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Champion fiddler Katrina Nicolayeff of Meridian has been playing fiddle since before she was 2 years old. The lefthanded musician played a song for the Meridian Press at her home on July 21.

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MERIDIAN FIDDLER SEEKS 4TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Find her story on page 8

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rom growing up with the Idaho Junior Jammer Fiddlers in Nampa to performing before U.S. presidents and on the world stage, Katrina Nicolayeff’s fiddling career has been full of excitement.

The Meridian fiddler was the grand champion at the National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest in Weiser last month, and in September she will compete for her fourth world championship title.

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ast week was full of interesting event coverage and interviews that either entertained me, resonated with me or widened my perspective. I also enjoyed the sports feature we ran by reporter Brandon Walton about a former football player who unexpectedly joined the Boise State University cheer squad this summer.

Here are five of my favorite quotes from the week:

1) “WHAT KIND OF GUY WOULD DONATE 15 ACRES JUST SO HIS WOMAN CAN SEE MATT DAMON?”

Marty Hill of Meridian cracked up a large crowd with this joke at Village Cinema on July 20. Damon and producer Frank Marshall were there to promote the new “Jason Bourne” movie and raise money for the Treasure Valley YMCA. Hill and his wife donated the land for a new Y near the corner of Eagle and Amity roads in south Meridian. The Y will be connected to the new, aptly-named Hillsdale Elementary.

Hill’s family homesteaded the land in the late 1800s and farmed it for three generations. Now instead of watching crops grow, Hill said he looks forward to seeing children grow and learn in that space.

2) “HOW WOULD I EVER EXPLAIN TO MY DAUGHTER THAT I WASN’T ABLE TO PROTECT AND DEFEND HER? SO THAT’S WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO ME TO BE ABLE TO CARRY.”

Christy Zito of Mountain Home said this during the Idaho Second Amendment Alliance’s protest of Damon’s visit to Meridian. The group opposes the actor’s gun-control comments that he made during a recent visit to Australia.

Zito said just having a gun scared away two men that had run her and her young daughter off the road. She said she doesn’t know what would have happened had she not had a gun to protect herself.

Davenport, 23, (quoted above) as he battled in a Pokemon “gym” outside Meridian City Hall on July 19 with his co-worker, Isaiah Haney. The game has incentivized the two to get out of the house and walk around for hours, sometimes meeting new people along the way.

4) “I NEVER LISTEN TO MY COMPETITION — IT FREAKS ME OUT, BECAUSE THEY ALWAYS SOUND BETTER THAN ME. YOU GET USED TO YOUR OWN PLAYING AND WHAT YOU CAN DO, AND THEN YOU HEAR SOMEBODY ELSE, LIKE, by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com WOW, THAT’S SO COOL.”

Though I don’t play fiddle like Merid- © 2016 MERIDIAN PRESS ian’s Katrina Nicolayeff — a national and world champion fiddler from Meridian — I can completely relate to this statement. As a reporter, I appreciate reading great news articles, but I get down on myself when I start comparing it to my work. “You get used to your own playing,” just like you get used to your own writing style and tend to be harder on your own work.

5) “I THOUGHT FOOTBALL WAS THE TOUGHEST SPORT OUT THERE, BUT DEFINITELY NOT. CHEERLEADING IS DEFINITELY THE HARDEST THING I’VE EVER DONE.”

Ben Buckels, a Cole Valley Christian graduate who played football for five years, never thought he would be on a cheer squad. But as an incoming BSU freshman, he wanted a way to be more involved, and cheer turned out to be a great outlet.

“You have to be just an all-around athlete,” Buckels said. “You have to have a lot of cardio because you’re flipping, jumping, throwing girls, all while still having a smile on your face and yelling to get the crowd going. You also have to be super strong because you’re lifting girls up and 3) “I LIKE IT FOR THE NOSTALGIA AND IT GIVES ME, IT’S JUST A LITTLE MOTIVAyou’re doing things like group stunting.”

TIONAL PUSH TO GET YOU TO GO OUTSIDE AND WALK AROUND.” To anyone who gives Buckels a hard time about his choice, he replies, I myself never played Pokemon as a kid, nor have I downloaded the recently released Pokemon Go app, but I can understand the nos- “I get to be with some of the most gorgeous girls around, what’s so bad talgic pull it has on people who did play. I enjoyed talking with Ryan about that?”

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evidence, 3200 block East Pine Avenue n DUI (found guilty of two or more violaJULY 19 tions within 10 years), driving without n Battery — domestic violence without privileges, North Linder Road and West traumatic injury against a household mem- Cherry Lane n Alcoholic beverage — consume or ber, 2900 block North Glennfield Way n Felony possession of controlled substance, possess open container by driver, felony 300 block West Cherry Lane possession of controlled substance, driving n Possession of marijuana, use of or posseswithout privileges, use of or possession sion with intent to use drug paraphernalia, with intent to use drug paraphernalia, West 300 block West Cherry Lane Chateau Avenue and Northwest 15th Street n DUI, 200 block South Stratford Drive n Commercial burglary, attempted evidence JULY 22 n Resisting or obstructing officers, invalid destruction/alteration/concealment, fraudulent possession of FTC with intent to drivers license, 800 block South Progress defraud, 300 block West Overland Road Avenue n Possession of marijuana, major conn Petit theft, 1000 block South Progress traband introduced/possessed/received/ Avenue removed from correctional facility, DUI, use n DUI (found guilty of two or more violaof or possession with intent to use drug tions within 10 years), South Eagle Road paraphernalia, drug-trafficking in methand East Overland Road amphetamine or amphetamine (28 grams n DUI, South Eagle Road and East Overland or more but less than 200 grams), North Road n Driving without privileges (second Meridian Road and West Spicewood Drive n Battery, 600 block West Pennwood Street offense), failure to provide proof of vehicle insurance (second offense), East Victory JULY 20: No entries Road and South Eagle Road n DUI, North Eagle Road and East Fairview JULY 21 Avenue n Domestic verbal, probation violation warrant, 3500 block West Franklin Road JULY 23 n Collision report, DUI (excessive), East Comn Failure to appear for misdemeanor citamercial Street and North Machine Avenue tion, 800 block S Brook Trout Way n Failure to appear for misdemeanor citan Collision report, DUI, South Meridian Road tion, 2300 block East Commercial Street and East Overland Road n Possession of marijuana, DUI, use of or n Use of or possession with intent to use possession with intent to use drug paradrug paraphernalia, 100 block West White phernalia, 3200 block East Pine Avenue Sands Drive n Assault or battery upon certain personnel, n Possession of marijuana, use of or possesfelony possession of controlled substance, sion with intent to use drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, major contraband South Ten Mile Road and West Davis Lane n Failure to appear for misdemeanor citaintroduced/possessed/received/removed from correctional facility, use of or possestion, 2500 block North Linder Road sion with intent to use drug paraphernalia, destruction/alteration/concealment of JULY 24: No entries. © 2016 Vol. 4, No. 31*, 14 pages *Updated to reflect correct issue number

