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Flying the Apache around Idaho is exhilarating. I’m in awe of the aircraft — the most sophisticated and powerful attack helicopter on earth — and flying around the state that I love is surreal. I’m literally living a dream.” LT. MICHAEL HILL Apache helicopter pilot
Lt. Mike Hill stands in front of the heavily armed Apache attack helicopter at Gowen Field in Boise. Courtesy of Mike Hill
An Improbable Dream
Meridian builder puts career on hold to fly Apache helicopters
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magine giving up a thriving home design and remodeling business and moving your family out of your dream house to join the Army at the age of 34 to pursue an improbable dream of flying helicopters. Michael Hill had been totally absorbed with airplanes while growing up in Meridian, not unlike many boys his age, but with the onset of college, jobs, marriage by Larry Gardner and family responsibiliFor the Meridian Press © 2016 MERIDIAN PRESS ties, boyhood dreams fade. Hill’s desire to raise his family in a small Idaho town trumped his dream to fly for a few years. But as he matured into his early 30s, Hill began to panic as he realized he still desperately wanted to fly, not just a small private plane, but a military helicopter. He just couldn’t let go of the dream, which had become a full-fledged obsession. In 2008, during the annual air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Hill
stood admiring an Apache attack helicopter flown to the show by an Idaho National Guard pilot. He initiated a serious conversation with a soldier guarding the heavily-armed aircraft, and Hill lamented the fact he had never pursued his desire to fly. The soldier was a recruiter who looked at Hill with a somewhat jaundiced eye, handed him a coworker’s business card and said hesitantly, “Maybe you should call this guy.” Hill didn’t let the soldier’s obvious doubt deter him, so after a few days, the determined dreamer found himself in the office of the Idaho National Guard State Aviation Officer, who offered Hill advice on how to achieve his dream. “And by the way, at age 34, I was already too old to go to flight school without being granted a waiver, which is tough to obtain,” but Hill was granted the waiver and continued his quest to fly. “My wife and kids were settled in a comfortable lifestyle, living in our dream home in the country,” Hill said. This comfortable lifestyle was made possible by the home construction and
remodeling business he had built. But in a dramatic turn of events, and “with the support and encouragement of my wife, I enlisted in the Army, shuttered my business, rented out our house, moved into a rental property I owned, and headed to basic training in South Carolina,” Hill said. “There were many times when I couldn’t believe what I was doing. I
missed my family desperately,” the new34-year-old recruit said as he recalled memories of boot camp. “I had disrupted their lives to chase a childish dream, and the odds of actually being selected were slim to none. In fact, no one had done it at such an advanced age with no prior aviation or military experience.”
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Builder and Idaho Army National Guard Lieutenant Mike Hill, right, discusses details of remodel job with Eagle homeowner, Donald Hilton, left, and painter Gary Bell. Larry Gardner/For the MP
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HOUSING Meridian’s multifamily housing market is growing into its own. For the past three years, multifamily permits have made up about one-third of new residential permits.
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COMMUNITY Family, friends and even strangers are pitching in to help a Meridian family who lost their home to a fire.
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ON THE TOWN
SCHOOLS
The Homestead Bar and Grill, a local Meridian restaurant with 40 beers on tap, opens soon on the corner of East Chinden Boulevard and North Linder Road.
West Ada School District patrons are worried about the proposed school boundary changes. One redistricting committee member resigned, saying members don’t have enough information to make a good plan.
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A week of farewells at home and at work T connect hbeech@mymeridianpress.com
his week, the Meridian Press and Idaho Press-Tribune bid goodbye to a brilliant, behind-the-scenes member of our team, designer Randy Lavorante. Randy has worked at the IPT for more than 10 years and has designed the Meridian Press for all of its three years. Each week, he gave the Meridian Press its look and much of its personality. He put together unique graphics, clean designs and compelling front pages. At times when I only had a vague idea — or no clue — about how we should illustrate an article, Randy would come up with a great plan for a photo or illustration. His creative talent, not to mention his positive demeanor and collaborative work style, landed Randy a job at a design firm in Eagle called Strategic Media 21, where his work will be on display on a national level. I’m extremely happy for him (he’ll no longer have to work until midnight!), but I’m going to really miss him, as I’m sure we all will. Thankfully, the IPT already had a talented designer working in its sports department, Bradley Guire, who will now design the Meridian Press. This week’s issue, in fact, was his first. Bradley has a lively sense of humor, and I’m excited to work alongside him.
