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Dairy Days

Old traditions, new events

Photos by Adam Eschbach/MP

ABOVE: Parade participants drive classic cars during the Dairy Days Parade on June 24 in Meridian.

RIGHT: Idaho National Guard Staff Sgt. Robert Thomas high-fives kids lining the street during the Dairy Days Parade on June 24 in Meridian.

MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 11

By MERIDIAN PRESS STAFF news@mymeridianpress.com

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he Meridian community celebrated the 87th annual Dairy Days last week, including the popular parade, a new Youth Farmers Market and the Dairy Days Art in the Park put on by the Meridian Arts Commission. The week also featured dairy n Second: Kuna Kaveman Kritters cattle and dairy goat shows and a barnyard petting zoo. n Third: Locust Grove Wranglers The Meridian Lions Rodeo capped off the weekend. n Fourth: Desperado 4-H The rodeo moved up to June from its usually slot in Sep- n Fifth: Crafty Critters 4-H tember. n Sixth: Showtime 4-H During the 68th annual Meridian Dairy Days Princess Pageant on June 20, Kaitlyn Steppe was crowned Nonprofit floats: n First: Miss Idaho Little Sisters Program Senior Princess, and Annie Jansen van Beek was n Second: Mission Aviation Fellowship crowned Junior Princess.

Dairy Days, always in the third week of June, is put n Third: Meridian Academy of Gymnastics on by the Meridian Dairy Board with collaboration Commercial floats: n First: Meridian Swimming Pool from the city of Meridian and other partners.

Second: Idaho Power Third: D.L. Evans Bank Vintage vehicles/entries: n First: Treasure Valley Model T Ford n Second: Meridian Historical Society n Third: Meridian Historic Preservation Commission 4-H and youth riding clubs: n First: Desperado 4-H n Second: Showtime 4-H Rodeo royalty: n First: Meridian Lions Rodeo Queens n Second: Western Riding Club Royalty Other horse entries: n First: Meridian Lions Rodeo Sponsor Flags n Second: Silvercreek Realty Group “Nathaniel Davis” n n

Second: Dance Arts Academy Third: Boise Meridian KOA Commercial vehicles/entries: n First: Yong-In Master Lee’s Taekwondo n

PARADE RESULTS 4-H and FFA floats: n First: Birds of a Feather 4-H

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LOCAL A Meridian man who died in a motorcycle crash Sunday was a valued mentor with the Wyakin Warriors Foundation

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ON THE TOWN The city of Meridian and the Meridian Speedway have an action-packed Fourth of July planned, including a fireworks display

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An Idaho woman has made history as the nation’s first female enlisted armor soldier

WinCo starts permitting process for second store in Meridian

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A gift from a refugee camp in Greece connect hbeech@mymeridianpress.com Phone: 208-465-8122 Twitter: @HollyBeechMP

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eba hesitated at first. The 4-yearold wasn’t sure what to think of this GET INVOLVED tall, white stranger in front of her.

I regretfully admit that it I smiled at her and continued to watch the small crowd around took a trip to Greece for me to us grow — a group of boys enthralled by a connect with refugees and hear display of card tricks. Eventually, I picked their stories firsthand. Boise Heba up so she could better see what was has a vibrant refugee populagoing on. tion, and I am looking for how She offered no expression for several I can be involved, perhaps by minutes, but she quietly observed every- tutoring English students. If thing with almond-shaped green eyes. you are interested in getting We sat down at a table under a pavilion. involved in some way, I encourI pulled out a piece of paper — on which age you to visit idahorefugees.

I had been practicing Arabic phrases such as “How are you?” and “What is your org. name?” — and offered her a pen. She slowly, seriously, began to draw.

I was thankful for a still place to sit and soak in my new surroundings. White tents made rows of temporary homes to my right. To my left were grape

by Holly Beech vines, a grassy field and a playground, with hbeech@mymeridianpress.com a river a couple of hundred yards beyond © 2016 MERIDIAN PRESS that. Behind me, women were cooking in the kitchen, preparing for the big meal after sunset when everyone would break their Ramadan fast. During the holy month, Muslims fast during daylight hours to develop more compassion for the poor.