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Young Entrepreneurs Academy accepting student applications

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The Meridian Chamber of Commerce Youth Entrepreneurs Academy is accepting applications from students in grades six through 12 for the 2016-7 class.

YEA! is a year-long program that guides middle- and highschool students through launching and running their own business or social movement.

The program teaches students to turn their passions, skills and talents into ideas and provides instruction on how to pitch that idea and earn funding. Students graduate from the YEA! program as the CEO of their own business.

Facing blood shortage, Red Cross urges donors to give

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The American Red Cross is experiencing a critical blood shortage and encouraging eligible donors to give blood and platelet donations.

The Red Cross strives to have a five-day supply at all times to meet the needs of patients every day and be prepared for emergencies, but the supply has dwindled below that.

Donors of all blood types are needed to help restock the shelves. The Red Cross is thanking those who come in to donate blood or platelets between July 25 and Aug. 31 by emailing them a $5 Amazon.com gift card claim code.

To schedule an appointment to donate, use the free Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767). Donation appointments and completion of a

’Hunger Free America’ hotline connects Americans with local resources

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Hunger Free America, formerly known as the New York City Coalition Against Hunger, is operating a nationwide hotline to connect food-insecure households with local resources.

The National Hunger Hotline staff connects callers with emergency food providers in their community, government assistance, nutritional assistance programs, and various services that promote self-sufficiency.

The hotline can be reached at 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (for Spanish-speakers) from Monday through Friday (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST).

Nearly one in seven Idaho residents and one in five children live in households that can’t always afford enough food. The

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Meenah Sukasem, CEO of Bkrafts, was the winner of the 2016 Investor Panel event and competed in Rochester, New York, in May at the regional semi-finals. In 2015, Rhea Bagchi, CEO of Spreadrite, was our local winner and competed in Phoenix, Arizona, at regionals.

The classes will begin in October and are held on Tuesdays from 4-7 p.m. at Renaissance High School in Meridian. Three public information sessions will be held Sept. 19, Oct. 1 and Oct. 4, with locations still being confirmed.

Students can apply online at www.YEAmeridianidaho.wordpress.com, email YEA@meridianchamber.org, or contact Candy Troutman at 888-2817. The application deadline is Oct. 7.

RapidPass online health history questionnaire are encouraged to help reduce wait times.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities: EAGLE n Aug. 4: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Eagle Fire Station, 966 E. Iron Eagle BOISE n Saturday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6711 Northview Ave. n Aug. 1: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5900 Castle Drive n Aug. 1: 12 p.m. - 5:45 p.m., Boise Blood Donation Center, 5380 Franklin Road n Aug. 1: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd.

More times and locations listed at mymeridianpress.com United States Department of Agriculture funds a toll-free hotline to make it easier for them to access food from private and governmental resources.The hotline is part of a USDA National Hunger Clearinghouse contract.

During summer months, the hotline provides information about meal sites where children 18 years old and under can get free, nutritious meals through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Free summer meals are offered in all 50 states at participating schools, libraries, pools, and other local sites, funded by the federal government. In 2015, a total of 164 million meals and snacks were served to typically lowincome children.

Hunger Free America also just launched a volunteer-matching portal at www.hungervolunteer.org.

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Meridian, Boise envision 10-foot biking, walking paths for each side of Eagle Road

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agle Road is a hub for commerce and housing, but it lacks a connected walking and biking pathway.

To make it easier for residents to walk and bike to businesses — and therefore reduce traffic on the crowded corridor — the cities of Meridian and Boise are working with the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho and the Idaho Transportation Department to create pathways on both sides of Eagle Road from Overland Road to Chinden Boulevard, a five-mile stretch.

The envisioned 10-foot-wide pathway for cyclists and pedestrians will be separated from vehicle lanes, where the speed limit is 50 to 55 miles per hour.

The project is in the early planning stages, and it’s not yet clear how much time or grant funding it will take to complete the entire pathway, said Tom Laws, COMPASS associate planner and bicycle/pedestrian coordinator.

Stakeholders plan to build the path one piece at a time, Laws said, starting with four segments: n West Ustick Road to East River Valley River Street — 0.5 miles on the west side of Eagle Road by River Valley Elementary School n East Fairview Avenue to East Pine Avenue — 0.5 miles on the west side of Eagle Road by Blue Cross of Idaho n Pine Avenue to Franklin Road — 0.9 miles on the east side of Eagle Road by RC Willey n East River Valley Street to East Fair-

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view Avenue — 0.5 miles on the west side of Eagle Road by an empty lot.