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Another goodbye this week hit closer to home. My younger brother, Ronny, left Sunday for South Africa. For the next year, he’ll live in Johannesburg and travel the content to make videos and take pictures for the Church of the Nazarene. He’s perfect for this role, and I can’t wait to see what stories he produces and what places he gets to go. Seeing a picture of Ronny at the Johannesburg airport brought back good memories of the six months I spent in South Africa from January to June of last by Holly Beech year. Six months at the time seemed like a lot to prepare for and a long time to be hbeech@mymeridianpress.com away from home. But now that it’s over, I © 2016 MERIDIAN PRESS can’t believe how it went by like a flash. Time goes quickly, and the goodbyes this week were another reminder to make the most of our days and say yes to adventures. I wish Randy and Ronny all the best as they embark on theirs.
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Mountain View senior first girl from Idaho chosen for McDonald’s All American Games
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Attempted possession of a controlled substance n Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, petit theft, 1600 block Northwest Seventh Street n Felony possession of a controlled substance, Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, 1200 block East Grand Canyon Street n Possession of drug paraphernalia, probation violation warrant, 0 block East Fairview Avenue n Injury to a child, felony possession of a controlled substance, driving under the influence (second offense), 1700 block East Fairview Avenue n Driving without privileges, probation violation warrant, West Idaho Street and Northwest First Street n Driving under the influence, Jan. 13 (Not available) open container, South Main Street and East Central Drive n Criminal conspiracy (felony), Jan. 14 4000 block East Fairview Avenue n Possession of drug paran Commercial burglary, possesphernalia, failure to appear for misdemeanor citation, 2100 block sion of burglary tools, probation violation warrant, 4000 block East West Whitelaw Drive Fairview Avenue n Failure to appear for misden Possession or of drug paraphermeanor citation, West Maple Avenue and Northeast 14th Street nalia, North 10th Street and West Chateau Drive n Felony possession of a controlled substance, driving under the Jan. 16 influence, possession of drug paraphernalia, South Locust Grove n Failure to appear for misdemeanor citation, probation Road and East Victory Road n Felony possession of a controlled violation warrant, 600 block West Ramsbrook Street substance, possession of drug n Driving without privileges, paraphernalia, West Overland North Meridian Road and West Road and South Stoddard Road n Failure to appear for misdeIdaho Avenue n Petit theft, 4000 block East meanor citation, South Blue Fairview Avenue Marlin Lane and West Overland Road To view the list of arrests in Meridn Probation violation warrant, ian from Jan. 17-18, visit mymeridiNorth Crestmont Drive and West anpress.com. n
Correction The new Rudy’s Bar and Grill location in northwest Meridian is slated to open in late January. An incorrect open date was listed
in the Jan. 8 article “New homes, new businesses popping up in northwest Meridian.”
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Mountain View High School senior Destiny Slocum has been selected to play in the 2016 McDonald’s All American Games in Chicago in March. She’ll be the first girl from Idaho to ever play in the games, according to a McDonald’s representative. Slocum has been a stand-out athlete since her freshman year, when she was named Southern Idaho Conference player of the year. A total of 755 high school basketball athletes were nominated for the games nationwide, with Slocum being the only one from Idaho. The final rosters, released Sunday, include 24 boys and 24 girls, including Slocum. View a complete list of nominees at mcdaag.com. The All American Games will take place March 30 at Chicago’s United Center. The girls’ game starts at 4:30 p.m. (Mountain Time) and will be broadcast on ESPNU. The boys’ game starts at 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN. Game tickets, available at Ticketmaster, go on sale Feb. 6. Net proceeds from the games benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. The games have raised more than $11 million for the charities since their inception in 1978.
Local Girl Scout aids in sea turtle conservation in Costa Rica
Isabel Forbes, a 16-year-old Girl Scout from Boise and member of the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council, completed Outward Bound Costa Rica’s Sea Turtle Retreat Destination. On this 10-day course, she volunteered in Costa Rica in conservation efforts to protect endangered sea turtles and pushed her limits with unique adventure activities in the outdoors. “(It was) lush in every possible way,” Forbes said in an Outward Bound press release. “I met amazing people, was led by incredible knowledgeable leaders and got to enjoy the scenery of Costa Rica.” Forbes and other Girl Scouts also gave back to the local community by painting a community center. The group learned about Costa Rican culture first hand while practicing their Spanish and playing soccer with children and families in the region. Outward Bound Costa Rica has partnered with Girl Scouts of the USA since 2006 to offer Girl Scouts Destinations trips in Costa Rica and Panama.