Compared to some of the other refugee camps, this one was a “paradise,” a Serbian nonprofit worker had told me, because it had only about 200 people and was located on an attractive camping destination by Mount Olympus. None of us knew, however, how long the refugee camp would stay open. The owner of the site needed to make a living, and tourism season was starting up.

I looked down and saw Heba had drawn tiny symbols and a picture of a little girl. I told her how cute it was and showed her how to draw a frog and a butterfly. For a quick moment, she looked up at me and smiled.

And that was that. We were friends. We played the rest of the afternoon, and on my next three visits to the camp, Heba met me at the entrance with bright eyes.

It’s now been almost a month since I met Heba, and I’ve thought of that smile every day. I have thought of her parents and her baby brother, trying to live a normal life but being forced out of their home because of bombings and gunfire. My stomach knots up as I think of them journeying through a war-torn country and across unwelcoming borders.

Unsafe in your own country, unwanted in others. I can’t imagine fleeing violence only to feel blamed for being a burden.

A Syrian refugee in his 20s told me he feels like a chess piece, unsure

CRIME WATCH

Holly Beech of the Meridian Press sits with Heba (right) and other girls at a refugee camp in northern Greece on June 6. of where governments will decide to put him next. As we talked, a group of angry locals held an anti-refugee demonstration outside the camp, probably saying similar things to what you might read on certain American blogs.

I visited Greece from June 3 to June 9. Just days after returning, the horrible shooting took place in Orlando, and the rhetoric against refugees and Muslims flared up again. The false rumors about what happened at a Twin Falls apartment complex fueled these anti-refugee sentiments even closer to home.

The people I met at the refugee camps are more like us than we may realize, and we could be in their same situation had we been born in a different place. Many are college graduates and working professionals who had to leave behind their careers. They cherish family but are often separated by borders, not knowing when they will reunite. They care about faith and try to live in a meaningful way.

While writing this, I looked up the name Heba to check the spelling.

I smiled when I came across a site that said Heba means “gift.” How fitting. The bond I made with this sweet girl is a gift I’ll carry for the rest of my life.

Felony possession of controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, 1600 block North Main Street n Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, 200 block East Fairview Avenue n Consumption or possession of open alcohol container by driver, JUNE 21 n DUI task force (records only), West Franklin and North Meridian DUI (second offense), North Linder Road and West Cherry Lane n Consumption or possession of open alcohol container by driver, Road n Resisting or obstructing, DUI, eluding an officer in a motor collision report, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, West Franklin Road and North Linder Road vehicle, West Chinden Boulevard and North Fox Run Road n Frequenting place where controlled substance is used, posn Battery — domestic violence without traumatic injury against session of drug paraphernalia, North Cole Road and West Ustick a household member, 2800 block Northwest 11th Avenue Road JUNE 24 n Resisting or obstructing officers, felony possession of controlled n Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, substance, DUI, driving without privileges, possession of drug North Duane Drive and West Ustick Road paraphernalia, eluding an officer (felony), parole violation war- n Failure to appear for misdemeanor citation, 400 block West rant, North Cole Road and West Ustick Road Cranmer Drive n Attempted strangulation, domestic battery or assault — n Residential burglary, felony possession of a controlled subsubsequent felony offense, 3400 block River Valley Street stance, possession of drug paraphernalia, evidence destruction, n Battery, 3400 block River Valley Street alteration or concealment, malicious injury to property, 2400 JUNE 22 block West State Street n Collision report, driving without privileges, inattentive driving, n DUI, westbound Interstate 84 and milepost 42 failure to appear – felony, East Chinden Boulevard and Locust JUNE 25 Grove Road n Probation violation warrant, 1100 block West Kimra Street n Delivery or manufacturing (or intent to) of a schedule I or II n Petit theft, 3400 block East Fairview Avenue controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, 1800 n Domestic battery or assault enhancement — in the presence block East Overland Road of a child, 2000 block North Woodford Avenue n DUI (excessive), 100 block East Fairview Avenue n Probation violation warrant, West Pennwood Street and n Resisting or obstructing officers, domestic violence — battery with traumatic injury, intentional destruction of telecommunica- Southwest Fifth Avenue n Consumption or possession of open alcohol container by driver, tion line or instrument, 2000 block West Jayton Drive DUI, West Franklin Road and North Ten Mile Road n Grand theft, 900 block Northwest Eighth Street n DUI, East Overland Road and South Eagle Road n Domestic battery or assault enhancement — in the presence JUNE 26 of a child, 2200 block Northwest 15th Street n Battery — domestic violence without traumatic injury against JUNE 23 a household member, 4300 block North Centrepoint Drive n Felony possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to appear for misdemeanor citation, false n Possession of drug paraphernalia, West Overland Road and South Stoddard Road information provided to authorities, North Meridian Road and n DUI (second offense), 1200 block West Jacksnipe Drive East Fairview Avenue n

