” n Marina Robbins Goldthorpe: “I would love to see the Meridian pool upgrade and continue serving families of our area. Their swim lessons were very much appreciated by our family and the staff has always been top notch.” n Joanne Beall: “With as much as this pool is used, I think the City needs another pool.” n Kent Goldthorpe: “Much better idea than taxing everyone and giving the money to the YMCA for a pool that will serve few other than school children.” n Copper Webb: “As the only public pool for one of the nation’s fastest growing cities, yes, I think these renovations are necessary. The support building really is lacking, both for staff and patrons, and I’m glad to hear that it will be replaced with a much larger building.” n Jake Lopez: “I think the Y will suffice.” n Ben Bade: “They definitely need this. As a family of 7, this is a great affordable summer activity for us. I would say either renovate this facility or build another across town. Towns of 5,000 people have the same size facility.”

stronauts at the International Space Station used computer programming codes designed by middle school students to maneuver

by Meridian Press staff satellites news@mymeridianpress.com in orbit as part of the national Zero Robotics Final Competition on Aug. 14.

Forty-four students from three Idaho middle schools participated, including Meridian Middle School, North Idaho STEM Charter Academy (Rathdrum) and Woodland Middle School (Coeur d’Alene).

In the national competition, Idaho came in second place to Massachusetts by only one point.

“All of the students from all of the participating states truly won. They learned a ton and had fun doing it.

So did their teachers,” said Barbara Morgan, distinguished educator in residence at Boise State and a former NASA astronaut.

Zero Robotics is a five-week summer STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program.

Students learned to program

bowling-ball sized robots called “Synchronized Position Hold Engage and Reorient Experimental Satellite,” or SPHERES. Idaho students’ top two codes were sent to the space station on Friday to be programmed into SPHERES by American astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko. The students gathered at BSU to watch a live broadcast of the competition.

The SPHERES program began five years ago, centered around the Boston area and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This year’s challenge was to take pictures of an asteroid with the SPHERES while avoiding damage caused by solar flares. All Zero Robotics competitions are tied in some way to actual space research.

BSU, in partnership with Discover Technology, helped bring the middle school program to Idaho two years ago through the co-leadership of Morgan and Lorna Finman, founder and president of Discover Technology and owner of LCF Enterprises. n

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Participants of the Idaho NF Walk are encouraged to dress like super heroes, as seen here during the 2014 event at Kleiner Park in Meridian.

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Boise: The Color Run, 10K, 5K Called the “happiest 5K on the planet,” The Color Run is all about having fun while promoting a healthy lifestyle. Start the race wearing all white and end plastered in bright colors. Source: thecolorrun.com n Boise: Whole Foods 5-Course 5K Starting at Whole Foods, participants can walk, run or stroll the 5K and partake in a five-course

by Meridian staff news@mymeridianpress.com meal featuring local, healthy products. The event benefits the Whole Kids Foundation and the Trea© 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS sure Valley YMCA. Source: ymcatvidaho.org n Boise: Jimmy Driscoll Fun Run, 5K Bishop Kelly High School holds this race every year in memory of Jimmy Driscoll, the school’s first cross-country coach. The money raised from the event supports Bishop Kelly’s cross-country team. Source: knightbeat.info n

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Sept. 5 Boise: 36th annual Table Rock Challenge, 9 miles The Treasure Valley Fire Prevention and Safety CO-OP — made up of several agencies including Meridian Fire — puts on this event to educate the public about fire prevention and safety. For the first time this year, participants are welcome to bring along their dogs. Source: idahofireinfo.blogspot.com n Boise: Idaho Prader-Willi Syndrome Association On The Move 3K Walk This walk promotes awareness about Prader-Willi Syndrome, a complex genetic condition, and raises money for the Idaho association. An auction will be held afterward. Source: firstgiving.com/pwsausa/2015-idahoon-the-move-walk-for-pws n

Sept. 12 Boise: PurpleStride, 5K This walk raises awareness about the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s efforts. Source: purplestride.org n Caldwell: Indian Creek Festival & 5K This fun run through the heart of downtown Caldwell is part of city’s annual Indian Creek Jacquie Elcox, BC-HIS Festival, which runs Sept. 11-12 and celebrates local farmers and vendors. New to the event this year is a Dog Days Dog Parade.