ROADREPORT For the week of Friday, Jan. 22 CURRENT PROJECTS 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 April 1. n Amity Road will be closed from Linder Road to Ten Mile Road for a bridge replacement project. The expected completion date is Feb. 29. n There will be lane restrictions on Victory Road starting east of Ten Mile Road while underground cable is replaced. Flaggers will direct traffic. The expected completion date is Feb. 15. FUTURE PROJECTS n Starting Monday, Black Cat Road will be closed from Ustick Road to McMillan Road for a sewer main installation. The expected completion date is April 20. n On Jan. 30, there will be lane restrictions on Main Street from Franklin Road to Fairview Avenue for Christmas decoration removal. Flaggers will direct traffic.
EHS chemistry teacher named science teacher of the year
The Idaho Science Teachers Association has named Eagle High School Tanya Elmer Teacher of the Year. Elmer, who teaches chemistry and advanced placement chemistry, has taught for 18 years. “I’m honored and grateful,” she said. “I work really hard behind the scenes because I think it’s important to be involved in science education in the entire state, not just in my school.” ISTA board member Sharon Cates presented Elmer with the award at the West Ada school board meeting Jan. 12. “Over the last year, (Elmer) worked on the new state standards for chemistry and was pretty much the only chemistry teacher involved for K through 12,” Cates said. “There are only three teachers in the state who participated in the new standards development, and she put a lot of time, energy, blood and tears into that. The Idaho Science Teachers Association felt that she deserved a recognition for the amount of work she’s done for the teachers in our state. That, and she’s just a fabulous chemistry teacher.”
Idaho transportation officials aren’t seeking budget hike
Idaho Transportation Department officials say they are not requesting a funding boost from state lawmakers despite facing a $165.3 million annual shortfall to maintain the state’s aging bridges and roads. ITD Director Brian Ness presented the $707.7 million budget to the Joint Finance-Appropriations budget committee Jan. 14. However, only $350 million of the agency’s budget will come from state funds if the Legislature approves it later this year. “We need to see how much we can do with the money we have,” Ness said. “We have done some amazing things in looking at how we can become more efficient. So we need to see how that goes.” Ness said that ITD is attempting to fill the funding gap with approximately $50 million that now comes from new revenue like fees, car and truck registration and a gas tax that was implemented last year. Another $50 million funneled from surplus general funds to the department was awarded after a heated legislative battle last year. Ness said he plans to reduce the ITD workforce by another 20 positions starting in July. He has reduced his staff by 155 employees since 2010. Currently the department employs about 1,700 people. — Kathryn Haake, The Associated Press
Letter to the editor Dear Staff, My husband and I attended the Willamette University performance last night (Jan. 14) at Rocky Mountain High School. We are so grateful to you for informing us of this event in your paper. The concert was outstanding! It was an example of dedication, hard work and lots of talent. They had a large variety of CDs available for purchase. So well done. Director Dr.
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Meridian multifamily housing market sees steady growth
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High Point on Overland, a new apartment complex by Roaring Springs just south of Interstate 84, will have a total of 190 units. Some units opened in October, the rest are expected to be complete by the end of August.
City issues more multifamily permits in past 3 years than prior 12 years combined
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or the third straight year, multifamily construction in Meridian continued to gain a strong foothold in 2015. Just drive through the city on the interstate and you’ll see 190 units going up at High Point on Overland by Roaring Springs and, to the north, 128 units going up at The Franklin at Ten Mile.
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“We’re definitely seeing a huge interest,” The Franklin at Ten Mile community manager Erica Andrews said. Meridian’s multifamily market isn’t so much making a post-recession comeback as it is growing into its own for the first time, said the city’s community development director, Bruce Chatterton. Indeed, that’s what the numbers show. Even before the recession, apartments and other multifamily housing made up only a fraction of residential construction in Meridian. From 2001 to 2008, only 8 percent of residential building permits were for multifamily housing. But over the last three years, multifamily’s share has averaged 34 percent. Chatterton sees a couple of reasons for this shift. For one, folks who lost their home to foreclosure during the recession still needed a place to live, so they started renting, he said. Another factor is that Millennials — those who are now in their 20s and 30 — are more likely than older adults to rent their homes, according to Freddie Mac’s 2015 Multifamily Outlook report. Homeownership rates — the rate of housing units that are owned rather than
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rented — declined across the United States and in Idaho from 2000 to 2012. Meridian’s homeownership rate dropped more sharply than the state and national averages, falling from 86 percent in 2000 to about 76 percent in 2012, according to the Meridian Planning Division’s Existing Conditions report. “In my mind, it’s simply a reflection that we’re maturing as a city,” Chatterton said of the rise in multifamily housing. “Really all of this growth has been predicted by the land use plan.” That land use plan — the city’s comprehensive plan that guides future growth — encourages the development of diverse housing options to meet the needs of various incomes, family sizes and housing preferences. “A vibrant community,” the plan reads, “needs a good cross-section of housing and therefore must guard against an abundance of subdivisions in like density and price range.” Meridian’s multifamily options are still limited. Of the almost 30,000 housing units in Meridian in 2013, only 13 percent were multifamily, according to the Existing Conditions report.
