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ADJUSTING BACKS AND LIVES IN RIO

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Chiropractor Dr. Rosie Gallegos-Main adjusts rodeo barrel racer LaDawn Bayes of Adrian, Oregon, at Main Health Solutions in Meridian on July 20.

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pon entering the doors of Main Health Solutions on Everest Lane in Meridian, one will immediately be drawn to a bevy of photos hung on the right wall of the chiropractic office. These photos are not of the spinal cord, but rather, the Olympic athletes that Dr. Rosie Gallegos-Main has touched throughout her years of working with the U.S. National Wrestling team. “She is always smiling, positive and full of great energy,” said 2012 Olympics bronze medalist wrestler Clarissa Chun. “She’s always been around to offer her service and friendship. Rosie is an amazing woman and an inspiration to me.” Gallegos-Main’s journey to be-

coming an invaluable member of Team USA wrestling began in 2000, under pretty dire circumstances. She was getting ready to go to medical school when she began to feel sick. “I noticed within a month, I lost 30 pounds out of nowhere,” GallegosMain said. “I had severe abdominal pain and diarrhea. I basically lived in a bathroom.” After a hospital visit, GallegosMain learned that she had a rare disease, that if not properly treated could be life threatening. It was Crohn’s disease. The treatment option she was pre-

sented with was a surgery that would require the removal of her entire colon. Not sure if she wanted to go through with the procedure, Gallegos-Main went to a chiropractor in her hometown of Brownsville, Texas, at the behest of her family. That decision would not only save her from getting her colon removed, but change the entire trajectory of her life. “The chiropractor there changed everything for me,” Gallegos-Main said. “He adjusted me and changed my nutrition. I started getting better and better. I decided I wanted to get people well without them having to use medications and all of that.” Instead of enrolling in medi-

cal school like she had previously planned, Gallegos-Main decided instead to go to chiropractic school at Parker University in Dallas, Texas. But shortly after graduating from Parker, Gallegos-Main endured yet another hardship, this time it was the loss of her mother, who passed away at the age of 56, after battling diabetes for many years. “Before she passed, she had lost the function of her eyes and kidneys and was in a wheelchair,” GallegosMain said. “She got to the point where she was depending on all these medications. By the time she died, she was on 18. All of that is just not supposed to happen and was all really hard for me.” Please see Rio, page 11

BLOCK GRANT Public hearing on block grant requests, including downtown Meridian low-income housing project, is Tuesday

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COMMUNITY Police, fire and city officials visit neighborhoods for National Night Out

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ON THE TOWN

CITY BUDGET

Kidsfest Idaho returns to Kleiner Park with fun family events Saturday

Meridian invites the public to comment on the proposed city budget for next fiscal year

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an’t believe we’re already into August! Here are some fun ideas ing Springs’ Endless River. Great prizes await to keep you and your family entertained this month, including the top winners. Dolphins are on sale now for events that support great causes: $3 at adaclubs.org/dolphindunk, and the Dolphin Dunk takes place at noon Aug. 14.

SALMON BARBECUE

A Meridian tradition that has been going strong for 37 years is back this year with fresh applewood smoked salmon and delicious trimmings. The Salmon Barbecue raises money for the Meridian Firefighters Association and the Meridian Burn Out Fund, which gives emergency aid to victims of house fires and other disasters. The barbecue is tonight at Kleiner Park (1900 N. Records Ave.). Dinner starts at 5 p.m. for seniors and 6 p.m. for the general public. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, $6 for youth ages 6-12, and free for kids 5 and under.

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This annual tournament raises funds the West Ada Education Foundation, an organization that supports teacher and students of the West Ada School District. The four-person-scramble tournament starts at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 19 (registration at by Holly Beech 7:30 a.m.) at the Eagle Hills Golf Course, hbeech@mymeridianpress.com 605 N. Edgewood Lane, Eagle. Bring your © 2016 MERIDIAN PRESS A-game, as there will be prizes! Email KIDSFEST IDAHO westadafoundation@westada.org to reA newer tradition in Meridian is Kidsfest Idaho, now in its second sister. year. Epique Events, Treasure Valley Children’s Theater, Fleet Feet Sports and other sponsors invite you to join in a variety of fun events UNITED WAY FLAPJACK FEED at Kleiner Park from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Saturday. Admittance is free and It’s currently 4:30 in the afternoon, but just writing this is giving me food vendors will be on site (that’s what I love to hear!). Learn more on major pancake cravings. The Flapjack Feed will start at a more reasonpage 7. able hour — 7:30 to 10 a.m. on Aug. 18 — at the Basque Block in Boise (West Grove Street and South Capitol Boulevard). The event launches GREAT DOLPHIN DUNK United Way’s fundraising campaign for the coming year. Admission is The Great Dolphin Dunk is a fun way to support the Boys and Girls a $5 suggested donation. While you’re there, you can learn more about Clubs of Ada County and cheer on your dolphin as it races around Roar- United Way’s efforts and enter a raffle for prizes.