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TRENDING 2 Linda Clark among new officers elected by State Board of Education

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The Idaho State Board of Education elected new officers during its June 15-16 meeting in Idaho Falls. For the coming year, Emma Atchley will serve as president, Linda Clark as vice president and Debbie Critchfield as secretary, according to a press release.

These positions provide leadership to the board as it considers Idaho public education policies, sets tuition and fees for the state’s public colleges and universities and provides overall governance of public elementary, secondary and higher education in Idaho. Officers are elected in June of each year, with the positions being effective immediately.

Clark, formerly the superintendent of the West Ada School District, was appointed to the board by the governor last year.

The board thanked Don Soltman for his service as president.

Clark “Don’s leadership guided the board during a very successful year in which we saw continued implementation of several recommendations of the Governor’s Task Force for Improving Education, including passage of literacy intervention legislation and adoption of the master teacher premium criteria,” Atchley stated. “At the same time, we were successful in several higher education initiatives, such as increasing funding for the Opportunity Scholarship and implementing the new Direct Admissions program.”

Boise River now open for floating

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The Boise River opened Wednesday for the 2016 floating season. Ada County officials announced that all Barber Park services including the Boise River Raft and Tube equipment rental and shuttle service would open starting at noon.

The six-mile float begins at Barber Park in Boise and ends at Ann Morrison Park.

The Boise Fire Department was able to clear hazardous debris and obstructions from the river once flows dropped to 1,420 cfs (cubic feet per second) last week.

The river is opening for the float season with triple-digit temperatures in the forecast and in time for the upcoming holiday weekend.

Officials urge floaters to keep safety in mind while on the river. That includes proper clothing, footwear and life jackets. Children 14 and under are required to wear a life jacket while floating the river.

Alcohol and glass containers are prohibited on the river.

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Meridian calls for stricter drilling standards to avoid groundwater contamination Drillers oppose plan, saying it could triple cost to drill

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ity of Meridian officials are worried current drilling practices will contaminate the city’s drinking water.

The city is asking the Idaho Department of Water Resources to designate more than 110 square miles as what’s called an area of drilling concern, which would tighten the drilling standards, including for privately-owned wells. There are only two other areas of drilling concern in the state — one in North Idaho and one surrounding the Boise Towne Square created in Holly Beech/MP 2001 after a contaminant City of Meridian water quality specialist Marcos Hernandez (left) and well technician Jamie Allen change out a leak.

Many local drillers op- meter at one of the city’s 23 wells on June 20. pose Meridian’s proposed ply?” Barry wrote to water by city wells. standards, especially the self-centered.”

Phone calls to Adamson resources department.

The city is requesting, requirement that drillers Groundwater is the city among other things, that only use the more costly and local driller Dennis Phipps were not returned. of Meridian’s only drink- all wells be fully sealed, and mud-rotary method.

Meridian Public Works ing water source. The city those deeper than 200 feet “When people buy a lot Director Tom has 23 wells, and there are be drilled using the mudand find out Barry said about 3,000 domestic (pri- rotary method. If the Idaho they have to by Holly Beech drill a mud hbeech@mymeridianpress.com the city’s mo- vate) wells in the proposed Department of Water Retivation is to area of concern, Meridian sources grants this request, hole for two © 2016 MERIDIAN PRESS protect the Assistant City Engineer Kyle the new rules would apply the three water supply Radek said. The common to all public and private times the air-rotary and cable-tool wells drilled in the area of cost, they will be discour- for all residents.

