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COVER STORY: Dairy Days reflects changing dairy industry The 84th annual Meridian Dairy Days — coming up June 18-22 — will celebrate Meridian’s dairy heritage. But anyone who’s lived in Meridian for 20 years or more can tell you the local dairy industry is not what it used to be.

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LOCAL NEWS The Meridian Police Department and Meridian Valley Humane Society board both recommend to City Council that Meridian contracts with the Idaho Humane Society for animal control and sheltering services.

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For foodies, warm weather means one thing: patio dining. Luckily, Meridian’s restaurant scene offers some great patio options, from Pie Hole’s rooftop hangout to Flatbread Pizza Oven’s downtown streetscape.

The 12th annual Eagle rodeo kicks off next week with three days of ICA action.

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A rare look at Cuba from the inside L

ast month I had the amazing opportunity to spend 10 days in Cuba. It’s a place many of us speculate about — and the topic of one of my favorite colWork: 208-465-8193 lege courses — but to actually go and sit under Mobile: 208-899-6432 a mango tree and talk with Cubans or walk Twitter: @HollyBeechMP down the noisy streets filled with horses and Facebook: Holly Beech MP bicycles and old cars, that was eye-opening.

My group entered Cuba with religious visas. We mixed and poured concrete and placed steel columns at a church construction site about two hours from Havana. But we spent our first two days visiting markets and restaurants and cathedrals in Havana.

The architecture in Havana was specGot a tip for Meridian reporter Holly tacular — tall buildings with European flair, Beech? Find her at: detailed columns, balconies (which often Groove Coffee! had clothes on them hanging out to dry). But Every Monday, 3-5 p.m. 1800 N. Locust the city’s charm was tainted by deteriorating Grove, next to Fred Meyer buildings. Paint is hard to come by in Cuba, Coffee Studio and no one maintained the aging structures.

Every Friday, 10 a.m. to noon. 6360 My 86-year-old team member who had been Saguaro Hills, Ste. 100, off Chinden to Cuba with the U.S. Naval Air Force back in the ‘40s was sickened by the decay.

But the activity in the streets was still vibrant. People laughed,

by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com played music and sold various items (sometimes a little too ag© 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS gressively). Friends greeted each other with hugs and kisses on the

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This photo of downtown Havana on May 17 only shows a fraction of the city’s bustling activity and tall, elegant buildings — many of which need major repairs.

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cheek. Although I’d be terrified to drive in Cuba, I liked the chaotic rhythm of the streets and the way people’s lives were intertwined.

Three generations often lived in one tiny house together.

To be honest, I hardly even know my neighbors, and the thought of living with three generations screams “I need space!”

But space, like many other conveniences, is a luxury in Cuba. And while I’m thankful to be back in a place where public bathrooms have TP and toilet seats in every stall and I

TRENDING 5 Man arrested in connection with Boise mall attacks

Meridian brothers sentenced on spice charges

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Sagecrest: Inspectors negligent in apartment approval

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Police arrested a Boise man Wednesday in connection with attacks on two women in the Boise Towne Square parking lot last month.

Gregory L. Macho, 31, is charged with aggravated battery, Boise Police officials said in a prepared statement. According to court records, he also faces kidnapping, battery with intent to commit a serious felony and destruction of evidence charges.

Macho had previously been released on probation in connection with a 2011 grand theft conviction.

According to earlier reports, the suspect allegedly used his truck to block in the victim’s car.

Macho’s vehicle, a green pickup truck, has been seized as evidence.

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The developer of Sagecrest Apartments, where an 18-year-old Marine died in November of carbon monoxide poisoning, has filed a tort claim against the city of Meridian.

The parents and girlfriend of Pfc. McQuen Forbush, a Columbia High graduate, previously filed a lawsuit against the owners and managers of Sagecrest, accusing them of poor ventilation design that lead to the carbon monoxide build-up that killed Forbush.

Sagecrest in turn filed a tort claim against the city of Meridian that claims the city was “grossly negligent” when inspectors approved construction plans for the building.

Sagecrest Development said legal fees that stem from the ongoing lawsuit with Forbush’s family — still an unknown amount — should fall to the city.

Police seek suspect in debit card theft

As of Wednesday, investigators were seeking a man suspected of stealing a Meridian woman’s debit card.

The suspect, known only to the victim as “Dan,” is described as Samoan, Meridian Deputy Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea said in a prepared statement. He was last seen driving a 1990s model brown or gold Chevrolet S10 Blazer.

He also claimed to have ties to the National Guard, Basterrechea stated.

The victim met the suspect at the suspect at the Ranch Club in Garden City in February. Anyone who recognizes the man in this photo, or has information regarding this crime is asked to contact Detective Tara Smith at 888-6678.

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BOISE — Two Meridian men were sentenced in federal court Tuesday for selling drug paraphernalia and the synthetic drug known as “spice.”

Robert T. Guerrero, 36, and Jason Daniel Guerrero, 34, formerly owned and operated two Treasure Valley headshops, Smoke Shack and Smoke Shack 2, located in Nampa and Kuna.

The elder Guerrero brother will serve 18 months in feredal prison, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson said in a prepared statement. The younger brother will serve 15 months.

The Guerreros were among 18 defendants charged last year in “Operation Not For Human Consumption,” a multi-jurisdictional operation targeting sales of spice and paraphernalia at 13 Treasure Valley businesses.

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Idaho Congressman Raul Labrador announced changes to his Washington, D.C., and Idaho staff Monday.