The entire pathway has been divided into 18 segments — nine on the west side of Eagle Road and nine on the east side, for a total of 10 miles.

To select the first four segments, COMPASS looked at factors like crash data, existing sidewalks, potential costs and hurdles, and areas where a future private development could help connect the pathway, Laws said.

“It’s really going to try to be almost entirely based on grants or federal funding, or have the city of Meridian and city of Boise tie it into new development that comes in,” he said.

COMPASS has hired Keller Associates, based in Meridian, to write detailed planning reports for the first four segments.

The reports are expected to be complete by mid-September, Laws said, at which point COMPASS can start working with the cities to apply for grant funding.

COMPASS is funding the planning stage of the process through grants from the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration, Laws said.

The agency provides planning services to all of its members, he said. Meridian’s MP file photo membership dues are $40,259 this year, Dilynn Thompson, 14, left, Sierra Saville, 15, and Ivy Wrobel, 14, enjoy the path at Tully Park on April 11, 2014. and Boise’s are $98,618.

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ISU ANNOUNCES SCHOOL OF NURSING DEAN Michal “Miki” Goodwin, a former assistant professor and coordinator of Idaho State University’s accelerated nursing program, is the new dean of the School of Nursing. She will be based at the Meridian campus and oversee ISU’s nursing programs in Pocatello, Meridian and Idaho Falls. Goodwin will focus on meeting Idaho’s health care workforce needs and enhancing doctoral-level research opportunities for faculty and students.

Goodwin most recently worked for HonorHealth, a five-hospital network in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she created a new Center for Nursing Excellence and oversaw nursing education, practice and Goodwin research. She also was an adjunct professor at Arizona State University; chair and associate professor of the Department of Nursing at Holy Names University in Oakland, California; and founding director of the Center for Evidence-Based Practice, Research and Innovation for St. Luke’s Health System in Idaho.

Goodwin, who holds a Doctor of Philosophy in nursing education from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, worked at ISU from 2004 to 2011.

FORMER NAVY SURGEON JOINS IDAHO FREEDOM FOUNDATION Dr. John L. Livingston, a former U.S. Navy surgeon and a retired general surgeon who practiced in Boise, will join the Idaho Freedom Foundation as a special adviser on medical policy. The Boise resident performed general and trauma surgery for more than 35 years, including 12 years in the U.S. Navy and 25 years at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise.

The Foundation’s addition comes as the Idaho Legislature opens its work to find a viable alternative to President Obama’s Medicaid expansion, which the Foundation continues to oppose.

CIVICCALENDAR

MONDAY Meridian Transportation Commission, 3:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. Meets first Monday of each month. n

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

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

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

TODAY Meridian — Live Music at the Backstage Bistro!, 8:30 pm, The Village at Meridian 3600 E Fairview Ave Meridian — One on One Help with Olivia, 11 am, Cherry Lane Library 1326 W Cherry Ln Meridian — Rock the Village: Charley Jenkins (Country), 5:30 pm, The Village at Meridian 3600 E Fairview Ave Meridian — SALSA LOCA V, 8 pm, Big Al’s $10.00 208 Latin Dance Meridian — Spanish/ English Storytime with Laura Chico, 11:30 am, Cherry Lane Library 1326 W Cherry Ln Meridian — Tales to Tails with Scout!, 10 am, Cherry Lane Library 1326 W Cherry Ln Meridian — Wondertime! with Mr. Travis, 10:30 am, Meridian Library at Silverstone 3531 E Overland Rd

Make It, 11 am, Unbound 713 N Main St Meridian — Meridian Youth Farmers Market, 9 am Meridian — Shine 365 Weight Loss and Healthy Living Support, 8 am, Shine Studio-Strada Bellissima Business Park 2825 S. Meridian Road #100 Shine 365 SUNDAY Meridian — Archaeology Day 2016, 11 am, Settlers Park 3245 N Meridian Rd Backwoods Promotions

MONDAY Meridian — Adult Craft Corner, 6 pm, Cherry Lane Library 1326 W Cherry Ln Meridian — Baby Bugs (0-18 mos), 11:30 am, Cherry Lane Library 1326 W Cherry Ln Meridian — Battle Royale II, noon, Cherry Lane Library 1326 W Cherry Ln Meridian — Craft Corner- Photo Letters, SATURDAY 6 pm, Cherry Lane Library 1326 W Meridian — 6th Annual Cherry Ln Show and Shine Car Meridian — DIY Sci Fi, Show, 10 am, Meridian Automo- 3:30 pm, Cherry Lane Library 1326 tive 505 N. Main Street Meridian W Cherry Ln Automotive Meridian — Fit and Fall Meridian — Brown Bag Proof, 10:30 am, Cherry Lane Book Club, 11 am, MeridLibrary 1326 W Cherry Ln ian Library at Silverstone 3531 E Meridian — MinecraftOverland Rd ers!, 2 pm, Meridian Library at Meridian — Family Silverstone 3531 E Overland Rd

Meridian — Monday Mornings, 10 am, Unbound 713 N Main St Meridian — Silly Song & Dance with Miss Nicole, 10:30 am, Meridian Library at Silverstone 3531 E Overland Rd Meridian — Time for Twos, 10 am, Cherry Lane Library 1326 W Cherry Ln TUESDAY Meridian — App Adventurers! (ages 8-11), 4:30 pm, Cherry Lane Library 1326 W Cherry Ln Meridian — Boise Chordsmen rehearsal, 7 pm, Parkview Church 201 W. Ustick Rd. Meridian — Budding Artists (all ages), 10 am, Cherry Lane Library 1326 W Cherry Ln Meridian — Family Story Time with Miss Nicole, 10:30 am, Meridian Library at Silverstone 3531 E Overland Rd Meridian — Lego Club, 2 pm, Meridian Library at Silverstone 3531 E Overland Rd Meridian — Let’s Play!

