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SCHOOLS The West Ada School District opted this year to promote four administrators rather than fill the vacant assistant superintendent role. The move is expected to save the district almost $80,000 a year.

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Rocky Mountain High School will be an estimated 388 students over capacity in the fall of 2017 after boundary changes take effect. If no changes were made, the school would have about 736 excess students by 2017, according to district estimates.

West Ada’s new long-range planning committee mulls timeline for next bond election, new high school

A ON THE TOWN Local students will perform in the Treasure Valley YOUTH Theater’s production of “Aladdin, Jr.” this month.

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s the West Ada School by Holly Beech for a new high school this District wrestled this hbeech@mymeridianpress.com year would be a tough sell, he year with how to bal- © 2016 MERIDIAN PRESS said, because Meridian High ance enrollment across School will have about 275 the five major high empty seats when the remodel schools, some parents asked, is finished in 2017. (That attenwhy not just build a new high school? Even dance area also has the most housing growth when the boundary changes take effect in the potential, he said). fall of 2017, Rocky Mountain and Mountain “In two years based on current kids, we’ll in View high schools will still each be about 350 total be 500 students over amongst five large students over capacity. high schools,” Exline said. “If it was perfectly The district owns one site in Star and two balanced, in two years every school would sites south of Interstate 84 for future high be 100 students over. That’s probably not a schools. One south Meridian site, dubbed the screaming need for a new high school, right?” “Hill” site, is near the Eagle Road/Amity Road The enrollments won’t be perfectly balintersection. The other, the “Grove” site, is near anced, however, because the boundary comthe corner of Ten Mile and Amity roads. mittee had to juggle other concerns, such as District spokesman Eric Exline said it’s too trying not to break up walk zones or separate soon to guess when and where the district’s neighborhoods. next high school will be built. Passing a bond Throughout the five-month boundary re-

draw process, parents called for the district to have a more comprehensive plan for future schools. At the direction of Superintendent Mary Ann Ranells, the district formed a new long-range facilities committee to create a long-term plan. The district’s future facilities planning ebbed when growth slowed during the recession, Exline said. When and where to build a new high school is just one of the questions the committee seeks to answer. “This will be the trick of the committee, because it takes three years to build a high school,” Exline said. “So you have to think a little bit about anticipating the future. You can’t wait three years and go, oh heavens, we’re way overcrowded, we better go build a new high school.”

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ou get to hear me ramble in this column every week, and now I’d like to turn the mic over to you. Our team at the Meridian Press wants to hear your feedback on how our paper is doing and what suggestions you may have for future coverage. What type of news is most important to you? What do you like about the Meridian Press, and how could we improve? Is your newspaper delivery consistent? What type of advertising inserts would be most helpful to you? We’re all ears, and we’ve made it easy for you to answer. Find a link to our reader survey at mymeridianpress.com. The survey has 27 questions, largely multiple choice. Those who complete the survey will be entered to win a 7-inch Amazon Fire. Not bad! Some background about us: The Meridian Press was founded by the Idaho Press-Tribune, based in Canyon County, in 2013 to bring more news coverage to the booming city of Meridian. Home to the state’s largest school district and one of the fastest growing populations in the country, Meridian is full of interesting and important stories. We wanted to create another outlet to tell those stories, to provide coverage of civic meetings and elected officials, and to feature some of the amazing people living and working in your city. In this endeavor, you, our reader, are the No. 1 focus. I invite you to share your views with us and help strengthen our efforts to bring you news that you care about.

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ROADREPORT FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 11

Current road closures: Black Cat Road will be closed from Ustick Road to McMillan Road for a sewer main installation. The expected completion date is June 1. n There will be lane restrictions on Eagle Road from from Overland Road to the Interstate 84 off and on ramp while an overhead sign is installed. The expected completion date is May 6. n There will be shoulder work at the intersection of Eagle Road and Taconic Drive while the road is widened. Flaggers will direct traffic occasionally. The expected completion date is March 25. 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 There will be lane restrictions on Meridian Road from Corporate Drive to I-84 while overhead signs are installed. The expected completion date is May 6. n

There will be shoulder work on Pine Avenue from Ocean Avenue to Cove Place for new subdivision work. Flaggers will direct traffic occasionally. The expected completion date is April 1. n There will be lane restrictions on Ten Mile Road from Franklin Road to I-84 while an overhead sign is installed. The expected completion date is May 6. n Victory Road will be closed from Linder Road to Ten Mile Road for a road rebuild project. The expected completion date is Thursday. n

Future road closures: Starting March 28, there will be lane restrictions on Black Cat Road from Moonlake Drive to Ustick Road for pedestrian improvements. Flaggers will direct traffic. The expected completion date is July 11. n Starting March 21, Locust Grove Road will be closed from Victory Road to Amity Road for water main work. The expected completion date is March 25. n On Saturday, Meridian Road will be closed south of Chinden Boulevard for water main work. The road will be closed only Saturday. n

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CRIME WATCH Meridian Police Department Log

March 2 n Consumption of alcohol or open container possessed by driver, injury to a child – adult transports minor in vehicle while under the influence, DUI, carrying concealed weapon while under the influence, East Overland Road and South Locust Grove Road n Domestic verbal, DUI, 0 block East Fairview Avenue n Possession of marijuana, use of or intent to use drug paraphernalia, 2100 block North Amethyst Place March 3 n DUI, 3600 block East Fairview Avenue n Possession of burglary tools, failure to obey citation, petit theft, 3400 block East Fairview Avenue March 4 n DUI, 3100 block East Fairview Avenue n Domestic battery or assault, enhancement – in the presence of a child, 3800 block North Morning Sky Avenue n Possession of marijuana in an amount greater than 3 ounces in any prepared form, use of or intent to use drug paraphernalia, 800 block South Allen Street n Felony possession of a controlled substance, DUI, use of or intent to use drug paraphernalia, North Eagle Road and East Ustick Road n Felony possession of a controlled substance, use of or intent to use drug paraphernalia, North Eagle Road and East Ustick Road March 5

Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz made campaign stops in Idaho over the weekend. Cruz rallied at Boise State University on Saturday, and Rubio spoke at the Boise Airport on Sunday. Rubio, a Florida senator, said his first actions in office would be to repeal every one of President Barack Obama’s unconstitutional executive orders, the Idaho Press-Tribune reports. Rubio also said he is the only candidate with a concrete plan to repeal and replace Obamacare. He also spoke to the First and Second Amendments and promised to uphold the Constitution. “He’s just so common sense,” Amy Fisher of Meridian told the Idaho Press-Tribune. “He knows his stuff, especially from his experience in the Senate. He’s very smart and articulate.” Media partner KBOI-TV2 reports that Cruz, a Texas senator, “made it clear throughout his speech that he feels he is the only candidate that can unseat GOP front runner Donald Trump. ... He outlined his platform, which focuses on jobs, freedom and security. Among other things, Cruz says he would support repealing the Affordable Care Act, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service and giving federally-owned land back to the states.” Boise native Cindy Reis told KBOI-TV2: “I vote for people that have a proven record. And in the face of a lot of opposition, has stood for the right things. I think that takes courage. That’s the type of person I want running our country.”