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Boise: Run for the Health of It, 5K This event raises money for outreach programs that serve the community as well as Camp Hodia, a camp for children with diabetes. Source: facebook.com/RunForTheHealthOfIt5kFunRunWalk n Boise: YMCA Race for the Steaks, 15K, 5K The Idaho Beef Council’s second annual Race for the Steaks benefits the Treasure Valley YMCA. All race participants get to indulge in a free steak dinner at Ann Morrison Park after the race. Source: ymcatvidaho.org n Caldwell: Beat Beethoven, 5K Can you finish a 5K in the time it takes to play Beethoven’s 5th Symphony? Come find out and help support The College of Idaho’s education outreach efforts in local schools. Source: collegeofidaho.edu n Eagle: Celebrate Women’s Fitness, 5K Celebrate Women’s Fitness is a safe place for women and girls of all ages to reach a goal of running or walking a 5K on an easy beautiful course in Eagle. Source: celebratewf.com n Middleton: Color Rama, 5K Walk, run or stroll this family-friendly 5K with one goal in mind: finish the race covered in as much color as possible. Source: facebook.com/middletoncolorrama n Mountain Home: Crater Crawl, 10K Presented by the Idaho Outdoor Association, the Cater Crawl is a challenging 10K (6.2miles) course around The Crater Rings — a unique site featuring some of the few volcanic pit craters in the continental U.S., recognized as a National Natural Landmark. Source: idahooutdoorassn.org/crater_crawl.htm n

Sept. 29 Eagle: Beer-N-Brats Run, 13.1 miles, 10K, 5K Find a fine selection of beers to go with a brat after the race. Source: beernbratsrun.com n

Sept. 26 Boise: FitOne, 13.1 miles, 10K, 5K FitOne is the evolution of the 20-year Women’s Fitness Celebration, founded by Olympian Anne Audain.

In 2013, Audain collaborated with event sponsor St. Luke’s and Olympian Kristin Armstrong to create FitOne. Source: fitoneboise.org n Garden City: Equinox Trail Run Presented by Avimor, the Equinox Trail Run kicks off at Foothills Heritage Park with a 7.16 mile course that includes almost 1,000 feet of ascent. Source: runsignup.com n

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MONDAY Meridian - Silly Song & Dance with Miss Nicole, 10:30am, Meridian Library at Silverstone 3531 E Overland Rd

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Caldwell - Caldwell Senior Center Dance, 6:00pm, Caldwell Senior Center 1009 Everett St. Caldwell - Canyon Acoustic Music Festival 2015 Benefiting Advocates against family violence, 6:00pm, Caldwell Memorial Park Bandshell 618 Irving St. (Bandshell on corner of Kimball & Grant Streets) $0.00 Nampa - Celebrate Hands of Hope NW’s 100th Shipment with High Street Band, 7:00pm, Nampa Civic Center 311 Third St S $12.00 Boise - Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged (Revised): A Comedy, 8:00pm, Stage Coach Theatre 4802 W Emerald St Boise - DIRTY MOOGS + SICK WISH, 7:00pm, Neurolux Caldwell - Jeannie Marie, 7:00pm, Orphan Annie’s Bar & Grill 801 Everett St. Boise - POP EVIL, Red Sun Rising, First Decree, Gypsy Saints, 7:00pm, Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St $47.00 Meridian - Rock the Village Concert Series, 6:30pm, The Village at Meridian On the Corner of N Eagle Rd and E Fairview Ave Boise - Saxon, 8:00pm, Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St

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CALDWELL 1015 N Kimball Ave Saturday, 8am-2pm ELKS LODGE #1448 is having a Yard Sale!!

Furniture, bedding, household items, kids stuff, camping items.

ANYTHING YOU CAN THINK OF WE PROBABLY HAVE!!!

Proceeds will be going to: Our local youth and veterans programs.

CALDWELL 2410 Wisconsin Fri & Sat 8am-4pm ESTATE SALE Appliances, furniture and household goods.

CALDWELL 2808 Marble Front Road Sat 8am-2pm Rubber Stamp and craft sale.

NAMPA 202 N. Bonner Drive Saturday 8am-1pm MOVING SALE! Household goods, Holiday décor, dishes, furniture, girls teenage clothes, and You Don't want to miss this one! Something for Everyone!

NAMPA ESTATE SALE 1100 BURNETT DRIVE 342 B STREET Everything must go.

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Saturday, August 29 One day only 8:00am to 4:00pm Silvercrest II Estates Household items, dishes, china, small appliances, women's clothing, nic-nacks, Christmas decorations, small tools, hida-bed, 4 swivel chairs, hutch, entertainment center, lawn furniture, BBQ, garden and lawn tools, fishing lures and flies.

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HOMEDALE 32 E Washington Ave Friday & Saturday 7am-4pm HUGE YARD SALE Quality items NordicTrack Pro, Voit Exercise Bike, Pro Glider, Bowling Balls, Hoover vacuum cleaner, sewing machine.