(2-7 yrs), 11:30 am, Cherry Lane Library 1326 W Cherry Ln Meridian — Morning Book Club: Children’s Conference Room, 10:30 am, Cherry Lane Library 1326 W Cherry Ln Meridian — Pajama Storytime (all ages), 7 pm, Cherry Lane Library 1326 W Cherry Ln Meridian — Tabletop Tuesdays, 1 pm, Cherry Lane Library 1326 W Cherry Ln Meridian — #TechyTuesday Virtual Reference, noon, Cherry Lane Library

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Kuna resident opens business for veterans K UNA — After facing combat overseas and years of rigorous work and training, veterans can face difficult challenges when acclimating to civilian life and trying to find jobs outside of the military.

Bob Tettleton of Kuna understands that struggle.

After serving in both the U.S. Navy and the Idaho National Guard for over 20 years, he has started the first JDog Junk Removal franchise in the state.

Sgt. Karly is the company mascot and ambassador.

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JDog Junk Removal is a veteran-owned and -operated company that removes junk from properties, helps customers move and more.

“Jerry Flanagan (the founder of JDog) wanted an economy-proof business for veterans,” Tettleton said. “We do just about everything. We repurpose, reuse, recycle and then we haul what’s left to the dump.”

The grand opening of JDog Junk Removal will be celebrated at 4 p.m. today at the Kuna Event Center, 321 W. Fourth St. Enrique’s Mexican Restaurant will cater the event, and local veterans and politicians will be speaking along with the Meridian Chamber of Commerce.

“We’ve had a state congressman RSVP to our event,” Tettleton said. “We have other hopeful speakers, but I can’t confirm who yet.”

Tettleton moved to Kuna from Boise two years ago because he enjoyed the qui-

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The Idaho JDog Junk Removal team works in their new truck. et community. He worked at Micron when he discovered JDog Junk Removal.

“I found out there wasn’t a franchise in Idaho but there’s vets who could benefit,” Tettleton said. “Some people said, ‘Why would you want to get into junk removal?’ but I want to do it for the fellow veterans.”

BECOMING A CIVILIAN Stephanie Powell, a counselor in Boise who specializes with military veterans, said there are many challenges for combat veterans when it comes to retirement and blending back into civilian life. Finding a job is just one of those challenges that prove to be difficult to some veterans, especially those with posttraumatic stress disorder.

“I think there are a lot of factors, and I can name a few,” Powell said. “The

main one is soldiers learn very specific skills to do a duty overseas. They are trained in a variety of things. Unfortunately, a lot of those things they do don’t transfer into civilian workplaces. Some of the things they are really skilled at they don’t know how to put on a resume where a civilian employer would appreciate the skills that they have.”

Powell also said many veterans have a hard time adjusting if they served during wartime overseas.

“Going to war and trying to come home and fit back in makes it really hard for them,” Powell said. “The other thing is there is a stigma about combat veterans in general. I think a lot of employers are concerned about hiring a combat veteran because of whatever information they might have about that.”

Tettleton, who works closely with veterans looking for work or counseling, said he remembers when he came home from serving for two years in Iraq how difficult it was trying to fit back into society.

“I served all over north Iraq,” Tettleton said. “When I came home, if I was driving and I’d see a box in the road, I would swerve because I was afraid there was an explosive in it.”

Tettleton said the training soldiers undergo in the military creates men and women who are set to a certain schedule and appreciate a strict regimen. In many civilian jobs, the lack of a regimen bothers veterans.

“So here we are, veterans working with veterans,” Tettleton said. “We understand each other.”

Powell said she applauds Tettleton’s efforts to start the JDog franchise in Idaho.

n Who: JDog Junk Removal and Hauling n What: Grand opening of the Treasure Valley Franchise n When: 4 p.m. today n Where: Kuna Event Center 321 West Fourth Street.

“Veterans work incredibly hard,” Powell said.

“They worked long hours and as a team with a mission. They feel really accomplished when they finish their mission. When they are discharged or retired, it’s sometimes hard for them to find their purpose because they don’t have a mission or a team.”

Finding work that reflects the values and training in the military can lower a veteran’s chance of homelessness, suicide or addictive behavior, Powell said.

Tettleton said the JDog Junk Removal and Hauling company has seen great success across the states because people find that military veterans are better at keeping appointments,

Bob Tettleton, Kuna, is the owner of the Idaho franchise of JDog Junk Removal and Hauling. quickly finishing a job and are more trustworthy when entering someone’s home.

“We get the job done,” Tettleton said. “We do our best to make sure the job is done right.”

Tettleton and his wife and three older children, are looking forward to working with more veterans in the Treasure Valley after the grand opening today.

So far, JDog Junk Removal has four employees under Tettleton, but he said he is always looking for more applicants.

Tettleton said he feels blessed to have started this new franchise and to help his fellow military members.

“I served my country for many years,” Tettleton said.

“So I thought, why not serve my community, too.”

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West Ada, teachers union West Ada School reach contract agreement District maintains class size policy A A CORRECTION

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“West Ada Approves West Ada increased ellarger class loads ementary class sizes durat middle and high ing the recession to save schools” mischarac- money, he said. The policy terized the West Ada School calls for trustees to revisit District’s teacher workload class sizes and loads annupolicy changes. ally with hopes of lowering The West Ada school these numbers back down to the disboard voted trict’s preJuly 12 to by Holly Beech vious stanupdate the hbeech@mymeridianpress.com dards. class size © 2016 MERIDIAN PRESS T h e and student state’s recload policy (Code No. 601.30). This vote ommended class size and appeared to increase the student load standards are: n Kindergarten: 20 maximum student loads aln Grades 1, 2, 3: 20 lowed for middle- and highn Grades 4, 5, 6: 26 school teachers. n Middle school: 160 However, the policy change did not actually in- teacher load n High school: 160 teachcrease teacher loads, said Joe Yochum, assistant su- er load n perintendent of operations.