CRIME WATCH Meridian Police Department Log

JULY 28 n Resisting or obstructing, commercial burglary, possession of burglary tools, felony possession of controlled substance, drug paraphernalia possession, 3200 block North Eagle Road n Probation violation warrant, 1900 block West Windchime Drive n Agents warrant, 2400 block East Apricot Drive n Possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, North Meridian Road and West Cherry Lane

and East Heritage Park Lane n Possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, possession of schedule IV drug, 400 block West Overland Road JULY 30 Probation violation warrant, West Cherry Lane and North Crestmont Drive n DUI, West Franklin Road and North Ten Mile Road n Battery, disturbing the peace, 1700 block East Fairview Avenue n Resisting or obstructing, failure to appear (felony), 4700 block West Big Creek Street n

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A mosquito trap near Star in northwest Ada County tested positive for West Nile virus in late July, the Ada County Weed, Pest and Mosquito Abatement Department reports. The trap is in an area north of Chinden Boulevard and Ten Mile Road. This is the first positive test for West Nile virus in Ada County this year. Another trap along the Boise River near Star showed a temporary positive and has been submitted to a lab for confirmation. Ada County Weed, Pest and Mosquito Abatement is testing all sites and fogging one square mile around the area that tested positive. “When we have a positive result like this, we address it immediately,” stated the department’s director, Brian Wilbur. “We constantly work to stay on top of the county’s mosquito population.” West Nile virus is transmitted to people, birds and other animals by the bite of an infected mosquito, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s website. The virus can cause serious illness in people of any age, but especially in people over the age of 50 or those with other underlying medical conditions.

JULY 31 Felony possession of controlled substance, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, 2700 block South Bartlett Avenue n Driving without privileges, failure to appear for misdemeanor citation, North Eagle Road and East Ustick Road n

JULY 29 DUI, South Meridian Road and West Calderwood Road n Failure to appear for misdemeanor citation, North Locust Grove Road n

Meridian pedestrian reportedly injured in hit-and-run

pickup reportedly struck a 71-year-old pedestrian in a downtown Meridian crosswalk on July 29. The driver of the pickup — believed to be a black Dodge carrying a trailer — was reportedly turning left onto Main Street from Broadway Avenue by Meridian City Hall when he hit the pedestrian in the crosswalk at about 1:40 p.m. The pedestrian, who asked not to be named, suffered seven broken ribs, a broken vertebra and road rash, according to his daughter. Meridian Police are investigating and have not identified the driver, Deputy Chief Tracy Basterrechea said Monday. In a case like this, a

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driver could potentially be charged with leaving the scene of an injury accident, he said, a misdemeanor that is punishable by up to six months in jail and/or up to a $1,000 fine. The pedestrian said the walk signal was on when he crossed. After the collision, he said, the driver stopped briefly to pick up the injured man’s papers, glasses and phone and to claim that the truck had the right of way. The traffic signal requires vehi-

LETTERTO THE EDITOR I Just Need a Second There is a constant, common wish that people could have more time: more time to accomplish goals or tasks, to binge watch the latest season of that show you like, to devote to helping others, to take care of yourself. This year, that wish is being granted, and I’ve been

thinking about what to do with that little extra bit of time. At the very end of this year, there will be a “leap second,” an extra second of time added to the world’s clocks, as reported by Michelle Z. Donahue in National Geographic on July 8. At first it seemed silly to think about what

cles to yield when turning left, so in the reported scenario the pedestrian had the right of way, Basterrechea said. The pedestrian filed a report at the Meridian Police Department that afternoon and then went to the hospital, where he stayed for two days. Police are trying to secure video footage of the collision from a nearby private business, as City Hall’s camera do not have it, Basterrechea said. Anyone with information about the incident may call Meridian Police Department at 888-6678. Pedestrian-versus-vehicle collisions are rare in Meridian, Basterrechea said.

one might do with just one extra second. Upon further consideration, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s just one more opportunity to make a teensy impact in the world. I have participated in GISHWHES (the Greatest Scavenger Hunt the World Has Ever Seen) each summer the past three years. Basically this is goodness, mayhem, art, and death to normalcy disguised as a scavenger hunt. My fellow teammates on

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City seeks to fill 4 seats on Meridian Development Corporation board

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ROADREPORT n Northwest Second Street has closures from Pine Avenue to Railroad Street through Aug. 30 for utility work. n Stratford Drive has lane and pedestrian restrictions with flagging from Central Drive to Franklin Road through Sept. 15 for road resurfacing and pedestrian improvements. n Fairview Avenue will see daytime shoulder work and overnight lane restrictions between Northeast

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LOCAL NEWS New headquarters just the beginning for Ten Mile growth Construction on AmeriBen and Brighton headquarters to start soon, with creek pathways, restaurants and housing expected to follow