HOMEOWNERS’ CONCERNS Multifamily developments, when proposed near existing homes, are often met with resistance from homeowners, who fear the dense housing will have negative impacts on traffic, property values and their neighborhood’s safety and quality of life. The concern about home values falling because of a nearby apartment is not backed up by data, according to Ada County Assessor
HOMEOWNERSHIP RATES BY YEAR* Meridian n 2000: 85.7 percent n 2012: 75.5 percent Boise n 2000: 67.7 percent n 2012: 60.8 percent Nampa n 2000: 70.3 percent n 2012: 66 percent Ada County n 2000: 74 percent n 2012: 68.1 percent
Bob McQuade. “We really don’t have anything to indicate, any evidence that indicates there is a diminishment of value because of an apartment complex going in,” he said. As far as addressing school capacity and traffic concerns, multifamily proposals are treated the same as single-family proposals. The West Ada School District sends the city a letter with an estimate of how many new students the new development will bring to nearby schools and if there is room for them. The Ada County Highway District does a traffic study to look at safety concerns and gauge how the development will impact traffic. A condition for project approval may include installing a traffic light or safety median, ACHD spokesman Craig Quintana said. “The traffic impact review is primarily to look at safety concerns,” he said. “We also look at the impact on street capacity, but that is not a legally justified reason to deny a development unless safety has been compromised.”
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Idaho n 2000: 74.1 percent n 2012: 70.1 percent United States n 2000: 68.7 percent n 2012: 65.5 percent * Rate represents the percent of total housing units that are owner-occupied as opposed to renter-occupied or vacant. Source: City of Meridian, citing the U.S. Census Bureau and the 2008-2012 American Community Survey
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING GROWTH New residential building permits issued by the city of Meridian 2015: 414 2014: 468 2013: 498 2012: 252 2011: 52 2010: 0 2009: 0 2008: 202 2007: 40 2006: 106 2005: 86 n
SHARE OF GROWTH Percentage of new residential permits that are for multifamily housing: 2015: 28 percent 2014: 38 percent 2013: 36 percent 2012: 24 percent 2011: 9 percent 2010: 0 percent 2009: 0 percent 2008: 26 percent 2007: 5 percent 2006: 6 percent 2005: 3 percent Source: City of Meridian building report n
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TODAY Nampa - 2015-2016 Performing Art Series, 7:30pm, Nampa Civic Center 311 Third St S $140.00 Nampa - Beethoven’s Second Symphony and pianist Spencer Myer, 8:00pm, NNU’s Brandt Center 707 Fern Street $43.50 Boise - Blood Donation, 8:00am, Boise Blood Donation Center 5380 Franklin Rd. Boise - Boise Philharmonic presents: Backstage with the Artist, 12:00pm, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy 501 S 8th Street $0.00 Boise - Caught in the Net, 8:00pm, Stage Coach Theatre 4802 W Emerald St Nampa - Computer Lab - For Class Practice, 11:30am, Nampa Public Library 101 11th Ave S Boise - Diego’s Umbrel-
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of Meridian, died Jan. 16, 2016, at a local care center. Funeral Home: Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
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West Ada School District Board of Trustees meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the District Service Center, 1303 E. Central Drive, Meridian. Find the agenda at westada.org/Page/169. n Meridian City Council meeting, 6 p.m., City n
Playhouse present: “Tickle The Pink”, 8:00pm, The Playhouse Boise 8001 West Fairview Avenue Meridian - Ribbon Cutting - Grade Power Learning, 1:00pm, Grade Power Learning 3327 North Eagle Road, Ste. 100 $0.00 la, 10:00pm, Reef 105 South 6th Nampa - Senior Game Day, 2:00pm, Nampa Public Street Library 101 11th Ave S Boise - Free Beginner Nampa - Soup Dinner and 2.5 rated Tennis Clinics, 7:00pm, Boise Racquet Fundraiser, 4:00pm, Grace & Swim Club 1116 North Cole Road Episcopal Church 411 10th Ave. S. Garden City - Lupe Fias- Meridian - Winter Extravaganza Senior co, 8:00pm, Revolution Concert House 4983 North Glenwood Street Prom, 6:00pm, Copper Springs Senior Living (formerly Diamond $65.00 View) 3570 E. Amity Road Copper Boise - Mindful Work : Springs Senior Living The New Generation Boise - Winter Salsa of Business, 9:00am, The Party, 8:00pm, Knitting Factory Owyhee 416 S 9th St Star - Music & MoveNampa - Wintersong, ment, 10:30am, Star Branch 6:30pm, Grace Episcopal Church Library 10706 W State St 411 10th Ave. S. Boise - The Original Motel Cowboy, PINTO SATURDAY BENNETT -- Stories & Songs, 8:00am, Sapphire Room Boise - 12th Idaho at the Riverside 2900 Chinden Blvd. Regional Future City, Nampa - PAS: Taikoza, 8:00am, Jordan Ballroom 7:30pm, Nampa Civic Center 311 Boise - A Night of Bad Third St S Decisions: Winter Boise - Pizzalchik Games with HomeProductions and The Grown Theatre, 6:00pm,
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Council Chamber, Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. Meets at 6 p.m. every first, third and fourth Tuesday, and at 3 p.m. every second Tuesday. Find the agenda at meridiancity.org under the “City Government” tab.