Alternative school Rather, he said, the vote up- (grades 7-12): 18 average dated an outdated portion daily class load of the policy.

West Ada’s current class For several years, the size and student load standistrict has been operat- dards are: n Kindergarten, grades ing on the standard that middle-school teachers 1, 2: 25 (previous standard: have a maximum student 23) n Grade 3: 26 (previous load of 180 students and high-school teachers have standard: 24) n Grades 4, 5: 32 (previa maximum student load of 192 students. ous standard: 30) n Middle school: 180 In the past, the standard was 160 students at both teacher load n High School: 192 levels, which was still incorrectly reflected in part teacher load n of the policy — an oversight Alternative school: that trustees fixed at the (grades 7-12): 18 average July 12 meeting, Yochum daily class load

fter months of negotiations and one day of mediation, the West Ada School District has reached a teacher contract agreement with the Meridian Education Association.

The school board approved the contract for the 2016-17 school year on Tuesday.

The new salary schedule ranges from $33,400 to $59,407, plus education allotments of $800 to $3,000 for college degrees and certificates.

Staff in lower income brackets will see raises up to 9.91 percent, while those in the highest income bracket will get a 2 percent raise.

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That feels demoralizing and frustrating for experienced teachers, said Galileo STEM Academy’s Sue Dardon, who’s entering her 27th year of teaching.

“How can I feel valued if I am worth less of an increase than all other employees?” she asked trustees.

The state’s career ladder aims to get new teachers up the salary schedule more quickly in order to retain them, West Ada Chief Human Resources Officer Dave Roberts said, “There’s a teacher shortage looming, and colleges are not graduating as many kids with educational degrees,” he said. “That’s problematic.”

The district can’t afford to give teachers at all salary levels the same percent raise, Roberts said, especially considering that 43 percent of the district’s full-time certified staff are top earners.

“If you gave all of those the same kind of increase, it just breaks the bank,” he said. “Two percent on $60,000 is a substantially different

LETTER TO THEEDITOR Support our police officers at Meridian rally Citizens, Veterans and Friends of Law Enforcement, This time last week, I wrote Meridian Police Chief Jeff Lavey a personal letter thanking him and his officers for the dedication and professionalism I’ve seen from their department since retiring from the Air Force 12 years ago and calling Meridian my home.

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dollar number than 2 percent on $30,000.”

Meridian Education Association President Kendra Wisenbaker could not be reached for comment Wednesday.

The district pays certified staff — any employee with a teaching certificate — $11 million more than the state’s salary allocation, Roberts said.

The gap is made up by using discretionary funding from the general fund. Because of budget challenges, the district has hired 80 fewer teachers than what’s allocated for in the state funding formula.

“I’d love to see us apply more to getting quality teachers the pay they deserve, but also making sure that we’re not a district that’s in trouble,” Trustee Ed Klopfenstein said. “So it’s a hard balance.”

A concern for West Ada is losing experienced teachers to the Boise School District, which can pay teachers in the highest salary bracket 11 percent more than West Ada can, Roberts said.

But retaining teachers with 20 years’ experience is not as difficult as retaining teachers with three to eight years’ experience, Roberts said.

The career ladder’s approach of more quickly boosting newer teachers’ pay is “extremely valuable,” he said.

Other notable parts of the contract include: n The contract is for 185 days — still five non-instructional days below the pre-recession level. n New employees were previously

limited to bringing in only 90 accrued sick days, but the state removed the cap this year. Unused sick days can add up to thousands of dollars upon retirement that can be used to buy insurance, Roberts said.

SCHOOL FUNDING RESOLUTION The West Ada School District will seek support from the Idaho School Board Association this year to get legislation passed that gives school districts another tool for funding school construction and maintenance.

The district, struggling to build new schools fast enough to keep up with rapid population growth, has sought the passage of this type of legislation for years.

At the annual ISBA convention in November, West Ada will propose a resolution that ISBA “research, draft and submit legislation that proposes supplemental mechanisms to fund school construction and maintenance.”

School board members from across the state who are members of ISBA will vote to approve or deny the resolution, Exline said.

The proposed resolution does not specify what type of funding mechanism the legislation would require.

This was purposefully left vague, he said. In the past, the district sought legislation that would provide school districts with a portion of the impact fees paid by developers to cities and counties, but that proposal hit opposition.

Firefighters 37th annual Salmon Barbecue is Aug. 5

I have secured a time and venue for a pro-police rally for our Meridian Police on Saturday, July 30. This event’s sole purpose will be rallying support for those who serve on our streets and keep law and order, despite the attacks on their brethren across this country.

Meet at 11:30 a.m. on July 30 in the parking lot on the corner of West Broadway Avenue and Meridian Road (22 W. Broadway Ave.), across from the American Legion Veterans Memorial building.

We will march across Meridian Road to the Meridian City Hall outdoor plaza at noon to make statements and rally for the Meridian Police. Wear your most patriotic hats and shirts.

Sincere regards, Frank Kenny of Meridian Past Commander, American Legion Post 113 Editor’s note: The event has full support of Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd and Police Chief Jeff Lavey, according to city spokeswoman Kaycee Emery.

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he Meridian Firefighters Association’s 37th annual Salmon Barbecue takes place Aug. 5 at Kleiner Park — a new venue for the event this year.