t’s been more than five years since the Ten Mile Interchange opened, and the land surrounding the interchange is still dirt fields and farmland. But that’s about to change. A groundbreaking for the new AmeriBen/IEC Group headquarters takes place Aug. 20, and construction on the new Brighton Corporation headquarters will follow soon after, said Mark Cleverley, director of leasing for Gardner Company. These two projects are just the start. Gardner, builder of the Meridian Portico building and the Zions Bank building in downtown Boise, is partnering with Brighton, also a development company, to build Ten Mile Crossing over the next several years. The 75-acre complex on Courtesy of Gardner Company the northeast corner of Ten Mile Road and Interstate 84 Brighton Corporation and Gardner Company are partnering to build Ten Mile Crossing, a 75-acre business park seen in this rendering. The complex, on the northeast corner of the Ten Mile will provide office and re- Interchange in Meridian, will potentially including restaurants and multi-family housing. tail space, and potentially multi-family housing. ly by next spring, he said. about 500 employees from of the vast space to build, Nine years ago, the city for 42 acres and commerGardner and Brighton Interested retailers are also its current offices in the Sil- the easy access to the free- of Meridian created a vi- cial/office space is planned verstone Plaza in Meridian way and the central loca- sion for growth called the for the other 80 acres, he also plan to build paths checking out the space. along Ten Mile Creek, just Cleverley said the part- to its new 75,950-square- tion in the Treasure Valley, Ten Mile Interchange Spe- said, but no construction cific Area Plan. This year, timeline has been set. north of the business park, ners aren’t trying to create foot headquarters, com- he said. and creanother Village pany attorney Bryan Hall “A lot of companies now City Council approved a The exact amount of the ate an atat Meridian — said. The company pro- days, they’re hiring people new 301-acre urban re- urban renewal reimburseby Holly Beech tractive the popular vides human resources from Boise, Meridian and newal district in that area ments has not yet been esto reimburse companies dest i na- hbeech@mymeridianpress.com shopping, din- consulting and third-party Nampa,” Cleverley said. tablished, according to the tion for © 2016 MERIDIAN PRESS ing and office administration of health That’s true for Ameri- for public infrastructure Meridian Development wa lk ing, complex on and retirement benefits. Ben, which chose Ten Mile investments, such as roads Corporation (the city’s biking and dining. Eagle Road and Fairview Brighton, currently because of the central loca- and street lighting. This based in Boise, is mov- tion for its workforce and sped up Brighton’s plans urban renewal agency). A well-known, Boise- Avenue. “The vision is we want ing its headquarters into a the room to grow, Hall said, to build, according to the The Ten Mile urban rebased restaurant is looking to build a new location to have ... the nicest, new- new building that will have noting that the company’s company’s CEO, David newal district is expected to generate $48 million in personnel and revenue are Turnbull. along the creek, Clever- est office park in the Boise room for other tenants. ley said, though he could valley there in Meridian,” Both projects are ex- growing by about 15 perTreasure Valley Invest- property tax revenue over not yet give the name. he said. “We want people to pected to be complete by cent a year. ments manager Mirazim its maximum 20-year life The creek is slated to have feel like they can live there, next summer. Cleverley ex“We are really excited to Shakoori owns 122 acres in span, but the city hopes to walking and biking paths they can work there.” pects interest in the area to be staying in Meridian,” he the new urban renewal dis- retire the district in just 16 on each side of it, potentialAmeriBen will move snowball — largely because said. trict. Homes are planned years.

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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. TODAY Meridian — Code Club (ages 7+), 10 am, Cherry Lane Library 1326 W Cherry Ln Meridian — First Friday Networking Hosted by High Desert Harley-Davidson, 7:30 am, Location Soda Stop 2845 E Overland Rd, Ste 100 Meridian — Live Music at the Backstage Bistro!, 8:30 pm, The Village at Meridian 3600 E Fairview Ave Meridian — Ribbon Cutting: Carhartt, 9:30 am, The Village at Meridian 3600 E Fairview Ave Meridian — Rock the Village: Charley Jenkins (Country), 5:30 pm, The Village at Meridian 3600 E Fairview Ave Meridian — Rock the Village: Elton: the Early Years tribute band, 5:30 pm, The Village at Meridian 3600 E Fairview Ave 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

Ryan S. Loughran, 33, of Me- David McMullen, 50, of Me- Michael Wayne Tucker, 69, ridian, died Sunday, July 31, 2016, at ridian, died Thursday, July 28, 2016, of Meridian, died Saturday, July 30, his home. Funeral Home: Accent Fu- at his home. Funeral Home: Accent 2016. Funeral Home: Relyea Funeral neral Home, Meridian. Funeral Home, Meridian. Chapel.

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GOINGPLACES D.L. EVANS BANKS HIRES JEFF MOORE Jeff Moore has been appointed to vice president branch manager of the South Meridian branch. Moore joins D.L. Evans Bank with over 21 years of banking experience. Moore obtained his B.A. in liberal studies and B.S. in business administration from Northwest Nazarene University and his MBA with an emphasis in banking and financial services at University of TennesseeMartin. He is also a graduate from the Pacific Coast School of Banking. Moore enjoys spending his time outdoors and he volunteers for the Idaho Food Bank, United Way, Junior Achievement, Ronald McDonald House and other various community events and fundraisers. You may visit his office at 1875 S. Eagle Road or reach him

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stated. “Aaron has the experience, qualifications and skills to deliver on that standard.” Williamson holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from the University of Idaho, an MBA from Northwest Nazarene University, and is a Certified Wealth Strategist. He has received numerous awards, including Idaho Business Review’s Accomplished Under 40 recognition and Alumni of the Year for his college fraternity. STORY STORY NIGHT’S JESSICA HOLMES JOINS CLM CLM Marketing & Advertising — a Boise agency that’s part of the Ivie family of companies — recently brought on Jessica Holmes as senior copywriter. A noteworthy new hire, Holmes is well-known in Boise for a number of titles: Boise’s Funniest Person; The Best Invitee to Your Next Cocktail Party; Accom-