Wednesday Meridian Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee meeting, 12-1 p.m., Foley n
The Olympic Nampa - American Red Cross Babysitter Training, 9:00am, Nampa Rec Center 131 Constitution Way $50.00 Boise - Beethoven & Myer, 8:00pm, Boise Philharmonic 516 S 9th St Boise - Dante Elephante, Guests, 7:30pm, Neurolux 111 N 11th St Star - Family Movie and Munchies, 12:00pm, Star Branch Library 10706 W State St Nampa - Idaho Wedding Show, 10:00am, Ford Idaho Center 16200 Idaho Center Blvd $7.00 Boise - New Transit & Steve Fulton Music: An Acoustic Evening, 7:30pm, Sapphire Room at the Riverside 2900 Chinden Blvd. Boise - Open Climb Time, 6:00pm, Boise Rock Gym at the Wings Center 1875 Century Way Wings Center Boise - Phutureprimitive with Kaminanda, 9:00pm, Reef 105 South 6th Street Meridian - Pray for Freedom: Challenge Slavery, 3:30pm, Valley Life community Church $0.00 Nampa - Right on Target with Nampa Public Library, 10:30am, Nampa Public Library 101 11th Ave S $0.00 Boise - Robbie Burns Night, 6:00pm, Riverside Hotel 2900 W. Chinden Blvd. Boise Caledonian Society Nampa - Scott McCormick and Michael Hunter, 2:00pm, Artistblue Gallery 1509 Caldwell Blvd $0.00 Meridian - SelectHealth Open Enrollment Event, 9:00am, SelectHealth Portico Building 3330 E. Louise Dr., Ste. 100 Select Health Boise - Take a Wilderness First Aid Course, 8:00am, Girl Scouts Friendship Square location 610 Reserve Street
Boise - Wyoming Cowgirls at Boise State Broncos Womens Basketball, 2:00pm, Taco Bell Arena 1401 Bronco Ln Boise - Zero, 8:00pm, Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St
SUNDAY Boise - Go on a great Rock n’ roll cruise In January!, 4:00pm, Boise Airport Vista Ave & Airport Way Nampa - Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, 5:30pm, Crossroads Church 4170 East Amity Rd. back entrance $0.00 Boise - Tribal Seeds, The Skints, The Steppas, 8:00pm, Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St
Eagle - Scottish Country Dance Classes, 7:30pm, Eagle Performing Arts Center 1125 E. State Street Thistle and Ghillies Scottish Country Dancers Boise - WORD Workshop: Submitting for Publication, 6:30pm, The Cabin 801 S Capitol Blvd
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Boise - A Cappella Fusion/High School Vocal Contest, 6:30pm, Morrison Center for the Performing Arts 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln $0.00 Nampa - American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Begins, 9:00pm, Nampa Rec Center 131 Constitution Way $150.00 Boise - An Evening With: MONDAY STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9), 8:00pm, Knitting Factory Nampa - Basic Excel 416 S 9th St Class, 1:30pm, Nampa Public Boise - Andy Frasco and Library 101 11th Ave S the U.N., Ladytramp, Boise - Blood Drive, 7:30pm, Neurolux 111 N 11th St 12:00pm, ITT Technical Institute Nampa - Author Show12302 W. Explorer Dr. case, 6:30pm, Nampa Public Boise - Blood Drive, 2:00pm, St. Mark’s Catholic Church Library 101 11th Ave S Nampa - Bogus Basin 7960 Northview St. Snowshoe Series, 9:00am, Eagle - Eagle Dog Park Open House, 6:00pm, Eagle Nampa Rec Center 131 Constitution Way $54.00 City Hall 660 E Civic Lane $0.00 Boise - CAPM CertificaBoise - Faculty and tion Training Course, Guest Artists Recital 8:30am, Courtyard Boise Down- Rodney Zuroeveste, town 222 S Broadway Ave 7:30pm, Morrison Center for the Star - Color Me Calm, Performing Arts 2201 W Cesar 6:00pm, Star Branch Library 10706 Chavez Ln W State St Nampa - Genealogy Nampa - Connect with Class for Beginners & Idaho Authors - RecepBeyond Session I Begins, 8:00pm, Nampa Rec Center tion & Book Signings, 6:30pm, Nampa Public Library 101 131 Constitution Way $35.00 Boise - Get to Know New 11th Ave S $0.00 Nampa - Digital Book Friends While Walking Drop-In Help Session, the Greenbelt, 5:30pm, Bandanna Running & Walking 504 11:00am, Nampa Public Library 101 11th Ave S W Main St Boise - Emotional IntelStar - Preschool Play ligence: RELATIONSHIP and Learn Storytime, MANAGEMENT, 7:00pm, 10:30am, Star Branch Library Simpatico 1414 South Broadway 10706 W State St