Guests can enjoy fresh applewood smoked salmon, with proceeds benefiting the Firefighters Association and the Meridian Burn Out Fund, which helps families impacted by fire and other disasters. The fund, for example, has paid for hotel vouchers for families whose homes have been damaged by fire.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors (55 and older), $6 for children ages 6-12, and free for children ages 5 and under. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. for seniors and 6 p.m. for the general public.

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Along with fresh salmon, the menu includes coleslaw, fries, rolls, hot dogs for the kids, soda and milk.

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LOCAL NEWS Meridian fiddler Nicolayeff seeks fourth world championship

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atrina Nicolayeff was just 3 years old when she first played fiddle for the president of the United States.

Now, the Meridian musician has not only played for two other presidents — not counting an upcoming performance before President Barack Obama — but she’s won three grand national championships and three world championships.

In September, Nicolayeff will compete for her fourth world title at the Grand Ole Opry’s Grand Master Fiddler Championship in Nashville.

by Holly Beech

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The 33-year-old can’t remember a time in her life when she wasn’t playing the fiddle.

“When I was really young, I played all the time — just every day, all day. I loved it,” she said.

These days, as the mother of a 3- and 7-year-old, Nicolayeff finds her practice times getting later and later.

“Most of my practicing is done at 11 o’clock or midnight because my kids are in bed and it’s finally quiet,” she laughed.

Nicolayeff’s mother, Bobbie Pearce, founded the Idaho Junior Jammer Fiddlers in Nampa in the 1980s and hosted music lessons in the house all throughout Katrina’s childhood.

This might sound strange, Pearce admits, but Katrina would bounce around in the womb when Pearce played the piano — something she didn’t experience with her other two pregnancies.

“At 16 months old, she grabbed my fiddle and put my first nick in it,” Pearce said.

Snubbing the toy fiddle purchased to appease her, Nicolayeff quickly got her own fiddle — or “doodle,” as she called it. The lefthanded toddler rapidly learned songs, competing in her first

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Katrina Nicolayeff, then Katrina Pearce, played for President George H.W. Bush with the Idaho Junior Jammer Fiddlers at age 5.

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Katrina Nicolayeff of Meridian, the recent grand champion at the National Oldtime Fiddlers Contest in Weiser, will compete at the Grand Ole Opry in September for her fourth world championship title. fiddle contest at age 2-and-a-half and playing before President Ronald Reagan with the Junior Jammers at age 3.

The champion fiddler now teaches high school students with the Jammers. Many students drop fiddle when they reach high school, Pearce said, but Katrina brings in intricate styles of music and keeps students engaged.

“They love her,” Pearce said.

“That’s the thing that makes me so proud of her, is she’s not stuck up, she’s just genuinely a nice, caring, loving individual.”

Along with performing and teaching, Nicolayeff has ventured into recording. This year she released her debut album, “13 Stag-

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“The best part for me is playing music with my close musician friends,” she said. “It’s my favorite pastime — just to play music and enjoy the musicians and learn from them and grow as a musician.”

In December, Nicolayeff and a few others from the Junior Jammers will perform at the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony, featuring a tree from Idaho’s Payette National Forest.

June, the small town of Weiser, Idaho, draws in thousands of spectators for the week-long National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest and Festival.

The national contest is even more competitive than the world championships in Nashville, Nicolayeff said, and always makes for a good time. After the competitions are done for the day, musicians get together informally to play at campsites for dancing crowds.

“It goes all night long, sometimes until the sun comes up,” Nicolayeff said. “It’s pretty awesome.”

WEISER’S NATIONAL CONTEST Nicolayeff has won the naEach year in the third week of tional grand championship three

Optum Idaho assembles affordable housing welcome baskets

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ptum Idaho’s Meridian employees assembled 72 “welcome baskets” of household goods on July 21 for residents at The Springs II, a new affordable housing community in McCall. The baskets will be delivered to McCall and presented to families during the ribbon-cutting celebration on July 22.

Optum Idaho invested $5.5 million of the $7.2 million needed to build the new 36-unit development, according to a press release from Optum Idaho and The Housing Company.

The Springs II is the second phase of the McCall housing community and doubles the number of units. The community was developed by The Housing Company and the Idaho Housing Finance Association.

The Housing Company, along with developer Courtesy of Maryann Marino VCD, LLC, has also expressed interest in building affordable housing in downtown Meridian, Employees at Optum Idaho in Meridian assemble welcome baskets for new residents depending on the availability of grant funding. of The Springs II affordable housing community in McCall, which was largely funded — Meridian Press staff by Optum Idaho.

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But the most exciting — and terrifying — thing she’s ever done as a fiddler is playing at the Grand Ole Opry, she said. She’s won three of the four times she’s competed in the world championships there and even got to play with Riders in the Sky, performers of “Woody’s Round Up” in “Toy Story 2.”

In September, Nicolayeff will have the chance to earn a fourth world championship title at the Opry. She likely won’t be sizing up her competition beforehand.

“I never listen to my competition — it freaks me out, because they always sound better than me,” she said. “You get used to your own playing and what you can do, and then you hear somebody else, like, wow, that’s so cool.”

Clearly — given her national and world success — Nicolayeff’s music is pretty cool, too.

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LOCAL NEWS Unclaimed veterans remains interred at Idaho State Veterans Cemetery

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he unclaimed, cremated remains of two veterans were laid to rest at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery on Wednesday.

A public ceremony was held in coordination with Cloverdale Funeral Home, Cemetery and Cremation.

“It is a great honor to work with our veteran community to ensure these two veterans receive the proper interment they are entitled,” Bob Boetticher Jr., managing partner of Cloverdale, said in a press release. “Between Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, The Military Order of the Purple

Heart and all those who have helped, we were able to secure a permanent place for these veterans to rest.”