Mike Cunnington, Nampa, was promoted to deputy chief of staff in the Washington, D.C., office. He replaces Jason Bohrer, who is moving to North Dakota to lead the Lignite Energy Council.

Doug Taylor will work out of Labrador’s Meridian office as deputy chief of staff in Idaho. Aaron Calkins has been promoted from Coeur d’Alene regional director to district counsel. Brad Griff and Bekah DeMordaunt have been hired as legislative assistants. Todd Winer has joined Labrador’s office as communications director and Alexa Walker was hired as scheduler.

CRIME WATCH ROADREPORT Meridian Police Department Log May 29-June 4 Meridian Police made the following arrests or issued charges: 4 possession of a controlled substance 2 driving under the influence 3 possession of drug paraphernalia 3 driving without privileges 2 warrants 1 providing false information to an officer Police also took calls, investigated or assisted: 2 residential burglaries 1 imminent danger 5 medical assists 1 battery

4 frauds 1 vehicle burglary 1 probation violation 1 runaway 1 petit theft 3 grand thefts 3 domestic batteries 1 possession of controlled substance 1 possession of drug paraphernalia 4 vandalisms 2 petit thefts 1 burglary 2 domestic verbals 2 soliciting without a license 1 stalking and harassing phone call 1 missing person

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can drink the tap water, I miss the liveliness of Cuba.

There was a richness in culture, music, language and relationships that fought to overcome poverty, food rations and oppression of free speech. The people we met welcomed us into their tiny homes, shared what little they had and forever made an impression on our group.

P.S. Just in case you were wondering, I didn’t smoke a Cuban cigar, bring any back or get arrested.

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Franklin Road between Linder Road and Ten Mile Road, lane restriction with flagging through Sept. 30 for road rebuilding and sewer installation or repair. n Meridian Road between Fairview Avenue and Pine Avenue, road closure through Oct. 14 for road rebuilding and sewer, water main installation. n Meridian Road between Franklin Road and Pine Avenue, road closure through Oct. 14 for road rebuilding, sewer, water main installation. n Fairview Avenue and Cherry Lane between Barbara Drive and Crestmont Drive, lane restriction day and night through Oct. 1 for road rebuilding. n Meridian Road between Fairview Avenue and James Court Drive, lane restriction with flagging through July 15 for road rebuilding. n Linder Road at Wild Sheep Lane, lane restriction with flagging through Tuesday for utility work. n Franklin Road just west of Meridian Road, lane restriction through Monday for utility work. n McMillan Road from Meridian Road to Ten Mile Road, lane restriction with flagging and pedestrian restrictions beginning Monday through July 31 for asphalt overlay. n

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CORRECTION The new Meridian police training facility is estimated to cost $4.5 million. The $10 million figure on page 5 of the May 31 issue came from an outdated city document.

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Paulette Carrell of Caldwell holds an American flag as the about 1,000 riders of the fourth annual Idaho Patriot Thunder Ride pass by her in Meridian Sunday.

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Front page: Jack Davis, owner of Idacrest farms in Kuna, has been in the business of dairy farming all his life. Idacrest has been in the family since 1940 and today has over 600 milking cows.

Idaho’s nationwide ranking 3rd largest milk-producing state 3rd largest manufacturer of natural and processed cheese

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Then and now

• $73 million: worth of Idaho’s dairy industry • 162.8 million gallons of milk produced • 1,138 gallons, on average, of milk produced per cow annually 2011 • $2.4 billion industry • 1.5 billion gallons of milk produced • 2,775 gallons, on average, of milk produced per cow annually Source: United Dairymen of Idaho and Idaho State Department of Agriculture

Dairy industry in Idaho, 2011 577 dairy farms in Idaho 581,000 dairy cattle 547 cows: average herd size per dairy 1.5 billion gallons of milk produced 44.3 million gallons of milk processed for drinking 805 million pounds of cheese produced $2.4 billion: Cash receipts from milk, ranking it as the largest single sector in the state’s agriculture industry. $294.2 million of dairy products exported (fiscal year 2012), making dairy Idaho’s fourth most exported ag product.

22,730: Estimated number of dairy jobs 9,260 of those are on-farm jobs, with an average salary of about $30,000 13,470 people work in an “allied industry,” such as feed growers and companies, milking machine equipment, nutritionists and veterinarians

Dairy Days reflects changing dairy industry T

he 84th annual Meridian Dairy Days — coming up June 18-22 — will celebrate Meridian’s dairy heritage.

But anyone who’s lived in Meridian for 20 years or more can tell you the local dairy industry is not what it used to be.

“When I was young, there was a little small dairy on every corner,” second-generation dairy farmer Jack Davis of Kuna said.

Meridian, which used to be an industry hub thanks to the old creamery, has only five dairy farms left. But don’t let the dwindling number of dairies fool you. In the last 20 years, Idaho has lost about half its dairies, but it’s also become the country’s third largest milk-producing state, United Dairymen of Idaho Communications Director Cheri Chase said.

Greg Kreller/MP All but one of Idaho’s Dairy Board President Hans Bruijn with the milking equipment at the Western Idaho Fairgrounds, where he works. roughly 577 dairies are family-operated, and they’ve learned to be more efficient, she said.

“Not only are there more cows, but the cows are producing more milk,” she said.

But Davis, who has 600 cows at Idacrest Farms, has some nostalgia about the old days when smaller dairies where prominent in the Valley. He and other dairymen would show their cows at Meridian Dairy Days, something that only 4-H and FFA kids do now. “(Running a dairy) was more

by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com enjoyable back then,” he said. © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS “There wasn’t the pressure to get the bills paid every month like there is now.”