“Does a private property drilling methods, he said, drilling concern, whether aged from buying or drilling,” Dave Adamson of Ad- owner’s right to drill a well allows contaminants such within city limits or in unamson Drilling and Pump by whatever method they as uranium and arsenic, incorporated Ada County. wrote in a letter to the Idaho choose trump the rights of which are generally found Private wells are allowed to Department of Water Re- all of those who rely upon in shallow groundwater be drilled within city limits, sources. He called the city’s the same groundwater to a depths, to spread deeper Radek said. proposal “ridiculous and clean and safe water sup- down to the aquifers used “We have to keep that

Send your comment by July 15 to Jeff Peppersack at the Idaho Department of Water Resources, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720. You may also email idwrinfo@idwr.idaho.gov.

Learn more and see Meridian’s full proposal at idwr.idaho. gov/wells/areas-of-drillingconcern.html.

The proposed West Ada Area of Drilling Concern covers 110 square miles, stretching northsouth from Chinden Boulevard to Kuna, and east-west from Boise to Canyon County. stuff from going down to where our city wells access the water,” Radek said. “We don’t want to stop anybody from drilling their own well.

But your access to a shared water resource shouldn’t pollute the resource.”

There’s no problem with the city’s drinking water now, he said, and residents should not be afraid to drink it. But if the city doesn’t take action, he said, it could face expensive water treatment costs in the future.

“If people continue to drill like they have been and drill deep and commingle those waters, then at some point in the future the city might have to treat the water that they don’t have to treat now,” said Tom Neace, who manages groundwater protection for the Idaho Department of Water Resources.

The department will de-

cide whether or not to grant Meridian’s request.

Meridian’s proposal for the area of drilling concern is based on a 23-year groundwater study it completed with Hydro Logic, Inc.

PLAN DRAWS SUPPORT, CRITICISM The Idaho Ground Water Association, which represents more than 200 drillers, opposes Meridian’s request, saying it involves too much land, puts too narrow of restrictions on drillers, and would greatly increase the cost to drill a well.

“A well that now could be drilled for an estimated $9,000 could cost $19,000 to $27,000,” the association wrote to the water resources department.

Central District Health Department, the cities of Caldwell, Nampa and Eagle, as well as a handful of residents have written letters in support of Meridna’s proposal. Eagle and Caldwell officials said they have some of the same groundwater and drilling concerns as Meridian. According to Caldwell Public Works Director Brent Orton, “Air-rotary-drilled domestic wells constitute the single largest threat to a safe and secure, good-quality ground water supply without treatment.”

After hearing public comment on June 1, the Idaho Department of Water Resources decided to extend the public comment period by 30 days to July 15.

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LOCAL NEWS TO THE

VILLAGE!

Ladies’ Night Out at The Village at Meridian

FIRST THURSDAY of EVERY MONTH, 6 p m

GOINGPLACES Anderson

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CSHQA, an architecture and engineering firm, has welcomed three summer interns to its Boise office: Alyssa Anderson (interiors), Ben Millick (architecture) and Jorge Basulto (architecture).

The students will assist the CSHQA team with a variety of commercial and retail projects and gain hands‐on experience.

The Inn at 500 Capitol has announced the addition of two new management employees as the hotel prepares for opening later this year. Jessica Ray will lead hotel operations, and Curt Asmussen will direct sales for downtown Boise’s new boutique hotel.

Ray has been employed with Obie Development Partners, the developer of the Inn at 500 Capitol, for more than two years. She previously served as the front office supervisor at the Inn at the 5th, the Inn at 500 Capitol’s sister hotel in Eugene, Oregon.

Asmussen brings over 10 years of sales and management expertise to his position as director of sales. He most recently led hotel management at the Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Lincolnshire in Illinois.

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.

DOGOF THE WEEK Duchess is a 1-year-old brindle, female bulldog mix. She is loving and playful.