Furniture game table w/2 leaves, desks, credenza, coffee table, bakery rack, bar stools, end tables, night stands, book shelves, lamps, vintage queen head & footboard with matching dresser & desk. Wall décor paintings, needle work, mirrors.

Kitchenware Bakeware, China set service for 18, glassware.

Kids toys & games. Lots of like new men's clothing size lg & xl dress shirts, jeans, slacks, jackets & camo. Hundreds of books Cookbooks, novels, Bible study MIDDLETON 10653 VALLEY HI ROAD Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 8am-4pm ESTATE SALE!!!

Clothes, furniture, kitchen items, outdoor furniture, wall decorations/pictures, camping gear, holiday decorations, bedding, towels, misc.

MANY DIFFERENT THINGS!!

NAMPA 5121 Joe Lane East of Airport off of Happy Valley Road, between Airport & Victory Friday & Saturday 9am-3pm LADIES CRAFT/HOBBY AND MOVING SALE!!!

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Agriculture/Auctions

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 208-467-9253 NAMPA 1822 Chicago Street Friday, August 28- 9am-3pm Saturday, August 29- 8am-??

Furniture, household goods, garage storage shelves.

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NAMPA 4104 Chicago St Sat, Aug 29th, 8am-5pm Pool table, dresser, night stands, kids and adult clothes, books and misc items.

WESLO Treadmill, used very little, $150/Firm 318-4484 HAIR CUTTING TOOLS $50.00 Call:466-0386

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NAMPA 807 9TH AVE. S. Friday 28th & Sat. 29th 8am - 4pm ESTATE SALE Lifetime accumulation of furniture, crystal, collectibles, household items, tools and much more!

NAMPA 12324 Whitechapel Way (Carriage Hills Sub) Saturday Only:9am-3pm 3 Car Garage FULL: Jewelry, vintage fishing lures and reels, patio set, vintage bed, holiday, floral, electronics, boxes of material, household and kitchen, rocker, 60's clothing/purses, books, glassware, desert rose plates, movie screen, canning-jars, carpet-shampooer and vacuum and 2/barn-wood hutches.

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EMMETT DUPLEX FOR RENT 208 E 10th Street 3 bd, 1 bath and car garage $700 per month, $300 Deposit Call Clayton at:(208)922-8275 or Lacey:(208)440-2794 NAMPA 2319 3rd St. South 2 Bed 1 Bath Duplex $575 most utilities pd NO PETS/NO SMOKE MgmtOne 375-3400

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13” RIDGID Planer on Stand, $200 Cash, (208)585-3671

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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.

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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

Over $140,000 below 2015 assessed value. 11,800 square feet including oversized 2 car garage. 1 mile off I-84 in Nampa, Priced to sell for $325,000! *Willing to carry with ½ down!

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3/2 Double garage/opener 810 Heartland Ct Nampa Call Jenita 284-3452 Sheila 724-4988

WANTED: Looking for ranch hand for NE Oregon commercial cow/calf operation. Must be honest, responsible, conscientious, and have a passion for ranching.

Duties include, but are not limited to: feeding, calving cows/heifers, flood irrigations, and doctoring.

Good animal husbandry skills and horsemanship required.

Must be a motivated selfstarter with effective communication skills. CDL not required, but a plus.

Salary and compensation DOE. Long-term employment for the right individual. Must have knowledge of loaders, tractors, backhoes, and equipment repair and maintenance. Please call (541)-403-1368. Email resume and references to brokenbarw@outlook.com or fax to Mackenzie Ranch (541)523-4790.

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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.

If interested call Jennifer at 465-8160 or Christopher at 465-8138 GENERAL

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY CONTRACTORS

Independent contractors needed to deliver newspapers in the Kuna, Caldwell and Nampa areas.

Early morning delivery.

Valid drivers license and insurance required If interested call Jennifer at 465-8160 or Christopher at 465-8138 GENERAL

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.

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Independent contractors needed to deliver newspapers in the Emmett area, 2 days per week-Tuesdays & Sundays.

Valid drivers license and insurance required If interested call Christopher at 465-8138 or Jennifer at 465-8160 HEALTHCARE CAREGIVER Immediate Full-time and Parttime openings in Caldwell and Part-time in Middleton Monday – Friday Applicants must pass criminal background check and drug test and have a valid drivers license.

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Trinity Mission Health & Rehab of Midland is looking for CNA's: 1 Full time day 2 Full time Evenings 1 Full time Night Apply in person at 46 N. Midland Blvd., Nampa.

OTR TRUCK DRIVER Looking for class A OTR driver 10-14days out, liberal home time. Plenty of miles.