Invalid driver’s license, failure to appear for misdemeanor citation, 3100 block North Meridian Road n Petit theft, 4000 block East Fairview Avenue n Criminal contempt of court, failure to appear for misdemeanor citation, probation violation warrant n Use of or intent to use drug paraphernalia, petit theft, 4000 block East Fairview Avenue n Petit theft, 4000 East Fairview Avenue n Use of or under the influence of a controlled substance in a public place, use of or intent to use drug paraphernalia, 700 block North Ten Mile Road n DUI (guilty of two or more violations within 10 years), driving without privileges, 0 block East Fairview Avenue March 6 n Petit theft, 700 block West Overland Road n Use of or intent to use drug paraphernalia, East Fairview Avenue and North Eagle Road n Felony possession of a controlled substance, driving without privileges (second offense), possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to appear for misdemeanor citation, probation violation warrant, unlawful possession of a firearm, driving without liability insurance (second offense), 1700 block West Cherry Lane n Driving without privileges (second offense), no proof of insurance (second offense), North Meridian Road and East Blue Heron Lane n

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Each year, the city of Meridian awards up to four $1,000 scholarships funded by sponsors and attendees of the mayor’s State of the City address. The scholarships help Meridian area high school students afford a college education. Eligible applicants will be graduating from high school in the spring of 2016 and plan on attending an accredited college or vocational education program in the fall of 2016. In addition, an applicant must reside in the city of Meridian or its area of impact, or have been a member of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council since January 2015. The scholarships are awarded to successful applicants who demonstrate evidence of leadership potential through their community involvement, as well as volunteerism, school activities or work experience. This year, applicants who have completed an Alive at 25 Safe Driving Course and include their course completion certificate with their application material will be given additional consideration. Information about the Alive at 25 Course, which is regularly offered through the Meridian Police Department, can be found online at aliveat25.us. Scholarship application forms can be accessed from the city of Meridian website at www.meridiancity.org. Copies are also available in the counseling offices of area high schools and in the mayor’s office at Meridian City Hall. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. April 1. For questions, contact the Meridian mayor’s office at 489-0529.

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Idaho marijuana group withdraws legalization petition An Idaho group seeking to decriminalize small amounts of recreational marijuana and legalize medical marijuana has withdrawn its ballot initiative for the November election. KIVI-TV reports that New Approach Idaho, Inc. withdrew its initiative shortly after receiving a Feb. 19 letter from the American Academy of Pediatrics criticizing the petition. The pediatric organization wrote it never endorsed access to medical marijuana. The group’s petition mischaracterizes AAP’s policy statement, according to opponents. The organization also opposes the legalization of marijuana because it could potentially harm children. — The Associated Press

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ISP has more detail; still seeks info on Saturday hit and run near Meridian Idaho State Police on Monday provided more information about the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision Saturday afternoon. A witness reported that the vehicle is a black box-shaped — but not a Nissan Cube — SUV and was weaving in an outside lane traveling eastbound on Interstate 84 around 4 p.m. Saturday. ISP said the driver appeared to be a clean-shaven white male in his early 20s. ISP stated in a press release that the driver slowed during the incident, knowing he caused a crash, but drove on. The crash happened eastbound at milepost 44 in Meridian. ISP is still seeking the public’s help in identifying the other vehicle. The release stated Nelida Carrillo Terriquez, 24, of Nampa, crashed into the median barrier. She was driving a silver 2004 Cadillac. A witness said the other vehicle’s weaving forced Terriquez’s vehicle over into the median. No one was injured, according to ISP. ISP is requesting the assistance of the public if any witnesses have further information on this vehicle. Dispatch can be contacted at 846-7550.

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Judge to issue written ruling in West Ada recall lawsuit R D

Leaving asst. superintendent role vacant will save West Ada District $79K annually

istrict Judge Deborah Bail heard arguments Wednesday in the lawsuit disputing how many signatures are needed to launch a recall election against West Ada School District trustees. Bail did not make an immediate ruling and said she would provide a written decision. West Ada trustees Russell Joki and Carol Sayles filed a petition in court Feb. 5 that asked for a temporary restraining order and an injunction that would stop the Secretary of State’s Office and the Ada and Canyon county clerks from putting trustee recalls on the May 17 ballot. Bail denied the restraining order request Feb. 10.

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The trustees and their attorney, Robert Huntley, contend that the number of signatures needed for a recall election should be based on the Nov. 3 supplemental levy election because that was the most recent election in the district. Attorneys for the county clerks said the clerks’ interpretation of the law is that the recall signatures should be based on the last election that put the trustee in office. Bail will rule on which interpretation of the law is accurate. If the district’s supplemental levy election determines the number of signatures needed, the current recall petitions are thousands of signatures short. The statute in question is Idaho Code 34-1702 (5), which says the number of signatures needed for a recall election is at least 50 percent of the number of votes cast in “the last election of the district or school trustee zone.” Using the threshold of the last school trustee election, the recall

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West Ada School District Trustees Carol Sayles and Russell Joki take part in a Dec. 15 board meeting. committee needed less than 500 signatures per zone to launch recall elections. But using the threshold of the last district election, the committee would have needed 2,500 or more signatures per zone. Lorna Jorgensen, attorney for Ada County Clerk Christopher Rich, told Bail it seems implausible that the Legislature would have set up the recall framework in such a way that more signatures would be needed to recall a school board member than to recall the governor. Zach Wesley, attorney for Canyon County Clerk Chris Yamamoto, said when this question came up in the past, the clerk’s office, at the guidance of the Secretary of State’s Office, determined how many recall signatures

were needed by looking at the most recent school trustee election. Huntley, the attorney for Sayles and Joki, said it’s the court’s job to interpret the law as it’s written, not rewrite it. The county clerks certified the recall petitions against Joki, Sayles and trustees Tina Dean and Julie Madsen in February. Madsen chose to resign. At its March 1 meeting, the West Ada school board ordered recall elections to be held against Joki, Sayles and Dean on May 17. Secretary of State Lawerence Denney is no longer a plaintiff in the lawsuit. At the request of the Attorney General’s Office, Bail dismissed him from the case Monday.