Milk prices haven’t kept pace with soaring corn, fuel and equipment costs, he said.

His keeps the farm afloat through really hard work — work he fears younger generations will shy away from.

“There’s hardly anybody entering the business,” Davis said. “ … If I was a younger generation, I think it would be worrisome.”

Adam Eschbach/MP Chase echoes that concern.

Chelsey Rueth of Parma washes her cow Maggie before a Meridian Dairy Days competition in June 2012.

“The average age of farmers today is 57,” Rueth was 16 at the time, and Maggie was 8 months old.

The Dairy Board hopes Dairy Days gives kids a head she said. “... Who’s going to come in and prostart in the ag industry. vide us with those nutritious products in 15, 20 years from now? Are there going to be people who want to do that?” a start in agriculture,” Brujin said.

That’s where Dairy Days steps in.

DAIRY DAYS HOPES TO SPUR ON YOUNG FARMERS The goal of Dairy Days is to nurture a love for agriculture in kids, Dairy Board President Hans Bruijn said. About 50 kids show cattle in Dairy Days.

“We use it a lot for training purposes for the kids,” Bruijn said.

“We’re really trying to teach the kids how to get their animals ready for the Canyon County Fair and the Western Idaho Fair.”

The Dairy Board, which runs most all of Dairy Days, usually breaks even on the event. But it uses money gained from renting out its Meridian Speedway property to support local 4-H and FFA programs.

“I think it’s going to help out agriculture in general because a lot of these kids go on to become ag-business people, so they do have

Explore New Worlds!

DAIRY DAYS CANCELS PARADE THIS YEAR Unable to find a suitable route due to the closure of Meridian Road for construction, the Dairy Board canceled the parade this year, which typically attracted 15,000 people.

“We looked at it for several months,” Dairy Board President Hans Bruijn said. “We did look at an alternate route, but the more we looked at it the more we realized we could not get that many people in that area without some serious safety concerns.”

But the parade will be back next year, he said, and this year’s Dairy Day’s schedule is packed with activities, food, music, vendors, and a carnival run by a different company, after last year’s carnival company had some permit issues.

Find a Dairy Days schedule and event prices at www.dairydays.org.

At Grace, opportunity knocks everyday.

Besides the comfortable amenities and nutritious food, there are also many ways to get out and about, live life and see the sights.

These privileged passengers are ready to board the bus during the Grace MYSTERY RIDE. “The fun of it is that you never know where you’re going to end up, but we always have a great time, shares Viola Inman.”

Don’t miss the fun! Come in for a visit and enjoy a fresh home-cooked lunch. You’ll find out why they say …

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LOCAL NEWS

PET OF THE WEEK

GOING PLACES Mike Jung, publisher of the Idaho Statesman, has begun his tenure as chair of the United Way of Treasure Valley’s Board of Directors. The position was previously held

by Ada County Sheriff Gary Raney, who remains an active member of the board.

Clark Baumgartner, director of human resources for D&B Supply, and Scott Randolph, a partner in Holland and Hart LLP’s Boise office were welcomed as new members to the Board of Directors.

Submitted by Meridian Humane Society

Bailey is a 9-year-old, spayed, female pit bull. She is a sweet girl who loves everyone she has met at the shelter and seems to do well with other dogs as well as cats. It appears she is housetrained. Bailey walks well on a leash and rides well in the car. Her adoption fee is $23.50. For more information on Bailey and our other available dogs, please visit meridianhumanesociety.org or call 794-0944.

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Today CALDWELL — Idaho Youth Games, June 7-9, softball games, June 15-16, in Caldwell. Youth, 6-18, will be competing in different events to develop skills, display talents, develop an appreciation for others’ talents as well as their own, building self-esteem, and most of all to have fun!

Individual events fee is $15 per child.

Individual rates do not apply to softball and soccer teams. For more information, email info@idahoyouthgames.org.

MERIDIAN — Kids First Safety Fair, 3-7 p.m., Broadview University, 2750 E. Gala Court, free. Participate in hands-on, interactive activities designed to keep kids of all ages safe during the summer months.

Mike Jung

The Capital City Development Corporation Board selected John Brunelle as the new executive director of the city’s redevelopClark ment agency. Brunelle leaves his current Baumgartner position as director of the city of Boise’s Office of Economic Development to helm CCDC. Lucy R. Juarez of Boise was elected vicechair of the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs. Juarez is an employment attorney with a strong interest in protecting emScott Randolph ployees’ rights and fighting discrimination in the workplace and within the community.

MERIDIAN — CableONE Movie Night in Meridian, at dusk at Settlers Park, Ustick Road. “The Parent Trap.” Giant inflatable screen, pre-movie activities and prizes, free to the public. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Alcohol and smoking free. Playground, grass fields and baseball fields closed during the movie.

Saturday MERIDIAN — 5th annual Poop Scoot Fun Run or Walk, 8:30 a.m., 8th Street Park, 2235 NW 8th St. Participants will race (3K/5K) from 8th Street Park following the main sewer trunk line to the Meridian Wastewater Treatment Plant attempting to beat a tennis ball traveling through the sewer collection lines. Entry Fee: Donation of nonperishable foods. All race proceeds and food donations will be donated to the Meridian Food Bank. Poop Scoot T-shirts are available for $10, please specify size when registering. Contact Deana Smith 888-2191 or dsmith@meridiancity.org.

NAMPA — Family History Seminar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., LDS Church, 504 11th Ave. N.,

free. Everyone 13 years of age and older is invited to attend, from beginners to advanced. Refreshments will be served.