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LOCAL NEWS Meridian’s proposed city budget up for public comment

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eridian has passed a tentative budget of $119.9 million for next fiscal year, which starts Oct. 1. That’s a 22.5 percent increase from the $97.9 million budget approved for the current fiscal year. (The amended budget is actually closer to $90.4 million.) City Council will take public comment on the proposed budget on Aug. 30. “This is the published budget, it’s not our final budget, and when the community comes and shares their feedback that number can go down, so we hope that they do that,” Councilman Luke Cavener said. The proposed general fund budget, which covers police, fire, parks, administration and certain capital projects, is $53.2 million. More than half of this fund is used for personnel. Each year, city departments are able to request enhancements — additional funding for new expens- Meridian’s total city budget proposal by department for fiscal year 2017. es such as department ing captains. Fire Chief equipment, by Holly Beech projects and hbeech@mymeridianpress.com is request- Mark Niemeyer has agreed ing a new to reduce the department’s new hires. © 2016 MERIDIAN PRESS patrol ser- overtime budget to pay for The total geant, for ex- the new firefighters, resultamount of enhancements requested ample, which comes with a ing in a $10,000 decrease for next fiscal year is $34.2 personnel cost of $112,830. in the department’s permillion, including 25.5 new The police department is sonnel budget for FY2017, full-time positions and $23 requesting a total of 11 new Meridian Finance Director million for wastewater cap- employees, including four Todd Lavoie said. The net patrol officers. one-time costs of hiring ital projects. The fire department is the three new firefighters The general fund enhancement requests total requesting five more em- amounts to $14,500. The parks department $4.3 million, including 22.5 ployees, including three new positions. The police firefighters and two train- is requesting $527,170 for

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staffing, capital and operating costs for the Homecourt Y, which the city is purchasing from the Treasure Valley YMCA this year. Administration’s requests include $33,000 for City Hall Plaza ADA compliance improvements, $45,655 for public art and $150,000 for street lighting. Administration is looking to hire a network administrator and a web developer — positions that come with personnel costs of $97,146 and $82,762, respectively. The proposed budget includes an investment of $373,000 into the city’s public safety fund. The fund, used to purchase equipment such as firetrucks and police cars, currently only has $1,000 in it, Lavoie said.

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PUBLIC HEARING The Meridian City Council will hold a public hearing about the proposed fiscal year 2017 budget at the Aug. 30 meeting, which starts at 6 p.m. at Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. n

MERIDIAN BUDGET BREAKDOWN n Proposed total city budget for fiscal year 2017 (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30, 2018): $119,946,412

Breakdown of spending by department: n Wastewater: 36 percent n Police: 14 percent n Water: 12 percent n Parks: 12 percent n Fire: 9 percent n Engineering: 7 percent n Administration: 6 percent n Community Development: 3 percent n Utility billing: 1 percent Breakdown of spending by function: n Personnel: 34 percent n Capital: 28 percent n Carryfoward capital (for projects approved in previous years): 22 percent n Operating: 15 percent n Carryforward operations: 1 percent Source: Meridian Finance Department

fund, Lavoie said, leaving the fund with an estimated $8.6 million of unrestricted funds in it. That’s on top of the restricted emergency funds in the account, which the city keeps at or above four months worth of general fund operating and personnel costs.

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meeting that night. The block grant program is funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and designed to improve living and economic opportunities, specifically for low- to moderate-income families and individuals. The city anticipates that it will receive an allocation of $356,324 for fiscal year 2017. Grant requests are as follows: Meridian Parks & Recreation n Project: “Care Enough to Share” n Funding requested: $7,500 n Funding recommended by Community Development Block Grant committee: $0 Meridian Food Bank n Project: Hunger relief, purchase of food supplies n Funding requested: $35,000 n Funding recommended: $36,448 Jess Tree n Project: Homelessness prevention n Funding requested: $7,000 n Funding recommended: $7,000 The Boys and Girls Clubs of Ada County n Project: Scholarship program n Funding requested: $15,000 n Funding recommended: $10,000 TOTAL REQUESTED: $64,500 TOTAL AVAILABLE: $53,448

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MP file photo Kidsfest Idaho hosted by Epique Events is back in Meridian for its second year. Enjoy the festivities at Kleiner Kleiner Park, next to The Village at Meridian at 1900 N. Records Ave., is a favorite spot for local events. Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5.