Duchess is reported to be good with kids of all ages and with other dogs. She is a strong dog that needs to learn to use her strength appropriately. She does pull on her leash until you remind her and then she does well until she sees something that interests her and then she needs to be reminded again!

Come meet this beautifully-marked, sweet girl. If you are interested in meeting Duchess, visit the Meridian Valley Humane Society at 191 N. Linder Road in Meridian or call the rescue at 794-0944 during open hours. Learn more at meridianvalleyhumanesociety.org.

Willadean Beer, 91, of Merid-

ian, died Saturday, June 25, 2016, at a local hospital. Funeral Home: Alsip and Persons Funeral Chapel, 404 10th Ave. S., Nampa.

Grant E. Hanks, 95, of Merid-

ian, died Saturday, June 25, 2016, at a local care center. Funeral Home: Relyea Funeral Chapel.

Elvira M. Tinney, 79, of Me-

ridian, died Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at her home. Funeral Home: Accent Funeral Home, Meridian.

CIVICCALENDAR

MONDAY Fourth of July. Meridian City Hall closed.

TUESDAY n Meridian City Council meeting, 6 p.m., City Council n

Chambers, Meridian City Hall. Meets at 6 p.m. every first, third and fourth Tuesday, and at 3 p.m. every second Tuesday.

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

Celebration, 10 am, Valley Shepherd Church of the Nazarene 150 W. Maestra St.

TODAY Meridian — First Friday at Boise Co-op, 7 am, The Village at Meridian 3600 E Fairview Ave Boise — Suzy Bogguss, 8 pm, Sapphire Room at the Riverside 2900 Chinden Blvd.

SATURDAY Meridian — Meridian Youth Farmers Market,

9 am, free Meridian — Shine 365 Weight Loss and Healthy Living Support, 8 am, Shine Studio-Strada Bellissima Business Park 2825 S. Meridian Road #100 SUNDAY Meridian — Valley Shepherd Church of the Nazarene 100 Year

Hazel Branch Library 10489 W Lake Presents: Black Stone en at Kleiner Park Live Hazel Rd Cherry, Midline, The Summer Concert Series, Discarded, break Sur5:30 pm, Julius M. Kleiner MemoWEDNESDAY face, 7 pm, Knitting Factory 416 rial Park 1900 N Records Ave MONDAY Eagle — 1st Wednesday S 9th St Boise — KISS, 7:30 pm, Taco Boise — Built To Spill Patio Party in Eagle, 4:30 Boise — 14th Annual Bell Arena 1401 Bronco Ln with Kaleidoscope of pm, North Channel Center on the Juried Art Show, 5 pm, Art Ukrainian Dance, 8 pm, The River 600 S. Rivershore Lane North Source Gallery 1015 Main Street FRIDAY, JULY 8 Venue 521 West Broad Street Channel Center Merchants Boise — Auditions for Meridian — Live Music Boise — MARISSA Shrek the Musical, JR!, at the Backstage Bistro!, TUESDAY NADLER + WREKMEIS6 pm, Centennial High School’s 8:30 pm, The Village at Meridian Meridian — Boise TER HARMONIES + Performing Arts Center 12400 W 3600 E Fairview Ave Chordsmen rehearsal, MUSCLE AND MARROW, McMillan Rd Meridian — Rock the 7 pm, Parkview Church 201 W. 7 pm, Neurolux 111 N 11th St Meridian — Escape to Village, Blue Moon Ustick Rd. Meridian — Summer the Village, a Ladies Swamp, John Fogerty/ Boise — Pity Sex, PWR Movie Program, 10 am, Ma- Night Out & Art Walk, 6 CCR Tribute, 5:30 pm, The BTTM, Petal, 7:30 pm, Neuro- jestic Cinemas 18 2140 E. Cinema pm, The Village at Meridian 3600 E Village at Meridian 3600 E Fairview lux 111 N 11th St Drive $1.00 Fairview Ave Ave Boise — The WonderMeridian — Hang Elevful Water Cycle...Every THURSDAY Send your news tips to news@mymeridianpress.com Drop Counts, 2 pm, Lake Boise — 100.3 The X

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Our kids names are all family names; in searching for names for our youngest we really liked Clark. After thinking about it for a few weeks it finally came to us that we would have a Lewis and Clark; perfect names for brothers growing up in Idaho!