Wednesday EMMETT —Emmett Cherry Festival, June 12-15, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Wed-Thurs; 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri-Sat; carnival rides begin at 1 p.m., Wed-Fri, noon on Saturday. Events at Emmett City Park. Free family friendly activities that include nightly concerts, Kids Zone activities, free entry into all contests, free entry into parade participation. For more information, go to emmettcherryfestival.com.

Thursday EMMETT — 2013 Valley of Plenty Quilters 30th Annual Quilt Show, “Today’s Treasures-Tomorrow’s Antiques,” June 13-15, in conjunction with the Emmett Cherry Festival, June 13-14, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Emmett Middle School, 301 E. 4th St. Raffle quilt; raffle baskets, vendors, General Store, homemade items, Admission $3; under 12 free.

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 465-8128.

Rickie G. Fox, 64, of Boise, died June 3, 2013, at a local hospital of natural causes. Services are pending with Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell.

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Eldon G. Freeman, 79, of Middleton, died June 2, 2013, at a local hospital. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, MeMarguerite M. Agnew, 93, ridian. 888-5833 of Meridian, died June 5, 2013, at her home. Services are under the direc- Philip Harper, 77, of Nampa, tion of Accent Funeral Home, Merid- died May 28, 2013, at his home. The family has placed their trust in Alsip ian. 888-5833 Funeral Chapel, Nampa for their final Eva Andrade, 74, of Nampa, arrangements. 208-466-3545 died May 31, 2013 at her home. The family has placed their trust in Alsip Blanche Hopkins, 91, of Funeral Chapel, Nampa for their final Nampa, died May 30, 2013 at a Boise hospital. The family has placed their arrangements. 208-466-3545 trust in Alsip Funeral Chapel, Nampa Philip W. Aten, 84, of Caldwell, for their final arrangements. 208-466died May 30, 2013, at home of natural 3545 causes. Services are pending at Dakan Charlotte Larsen, 97, of Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. 459-3629 Caldwell, died May 31, 2013, at a loEugene Barrett, 78, of Boise, cal assisted living center of natural died May 30, 2013, at his home. Ser- causes. Services are pending at Dakan vices are under the direction of Accent Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. 459-3629 Funeral Home, Meridian.

Laura E. McIntosh, 88, of 888-5833 Boise, died May 30, 2013, at a local Mary Ann Chatham, 47, care center. Services are under the of Nampa, died May 30, 2013 at her direction of Accent Funeral Home, home. Services are under the direcMeridian. tion of Accent Funeral Home, Merid888-5833 ian.

Eddie C. Thomas, 84, of Me888-5833 ridian, died May 31, 2013, at his home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home. 888-5833

Local host families sought for international exchange students MERIDIAN — ASSE International Student Exchange Program is seeking host families for international exchange students this 2013-14 school year.

Host families are asked to provide a bed, a safe home, and meals for their students. Host families get to select their perspective student and spend time getting to know them via the Internet and phone throughout the summer.

In Ada County, families are needed for students attending Timberline High, Rocky Mountain High, Boise High and Meridian High schools.

The program will accept “Welcome Families” to host students for a few months while a permanent family is secured.

More information can be found at www.host.asse.com.

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Pioneer Elementary educator receives Teacher of the Year award

choosingTeacher of theYear

Corlyss Peterson first non-classroom teacher to get honor

Eric Exline, the district’s public information officer, said each school in the district selects a building teacher of the year. The criteria at each school varies, but generally schools nominate those who won the building award or nominees for the award for the district Teacher of the Year.

A committee comprised of teachers and principals reviews the nomination packets and make their decision from 50 nominees.

Choosing the Classified Employee of the Year takes a similar process, he said.

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or the first time in the district, a specialist — or a non-classroom teacher — is the Joint School District No. 2’s Teacher of the Year.

Pioneer Elementary School music teacher Corlyss Peterson received the honor in her 25th year of teaching in Meridian.

“I’m so honored and so blessed,” Peterson said. “I’m overwhelmed...”

Her elementary classes incorporate more than 30 five-octave keyboards to teach children how to play music, starting in kindergarten. Peterson is in her 50th year as a piano teacher — she gave her first lesson at age 14 and still teaches privately after school hours.

The keyboard curriculum, written by Peterson, is designed not only to teach music, but improve reading and math abilities in students. She said some studKathy Hamilton was named the ies show a 45 percent increase on reading district’s Classified Employee of the scores and a 65 percent improvement on Year. Hamilton is a paraprofessional math skills. aid in an extended resource room at Peterson also puts on the stage proChaparral Elementary School. ductions that incorporate every student, in every grade level. The performances follow an integrated arts curriculum including music, art, dance, drama and narration.

District Public Information Officer Eric Exline’s children were students in Peterson’s classes. He gives her credit, in part, for his

by Nick Groff children’s love of music. news@mymeridianpress.com “She has an amazing in© 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS fluence on kids, in the place that music can play in kids’ lives,” Exline said.

Classified Employee of theYear

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Meridian is final school district facing student fee lawsuit BOISE — A district judge by Kevin Richert the state, and said the issue dismissed 65 school discould more easily be adIdaho Ed News tricts last week from a case dressed through individual alleging that student fees cases in small claims court. violate the state’s constitu“I am concerned that his tional mandate to “establish and maintain ruling offers as a solution to parents that a general, uniform and thorough system of they file small claim court actions to republic, free common schools.” cover fees. This is not a solution at all and Boise-based District Judge Richard makes a mockery of the right to a free pubGreenwood allowed the case to continue lic education,” Joki told Idaho Ed News. against Joint School District No. 2 because The ruling came less than two months plaintiffs Russell Joki and Sarah Holt have after a hearing in which Greenwood quespaid fees to Meridian schools. tioned whether Joki had legal standing to His 26-page ruling does not address the sue over fees outside Meridian. constitutional questions about the student fees — raised by the plaintiffs and their attorney, Robert Huntley.