Call Harry (208)250-3557 or Jason (208)250-9241

Seed Conditioning Operator Nampa, ID Position Description Summary: Work with various equipment processing seed, setting up equipment. Depending on time of year may work in all departments in warehouse where needed at time.

Ensuring finished product from department meets HM standards.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities: • Condition Seed to the highest possible quality • Complete conditioning in an efficient and timely manner • Maintain and repair equipment as needed • Work in various departments depending on season when needed • Ability to work with various machinery • Cross Train in all departments and machinery • Process seed to HM standards • Assist in keeping warehouse a clean and safe environment • Ability to work overtime • Ability to work various shifts through out year.

• Ability to obtain pesticide application certificate Required Knowledge & Skills: • Forklift Operation • Ability to work multiple shifts in variable climate conditions • Possess good math, verbal and written communications • Basic Computer skills Self starter, ability to work in team environment • Must comply with company safety rules Education / Experience: • High School Diploma or equivalent • 3+ years general warehouse experience

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SYMMS FRUIT RANCH RETAIL OPEN Monday-Friday 10 am-4:30 pm Saturday 9-noon

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2006 Polaris 500 Sportsman Low miles, super clean, been garaged. $3500 Call:(541)372-5303

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ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE,

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ALFALFA Hay For Sale, First & Second cutting $140/ton, Contact Randy Sedlacek @ (208)484-7183 SELLING GOOD QUALITY HAY 1/2 ton bales We deliver.

1-208- 482-7422.

NUMBER 1 PREMIUM Quality Hay. 95lb bales, $7.00 a bale Call:(208)841-8793

2 HORSE Trailer $900.00 FLAT BED Tilt Trailer 5'4”x8' $500.00 Call:454-7291

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1994 WINNEBAGO Adventurer Class A 30 Ft Excellent condition, 454 GM, satellite,TV/VCR, queen bedroom, split bath, cruise, Completely furnished many extras 109,000 miles. $8500 Tony:208-371-8669

CONSIGNMENT SALES OF IDAHO Idaho's Largest Consignment RV Dealer Motor homes, 5th wheel trailers, truck campers and pull trailers over 70 units in stock and ready to go.

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Balewagons:

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LOW MILES 2009 HYUNDIA ELANTRA RASBERRY PICKED AND PYO AND BLACKBERRY PICKED ONLY, SWEET CORN AND TOMATOES 208-466-3860 The Berry Ranch

GLS 4 Cyld, Auto, Air cond, Pwr Windows/locks, cruise/tilt, C.D USB Port, New all season radials. 30 mpg 39,300 miles Book $9,650 Reduced! $6,950

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ATTENTION HUNTERS 2004 Palamino Bronco Pop-Up pickup camper. 3-Way Refrig, furnace, 3-burner stove. Fits on 8 ft pickup bed. Very Good Condition. $3,500 SOLD!!!

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This is the perfect opportunity for the motivated sales professional looking for more than just another sales job.

Join the team at the Meridian Press and Idaho Press-Tribune as an advertising consultant: The successful candidate will be/will have: ³ Organized ³ Work well under pressure ³ A people person ³ Thrive speaking in front of groups ³ Excel at organizing and giving presentations ³ A positive, charismatic personality, looking to be around other positive, charismatic people ³ Love the thrill of a win! ³ A great communicator ³ A quick learner ³ Passionate about work and being successful ³ Knowledgeable about Meridian and Boise ³ Strong selling skills ³ A good sense of humor ³ A creative thinker and a problem-solver

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We’re looking for someone who understands the needs of local business owners? Someone who wants to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. If you’re someone who wants to spend the majority of your day in front of customers building relationships, then this will be a perfect career for you and we would like to meet you.

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The Meridian Press and 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 business.

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In the role of advertising consultant you will work closely with local business leaders to develop marketing plans to help grow their business. You will also be responsible for prospecting new advertisers in the Meridian/Boise territory. This is an opportunity to sell a host of robust, proven advertising solutions in print, direct mail, digital and social media in the fastest growing city in the Northwest.

We are seeking a professional sales executive who is motived by money and wants to achieve success every day. We provide an outstanding work environment, training, support, resources, a competitive base salary and a monthly bonus program with uncapped earning potential. A strong successful candidate will also earn hundreds monthly in additional bonuses.

We provide a computer, a tablet and expense reimbursement for mileage and cellphone. We also offer a full suite of benefits including health, dental and life insurance. A company 401K plan is also available. Paid vacation and sick time can also be earned. You must have a valid Idaho driver’s license along with a good driving record.

Please email a cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this opportunity with specific directly related examples of past success in a similar role. Email a cover letter and resume to sevans@idahopress.com

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

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