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What is your business and how/why did you start your business?

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LOCAL NEWS

Parent in West Ada sues school district for charging student fees A mother of two sons in the West Ada School District has brought a class action lawsuit against the district because of what the suit calls “illegal and unconstitutional” student fees.

Plaintiff Molly Hyde is seeking to recover damages for herself and for every other parent, guardian or student in the district who has paid such a fee since the fall of 2014. The lawsuit estimates that the amount of these fees totals $2 million per year.

Hyde’s lawsuit claims that in charging student fees and issuing classroom supply lists, West Ada created an atmosphere of pressure and put students in a bad position. Students in cash-strapped families may avoid certain rigorous classes because they don’t want to bring more financial strain to the family, the suit claims.

The lawsuit also asks for a declaratory judgment stating that certain curricular and co-curricular class fees are unconstitutional.

Superintendent Mary Ann Ranells said she could not comment on litigation.

But in January, shortly after she was named superintendent, Ranells said,

“Philosoph- by Holly Beech educat ion, ically, mor- hbeech@mymeridianpress.com claiming that ally, ethi- © 2016 MERIDIAN PRESS Idaho ranks cally, we lowest in the don’t think nation for per capita fundwe should charge fees.” ing in schools.

The West Ada school “We just pretend that board voted in January to there’s no revenue problem stop charging student fees, in this state, and there serieffective in August, folously is,” Huntley said. lowing a judge’s ruling in Huntley said he is repa similar lawsuit brought resenting Hyde and the by former school board member Russell Joki. The Pocatello parents pro bono ruling stated that West Ada and will only be reimneeded to reimburse Joki bursed for his work if judges for unconstitutional class award them attorney fees.

“They don’t have the fees he paid on behalf of his money to pay for it, and I grandchildren.

West Ada estimates that believe in the cause,” he in the 2015-16 school year, said. “I believe that of all all student fees added up to things, school districts $600,000. ought to be setting an exJoki’s case was never ample to students and peoabout the money, but rather ple throughout the state it was an attempt to get all that they honor and obey school districts in the state the Constitution.” to stop unconstitutionally Huntley is filing an apcharging for public educapeal with the Idaho Sution, said his attorney, Robpreme Court in the Joki ert Huntley.

Huntley is also repre- lawsuit, saying the judge senting Hyde, as well as erred when dismissing parents in eastern Idaho state defendants includwho are suing the Po- ing the Idaho Legislature, catello/Chubbuck School the state of Idaho, the State District in an identical Board of Public Education and the superintendent of lawsuit.

Though the lawsuits public instruction. Those seek damages from school defendants are also respondistricts, they blame the sible for adequately fundIdaho Legislature for ing public education, Hunt“grossly underfund(ing)” ley said.

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The Meridian Youth Farmers Market launched its first season on June 25 at the Meridian City Hall outdoor plaza.

he Meridian Youth Farmers Market launched its first season on Saturday in Meridian City Hall’s outdoor plaza.

The market is still looking for additional vendors — youth, families or adults — with local produce, specialty foods, or handmade items to sell, according to a city of Meridian Facebook post. The market will run from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Sept. 24.

“We could especially use more fruits and vegetables, quality breads, fresh pasta, dog biscuits, cut flowers, whole pies, and all the other great things farmers markets become known for,” reads the June 25 post.

Interested vendors may contact Becky Breshears at becky@epiqueeventsandgifts.com.

The Meridian Youth Farmers Market launched its first season on June 25 at the Meridian City — Meridian Press staff Hall outdoor plaza.

he city of Meridian and the Meridian Speedway have partnered to present the annual Independence Day Festival in celebration of the nation’s freedom.

The festival features inflatable toys, food vendors, kids games and live music provided by the Zack Quintana Trio, Soul Patch and Simple Ruckus. The evening culminates with a spectacular fireworks display that is visible throughout the Treasure Valley.