But Greenwood ruled that plaintiffs liv- LAWSUIT HISTORY ing in the district could not bring a class The lawsuit has been spearheaded by Russell Joki — a action suit against dozens of Idaho school districts over fees they did not pay person- former Nampa school superintendent who has paid fees on behalf of his grandson, a Meridian High School ally.

He also ruled that a class action suit student. But since the suit was filed in October, its reach over student fees was unworkable, on sev- has been narrowed considerably. In March, Greenwood eral grounds. He said it would be cum- removed the state, the Legislature, the State Departbersome, and costly, to manage a case in- ment of Education and Superintendent of Public Instrucvolving dozens of plaintiffs spread across tion Tom Luna from the case.

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SPORTS • TRAFFIC EVENTS • NEWS

Ponderosa students walk 33,500 miles throughout year The 568 students at Ponderosa Elementary School ran and walked more than 33,500 miles this year during recess and lunch, part of a fitness program the school has named the “Ponderosa Pacers.”

The school’s physical education teacher, Jennifer Stoor, said students have lost weight and bolstered their confidence. The program even helped some control their asthma.

Twenty-nine percent of the students were able to achieve the “Dream Mile,” which is a 9-minute mile for girls and an 8-minute mile for boys.

“I even had a kindergarten student who ran the mile under 8 minutes,” Stoor said.

The program began in 2003 when PTA fundraising efforts built a run/walk track on the school grounds.

The students at Ponderosa have taken their enthusiasm to such heights that the walking track had to be widened to accommodate the large number of

participants.

“Every day I hear about a student who is touched by the program,” Stoor said. “There is nothing more rewarding than to have my students run and walk on their recess for fun.”

Registration open for foundation’s golf fundraiser The Meridian Education Foundation’s annual golf fundraiser is Friday, Aug. 9, but registration and sponsorship opportunities are available now.

The Meridian Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with the sole purpose of providing grants benefiting Joint School District No. 2 classrooms in Meridian, Eagle, Star and west and southwest Boise, and the areas of unincorporated Ada County served by the school district.

In the last 20 years, more than $250,000 children have been inspired to learn through exciting and innovative classroom projects funded by the Foundation.

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Mountain View wins first lacrosse state championship Mountain View defeated Lake City 16-7 in the lacrosse state championship game June 1 at Centennial High.

The Mavericks had 10 players score a goal or record an assist in the victory, which marked the first lacrosse state title for Mountain View and the 100th career win for coach Alain Rodrigue.

“It’s the school’s 10th year

anniversary, and the first time winning a championship, and it’s all pretty special,” Rodrigue said.

“What’s special about it is the timeliness about it,” Rodrigue said of winning his 100th career game as a coach. “It would have been a huge difference waiting until next year to get that.”

Troy Vance led the way with five goals and one assist, Nicho-

ROCKY MOUNTAIN’S SMITH PROJECTED TO BE TAKEN EARLY IN MLB DRAFT Recent Rocky Mountain High graduate Mason Smith (pictured) could be selected early during the three-day, 40-round Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. The center fielder, who has signed to play at Utah, has attended several high-level events, such as the Area Code Games tryouts, Perfect Game USA and the U.S. National Team tryouts. Baseball America tabbed Smith as the No. 101 prospect entering the draft, which started Thursday and continues today and Saturday.

las Guzzetti had three goals and two assists and Brydon Anderson and Kaden Lewis each contributed two goals.

Treyton Bell won all 12 faceoffs and goalkeeper Lee Shaw made 13 saves.

The Mavericks finished the season with a 19-3 record.

“Great ending to a great season,” Rodrigue said.

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Kenny Howarth holds on tight during the bareback riding competition during last year’s Eagle Rodeo.

READY FOR RODEO? The Eagle Rodeo returns with three-days of ICA competition June 13-15

Rodeo returns to Eagle with three nights of ICA-sanctioned competition June 13-15.

Pre rodeo begins at 6 p.m. each night with drill team, mutton busting, calf riding and youth steer riding.

Rodeo competition begins at 7:30 each night. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Slack will be held following the first two nights of rodeo competition, as needed.

June 13 is Family Night, with kids 17 years old and under free of admission charges with a paid adult ticket. Adult tickets cost $12 at the gate and $10 in advance. Tickets for seniors, military with ID and children 7-11 years old cost $6 at the gate and $5 if tickets are purchased in advance. There is no charge for children 6 and younger.

Discounted advance tickets are available at D&B Supply, Les Schwab-Eagle and NASH.

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3 full-time animal control officers 1 part-time animal adoption coordinator 70-80 volunteers $206,000 FY2013 budget 940 dogs sheltered in 2012 30-35 dogs: full capacity

History 1980s: Animal control operated out of a concrete block building on campus of wastewater treatment plant.

1999: Large metal shed was built, became dog pound with no bathroom, phone or office.

2004, approximately: Meridian animal control officers became certified to euthanize dogs, saving the city about $20 per euthanization. Concerned residents volunteered to transform the pound into a shelter to care for dogs.

2007 – 2009: Police department and Meridian shelter considered options to rent or build a new shelter. All options, including plan for “IHS West” in Meridian with dog park, fell through.