n Pay increase: $8,500 ather than fill a vacant assistant superintendent posi- Dave Roberts tion, the West Ada n Former role and salSchool District has ary: administrator of hupromoted four administrators to take on those man resources/payroll, duties instead. Former $77,250 n New role and salassista nt ary: chief superinby Holly Beech h u m a n tendentBarbara Leeds hbeech@mymeridianpress.com r e s o u r c e of f icer, retired on © 2016 MERIDIAN PRESS $100,000 Dec. 1. n Pay increase: $22,750 Leeds’ annual salary was $123,600, district spokesman Eric Exline Alex Simpson said. The reshuffling of n Former role and salroles, approved by the ary: director of finance, board of trustees Jan. 26, produces a net savings $95,340 n New role and sal$79,190 a year, he said. Savings from this year will ary: chief financial officer, $100,000 go into the general fund. n Pay increase: $4,660 Superintendent Mary Another administraAnn Ranells brought the idea to restructure those tive reorganization took roles to the board. Some place in the first half of of the savings will be used this school year. After a to boost the salaries of the deeply divided debate at four administrators who an August board meeting, will take on more respon- trustees voted not to fill sibilities. the position of director of The role shifts and sal- assessment, which was ary changes are as follows: vacated when Thomason was promoted to chief Joe Yochum academic officer. This pon Former role and salasition, which came with a ry: chief operations officer, roughly $100,000 salary, helped schools comply $114,000 n New role and salary: with standardized testing assistant superintendent and interpret test results. of operations, $122,500 A majority of board memn Pay increase: $8,500 bers thought the district could find better uses for Jackie Thomason that money. Those savings are also going into n Former role and salary: chief academic officer, the general fund this fiscal year, Exline said. $114,000 n New role and salary: West Ada is Idaho’s assistant superintendent largest school district with of teaching and learning, over 37,000 students and $122,500 about 3,740 staff members.

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

CIVICCALENDAR WEEK OF MARCH 14-18

Tuesday West Ada School District Board of Trustees meeting, 6 p.m. at the District Service n

Center, 1303 E. Central Drive, Meridian. Find the agenda at westada.org/Page/169. n Meridian City Council meeting, 6 p.m., City Council Chambers, Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. Meets at 6 p.m. every

Donald Phillip Beigh, 84, of Eagle, died Tuesday, March 1 at his home of natural causes. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho. Phyllis Brown, 91, of Merid-

ian, died Sunday, March 6, 2016, at a local hospital. Funeral Home: Accent Funeral Home, Meridian.

Norma Ruth Coiner, 84, of Meridian, died Friday, March 4, at a local care center of natural causes. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho.

John Arthur Garvin, 57, of Eagle, died Wednesday, March 2 at his home of natural causes. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho.

Audrey L Hammond,

88, of Meridian, died Sunday, Feb. 28 at a local care facility of natural causes. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho.

Henry Edward Jedry, 100,

of Eagle, died Sunday, March 6. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho.

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TODAY Boise - Ballet Idaho presents NewDance, Up Close, 8:00pm, Ballet Idaho 501 S 8th St Boise - Boise Chamber Music Series with The Meccorre Quartet, 7:30pm, Morrison Center for the Performing Arts 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln Boise - Cemetery Club, 8:00pm, Stage Coach Theatre 4802 W Emerald St Boise - ComedySportz, 7:30pm, CSZ Arena $10.00 CSz Boise Boise - David Archuleta, 8:00pm, Morrison Center for the Performing Arts 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln Boise - Kottonmouth Kings - Marlon Asher, Whitey Peyton, Chucky Chuck, Olyghost and Bryan Torch, 8:00pm, Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St Boise - March to End Hunger/Can Castle

Competition, Various Location in the Treasure Valley, free Boise - NewDance, Up Close, 8:00pm, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy 501 S 8th Street Boise - Pale Dian, Guests, 7:30pm, Neurolux 111 N 11th St Nampa - Seussical, 7:30pm, Nampa Civic Center 311 Third St S $25.00 Nampa - Snoopy!!! the Musical, 7:00pm, Columbia Performing Arts Center 301 S Happy Valley Rd $12.00 Nampa - Splash N’ Dash, 5:30pm, Nampa Rec Center 131 Constitution Way $18.00 Garden City - Super Diamond - The Neil Diamond Tribute, 8:00pm, Revolution Concert House 4983 North Glenwood Street $25.00 Boise - “Women” ~ a comedy produced by Daisy’s Madhouse, 8:00pm, Idaho Outdoor Association 3401 Brazil St

first, third and fourth Tuesday, and at 3 p.m. every second Tuesday. Find the agenda at meridiancity.org under the “City Government” tab.

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SATURDAY Boise - The 22 are coming to the Record Exchange, 1:00pm, The Record Exchange 1105 W. Idaho, free Boise - Auditions for The Great American Trailer Park Musical, 10:00am, Stage Coach Theatre 4802 W Emerald St Boise - Boise Chamber Music Series - Young Artists String Quartet Competition with The Meccorre Quartet, 9:00am, Morrison Center for the Performing Arts 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln Boise - Boise Contra Dance, 8:00pm, Broadway Dance Center 893 E. Boise Avenue $8.00 Boise - Lewis Black, The Egyptian Theatre 700 West Main Street Boise - Mozart Requiem & BPMC, 8:00pm, Boise Philharmonic 516 S 9th St Nampa - NNU Jazz Revival, 2:00pm, Artistblue Gallery, free Boise - Open Climb Time, 6:00pm, Boise Rock Gym at the Wings Center 1875 Century Way Wings Center Nampa - Refuge Star Party, 5:30pm, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge 13751

Thursday Planning and Zoning Commission, 6 p.m., City Council Chambers, Meridian City Hall. Meets every first and third Thursday. n

Meridian Library District Board of Trustees meeting, 7 p.m., large conference room at n

the Cherry Lane branch, 1326 W. Cherry Lane. Board meets the third Wednesday of each month.