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LOCAL NEWS Meridian City Council names Bird president
Meridian family recuperating after losing house to fire
he Meridian City Council met for the first time Jan. 12 with both of its newly elected members, Anne Little Roberts and Ty Palmer. At the meeting, the six-member council underwent its annual restructuring, appointing Keith Bird as president and Joe Borton as vice president. Council members were given the following assignments:
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Borton will serve as liaison to the fire and finance departments, as an air quality board member and as a rural fire commissioner. He will represent district 1 in the northwest part of the city. n Councilwoman Genesis Milam will serve as liaison to the police department and as an ex officio member of the Meridian Arts Commission and the Solid Waste Advisory Commission. She will represent district 2 in the northeast part of the city. n Little Roberts will serve as liaison to the parks department, as an alternate on the COMPASS board and as an ex officio member of the Parks and Recreation Commission. She will represent district 3 in the eastern central part of the city. n Palmer will serve as a liaison to the information services and legal departments, an ex officio representative on the Historical Preservation Commission, and a member of the Valley Regional Transit executive council. He will represent district 4 in the southwest part of the city. n Councilman Luke Cavener will serve as liaison to community development and human resources and as a representative on the Valley Regional Transit board.. He will represent district 5 in the southeast part of the city. n Bird will serve as liaison to public works and the mayor’s office, as a representative to the Meridian Development Corporation, and as an alternate for the Allumbaugh House (with Terry Reilly Health Services) and Ada County Emergency Management. — Meridian Press staff
Meridian family of five recently lost their home and most of their possessions to a house fire that took crews 24 minutes to extinguish. Cindy Friesen and her daughter, Amber, were able to escape with their pets before the flames engulfed the two-story house at 286 N. Black Cat Road on Jan. 10. A firefighter rescued one of the family’s cats. Cindy’s husband, Dan, and their other two children weren’t home at the time.
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The Friesens’ rental home on North Black Cat Road was destroyed by Friesen smelled smoke as she a fire Jan. 10.
and her daughter ate in the kitchen, but she figured it was coming from field burning. But when she let the puppy out, she noticed smoke trickling out of the back garage door. She rushed to open the door. “Which is the dumbest thing to do right?” Friesen said. “I realize it now. The fire was just rolling up the wall and rolling across the ceiling.” Friesen’s first thought was finding some way to put out the fire and save the house, which the family was renting from friend. “But then it dawned on me that there was just too much fire. I’ve never seen fire just roll like that,” she said. “I was panicking.” Friesen yelled for Amber to get out of the house with the dogs and call 911 from the neighbor’s. She ran back inside and rescued Amber’s chihuahua.
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“I was super freaked out,” Friesen said. “I think my brain just stopped. I got out of the house, ... but I still had that strong desire to put the fire out.” Thinking back, Friesen wonders if she could have saved the computer hard drive filled with family photos. She feels terrible that the kids lost their new Christmas presents. “You just don’t ever think it’s going to happen to you,” she said. “But when it does, it’s just so surreal.”