Meridian Speedway races start at 6:30 p.m. For those who would like to watch the races or fireworks from the Speedway stands, admission tickets can be purchased at the Speedway box office at 335 S. Main St. in Meridian or online at www.meridianspeedway. com.

“Our partnership with the Meridian Speedway has been instrumental in the growth and success of this festival, and is part of our vision of being a vibrant community,” stated Meridian Parks Director Steve

Siddoway.

This year attendees will not be allowed to set off fireworks in the Meridian Chamber of Commerce parking lot because of safety concerns.

The Bark Park will remain open during the day but will close a little early at 9 p.m. to secure the fireworks drop zone. Bark Park parking will be limited.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 3 p.m.: Event begins with inflatable toys and food vendors available in Storey Park, 205 E. Franklin Road. Zack Quintana Trio begins live performance in the Storey Park picnic shelter. n 5 p.m.: Soul Patch begins live performance in the Storey Park picnic shelter. n 6:30 p.m.: Meridian Speedway races begin. See the raceway website admission prices and race schedule at meridianspeedway. com. n 7:30 p.m.: Simple Ruckus begins live performance in the Storey Park picnic shelter. n Dark (10:15-10:30 p.m.): Fireworks display n

— Meridian Press staff

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reasure Valley YOUTH Theater, Inc. will present the fun, family musical “How to Eat Like A Child (and other lessons in not being a grown up)” at 7 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday at the Kleiner Park Amphitheater.

Tickets are not required, but donations to support the local nonprofit are appreciated.

The musical, based on the book by Delia Ephron, John Forster and Judith Kahan, features 33 Treasure Valley kids ages 8 to 15. The young cast has been preparing for the perfor-

mance since early June, as well as learning and practicing life skills through TVYT’s unique leadershipthrough-performing-arts program.

“While the musical is about the joy of being a kid, we want our young performers to gain skills that will help them succeed as adults,” stated Autumn Kersey, TVYT founder and the director of “How to Eat Like A Child.”

“Preparing for a performance is a lot like learning a new job; you learn to work with diverse people, solve challenges with creativity, and sell your ideas to gain

support,” Kersey said in a press release.

IF YOU GO See the young cast in acn WHAT: Treasure Valley tion this Friday and SaturYOUTH Theater, Inc. performs day at Kleiner Park, 1900 N. “How to Eat Like A Child (and Records Ave. by the Village at other lessons in not being a Meridian. Guests are invited grown up)” to bring blankets, low back n WHO: Musical features 33 chairs and a picnic. The perlocal youth formance runs for about one n SHOWTIMES: 7 p.m. hour with an intermission.

Friday; 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Raffle tickets and theaterSaturday themed merchandise will be n WHERE: Kleiner Park Amavailable for purchase. phitheater at 1900 N. Records Treasure Valley YOUTH Ave., by the Village at Meridian Theater, Inc. is a 501c3 nonn TICKETS: Not required profit organization dedicated to empowering youth Courtesy of Autumn Kersey through performing arts. tion with an all-youth cast “How to Eat Like A Child” since 2013.

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Crash kills Boise woman becomes nation’s first female armor enlisted soldier Meridian S motorcyclist

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ORSESHOE BEND — A Meridian man died when his motorcycle crashed with an automobile Sunday near Horseshoe Bend.

Kevin Guth, 52, of Meridian, was riding southbound on SH-55 on a 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Guth was wearing a helmet but succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Guth’s motorcycle crossed the center line and collided with a 2007 Chrysler minivan driven

by Kristy White, 34, of Spirit Lake. Guth was then struck by a 2007 Nissan Exterra driven by Tyler Shipp, 20, of Payette.

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are investigating the fatal crash on SH-55 at milepost 70, near Horseshoe Bend. The crash occurred around noon.

Shipp was wearing a seatbelt and was not transported. White was wearing a seatbelt and was transported via air ambulance to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise. Her passengers, Michael White, 36, and four juveniles were wearing seatbelts and were not transported.

The highway was blocked for almost four hours while crews worked to clear the scene.

— Idaho Press-Tribune staff

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gt. 1st Class Erin Smith of the Idaho Army National Guard became the nation’s first female enlisted soldier to graduate from the U.S. Army’s M1 Armor Crewman School on June 25.