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uesday’s City Council meet- by Holly Beech The Meridian Valley Humane Society Board also faing, both the Meridian Police hbeech@mymeridianpress.com vors the merge, Board President Connie Petersen said.

Department, which runs an- © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS “While it saddens me deeply to see Meridian Valley imal control, and the MeridHumane Society have to change and evolve from our ian Valley Humane Society current small group that offers intimate care and loves supported contracting with the Idaho Humane Society for each animal, I feel it’s absolutely necessary,” she said. animal control and sheltering services.

The other option would be for the city to fund a new shelThe Meridian shelter would close by Oct. 1, the start of the ter with more staff members, Petersen said. Shelter volunteer fiscal year.

Susan Holladay asked Councilmen to consider leasing a wareThe need for a new shelter has come up often in the last house — something she said would cost between $2,500 and seven years, but plans for a new facility were thwarted by the $5,000 a month. recession, Meridian Police Lt. John Overton said.

“I hate to see our animal control put 15 miles from my Now change is imminent: The neighboring wastewater house,” she said. “... A city should provide animal control, partreatment plant’s long-expected expansion will wipe out one ticularly a city of our size.” of the shelter’s buildings this year.

IHS has proposed a new location at Maple Grove and OverFunding a new facility could run in the millions of dollars, land roads in Boise, Overton said. but contracting with IHS would only bump the shelter’s budThe Council made no decision at the meeting, but considget from $206,000 to an estimated $357,000, Overton said. ered the arguments.

The volunteers have been amazing, he said, but with the “It’s kind of attractive to me to use the efficiency of a reIdaho Humane Society’s resources and specialties — such as gional agency,” Councilman David Zaremba said. But even a large staff, cat sheltering, longer hours and emergency ser- if a contract is formed this year, he said, echoing Holladay’s vices — a merge makes more sense. Meridian, he noted, has statement, the discussion over Meridian’s animal control and the only Ada County shelter that doesn’t contract with IHS. sheltering needs will likely continue in the future.

Leadership Meridian class graduates raise $6,100 for victim-witness unit MERIDIAN — Meridian Chamber of Commerce’s 20112013 Leadership Meridian class celebrated its graduation Tuesday at the Chamber luncheon.

The program shows residents corners of their community they might not otherwise explore, Chamber Executive Director Anne Little Roberts said.

Once a month, led by the Leadership class one year ahead of them, the group meets to learn about various parts of the community with tours and volunteer work. They meet with city leaders, including the police and fire chiefs, and raise money for a cause of their choosing, called the “Legacy Challenge.”

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The 12-member graduating class raised about $6,100 for the Meridian Police Victim Witness Unit. Officers and detectives had been donating money to help victims and witnesses with needs like meals and baby formula, Leadership class member and Meridian City Clerk Jaycee Holman said, because the questioning could take place at any time of the day or night.

“There’s no real fund for that, so they were requesting funds to just have some of that available, gift cards and what-

ever else they might need for these people,” she said.

After going through their first year in the program, the class mentored and planned events for the following year’s group. At Tuesday’s ceremony, the 2012-2014 Leadership class presented a check of more than $6,300 to their Legacy Challenge nonprofit, Genesis Service Dogs.

People from all walks of life join Leadership Meridian, Holman said.

“I met wonderful people who I built relationships with and what I believe will be life-long friendships,” she said.

ABOUT LEADERSHIP MERIDIAN

Cheryl Mulvihill, Beauticontrol, independent consultant Jake McCarty, Washington Trust Bank Jared Bell, Butte Fence Jaycee Holman, City of Meridian Kathy Chambers, State Farm Insurance Laura Lee Berg, Bank of the Cascades Lisa Austin, Joint School District No. 2 Marcus Myers, Joint School District No. 2 Macy Miller, Johnson Architects Matt Shriver, Foley Freeman Vicki Lindgren, Johnson Architects

2-year program with monthly, day-long workshops $690 for members, $890 non-members $33,800: amount raised in the past eight years through Leadership Meridian Legacy Challenges. Proceeds have benefited the Meridian Foodbank, the Boys & Girls Club of Meridian, the Mayor’s Anti-Drug Coalition, the Meridian Historical Society, the Meridian Kiwanis Hope Tree Project, the Meridian Senior Center, the Meridian Police Victim Witness Unit, and Genesis Service Dogs.

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If you’d like to join next year’s Leadership Meridian class, sign up soon. Contact Celeste Newberry at the Meridian Chamber of Commerce, 888-2817.

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How you apply for job can make or break you Letter to job seekers: As I wrap up the final events of a month-long search for a salesperson for the Meridian Chamber, I’ve learned a lot about our available workforce. We have some amazing people who are job hunting.

Narrowing the candidates to the top 10 out of 40 resumes has been difficult. It surprised me how easy it was to eliminate 20 of those 40 resumes.

Some either didn’t understand what position they were applying for or didn’t proof read what they sent out. I had several resumes for an accounting position (is account manager really that similar?); several for administrative positions, but many were for random things like insurance.

Some had cover letters, but most did not. Some had not used spell check or bothered to check the spelling of my name. Many sent it through email without even a comment in the body of the email.

Now I’m sure some of these potential candidates were only sending out applications because that’s what they needed to do in order to continue on with their unemployment. But I really believe that some of the people who sent poor resumes really wanted to be considered.

I even had one person want to replace a resume — because the one originally sent to me was sent when

UP & DOWN Why are they watering the weeds on the sides of the new 10 Mile on and off ramps?