Crews arrived five minutes after the 911 call, Meridian Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer said. Multiple agencies worked together to put the fire out, but smoke and flames rendered the house and much of its contents unusable. The cause of the fire was still undetermined as of Jan. 14, Niemeyer said. Meridian Fire used its burnout fund to provide the family with a $300 check and a hotel voucher for the night. “I don’t have anything but wonderful things to say about (the fire crews) and a true appreciation that they are there and we have them to call,” Friesen said. The family is staying with friends until they move into a
rental around the corner from their old place. The children will be able to stay in their same schools. The family is doing its best to bounce back. “The schedule of life has really become a difficult process, because it just changes so much when you don’t have that stability,” Friesen said. Friends, family and strangers are pitching in to help the family by donating clothes and household items and by making donations through an online GoFundMe account. “What I thought was going to be ... just devastating has really become a beautiful thing to watch, all these people come together and how God works,” Friesen said.
Idaho pastor among 4 released from Iranian prison By The Associated Press
The wife of an Idaho pastor who is among four detained Americans being released from Iran said Saturday that the news “was a huge burden lifted off.” Naghmeh Abedini told The Associated Press after she learned that Saeed Abedini was to be released, she woke her kids up and told them “Daddy was coming home.”
“They were just excited. They couldn’t believe it,” she said in a telephone interview from Boise. Iran agreed to release four detained Americans in exchange for seven Iranians held or charged in the United States, U.S. and Iran officials said Saturday. A fifth American detained in Iran, a student, was released in
a move unrelated to a prisoner swap earlier between the two countries. The four Americans were flown from Iran to Switzerland and then taken to a U.S. military hospital in Germany for medical treatment, U.S. officials said. Those released include Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian, former U.S. Marine Amir
Hekmati and Nosratollah Khosravi-Roodsari. The Boise man was detained for compromising national security, presumably because of Christian proselytizing, in September 2012. He was sentenced in 2013 to eight years in prison. “We are rejoicing,” Jay Sekulow, a leading advocate for the pastor and
chief counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice in Washington, D.C., said in a video posted on the center’s website. Saeed Abedini, an Iranian-born American citizen, was imprisoned “over three years ago because of his Christian faith,” Sekulow said. He was in Iran building an orphanage, Sekulow said.
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eridian’s Zach Kiebel, a local Pita Pita franchisee, is branching out and creating a new resHolly Beech/MP taurant of his own called Homestead Bar and Grill, The Homestead Bar and Grill, a new restaurant founded by Zach and Anisha Kiebel, is slated to open around set to open on the south- Feb. 1 on the corner of North Linder Road and East Chinden Boulevard. west corner of North Linder the wood from a friend “I wanted to make it Road and East Chinden who had torn out the wood kind of a homey, rustic feel Boulevard in February. flooring in his home and for everyone,” he said. He also wants the resby Holly Beech was planning to burn it. hbeech@mymeridianpress.com Kiebel also used his re- taurant to be a place where © 2016 MERIDIAN PRESS sourcefulness to collect people can hang out on large spools from the Idaho game day — several TVs “This is definitely not a Power scrap yard, which will be up — while enjoying franchise, this is my own he fixed up to use as stools one of the 40 beers on tap. idea,” he said. on the restaurant’s out- The restaurant will also Kiebel has poured his door patio. And the footrest serve meals, mixed drinks creative energy into the along the bar inside will be and breakfast on Saturdays Zach and Anisha Kiebel project, even collecting a piece of old railroad track and Sundays. Some menu some of the pieces that shades of wood used along that Kiebel picked up from items will have a Greek inwill give the restaurant its the bar and throughout the the railroad company in fluence, thanks to Kiebel’s nine-and-counting years rustic feel, such as the rich restaurant. Kiebel snagged Nampa. with Pita Pit.
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he Avett Brothers, an American folk rock band that released the hit “I and Love and You,” will perform at the Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater in Nampa at 8 p.m. July 25. Ticket sales opened today at 10 a.m. Tickets are $30, $35 and $55 in advance. All ticket prices increase $5 the day of the show. Buy tickets online at ictickets.com, over the phone at 442-3232, or at the Ictickets box office at 16200 N. Idaho Center Blvd. — Meridian Press staff
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get far before being “asked to volunteer” for a position helping the Idaho National Guard attack-helicopter battalion prepare for deployment to Afghanistan. For a year in 2013 Hill worked full time at Gowen Field in Boise flying the Apache and training for his upcoming deployment. “All the while I watched my home building and remodeling competitors thriving in the recovering housing market. I was envious at times. I hadn’t planned on being a full-time Army guy,” Hill said. Just a few months before the launch date in October 2013, the deployment was canceled. Hill wasted no time re-establishing his business and was delighted to be back in the private sector, but he also was able to fly once or twice each week, keeping his dream alive. “I love remodeling. Watching a homeowners’ eyes light up when they see a new granite slab being installed, or when they move their stuff into beautiful new kitchen cabinets and wonder what to do with all the space… that’s a blast for me,” Hill said. “But then,” he continued, “I also get to hop in my truck and drive out to Gowen Field, strap into the Apache and fly over the mountains of Idaho. … It’s a dream come true.” n Larry Gardner, a retired writer and editor for the Idaho Press-Tribune and other newspapers in the Treasure Valley, north Idaho and California, continues to pursue the craft he loves: freelance writing and editing.