Smith has gone shoulder-to-shoulder with her male peers through the technically and physically demanding “19 Kilo” Army Military Occupational Skill curriculum, administered by the 1st of the 204th Regional Training Institute’s Armor Training Battalion in Boise.

Until recently, females have historically been prohibited from serving in combat roles within the various branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. However, in December, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced that the U.S. military would open all positions to women, without exception. This means those occupational skills previously off limits to females, like infantry and armor, are now open to women and men who can meet the standards set by the different military services.

“I was interested in the idea of being an Army tanker long before talk about integration so when the opportunity came up I decided to go for it,” Smith stated. “It was intimidating at first — the fear of failure or not being good enough — but it’s been an awesome experience.”

Smith is originally from Weiser but later moved to Boise, where she graduated

Sgt. 1st Class Erin Smith of the Idaho Army National Guard maneuvers an Abram’s M1A2 tank at the Orchard Combat Training Center south of Boise during a live fire exercise June 23.

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from Borah High School, according to Maj. Chris Borders with the Idaho National Guard.

Smith enlisted in the Idaho Army National Guard as a combat medic in 2001 and served on a tour to Bosnia in 2002 with the 183rd Aviation Battalion, headquartered in Boise.

She deployed again to Iraq in 2004 with the Idaho National Guard’s 116th Brigade Combat Team in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III. As the first female 19K M1 Armor Crewman School graduate in the nation, Smith will serve as a mentor and leader of future female enlisted combat professionals in the Idaho Army National Guard.

“Any doubts I had about not being accepted or being treated different I no longer have. My peers, the leadership and instructors throughout the training have all been extremely

supportive,” Smith said. “I would encourage any interested female to talk with her leadership and pursue being a 19K.” Nationally, hundreds of thousands of women have served alongside men in Iraq and Afghanistan — more than 280,000 having deployed over the last decade. The Idaho Army National Guard is a force of nearly 3,000 personnel, with just under 400 females currently serving; slightly less than the 15 percent average of the rest of the U.S. military.

“We’re an all-volunteer force, so we need access to every talented Idahoan who can bring something to the fight, whether female or male,” stated Brig. Gen. John Goodale, assistant adjutant general and commander of the Idaho Army National Guard. “Our military is always adapting and implementing change. This is how we remain relevant

and ready to address both global threats abroad and local emergencies here at home.”

An M1 armor crewman is responsible for operating armored equipment such as the M1A1 and M1A2 Abrams tanks in maneuvering against and destroying enemy targets.

The “19 Kilo” armor crewman graduates must demonstrate expertise in operating the Abrams tank over varied terrain while using high-tech communications equipment to receive and relay battle orders. Qualified crew members must also be able to load and fire the tank’s direct fire weapons in addition to reading maps and operating the targeting acquisition system. Tankers must also possess a thorough understanding of the art and science of U.S. military combat doctrine.

— Idaho National Guard press release

Wyakin Foundation mourns the loss of Meridian volunteer killed in motorcycle crash

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he Wyakin Warrior Foundation released a statement today mourning the loss of longtime volunteer Kevin Guth of Meridian, who died in a motorcycle crash on Sunday on State Highway 55.

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The Boise-based Wyakin Warrior Foundation helps mentor wounded veterans through the process of enrolling in school, finding a job and adjusting to life after military service.

According to statement, Guth, 52, had an impressive career in banking and

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“Our most heartfelt sympathies and compassionate thoughts are with Kevin’s family at this time of profound loss,” Taylor stated, “and we extend the hope that they find peace in the legacy of service and kindness that Kevin has created.”

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an even more impressive commitment as a Wyakin mentor.

“His sense of humor, and even more so his sense of giving, made Kevin an esteemed, appreciated, and important part of our team in the pursuit to continually fulfill the Wyakin mission,” Taylor stated.

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Safety board issues report on plane crash that killed Meridian man

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Stubblefield, 64, also enjoyed fishing, hunting and hiking. He was married to Patricia and had two sons and two step-daughters.

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