From Meridian Parks and Recreation: The slopes on the Ten Mile interchange were seeded with a grass called creeping red fescue. When left unmowed it creates a natural meadow effect and is great for areas like interchange slopes where it’s nice to have some greenery. Admittedly, those slopes have had lots of weeds in them as the grass has come in, but we’re currently working to get them cleaned up, so hopefully you’ll notice a difference soon. Also, on a side note, the Ten Mile interchange slopes are all irrigated with reclaimed water that would otherwise be discharged from the wastewater treatment plant and go unused. to the Meridian Animal Shelter. I hope people will show their support to the volunteers who love our shelter and want to see it kept. Meridian is a large enough city that we should have our own shelter.

in a hurry. Really? Take five extra minutes and send the best one you can — if you really want the job. Remember, your cover letter and resume may be the first impression someone has of you.

Make sure the information in your resume is clear and concise. It needs to be detailed enough that the reader knows what you have accomplished while you were there. Be sure to include dates that tell the reader how long you worked at your previous positions.

The really frustrating thing is that help for people who are job hunting is readily available.

Start with the Department of Labor. That was the first place we posted the job. They provide an amazing array of items to help the job seeker, with the first being a resume-writing class.

I overheard some great advice one day as a group of us were talking about potential job candidates. A person from human resources mentioned that she always told the candidates that if your resume is generic enough for everything you’re applying for, then it’s probably too generic to get anyone’s attention. Be sure and share something with a prospective employer about why you are uniquely qualified for the job.

Anne Little Roberts is the executive director of the Meridian Chamber of Commerce and can be reached at anne@meridianchamber.org. n

to the animal shelter. I think you guys do a wonderful job. Knowing you are there has made it easier to reach out and help the strays I have found. If people knew they would have to go all the way out to the airport if they couldn’t find an owner, how many people would stop and help? to the grounds keepers of all the Meridian parks.

Thumbs down to the father who let his 5- and 6-year-old boys go wading/swimming in the Settlers Park pond while he laid on the grass under the “no swimming” sign. to all Treasure Valley press for their continued pass on their coverage of high school hockey (varsity and JV). High-quality hockey is being played at Idaho Ice World every Friday and Saturday in the fall and winter. The skilled student players in this valley are deserving of recognition for their dedication to this overlooked sport. Good kids playing a very good level of hockey, and more people should know about it and support it.

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Are you a positive role model?

I recently had the pleasure to talk at the Meridian Police Activities League end-of-year awards banquet. This opportunity gave me the chance to evaluate what this program is really about and the partnership it has formed with LEADERSHIP First, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children learn the skills they need to lead successful lives.

When I look at this partnership, I can’t help but smile and tell myself, “They got it right.”

In 1993, Charles Barkley created a lot of controversy by stating, “I am not a role model.”

You know what? He was right.

Kids should not be looking to someone they only know from TV as a role model. They should be looking to their parents, coaches, community leaders and teammates as examples of how to behave. We have a responsibility to our kids, and more importantly a great opportunity to model appropriate behavior.

Sports are a microcosm of our society, and we learn so much about our kids, our parenting and the behavior we model by how our children react to the adversity they confront on the sports field.

Are our kids only interested in the end game? Winning or losing? Or are we teaching them to enjoy the journey to success?

Those are the important lessons; lessons on how we act when we stumble and when we succeed.

Are we the

same person after the game that we were before the final whistle blows? If we are doing our job right our kids don’t change depending on the outcome of a game.

I tell my son only he can decide whether he wins or loses.

Nobody else has that much power over him. It is his decision on how much he works or studies; not his opponent’s.

If you lose, you don’t have to be happy about it, but you don’t cry about it, either. You smile, shake your opponent’s hand and walk off the field with your head held high.

The partnership between PAL and LEADERSHIP First does just that — it provides an emphasis which is teaching our children the lessons required for them to be good athletes, but most importantly good members of our community. The lessons learned now can either lead them to become successful contributors to our society or down a path no one would wish for their child.

Whether you are a parent, a coach or a peer, you have a great opportunity to impact someone’s life just by the way you act.

You may not even realize the difference you’re making. So if you know someone who is a great role model for your kids or for other adults, take a minute and thank them.

Tracy L. Basterrechea is deputy chief of the Meridian Police Department and can be reached at tbast errechea@meridi ancity.org. n

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Lexie Anderson, from left, Eric Liles and Arg White enjoy an evening on the patio at The Curb May 31.

Patios boost seasonal hiring Along with the charm and attraction of outdoor dining comes the need for restaurants to expand their staff in the summer.

“I have people scheduled just to work to the patio,”The Curb Bar and Grill owner Robby Truax said. “It’s our busiest time of year.”

He hires about seven to eight people during patio season, which can last from May to October.

What you’re saying We asked: “Where is your favorite outdoor restaurant patio in Meridian?

What makes it the best?”

You said: “Pie Hole on the roof. What makes it best? You’re on the ROOF!” — Chris Brewer “Flatbread overlooking the park & fountain.”

— Meg Glasgow “Kahootz Steak and Alehouse! Fabulous food! I feel like family when I’m there!”

— Angela Nicolaus Taylor “Gino’s, Kahootz, and Flatbread. So nice to be able to sit outside!”

— Marci Cozby “Kahootz by far the best food and service and they have so many micro brews in tap.”

— Debbie Gomez “The Curb Bar & Grill. Their patio is beautiful, customer service is always over the top and their food is the best. Try it and you will love it!”

— Susan White “Flatbread Community Pizza, lots of people to watch while eating great food.”