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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
Independent contractors needed to deliver newspapers in the Meridian, Middleton, Nampa & Caldwell city areas. Early morning delivery. Valid drivers license and insurance required If interested call Jennifer at 465-8160 or Christopher at 465-8138 HEALTHCARE
NAMPA 3 bedroom, 1 bath, garage, sprinklers, quiet culdasec, near Rec Center, $595/month + deposit, (208)880-4787
Trinity Mission Health & Rehab of Midland
is looking for CNA's:
WE BUY GUNS. Top prices paid.
Boulevard Guns & Pawn
2012 FORD FUSION SEL 2.5 Auto Heated Leather Power Sunroof...LOADED! 35+ MPG Ultra Sharp! Only 35K miles! $16,525 Nada Retail $11,850 Cash Price
(208)409-3702
CAT BOARDING Condos feature many luxurious amenities Our boarding services are especially perfect for your beloved cats. (208)353-5939
2004 Toyota Corolla LE 4 cylinder, Auto, Power Windows/locks, Tilt/Cruise, New All Season Radials 35,850 Miles, New Condition, 30-40 MPG, $6,850 (208)409-3702
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Apply in person at 46 N. Midland Blvd., Nampa.
HAPPY VALLEY PARK Double/singlewide lots available. 8 months free with approved house. Quick freeway access.
465-5353
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Trinity Mission Health & Rehab of Midland
is looking for RN's & LPN's: Also looking for a Staff Development Coordinator and an Assistant Director of Nursing. Apply in person at 46 N. Midland Blvd., Nampa.
Call 459-4434. Equal Housing Opportunity
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CATTLE BEDDING WOOD CHIPS $4/yard,
NEWSPAPER DELIVERY CONTRACTORS 466-4888
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2005 FORD TAURUS 2005 Ford Taurus Good Condition 3.0 L 208 880 6450
1 MINIATURE 9 month old Sheep, $100, 250-7699 Leave message
(208)467-6175
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Serving Nampa/Caldwell 10% Off Price Marked On ALL
SELLING GOOD QUALITY HAY 1/2 ton bales; $115 per bale We deliver. 1-208- 482-7422.
LOW MILES!!!
ROPE;
VALENTINE SALE
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Balewagons:
PUBLIC NOTICE Musick Auction will be holding an auction of inventory from the College of Western Idaho BSU Campus Culinary Department. Online Auction ends Jan. 28, 2016. Preview items online starting 1-21-16. www.musickauction.com
NH pull-type & self propelled models/parts/tires. Buy/Sell/Trade/Finance 880-2889 anytime Jim www.balewagon.com
NEWSPAPER DELIVERY CONTRACTORS
FOUND:
(208)866-6883
MyMeridianClassifieds.com 6121 Cleveland Blvd: Several spaces: #101, 102, 103, & 110 For pricing or to make an appointment call: (208) 454-1639 or (208) 989-8721
CHRISTMAS Cactus, Red, $3, 461-3383
CLASSIFIED DEADLINES CAT, white with black markings, about 12lbs, very affectionate. Off of Chicago , south of Amity on Wildflower Drive. Please call to identify, leave message.
SECURITY OFFICERS NEEDED 5 days per week. Call 454-0814
For Lease: CALDWELL
10 RAILROAD TIES, $10 each/OBO, (208)477-7406 CALDWELL EAGLES BINGO Grand Opening Jan 23. Doors open 5:00pm, Bingo starts 6:00pm. 815 Arthur St. Join us for cash, and prizes. 208-599-3475 more info.
FOR LEASE
Nampa Rod & Gun Club Sat. January 23 9am-5pm Sun. January 24 9am-3pm BUY, SELL, TRADE ADMISSION $6.00 Admission Price includes a raffle. Ticket for a 22 Rifle
222 West Railroad Street Nampa, Idaho 467-6102 Breakfast 7:30-11am Lunch 11:15-3pm
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