Upper Embankment Rd. Boise - Senior Recital - Daniel Quatrone, euphonium, 7:30pm, Morrison Center for the Performing Arts 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln Meridian - Shine 365 Weight Loss and Healthy Living Support, 8:00am, Shine Studio-Strada Bellissima Business Park 2825 S. Meridian Road #100 Shine 365 Boise - TOBYMAC’S HITS DEEP TOUR, 7:00pm, Taco Bell Arena 1401 Bronco Ln Boise - Young Dubliners, 8:30pm, Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St SUNDAY Boise - Attened the 2nd annual POOCH PAGEANT, 2:30pm, Powerhouse Event Center 621 S 17th St Boise - Cesar Millan - The Dog Whisperer Boise, 7:30pm, Morrison Center for the Performing Arts 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln Boise - Dirty Revival, Guests, 7:30pm, Neurolux 111 N 11th St Boise - Lil Durk, Bonaphied, Lee Haze, Mill Bill, Zero, 7:30pm, Knitting Factory 416 S 9th St Boise - SOLAS -- 20th Anniversary Tour, 7:00pm, Sapphire Room at the Riverside

2900 Chinden Blvd. MONDAY Boise - The Owyhee River Journals Presentation, 7:00pm, Idaho Outdoor Association Hall 3401 Brazil St., free Eagle - Scottish Country Dance Classes, 7:30pm, Eagle Performing Arts Center 1125 E. State Street Thistle and Ghillies Scottish Country Dancers TUESDAY Meridian - Boise Chordsmen rehearsal, 7:00pm, Parkview Church 201 W. Ustick Rd. Meridian - Coffee with the Mayor, 8:00am, Kendall Ford 250 E. Overland Rd. Mayor’s Office Boise - Composition Studio Recital - Students of Dr. David Biedenbender, 7:30pm, Morrison Center for the Performing Arts 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln Boise - GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA, 7:00pm, Morrison Center for the Performing Arts 2201 W Cesar Chavez Ln Boise - Hong Kong: Where China and Global Advantages Converge, 3:00pm, Boise State University 1910 University Dr Please see Radar, page 13

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ELECTION 2016

Cruz wins Idaho GOP primary

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OISE (AP) — Idaho was no small-potatoes for Ted Cruz after winning the March 8 Republican presidential primary in the Gem State. Cruz, a U.S. senator from Texas, beat out Republican front-runner Donald Trump, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Ohio Gov. John Kasich and added a seventh state to his win tally in the 2016 race for the White House. “Idahoans are looking for more substance,” said state Sen. Jim Rice, R-Caldwell. “(Trump) tends to skim the issues. It’s harder for him to make those inroads in Idaho. We’ve been about conservatism for a lot longer than he has.” Cruz was clearly the leader shortly after polls closed and results began trickling in. Voter turnout varied across the state as Idahoans turned to participate in a GOP presidential primary in March, rather than in May. Last year, state lawmakers bumped up the primary after getting fed up with the GOP presidential nominee already being determined by the time Idaho Republicans

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cast their vote. However, the earlier date had some worried that turnout could be low, because Idaho GOP voters aren’t used to casting a ballot at this point in election season. Election workers at one site in Garden City said they had people waiting in line when the doors opened at 8 a.m. A polling location in Nampa called in extra workers after more voters than expected showed up early. But even with the wait, voters stuck around to make their choice. Tina McKnight, 43, a stay-at-home grandma in Nampa, said she supports Ted Cruz because she didn’t want Donald Trump to win. “(Trump) is too boisterous. He’s too negative. I haven’t heard any real things he says he’s going to do for the country or how he is going to do it for the country,” she said. “It’s all name calling and bullying. I don’t want that as president. “ Meanwhile, a Boise-based radio station on Tuesday called out the Trump campaign’s Idaho website containing exact wording lifted from one of their stories. The Trump campaign used a 2012 Boise State Public Radio story containing information on where and how to vote. It also cited judicial races no longer taking place and quotes a former Idaho Republican Party official. Peter Morrill, the radio station’s interim general manager, says no one from the Trump campaign requested permission to use the story. Similar actions were found on Trump websites in Arkansas, Ohio, Colorado and Michigan. Trump didn’t stop in the state before the election, but tweeted about his love for Idaho potatoes and did a phone interview with a Boise television station. Rubio and Cruz made quick campaign stops over the weekend to rally lastminute supporters. The two senators were among the handful of candi-

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Registered voter turnout: 50,347 of 66,113 registered voters (76.15 percent) Note: Only Cruz, Trump, Rubio and Kasich were still in the presidential race as of Election Day. Source: Ada County Elections Idaho unofficial results: Cruz 45 percent Trump 28 percent Rubio 16 percent Kasich 7 percent Source: The Associated Press

dates to receive public endorsements from Idaho leaders during this presidential race. Billionaire businessman and GOP mega-donor Frank VanderSloot has thrown his support to Rubio, along with U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho. Republican U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador of Idaho originally endorsed Sen. Rand Paul. He now supports Cruz after Paul left the race. Gov. Butch Otter, meanwhile, endorsed Kasich, after saying he would endorse only a GOP governor. The Republican primary is open only to GOP registered voters, but residents can change their voter affiliation to Republican or register to vote onsite. The Constitution Party, with an estimated 2,000 registered voters in Idaho, also held its primary Tuesday. Three candidates were on the ballot: Scott Copeland and Patrick Ockander, both of Texas, and J.R. Myers of Arkansas, but results were not immediately available as of Tuesday evening. Idaho Democrats will caucus March 22.

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Meridian’s Jennifer Hook, a mother of two with one on the way, was still making up her mind as she went in to vote. She said she wasn’t thrilled about any of the candidates. “I know I’m not voting for Trump,” she said. “Probably Rubio. ... He’s conservative and he is not as polished-speaking as Cruz. I think that’s the thing that bothers me about Cruz, because he just seems so career politician.” Hook’s main concern is that the next elected leader listens to the will of the people — something she fears Trump wouldn’t do. “I care about freedom and religious rights and abortion,” she said. “My main problem is, even if I don’t agree with whatever policy it is,

I would rather see the will of the people.” Rodney Peterson, 73, of Meridian said he’s never seen a presidential race like this one. “It’s been pretty nasty,” he said. “I wish all these ‘kids’ would get off the playground. ... When they run each other down, that’s not a good way to present what should happen in the United States of America.” Peterson declined to say whom he voted for, but he said his biggest priority is seeing the national debt come down. Meridian resident Tom Barbey said he supports Marco Rubio, but he voted for Ted Cruz. He feels Cruz is the only candidate close enough behind Trump to win the nomination, and the only candidate who could beat Clinton in the general election. C M Y K

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Marco Rubio, R-Fla., left, is introduced by Sen. Jim Risch, right, at the March 6 rally for Rubio at the Jackson Jet Presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz offers autographs while mingling with supporters after speaking at a Center hangar in Boise. March 5 rally at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Coeur d’Alene.