edicated to preserving the quality of family life and opportunities in the Treasure Valley, Epique Events, along with Fleet Feet Sports, Treasure Valley Children’s Theater and many more, is producing the second annual Kidsfest Idaho. Featuring some of the top kids’ activities in the area, the event will be held in Kleiner Park in Meridian from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. At 9:15 a.m., the event kicks off with the Kids Super Summer Candy Hunt (think Easter egg hunt without the eggs). Ages 5 and under will have their own “private” hunt, while older kids will be hunting for prizes scattered throughout the event area. Join the hunt at shelter one. After the hunt, prizes for older kids will be awarded at the amphitheater. The event will also feature free

interactive games for ers with sword fights kids at booths, along IF YOU GO (foam of course) and with bubble soccer, many more games n What: Kidsfest Idaho water games, bounce and activities. n When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., houses, arts and “I’m looking forcrafts and entertain- Saturday ward to keeping up n Where: Kleiner Park, 1900 ment on the amphithe family-friendly theater stage. N. Records Ave., Meridian tradition we started n Web: kidsfest.family Food vendors will here in the Trean Details: Admittance and be on hand as well as sure Valley with the a wide variety of ven- several activities are free. Food Kite Festival in the dors that service kids vendors will be on site. spring and hope that and families. n Contact: Organizer lots of families come A schedules of ac- Becky Breshears, becky@ out and enjoy the tivities will be avail- epiqueevents.com fun in the summer able at the check-in too,” stated Becky table or online at Breshears, owner of www.kidsfest.family. Epique Events. Many activities will be free. Breshears may be contacted Don’t miss the now famous Mission Impossible game with a Jedi with vendor questions or with interTheme (kids, wear your costumes!) est in donating toward the event at held at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., or join becky@epiqueevents.com. the Sawtooth Renaissance Play— Meridian Press staff

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Dance Arts Academy celebrates 40 years of dance education

o commemorate its 40 year milestone, Dance Arts Academy will hold a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. Aug. 11. An open invitation is extended to the community. Ruby-red tutus will be given out to the children for the ruby anniversary, and refreshments will be served. Guests are invited to tour the facility and learn more about the programs Dance Arts Academy has to offer the community. Dance Arts Academy was established in 1976 by Barbara Wescott and has been under the ownership of Dotty Hancock since 2001. Thousands of students in the Treasure Valley have taken dance lessons from the long running program. Originally a ballet studio, Dance Arts Academy offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and ballroom, while also offering space to Stage of Learning Preschool, Shorinji Kempo martial arts program and

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Girls in the Dance Arts Academy’s kindergarten ballet/tap combo class hug before a spring recital in June. Jazzercise classes. The studio has moved a few times over the years to accommodate the growing program, but found a permanent home in Meridian

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n estimated 150 sponse to the fatal attacks people attended a on police officers in Dallas pro-police rally in and Baton Rouge in July, Meridian on Sat- he said. urday organized “I want people to know by Air Force veteran and that our Meridian Police, American Legion Post 113 and of course Idaho ofpast commander Frank ficers in general, are apKenny. proachable, they’re there Gathered in City Hall’s to help, they’re part of our overflow parking lot by community,” Kenny said. the AmeriHe encan Legion by Holly Beech courages post, at- hbeech@mymeridianpress.com other local t e n d e e s © 2016 MERIDIAN PRESS communis h a r e d ties to also stories of appreciation hold events in support of for police officers, Kenny local police. said. Several young fami“Sometimes good is lies and Boy Scouts were contagious,” he said. “It’s among the participants, all too often we see that he said. bad things are contaThere was also a small gious.” group of counter protestLocals have been reachers angered by the lack of ing out in other ways to charges against Adams support law enforcement. County Sheriff’s Office On July 25, the Meridian deputies involved in the Police Department posted fatal shooting of Idaho to Facebook pictures of rancher Jack Yantis. Kenny cards, gift certificates and said he appreciated them gift baskets, along with also voicing their views. the message, “Thank you “This just makes our local businesses and comcountry greater and our munity members for the institutions that much food, cards and flowers. stronger,” he said. We appreciate our MeridKenny organized the ian citizens and all their pro-police rally in re- support!”

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Meridian Deputy Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea speaks with community members during a National Night Out event at Summerfield Park in Meridian Tuesday.

Police, city officials connect with communities on National Night Out

s Meridian neighborhoods gathered on Tuesday for National Night Out, one topic frequently came up: the state of police-community relations in America, said Meridian Deputy Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea. Reports of police shootings of unarmed black men and of deadly attacks on police have raised concerns not only in the U.S. but across the globe. “I just recently came back from the Basque Country, and their view of what’s going on in our country just isn’t accurate,” Basterrechea said. “They truly believe that it’s this war between police and their

citizens and by Holly Beech many times that it’s total hbeech@mymeridianpress.com needed scruchaos in this © 2016 MERIDIAN PRESS tiny,” Bascountry.” terrechea said. “But There is a crisis of policing in some when you have officers becommunities, but not ing assassinated and being targeted, it’s certainly so across the board, he said. “Meridian is a great concerning to us, no matexample of that,” Baster- ter where you are, if you’re rechea said. “We are truly wearing a uniform.” Nationwide, 67 law enblessed to be in this community, to be working here, forcement officers were because of the support that killed in the line of duty we have.” from Jan. 1 to July 20 — up Meridian residents, 8 percent from the same moved by recent attacks time period last year, acon police officers in other cording to the National states, gathered for a pro- Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. police rally on Saturday. According to The Wash“It was very touching to us, at a time when in other ington Post, 990 people parts of the country, cer- were shot dead by police tainly there is scrutiny — in 2015. As of Tuesday, this

year’s number was 564. Basterrechea said every police agency should take advantage of National Night Out, an annual event that allows communities to interact with officers in a fun, casual setting. “You need to foster that relationship. Don’t just let it happen tonight, go back and touch bases with those neighborhood watch programs, with those homeowners associations,” he said. “Make sure you have that continuous dialogue, because that’s the only way we’re going to get past what’s going on in this country.” — Idaho Press-Tribune reporter Lis Stewart contributed to this report.