Before the ceremony, the Idaho Chapter of the Patriot Guard Riders and members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association 13-2 led a process from Cloverdale Funeral Home to the veterans cemetery in a “Missing Man” formation.

The Idaho State Veterans Cemetery is located at 10100 N. Horseshoe Bend Road in Boise.

— Meridian Press staff

Meridian girl killed in Nebraska Interstate crash, patrol says

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AXWELL, Neb. (AP) — A child was killed in the collision of two semitrailers on Interstate 80 in western Nebraska.

The crash occurred around 6:45 p.m. Sunday, two miles east of Maxwell. The Nebraska State Patrol says an eastbound truck driven by 40-year-old Serget Kalinovskaya of Meridian ran into the back of the other truck, driven by 59-yearold Rana Singh of Chino, California.

The patrol’s Mike Meyer says Idaho records show two spellings for Kalinovskaya’s first name: Serget and Sergey.

The patrol says 8-year-old Victoria Kalinovskaya was riding with her father and was ejected. She and her father were taken to a North Platte hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival. Her father was treated for minor injuries. Singh was not injured.

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LOCAL NEWS Meridian 9U Americans baseball team wins regional championship

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he Meridian 9U Americans, who answered Americans youth Helena’s comeback by scorbaseball team took ing five runs in the fifth infirst place in the ning, sealing the victory Cal Ripken Pacific with a final score of 17-15.

Northwest Regional ChamThe regional champipionship on Saturday, host- onship is the highest level ed at Settlers Park in Merid- of play for the 9U division. ian.

In the older divisions, the With a 12-3 lead against team that wins regionals Helena, Montana, going advances to the world seinto the ries. Meridfourth in- by Holly Beech ian has one ning, Merid- hbeech@mymeridianpress.com more shot ian seemed © 2016 MERIDIAN PRESS to send a to have team to the the championship nailed world series this year — the down. But Helena came 13U baseball team, which back with 12 runs in the top is currently competing in of the fourth. the regional tournament in “It was up and down, it Spokane. was a roller coaster,” said The Meridian 11U team Mike Schumacher, a team took second place in the dad and president of Me- regional tournament, also ridian Youth Baseball and hosted at Settlers Park last Softball. “But the fans ral- weekend. The team had lied around the kids.” an impressive win over Meridian’s other 9U Whatcom County, Washbaseball team — the Na- ington — breaking Whattionals — and its 11U team com’s 29-0 record — and a came to cheer on the 9U 13-3 victory over Langley,

Courtesy of Mike Schumacher

The Meridian Youth Baseball 9U Americans was one of four Meridian teams to capture a state title at the 2016 Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken state Used with permission from Mike Schumacher tournament. The team went on to win the Pacific Northwest Regional The Meridian 9U Americans youth baseball team took first place in the championship on July 23.

Cal Ripken Pacific Northwest Regional Championship at Settlers Park on British Columbia. Merid- Schumacher said. “The Saturday in Meridian.

ian was defeated 3-6 in the kids played hard and were competing in regional Americans were the first regional championship by coached well.”

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Meridian baseball and tournaments throughout Meridian team this year to “It was a great effort,” softball teams have been the month of July. The 9U capture a first-place title.

Big Brothers Big Sisters, AT&T have school supply giveaway

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ig Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho, together with AT&T Idaho, had an ice cream social and school supply giveaway on July 31 for 30 children in the program, which covers Ada and Canyon counties. This is the fourth year of the event.

All the school items were donated by AT&T and its employees. There were also games staffed by AT&T volunteers.

The kids in this program are all ages 6 to 18 and have asked for a positive adult mentor in their lives. The adult and child meets a few times each month to do everyday activities together.

If you would like to be a Big Brother or Big Sister or know someone who could use one, visit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho at bbbsidaho.org or call 377-2552.

— Elizabeth Thomas for the IPT

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho had an ice cream social and school supply giveaway with AT&T on Thursday in Meridian.

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LOCAL NEWS DOG OF THE WEEK Are you looking for a hunting companion? Sorry, Remi is not the pooch for you. Despite his name, Remi does not care for the sound of a gun!

Remi would prefer to spend his time hanging with the family. He is a 6-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer/Spaniel mix.

Remi is reported to be a bit timid to start out with, but at the rescue he has not been shy at all! He comes out of his kennel right away and does his stuff outside.

He likes to jump up on the bench and lean against you and hang out.

Remi knows sit, down and come.

He does not like cats and prefers larger dogs.

If you are interested in meeting Remi, visit the Meridian Valley Humane Society at 191 N. Linder Road during open hours. Learn more at meridianvalleyhumanesociety.org.

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The new film is now playing at the Village Cinema in Meridian on a three-screen theater display called Barco Escape, created by the global tech company, Barco.

“Justin Lin’s ‘Star Trek Beyond’ is an epic adventure — truly larger than life,” producer and Bad Robot president J.J. Abrams stated in a press release. “It is especially fitting, then,

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The Village Cinema is part of an exclusive group of theaters worldwide offering the Barco Escape format. To purchase tickets to watch “Star Trek Beyond” in Barco Escape, visit Ready2Escape.com.

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MyMeridianClassifieds.com ESTATE SALE 1732 S RETRIEVER WAY July 30, 2016 10am I'm moving & have furniture and misc. items for sale.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES!!!

Multiple Items, including 1930's Japanese Tea Set, Silver Serving set, Ceramic Figurines, Salt n' Pepper Shakers, Glassware & Ceramic and glass vases.

Photos available upon request

(208)985-8704

FREEZER

10 cubic feet Kenmoore Upright $25 (208)463-4122

WASHING MACHINE

Frigidaire, White & Good shape. $65.00 (208)466-0019/(208)871-7117

24” GIRLS Next Tiara Pro, 21-speed, new condition, $55, (208)713-7943

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CRABAPPLES Free for the picking!