Idaho candidate filing period ends today T he period for candidates to file to run for the Idaho Legislature, for a county position or for a U.S. legislative position in this year’s primary and general elections started Feb. 29 and ends today. Here is a list of candidates who have filed to run in the Meridian area, in Ada County and in the U.S. Legislature, as of Wednesday. Meridian-area legislative candidates who have filed to run are:

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Steven Harris, R-Merid- n Steve Bartlett, R-Meridiian, second-term incum- an, incumbent bent n Robert Winder, D-Boise District 14 Candidates who have filed for a U.S. legislative posiSENATE HOUSE SEAT B tion: n Marv Hagedorn, R-Meridn Thomas Dayley, R-Boise, U.S. SENATOR ian, second-term incum- second-term incumbent n Mike Crapo, R-Idaho Falls, bent third-term incumbent District 22

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Mike Moyle, R-Star, ninth- n Lori Den Hartog, R-Meridterm incumbent ian, first-term incumbent n Jane M. Rohling, R-Eagle n Michael Greenway, R-EaHOUSE SEAT A gle n John Vander Woude, RNampa, third-term incumHOUSE, SEAT B bent n Gayann DeMordaunt, REagle HOUSE SEAT B n Douglas Jones, R-Meridn Jason Monks, R-Meridian, ian second-term incumbent n

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Raul Labrador, R-Eagle, third-term incumbent n Shizandra Fox, Democrat (Mailing address is in Glen Ellen, California.) n Staniela Nikolova, D-Moscow n James Piotrowski, D-Boise AP Photo n Isaac M. Haugen, RepubState Treasurer Ron Crane, Chairman of the Idaho for Cruz campaign, left, announces that the state has been lican (Mailing address is in called for Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, as Idaho State Director and former State Candidates who have filed Santa Rosa, California) GOP Chairman Norm Semanko gives a thumbs up at the Idaho GOP Election Night Party at the Riverside Hotel for an Ada County office: in Boise on March 8. n

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Existing Schools 1. Barbara Morgan Stem Academy 2. Cecil D. Andrus Elem. 3. Centennial High 4. Central Academy 5. Chaparral Elem. 6. Chief Joseph Elem. 7. Christine Donnell School of the Arts 8. Crossroads Middle 9. Desert Sage Elem. 10. Discovery Elem. 11. Eagle Academy 12. Eagle Elem. 13. Eagle High 14. Eagle Hills Elem. 15. Eagle Middle 16. Frontier Elem. 17. Galileo Math & Science 18. Gateway Elem. 19. Heritage Middle 20. Hillsdale Elem. 21. Hunter Elem. 22. Joplin Elem. 23. Lake Hazel Elem. 24. Lake Hazel Middle 25. Lewis & Clark Middle 26. Lowell Scott Middle 27. Mary McPherson Elem. 28. Meridian Academy 29. Meridian Elem. 30. Meridian High 31. Meridian Middle 32. Mountain View High 33. Paramount Elem. 34. Pathways Middle 35. Pepper Ridge Elem. 36. Peregrine Elem. 37. Pioneer School of the Arts 38. Ponderosa Elem. 39. Prospect Elem. 40. Renaissance High 41. River Valley Elem. 42. Rocky Mountain High 43. Sawtooth Middle 44. Seven Oaks Elem. 45. Silver Sage Elem. 46. Siena Elem. 47. Eliza Hart Spalding Elem. 48. Star Elem. 49. Star Middle 50. Summerwind Elem. 51. Ustick Elem. 52. Victory Middle 53. Willow Creek Elem.

District-owned Future Sites D1. Blue Valley Elem. D2. Brookside Elem. D3. Kuenzli Middle D4. Grove High D5. Hill High/Middle D6. Linden Park Elem. D7. Pleasant View Elem. D8. Star High D9. Roseland Sub. D10. Central Drive site

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Two Mountain View juniors told the Meridian Press that the overcrowding makes it hard to get one-on-one help from teachers when needed. (The school’s principal requested that any students under age 18 not be named without parental permission.) “It’s hard for teachers to have connections with students when there’s so many kids,” one of the students said. But Exline said overcrowding does not equal larger class sizes, because the schools are still staffed with the same student-teacher ratio. Rocky Mountain and Mountain View have several portable buildings for additional classroom space. Another concern that came up at the boundary committee meetings was that some students had to sit on the floor in crowded classes at Mountain View. “It probably happened at the start of the school year, and then they changed their master schedule and/or they got more furniture in the classroom,” Exline said. “I don’t know of any place where there’s a kid without a desk. They wouldn’t let that happen anywhere near this far in the school year.”

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FUTURE PLANNING The new long-range facilities committee has held one meeting so far and plans to have something ready to bring before the school board by June, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Joe Yochum said. The most immediate need, according to committee meeting notes, is deciding when to run the next bond measure. The committee’s goals are to: n Determine future school sites to purchase; n Determine future school construction; n Determine a bond timeline; n Determine possible future boundaries. “We’re trying to encompass as much as we can into this so we make decisions based on data — you know, plats and water, sewer, power, anything and everything that we can think of to throw in and then have an outcome generated at the end so we can make a really good decision for this year, for three years, for 10 years,” Yochum said. The committee wants the information to be readily available for patrons. “If they are choosing to move somewhere or buy a house, then there’s some-

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HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENTS CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL Capacity: 1,900 n 2017 projected enrollment with boundary changes: 2,017 n 2017 projected enrollment without boundary changes: 1,923 n

EAGLE HIGH SCHOOL Capacity: 1,800 n 2017 projected enrollment with boundary changes: 1,798 n 2017 projected enrollment without boundary changes: 2,025 n

MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL Capacity: 2,400 n 2017 projected enrollment with boundary changes: 2,074 n 2017 projected enrollment without boundary changes: 1,689 n

MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL Capacity: 1,800 n 2017 projected enrollment with boundary changes: 2,150 n 2017 projected enrollment without boundary changes: 2,962 n

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL Capacity: 1,800 n 2017 projected enrollment with boundary changes: 2,188 n 2017 projected enrollment without boundary changes: 2,763 Source: West Ada School District n

thing out there for them to refer to,” Yochum said. Using data from COMPASS, the regional planning agency for Southwest Idaho, Exline said the district has 10,370 undeveloped residential plats that could generate almost 8,300 students when the homes are built. “This is where the challenge for the facilities committee is: It’s much easier to map out the where; it’s much more difficult to time the when,” Exline said. “Because you really don’t know, except for year to year, how fast that stuff is getting built.” The district has $2 million from the bond voters passed last year to put toward a buying another high school site, possibly in northwest Meridian, west of Ten Mile Road and south of Chinden Boulevard. That’s not necessarily where the next high school would be built, Yochum said, but the district wants to secure the land before housing development crowds the area and pushes up land prices.

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Meridian FFA members head to the 212/360 leadership conference after a tour of Agri Beef Co. in late January. From left: Riann Madery, Amy Saleen, Anna Jackson, Allison Iverson, Lauren Barker, Loretta Lacy, Trinity Martin, Rachel Mansfield, Bailey Josoff, Brenden Marks, Sophie Boyd, Andrew Heikkila, Kaitlin Muniz, Katoya Smith, Natalie Davis and Kayla Shubert.