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The 11-member council is comprised of medical educators, association leaders and practicing physicians who will advise ICOM Dean Robert Hasty. Council members are: n Robin Dodson, Ph.D, associate dean of extended programs, College of Pharmacy, Idaho State Universi-

ty Meridian Health Science teopathic Physicians AssoCenter ciation n Suzanne n Mont Tolman, D.O., St. Frederick, MSN, BSN, assistant dean Luke’s Eagle Family Mediof external affairs for ICOM; cine n Brian Whitlock, CEO, executive director, Idaho Osteopathic Physicians As- Idaho Hospital Association sociation Learn more about the n Bessie Katsilometes, council members at idahoPh.D, associate vice presi- com.org/deans-advisorydent for university pro- council. grams at ISU-Meridian ICOM, a proposed prin Jacob A. Neufeld, M.D., vate medical school, will MPH, medical director, pe- be the first medical school diatric rehabilitation, St. in Idaho and will serve the Luke’s Children’s Hospital five-state region of Idaho, n Susie Pouliot, CEO, Montana, Wyoming, South Idaho Medical Association Dakota and North Dakota. n David Rice, M.D., The college has secured urologist, founder of Idaho more than 350 medical proUrologic Institute; Idaho viders in the region interHelping You Hear Better Is Our PASSION Medical Association Board ested in instructing future of Trustees physicians, according to I make it my mission to help everyone n Mark Roberts, M.D., an ICOM press release. The accomplish their personal listening goals. medical director for re- college is continuing its reI am passionate about search and medical educa- cruitment of preceptors as tion, St. Luke’s Health Sys- it seeks accreditation, expected by end of this year. tem n Anntara Smith, M.S. Construction of a roughconnect with your friends and loved ones in 80,000-square-foot, PA-C, clinical coordinator, ly the environments in which you feel you need physician assistant studies $32-million building to help. When you at Idaho State University; house the medical school is liaison, former president, anticipated to begin in FebIdaho Academy of Physi- ruary. The facility will be located on the ISU-Meridian cian Assistants and enjoy the sounds n Jennifer Symonds, campus. ICOM will be priyou have been missing, D.O, medical officer, medi- vately funded, separately it helps you Fillenjoy in thelife blank cells using numbers 1 tocal 9. Each numberprogram can appear onlyand once in each row, licensed independently qualifications operated. manager,elimination U.S. ForesttoSeragain, andcolumn that and 3x3 block. Use logic and process solve the puzzle. The difficulty vice;topresident, Idaho Os—Meridian Press staff level ranges from Bronze (easiest) to Silver Gold (hardest).

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Continued from page 1 The loss of her mother motivated Gallegos-Main more than ever before, she not only wanted to help fix people’s backs, but change their lives entirely. It’s still what anchors her today. A few years after moving to Idaho in 2001 to set up her original practice in Caldwell, a friend of hers told her about Dr. Ben Lerner, one of the co-founders of Maximized Living was in town for a seminar. After attending his seminar, Gallegos-Main decided his company’s five essentials: maximized mind, maximized nerve supply, maximized quality nutrition, maximized oxygen and lean muscle and minimized toxins were exactly how she wanted to run her own practice. She has incorporated those philosophies for the past 11 years with her husband Jon, who since 2008 has run the practice in Meridian with her. “A lot of times people think there is no hope,” Gallegos-Main said. “Drugs and surgery are not the only ways to get rid of things. There are so many possibilities to heal from within. In life, you have to open your mind first to other possibilities and not lose hope. It’s never easy, and you have to do the work. No matter the

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Chiropractor Dr. Rosie Gallegos-Main adjusts rodeo barrel racer LaDawn Bayes of Adrian, Oregon, at Main Health Solutions in Meridian on July 20. circumstance you’re given, you take it and you go and act to find solutions and conquer them.” Her partnership with Maximized Living directly led her to partnering with the U.S. National Wrestling Team. In 2009, Lerner, who had previously worked with Olympic athletes during the 1996 games in Atlanta, was looking for members of

his company to help these athletes again. When Gallegos-Main found out, she immediately jumped at the chance and became the first person to officially sign up. “There was no one willing to go since it was far and you have to leave your practice so I said, ‘Hey, why not,’” she said. “I was very nervous at first since I was abroad alone, yet you have

to jump on opportunities and go in fear.” Since 2009, GallegosMain has served the U.S. National Wrestling Team. While she works with both the men’s and women’s teams, her primary focus has been on the women’s team. In her now seven year tenure with the team, she’s traveled all over the world from Spain to Germany and even London for the 2012 Olympic Games. “With London, it was one of those experiences that I won’t forget,” Gallegos-Main said. “You lose all that division of countries when you walk into that world stage. You just can’t describe it.” She is now set to go to Rio for the 2016 Olympics, which begin today, where