(208)465-7179 FREE CHICKENS

Call for more information.

(208)695-6202

DESKS:

Large Office desk, 6 drawers, 34x60, $100,

Commercial Lease: CALDWELL

CLASSIFIED DEADLINES

Deadline to get your Classified ads in for the following Friday is 4pm on Wednesday.

Please call us if you have questions 467-9253.

Frigidaire Air Conditioner 12,000 Btu, excellent condition. $80 (208)965-6637

WANTED SCHWINN

KRATE BIKE, SCHWINN Sting-Ray Bike, Raliegh Chopper Bike, Swing Bike or any other banana seat style bike!

Please call 454-2232

SOFAS:

Brown leather-looking 91”, $200, Blue Floral Sofa, 91”, $300, Blue Floral Love Seat, 73”, $150,

(208)965-5837 KING SIZE

Mattress & Box Spring, Goodcondition, Custom-Ortho $80.00 (208)466-1879 POWER LIFT CHAIR $200 OBO (208)369-1140

6121 Cleveland Blvd: #109 For pricing or to make an appointment call: (208) 454-1639 or (208) 989-8721

PUBLIC NOTICE Musick Auction is offering surplus from the State of ID, City of Meridian, City of Boise City of Mountain Home, & City of Nampa.

Online Auction ends July 26th www.musickauction.com

Idaho's Largest Consignment RV Dealer

GENERAL

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY CONTRACTORS

Independent contractors needed to deliver newspapers in the Caldwell, Wilder, Eagle, Nampa, Meridian areas. Early morning delivery.

Valid drivers license and insurance required.

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

CONSIGNMENT SALES OF IDAHO

1939 LASALLE V8

All Original, VERY RARE, Factory Sunroof, Nice Condition, Runs/Drives, Interior Needs Freshened Up $14,850 (208)409-3702

Motor homes, 5th wheel trailers, truck campers and pull trailers over 70 units in stock and ready to go.

No pressure No hassle shopping. All units are open for inspection and priced to sell.

3015 Caldwell Blvd Nampa ID 83651 (208)318-5535

CALDWELL Sunday 2pm-6pm

1812 Ray Ave. Come take a look at this beautiful home with easy access to Golf Coarse, Hospital and Collage of Idaho.

Huge family room, 2 fire places, and upgraded features throughout, newer windows, a/c, hvac, medal siding with lifetime warranty, plus heated/air-conditioned shop.

SOLD

Balewagons:

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

Buy/Sell/Trade/Finance (208)880-2889 anytime Jim www.balewagon.com FREE OLD TRACTOR-TIRE, Use as Feed Trough/Planter, U-haul, (208)250-4470 Caldwell

1982 YAMAHA

15FT SEA-SWIRL Tri hull, 70HP Evinrude, Great Condition, $2,500 or Make offer,

Gas Golf Cart, Well maintained. $650 OBO (208)440-3959

(208)965-3691

AIR CONDITIONER For window, works great, $50, (208)861-6463 Serving Nampa/Caldwell

Hot Tub

6 Person Elite Spa Excellent Condition,Nearly Brand New. A Must See! $1500 Obo (208)442-6473

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(208)466-4888

SYMMS FRUIT RANCH

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

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

www.qmtrust.com RCE-401

Peaches HAPPY VALLEY PARK Double/singlewide lots available.

8 months free with approved house.

Quick freeway access.

465-5353

2013 VICTORY Crossroads Classic, 28K Miles, 106 Cubic Inch, less than 12 mos and low miles on new tires, Driver backrest, Top-bag w/passenger backrest, Victory brand protective cover, $15,000,

(208)985-8704

14068 Sunny Slope Road, Caldwell

AFFORDABLE HOUSING Sandlewood Apartments Caldwell.

Call 459-4434.

Equal Housing Opportunity

Find the car you want, the price you need here!

Need Cash?

459-4821

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ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE, No rain, No weeds,

$6 per bale or $130 per ton,

(208)466-2827

NAMPA

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2002 SALEM FORESTRIVER 25FT-TRAILER Many amenities including sway bars, heavy duty hitch, screw down jacks.

Excellent Condition.

Price-reduced: $8495 OBO Call for more information.

(208)899-1445

At the old St. Paul's Catholic Church 1515 8th Street South In the Church Basement

GOVERNMENT PUBLIC PROXY BID AUCTION

Friday, July 29th 8-5 pm Saturday, July 30th 8-2pm

Bid as soon as the vehicles are unveiled Friday August 26th at 3:00 PM Mountain Time Bidding ends at 1:00 PM Wednesday August 31st***** *** 5 minute bid extension rule applies.

St. Paul's Catholic Womens League Bag Sale

Vehicles & other items from: State of Idaho Department of Corrections, State of Idaho Department of Fish & Game, State of Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, City of Boise, Idaho Department of Water Resources, Boise State University, Idaho Department of Agriculture, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, Idaho Lottery Commission, Idaho Industrial Commission, Idaho State Police, Idaho State Tax Commission, ValleyRide, City of Mountain Home plus independent consignment.

Clothing-all sizes, Shoes, Toys, Purses and books that you can stuff in a bag, $3 each bag or 2 bags for $5. All other houshold and bedding reduced 50%!!

Jackets and coats 50 Cents each. Good time for school shopping.

For more information, register and bid online at: http://daaid.autoremarketers.com Preview Monday, August 29th from 10 am to 4 pm Information Subject to Change Brought to you by: Dealers Auto Auction of Idaho 3323 Port St. Nampa, ID 83687 208-463-8250 www.daaofidaho.com

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