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cheon, called “Day on the he 212/360 Leader- by Alexa Phillips ship Conference is Meridian FFA Chapter reporter Hill.” These members help advocate for FFA agriculheld yearly in the state © 2016 MERIDIAN PRESS ture classes, Supervised of Idaho. This year, Agriculture Experience the conference was held at two different parts of the state to and the local chapters. Those who repreaccommodate large attendance. The Me- sented the Meridian FFA at this luncheon ridian FFA Chapter attended the western were Bailey Josoff, Loretta Lacy, Andrew region conference. This was an overnight Heikkila and Kristin Nesbitt. The 212 portion of the leadership contrip held Jan. 25-26 at the Riverside Hotel ference is an introduction to the FFA orgain Boise. While attending this leadership nization for younger or new members. The conference, FFA members were provided number 212 represents the point at which leadership training and development. water boils, or the boiling point of leaderOn the first day of the conference, older ship. This conference helps the member FFA members had the chance to visit with focus on their development as an indiIdaho legislators during an additional lun- vidual. Virtues, growth and collaboration

Police pursuit through Nampa, Meridian ends with crash, arrest Idaho State Police arrested an Illinois man on Feb. 2 after a pursuit on Interstate 84 that ended with a crash in Meridian. The driver of the fleeing pickup, 23-year-old Jonathan Edward Popelar, almost hit several vehicles during the pursuit and was driving under the influence, according to police. ISP got a call around 4:45 p.m. Feb. 2 about a white Ford Ranger

that was driving recklessly on eastbound I-84 near milepost 22 in Canyon County. The driver of the pickup, later identified as Popelar, was westbound and reportedly turned around in the center median, almost striking several vehicles, and passed vehicles on the right where there was not a lane, according to police. The caller continued to follow Popelar as he passed a motor home by going around it on the right shoulder. A trooper located Popelar on eastbound I-84 near milepost 33

were the main points of this conference. Those who attended the 212 conference from Meridian FFA were: Allison Iverson, Natalie Davis, Katoya Smith, Trinity Martin, Sophie Boyd, Anna Jackson, Cameron King, Riann Madery, Rachel Mansfield, Kayla Shubert, Bailey Josoff, Loretta Lacy and Kaitlin Muniz. The 360 portion of the leadership conference represents the full 360 degrees of a circle or of chapter leadership development. This is intended for older members that have already attended the 212 leadership conference. The main focus of this conference is developing member action plans to serve their chapters and communities. Those who attended the 360 con-

ference from Meridian FFA were Lauren Barker, Amy Saleen, Brenden Marks, Andrew Heikkila, and Kristin Nesbitt. A service project to package soup meals for people in need within the Treasure Valley was completed during the 212/360 Conference. Conference attendees were able to package 1,000 meals of soup. Meridian also had the chance to go on a tour at Agri Beef Co. before the conference. This group of students was educated about how a cattle operation is run and the process for getting a calf to the dinner table. Meridian FFA would like to thank the National FFA staff for putting on this annual conference and Alethea Prewett, the chapter’s tour guide from Agri Beef Co. for helping increase agricultural literacy within the chapter.

and attempted to make a traffic the trooper folstop. Popelar continued to travel lowing Popelar east at approximately 70 mph. At initiated a PIT milepost 36, the trooper initiated maneuver (precia pursuit. As the vehicle headed sion immobilizatoward the Meridian area, other tion technique). troopers positioned their patrol Popelar’s vehicle cars to slow traffic behind the purspun around, hit suit for the safety of other drivers. the concrete barAt milepost 43, a trooper derier in the middle Popelar ployed a spike strip in lane 3 to of I-84 at milepost attempt to stop the vehicle. Po43.5 near the Ten pelar slowed to approximately 40 Mile Road off-ramp and came to a mph and drove around the spikes stop. Popelar was taken into cusonto the shoulder. At this time, tody without resistance.

Popelar was booked into to the Ada County Jail and charged with misdemeanor eluding a peace officer, driving under the influence, and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Idaho State Police would like to thank the Meridian Police Department for its assistance and the motorists who reported Popelar’s dangerous driving, as well as other motorists that yielded to troopers as they attempted to stop the vehicle. — Meridian Press staff

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ABOVE: Molly Castiel plays Jasmine and Justin Ravago plays Aladdin in the upcoming Treasure Valley YOUTH Theater production of “Aladdin, Jr.” BELOW: Reed Adams practices his role as Sultan, with guards in the background played by Brett Willey and DJ Myers, for the upcoming Treasure Valley YOUTH Theater production of “Aladdin, Jr.” value of diversity and hard work. It’s amazing that one IF YOU GO simple theater production n What: “Aladdin, Jr.” can teach so many things n Who: Treasure Valley and yet it does, and does it so well.” YOUTH Theater n When: 7 p.m. March 18; 11 “Aladdin, Jr.” will be presented at 7 p.m. March a.m. and 3 p.m. March 19 18 and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. n Where: Mountain View March 19. All performances High School auditorium, 2000 will be held at the MounMillenium Way, Meridian tain View High School aun Tickets: $5, purchase at ditorium, 2000 Millenium the door or at tvyouththeater. Way, Meridian. Tickets are org $5 and can be purchased online at TVYouthTheater. org or at the door. sible with support from the Treasure Valley YOUTH Meridian Arts Commis- Bank, Starlifter Wealth Bean and other local busiTheater programs are pos- sion, Idaho Independent Management, The Human nesses.

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ean Parnell, author of “Outlaw Platoon,” will be the featured speaker at a veteranfocused gala March 16 at the new JUMP event center in Boise. The gala will be hosted by the Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation and the American Warrior Initiative to honor veterans and raise funds

for a local Idaho veteran. At age 24, Parnell was named commander of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division — a 40-man infantry platoon known as the Outlaws that faced 16 months of close combat in Afghanistan. After receiving two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart, the Pennsylvania native retired as a captain and is working

on his Ph.D. in clinical psychology. In his book, Parnell recounts how the fight in Afghanistan reshaped his life and the lives of his men. Guests at the gala may enjoy dinner by Kona Grill and a silent auction. The event is $60 and runs from 6 to 9 p.m at JUMP, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise. Register at cvent.com/d/tfq15s/1Q.