she will join the team Aug. 10, four days before the wrestling events get underway. Once at the games, her responsibilities will include adjustments to the athletes’ backs, soft tissue work and taping. Gallegos-Main will also tend to their nutritional needs by making sure they are hydrated with water and getting them healthy snacks both before and after they take the mat. “Thank you for taking the time away from your kids to take care of me and my team,” said three-time world champion wrestler Adeline Gray in a letter to Gallegos-Main. Gray is the gold medal favorite in the women’s freestyle 75 kg weight class. Gray went on to say: “It does help us train

harder knowing we have your dedication.” Gallegos-Main herself refers to these athletes as “family members,” and has really enjoyed watching them grow both as athletes and as human beings. For now, she plans to continue her work with the team. And the athletes themselves hope she doesn’t plan on leaving anytime soon. “I hope Rosie continues to come on these trips,” said world champion and medal contender in the women’s freestyle 53 kg weight class Helen Maroulis. “I believe she makes a big difference for our team and I am very grateful for all she’s done for the women wrestling program.”

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REACH 11,000 TARGETED HOMES IN MERIDIAN EVERY WEEK! TO ADVERTISE CALL 208-467-9253 /// M-F 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. /// ONLINE 24/7 MYMERIDIANCLASSIFIEDS.COM NAMPA 254 Hudson Ave.

Friday-Sunday 8am-6pm BIG YARD SALE Cross streets are Canyon & Stanford Books, toys, movies, hunting/camping gear, tools, flat bed trailer, picinic table w/2 benches, clothes/shoes, earth planter boxes, blankets, '75 Vega, NEXT aluminum woman's cruiser bicycle, Scotts lawnmower, big kitchen cabinet, dishwasher, & lots of misc.

NAMPA COMMUNITY YARD SALE

Laurelwood Subdivision Off of Middleton & Orchard Friday & Saturday 9am-4pm Clothes, tools, kids items, furniture, kitchen items, appliances, Leathers, Bags, and so much more!!!

SOLID OAK CHEST

Electrolux

Vacuum Cleaner Sales & Service Glen Duncan 467-1583

ELECTRIC SCOOTER CHAIR

CALDWELL

3111 Jefferson Parkway Saturday, 11am-2pm Beautifully maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 3 car garage, 1447 sf, no back neighbors. $159,900 Text or call James (208)353-3771 James Barrett Silverhawk Realty

Candy Apple Red, Easy Disassemble & Reassemble for transport. Comes with chargers and books. New condition $850 (208)249-9361

CLASSIFIED DEADLINES

Serving Nampa/Caldwell

(208)466-4888

Looking for Redi-mix concrete truck drivers, experience preferred. Steady in-town job with GB Redi-mix, stop in and fill out an application! 6701 E. Flamingo Ave., Nampa

FOUND

LOST

Trailer-hitch, large-silver crescent-wrench. Lost on Ventura or Greenhurst-in-Nampa. (208)867-9909

24” GIRLS

Next Tiara Pro, 21-speed, new condition, $45, (208)713-7943

SHOP CLEARANCE 220 East Park Street, Emmett

Thursday 11th & Friday 12th 9am - 5pm 400 Ton Brick Press, Radial arm drill, industrial wire feed welder, bags of wood stove pellets, work benches and assorted steel.

42” FLAT SCREEN SONY TV $200 OBO (208)577-0097

DESKS:

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

SOFAS:

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

Deadline to get your Classified ads in for the following Friday is 4pm on Wednesday. Please call us if you have questions 467-9253.

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Frigidaire Air Conditioner 12,000 Btu, excellent condition. $65 (208)965-6637

GARAGE DOOR Wayne-Dalton 9x8 Foamcore Steel with hardware. $150 SOLD SHADES Matchstick roll-up 48x72, new $10 (208)461-3383

WORLD-BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA Complete set,1-owner, innew-condition. $150 (208)880-9765 Rj Bob Estate-Liquidators

HAPPY VALLEY PARK Double/singlewide lots available. 8 months free with approved house. Quick freeway access.

465-5353 Commercial Lease: CALDWELL

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

MUSICAL INSTUMENTS Flutes, Clarinets, trumpets, drums, saxophones, trombones. All come with cases. Top brand names. Starting under $200. Professionally serviced, like new. (208)859-6429

PIANO

Kimball Consolette with bench. Very nice. Asking $395 (208)466-2544 For appointment

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GYMNASTICS!

We need additional experienced gymnastics instructors. Know basic gymnastics levels 1-3 or competed level 7 or higher? Live within 20 mins of our facility. Call or email Janet or Terra (208)468-9292 advancedgymnastics@agidaho.net

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NEWSPAPER DELIVERY CONTRACTORS

(208)965-5837 OAK “ARMED” CHAIRS

2 available. Need upholstery. $10 (208)466-4706

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MILWAUKEE

Half HP drill motor, angled-head. Owner Guarantee $85.00

(208)880-7967

RUGER 22 RIFLE with Scope. $200 Cash only.

SOLD SIG-SAUER

40 Caliber, model M250, complete kit, compact. $435 or trade for a 357 or 45acp. SOLD

WE BUY GUNS. Top prices paid.

Boulevard Guns & Pawn MyMeridianClassifieds.com

205 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa.

Call (208)467-7296

Nampa 16436 N. Franklin Blvd.