Idaho obscenity law faces repeal after ‘Fifty Shades’ flap at Village BOISE (AP) — A panel of Idaho lawmakers has voted unanimously to repeal a state obscenity law following a lawsuit by a movie theater cited for serving alcohol while showing “Fifty Shades of Grey.” The Spokesman-Review reports that the House State Affairs Committee on Tuesday unanimously backed the legislation repealing a state law banning depictions of simulated sex acts during films at businesses with state liquor licenses. Village Cinema sued after authorities attempted to revoke the theater’s liquor license after police said a waitress at the theater served beer and rum to two undercover detectives watching the risque “Fifty Shades” in VIP seating. In its lawsuit, the cinema contends the attempt by the Idaho State Police to revoke its liquor license is unconstitutional because it violates the First Amendment’s free speech protections. Submit your event at mymeridianpress.com/ OnYourRadar

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Show Boise: Cesar Millan the Dog Whisperer — When: 7:30 p.m., Sunday; Where: Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane; Tickets: from $37.50 at ticketmaster.com; About: Star of the reality-TV show “The Dog Whisperer” performs live on stage.

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LOCAL NEWS GOING PLACES News about business promotions, board additions, awards and business announcements. Shannon Murdoch has been hired by the West Ada School District Board of Trustees as principal of Mary McPherson Elementary. Muchdoch has been in the district for over 22 years, including in special education for young children, and is currently an assistant principal at Lake Hazel Middle School. She will replace current Mary McPherson Principal Khristie Bair, who will become the first principal of Hillsdale Elementary this fall. The West Ada school board also hired Scot Montoya, an assistant principal at Meridian High School, as principal of Lake Hazel Middle School. Montoya previously worked at Lake Hazel as an assistant principal. He will replace Lake Hazel’s current principal, Bret Heller, who will become the first principal at Victory Middle School this fall. The West Ada Education Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization supporting teachers and students in the West Ada School District, has announced the appointments of new board members: n Laura Gilchrist is the English language arts curriculum coordinator for the West Ada School District. With over 20 Gilchrist years of experience in education as a teacher and administrator, she is the past recipient of several grants from the foundation. Gilchrist said she looks forward to working directly with the foundation as a board member to continue to support student and teacher needs during the next three years. n Mary May is a public relations consultant who joined the West Ada Education Foundation board this year. Her professional background includes education, marketing, fundraising and development. May said she understands the importance FEBRUARYof2, 2016students and supporting teachers in the classroom and appreciates the ability to impact May education through the foundation’s efforts. n Kathy Wold is a real time transaction specialist for Idaho Power and brings 10 years of marketing experience and more than five years of development experi(208) ence toTo theadvertise foundation.call: She joins the377-4913 foundation in an or visit us online: mailboxmerchants.com opportunity to combine two passions: advocating for education and promoting philanthropy.

DOG OF THE WEEK Scout O’Gara is a Realtor with Ralston Group in the Treasure Valley and has been a Realtor for six years. Her main career and driving force is as mother to her two children, who attend West Ada schools. Scout said she looks forward to working with the education foundation to facilitate teacher’s creative innovations in the classroom by O’Gara fulfilling their grant requests so students may enjoy a unique and individualized classroom experience. n Debbie Arstein is the controller for the West Ada School District and brings 30-plus years of accounting and finance experience to the foundation’s board. Having sent three students Arstein through the district, Arstein said she looks forward to helping the next generation of amazing students through the work of the Foundation. n

Bank of the Cascades has named Rob Perez as Idaho region president. Perez will oversee a network of 14 retail branches across the Boise/Treasure Valley region. He brings more than 37 years of banking experience to his new position. Perez

Architect Mark G. Gier has been elected to the CSHQA Board of Directors. Gier joined the firm in 1990 and has been a senior associate stockholder since 2007. Architect Jim Otradosky was elected corporate secretary. He joined the firm in 2000 and has been a senior associate stockholder since 2007 and a member of the Board of Directors since 2012. CSHQA has hired Cailin Wilson, a 2015 Montana State University graduate, as mechanical engineer‐in‐training. Wilson was involved with several organizations at MSU, including the Society of Women Engineers, where she served as section president.

Iggy is a handsome, burnished chocolate 2-year-old neutered male Miniature Pinscher\Dachshund mix. He comes with a lot of personality. Iggy likes to cuddle and give love but can be independent and is certainly not clingy. He enjoys getting out for walks and likes to get dressed up in a cute sweater. He does well with keeping his kennel clean, however the does not know how much house training he has had. Meridian Valley Humane Society

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LOCAL NEWS West Ada student artwork wins awards in UI state competition

hree Mountain View High School students were awarded at the University of Idaho’s 25th annual statewide high school art competition, “I Am Me,” sponsored by the College of Art and Architecture’s Art and Design program. Winners received a gift certificate for art supplies from Nasco. Local students who were awarded at the Feb. 26 reception were: n First Place: Sarah Van Dam, Mountain View High School n Second Place: Emma Prochaska, Mountain View High School n Third Place: Jill Hagen, Mountain View High

School High school art classes throughout the state participated. The theme of this year’s exhibition was “I Am Me, ” challenging students to reflect on their identity and give thought to who they are and who they want to be. The resulting artwork is a reflection of the talent, interests, strengths and future hopes and dreams of high school students across Idaho. A list of honorable mentions and participating high schools is available at uidaho.edu/caa/caalife/future-students/highschool-art-exhibit. — Meridian Press staff

Garrity on-ramps to be expanded NAMPA — The Idaho Transportation Department will begin work on the westbound and eastbound Garrity Boulevard on-ramps in April. The construction will include adding one lane to each ramp, installing signal poles and painting new stripes on the ramps. Construction will be ongoing during day and nighttime hours, an ITD press release said. There may be lane closures between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The expected completion date is by the end of May. ITD stated the project is expected to cost $580,000.

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Idaho legislators took 12.9 million steps in February for the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health’s Steps for Schools legislative challenge. The winners, including Rep. Steve Harris of Meridian, will donate prize money to schools.

Meridian legislator wins grand prize in Blue Cross Foundation challenge

he Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health announced the three winners of the Steps for Schools legislative challenge Wednesday at an awards ceremony at the State Capitol. The High Five Children’s Health Collaborative, powered by the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health, challenged legislators to walk as much as they could during the month of February. During that month, 54 legislators tracked their daily steps with FitBits and competed against one another “The Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health thanks each Idaho legislator who participated in the competition,” stated Blue Cross of Idaho CEO Charlene Maher said. “They are role models who were able to spark conversation about childhood health in their communities. Most impor-

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LOCAL NEWS LETTERTO THE EDITOR Idaho State’s medical school in Meridian is a win all around The city of Meridian and the Idaho State University-Meridian campus are focused on expanding the health science and technology corridor, The CORE, as well as bringing family-wage jobs closer to where people live. The announcement of Idaho’s first medical school, the proposed Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, is one that meets these goals and would be a huge addition for our community and the state of Idaho. This development is proof that investments made at ISU in Meridian have been critical in creating more employment, as well as research and grant opportunities. ISU’s new anatomy and physiology lab and BioSkills Learning Center was a great draw to this new college and will be a tremendous complement to their mission. ICOM is expected to have an approximate $79.5 million economic impact during the development period with approximately 350 new jobs created as a result of the construction and planning. Once opened, ICOM is expected to employ 90 full-time employees with an average wage of more than $88,000 annually. The state revenue to be generated by the college is projected at $18.4 million. The proposed ICOM at Idaho State University will bring a long desired medical education college to Idaho. The school would be a freestanding, privately funded, separately licensed and independently operated entity located on the ISU Health Science Center campus in Meridian. This means taxpayers won’t fund the building or ongoing operations for the state’s first medical program. It also means medical students can collaborate with and share amenities at ISU.

Ulta Beauty, CarMax to open Meridian stores Utla Beauty plans to open its first Meridian location in the second half of this year, according to a company spokeswoman and building permit applications filed with the city of Meridian. The store will be at 2330 N. Eagle Road,

I was excited ICOM announced it will give Idaho students preference if they meet academic requirements! There are many great and academically talented young people in Idaho who want to be physicians. It is incredibly competitive for Idahoans to get into medical school. Unfortunately, many of the folks who do get accepted into medical school have to leave Idaho. For example, there are currently 171 Idaho residents that had to leave the state to attend osteopathic medical schools elsewhere. ICOM also aims to keep tuition less than the national median for private osteopathic medical schools — creating an affordable medical education option in Idaho. In addition, ICOM was able to utilize Idaho’s Tax Reimbursement Incentive, which qualifies it for $3.85 million over 10 years. Most importantly, it plans to invest 100 percent of this reimbursement directly back into our students through scholarships. By having ICOM here in Meridian and Idaho, we hope to keep a larger number of graduates in our state. This is truly a public-private collaboration that benefits everyone — in particular, our children! It’s wonderful to know that our students dreaming of a future in medicine can now realize that dream right here at home. The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is a “trifecta.” It creates highpaying jobs; it implements smart publicprivate partnerships that benefit our community; and it helps to address the dire need in Idaho and the Intermountain West for physicians, particularly in rural areas. I’m very proud to support this endeavor for Meridian, for our region and for Idaho. — Tammy de Weerd Mayor, City of Meridian

near the new Boise Co-op and the Nike Factory Store. Ulta sells makeup, hair products and other beauty supplies. The retailer has two Treasure Valley locations in Boise and Nampa. Another new business coming to that part of town is CarMax, slated to open in September. The company will hire about 52 full-

time employees and about eight part-time employees, according to company spokeswoman Beth Singer. CarMax is the nation’s largest retailer of used vehicles, Singer said. The Meridian location at 4043 E. Elden Gray St. will have 350 vehicles on the lot for sale. This will be CarMax’s first Idaho location.

Oregon sheriff sergeant accused of using cellphone app to arrange sex with minor in Meridian

eridian Police arrested a Washington County Sheriff’s Office sergeant last week who turned himself in to the Canyon County jail on a $1 million warrant. Michael Alexander, 45, of Lake Oswego, Oregon, is accused of contacting a 15year-old boy using a cellphone app called Grinder and traveling to Idaho to have sex with the boy on two separate occasions in June 2015 and September 2015. Meridian Police were alerted to the activity by the Alexander victim’s mother, who found inappropriate text messag- Police contacted the Washes on his phone. Meridian ington County Sheriff’s Of-

fice, which fully cooperated and assisted MPD with its investigation, according to a Meridian Police press release sent March 4. MPD was also assisted by the Lake Oswego Police Department and the Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Alexander faces two counts of lewd and lascivious conduct with a child under 16, which carry a maximum sentence of life in prison for each count, and one charge of enticing a child through the use of the Internet or a communication device, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.

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32nd ANNUAL

Salers Bull and Female Sale. Tues. March 22nd, 1PM Treasure Valley Livestock, Caldwell, Idaho For catalogs (208)924-5106 (208)791-7628

(208)409-3702

TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 467-9253

BABY MALE GOAT $30 Leave Message (208)250-7699

JAKE’S LAWN CARE Rototilling, Lawn Mowing, Tree and Shrub Trimming and Removal and MORE!!! Free Estimates

Call Jake Bowers

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SHOP CLASSIFIEDS 467-9253

AFFORDABLE HOUSING Call 459-4434.

LANCE P/U CAMPER

PICKUP TRUCK 1986 CORVETTE CONVERTABLE

Contact Chris at: (208)866-3775

Sandlewood Apartments Caldwell.

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(208)571-2004

PARTS CAR

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.

Great Parts $500 (208)407-2959

CHICKEN PULLETS

HEALTHCARE

Trinity Mission Health & Rehab of Midland

WHITE 1993 CHEVROLET V8 PICKUP

Starting to lay and old hen.

Balewagons:

Serving Nampa/Caldwell

www.qmtrust.com

Winchester Beef 3115 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell Tues - Fri 9:30-6 Sat 9:30 -5 www.winchesterbeef.com (208)880-7906

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GENERAL

1-2-3 Bedroom Units $300-$900

Be your own independent kiosk contractor part-time or full-time Our reasonable pricing for our paper gives you a great opportunity for some extra money.

NOW HIRING!

GENERAL CALDWELL

Natural Beef No hormones We sell by the package or quarter, half and whole. $3.19 lb hanging weight

Train for a New Career in Beauty No Registration Fee Call 1-888-216-0553 1009 W. Hemingway, Nampa MilanInstitute.edu

For Lease 118 acres in 5 plots.

Acreage is adjacent to the Amalgamated Sugar Company's processing plant in Nampa. Idaho, and is part of their environmental land use program. Allowable crop use will be alfalfa and grains. Water and irrigation equipment including wheel lines are included. Interested parties should contact Jerry Anderson, Purchasing Manager. janderson@amalsugar.com (208) 466-3541. Technical questions can be directed to Glen Patrick, Environmental Manager. gpatrick@amalsugar.com (208) 466-3541.

LOCAL BEEF

IDAHO PRESS TRIBUNE NEWSPAPER KIOSK SUBSCRIPTION SALES

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Friday March 11th continuing Saturday and Sunday 2320 S. 10th Ave Caldwell Fri-Sat 9-6 Sun 10-4

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LOVELL LAWNS Quality Lawn Care at an Affordable Price!

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Joe Lovell Owner/Operator 208-794-1352

Lovell Lawns @LovellLawns lovell-lawns@hotmail.com

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