3 DAY PARKING LOT SALE!!

at The Grace Place Find us at “In The Birches" shopping plaza, corner of Birch and Franklin, Exit 36, Nampa. Thursday - Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm. Featuring: Thursday, 25% off. Friday, 50% off, Saturday 75% off. Sale includes: clothing, appliance, furniture, home décor, household items, kitchen items, toys, books, and more. Call for info:442-0900. Come early for best selection! C M Y K

Bus Drivers Needed for Middleton Bus This is a great Part-time job. Training is provided. (208)459-0195 Ask for Steve or Elena

Jordan Valley, OR to perform manual labor and equipment operation to maintain and repair hwy/rdwy for 3 to 6 months. CDL A or B required and must be able to respond to Jordan Valley maintenance office in 30 minutes. $16.14 - $23.27 hourly. Apply online at www.odotjobs.com, search for Eastern Oregon (ODOT16-0840oc); be sure to select Jordan Valley and temporary position. Closes 8/18/16. ODOT is an AA/EEO employer.

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

GOVERNMENT

CITY OF MARSING has a job opening for a Full Time, Deputy City Clerk. Duties include water and irrigation billing, AR, AP, city permits, liens. Applications may be submitted at City Hall or sent to P.O. Box 125, Marsing, ID 83639, no later than 5PM on 8/24/16. https://marsingcity.com/emp loyment-opportunity/ EOE

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$1000 OBO Good Condition, Runs good, only needs a new windshield wiper motor. (208)860-5723 Call after 3pm

CADILLAC LUXURY

Balewagons:

NH pull-type & self propelled models/parts/tires. Buy/Sell/Trade/Finance (208)880-2889 anytime Jim www.balewagon.com

2014 CADILLAC ATS Luxury Sedan, 2.0 Turbo, Metallic-Charcoal, Black leather interior, New tires, Custom wheels, 25,950 Miles. LOADED!!! $24,850 NADA BOOK

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

A financially successful, independent, non profit, community based, critical access hospital in La Grande OR, is seeking a HIM Manager. Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) is preferred. TwoThree years of experience in this or related job is preferred. A working knowledge of JCAHO standards, federal and state peer review organization guidelines and regulations in addition to federal and state statutes pertaining to health information issues is preferred. Word processing and /or data processing experience is required. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. For further information, please visit our website @ www.grh.org Or call 541-963-1475 Kristi Puckett, SPHR, Personnel Director, Grande Ronde Hospital, PO Box 3290 La Grande, OR 97850. EOE

Immediate Openings Material Handler, Hand Solder, & Quality Assurance SHIFTS: Days & Grave available.

$19,995 Cash Price! (208)409-3702

LOW MILES!!!

Peaches 14068 Sunny Slope Road, Caldwell

459-4821 U PICK PEACHES RJ BRUCE FARMS

Formally known as Shoemaker Orchard 13003 Lake Shore Drive 8am-6pm Monday-Sunday Call 989-8251 for questions

2010 Buick Lucerne CXL

3.9 V6 Automatic, air conditioner, Silver Metalic, Gray leather, New Michelin Radials LOADED! 48,150 Miles, Excellent Condition! $13,200 NADA Book $9,995 Cash Price

(208)409-3702

ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE, No rain, No weeds,

$6 per bale or $130 per ton,

(208)466-2827

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 Aug. 2nd www.musickauction.com 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 Aug. 9th www.musickauction.com

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

All Positions start at $10 (Possibly higher based on shift & exp.) HS Diploma or GED required.

LOW MILES!!! 28,973

Call today for an interview and immediate placement.

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2008 BUICK LUCERNE CXL

Transportation Maint Spec 2 Winter Seasonal (ODOT160855oc) ODOT is seeking a winter seasonal highway maintenance worker in Basque, OR to perform manual labor and equipment operation to maintain and repair hwy/rdwy, bridges, and/or rest area facilities. Must live in low-cost state housing on-site. $2797 - $4033/monthly. Apply online at www.odotjobs.com, search for Winter Seasonal (ODOT16-0855oc); be sure to select Basque location. Screening begins 8/22/16. ODOT is an AA/EEO employer.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING Sandlewood Apartments Caldwell.

CONSIGNMENT SALES OF IDAHO Idaho's Largest Consignment RV Dealer

208.887.0877

SOFA

6 PIECE SECTIONAL WITH RECLINER Neutral color, better than good condition, 1 owner. $300 (208)880-9765 RJ Bob, Estate Liquidator

GENERAL

ODOT is seeking a

Temporary Highway Maintenance Worker in

1-2-3 Bedroom Units $300-$900 8” Samsung Tablet (T-mobile) in a fancy case. It fell off a bumper at the Garrity exit in Nampa. Call 509-859-2292 to claim it.

1992 PONTIAC TRANSPORT

DRIVERS

Good Condition. $50 (208)880-0425

3.8 V6 auto, A/C, leather, new radials, nice condition, 27+ mpg. $10,400 NADA Retail Book. $7,650 Cash Price (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

2004 PIONEER 23P6 2009 FORD FUSION Excellent shape, 73,000+ Miles, moon roof, garaged. $7800 (208)880-4189 or (208)8806419

Fleetwood Travel Trailer $8,650 (208)880-7210

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