— Ange Keskey

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hen the weather gets warm, outdoor patios have by Holly Beech The Curb, as well as Flatbread Neapolithe power to sway customers’ choices of where hbeech@mymeridianpress.com tan Pizzeria, open large, garage-style doors to dine. between the restaurant and patio when the © 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS “I believe that for certain people, patio is weather is nice. key,” Kahootz Steak and Alehouse Chef Joel Thomas said. “... I definitely feel that people will go out of their way to CLEANLINESS find a really nice patio.”

Just because you’re outside doesn’t mean a messy atmosphere What makes a great patio? Here are a few key elements. won’t ruin your appetite.

“We make sure that it’s clean,” Thomas said. “... We treat our patio just as we treat the inside of our restaurant.”

With Idaho’s unpredictably weather, some restaurants keep both Some restaurant patios allow pets and smoking, others do not, so misters and outdoor heaters on hand. call ahead if you’re interested.

“We have a nice little mist … that will at least make the breeze a little bit cooler for you,” Thomas said.

LOCATION Others provide both sunny and shady spots, along with umbrellas Patios with a tucked-in, cozy feel make a dining experience all the at every table. Pie Hole will soon add a fire pit and couches — along with a beer and wine bar — to its new rooftop patio in downtown more enjoyable.

“You don’t have to sit on the street where the cars are going by and Meridian, owner Eric Mott said. inhale their fumes,” Thomas said of Kahootz’ patio.

Flatbread’s two patios overlook the Generations Plaza park, City CHARM Hall and downtown.

Speaking of rooftops, Mott said there’s an “oddly interesting at“A lot of times parents will bring their children, and the children traction to being up on the roof of a building, even more so than a can play in the grassy area,” Flatbread General Manager Taylor Anpatio.” derson said.

The chance to have a rooftop patio is one factor that pulled Pie Hole to its new location, which opened in March, he said.

ENTERTAINMENT “It’s been a huge thing for us,” Mott said. “… Our sales have probNothing complements outdoor summer dining like live music. ably more than doubled since we moved and opened our roof.”

“We have an area that is set up so that during the summertime we With The Curb Bar and Grill’s patio set firmly on the ground, the restaurant adds a different kind of charm to its patio: hundreds of have bands and acts out here playing,” Thomas said.

The Curb strives to bring in musicians five days a week. flowers, arranged creatively by a hired gardener, owner Robby Truax said.

“We try to bring in new artists all the time,” Truax said.

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FAMILYHUB Free Fishing Day is Saturday

Cast a line and enjoy one of Idaho’s great recreational past times Saturday. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game hosts Free Fishing Day throughout the Gem State. It’s an opportunity for novice and veteran anglers, residents and non-residents alike, to fish without a license.

Lack of fishing experience is no excuse. At special locations around the southwest region, equipment will be available for use and fishing experts will be on hand to help novice anglers learn the ins and outs of fishing. In addition, all these locations will be stocked with hatchery rainbow trout prior to the special day. Look for the event nearest you and “Take a Kid Fishing.”

Free Fishing Day events include the Merrill Park Pond in Eagle from 9 a.m. to noon; the Mill Pond in Horseshoe Bend from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Parkcenter Pond in Boise from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Wilson Springs ponds from 8 a.m. to noon. Check out the Idaho Fish and Game’s website for more details at fishandgame.idaho.gov.

Cabela’s Family Outdoors Day Saturday

your boots and get ready to kick the summer off country style.

The event is an in-your-face, action packed, chap-flappin’ fun time.

Each evening starts with amazing drill teams, kid’s mutton bustin’ and steer riding, followed by the grand entry, bareback riders, ropers, bulldoggers, bronc riders, barrel racers, and finally the bad boys of rodeo ... the bull riders. It’s an action packed evening featuring some of the top roping and riding you’ll ever see. And who can forget the party in the beer garden.

Tickets, priced at $12 advance, $10 at the date, $6 and $5 for seniors and kids (7-11), on sale at D&B Supply or Eagle’s Les Schwab Tires or at the door. Kids 6 and under are free. For more information go to: eaglerodeo.com.

Ye Olde Renaissance Faire at Eagle Island EAGLE — Hear ye! Year Ye! It’s the return of the Encore’s Ye Olde Renaissance Faire from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 15 and 16 at Eagle Island State Park, 4000 W. Hatchery Road.

The colorful and entertaining two-day event features jousting tournaments, music, dance, costumed knights and princesses, kid’s renaissance era games, artisans, vendors and concessions.

Admission is free ($5 vehicle entrance fee into park).

BOISE — The popular Cabela’s Family Outdoors Day featuring Trailblazer Adventure Day is set for 10 a.m. Saturday at the Boise Cabela’s, 8109 W. Franklin Road Events aim to expose all types of outdoor experiences to participants, as well as introduce them to different conservation methods.

“Our Cabela’s Family Outdoors Days featuring The Trailblazer Adventure Program is the perfect way to get kids outside and to keep out hunting heritage alive,” Chris McCool, Cabela’s Boise general manager, said. For information visit: cabelas. com/boise.

Music What: They Might Be Giants Slay Tour When: 8 p.m. Sunday Where: Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise Website: egyptiantheatre.net Tickets: $23 What: We Came As Romans with guests When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Where: Knitting Factory Concert House, 416 S. 9th St., Boise Website: ticketweb.com, knittingfactory.com Tickets: $18, $35

Show What: Ye Olde Renaissance Faire Where: Eagle Island State Park, Website: yeolderenaissancefaire.org Tickets: Free admission ($5 vehicle entrance fee)

Rodeo rides into Eagle

What: Eagle Rodeo When: June 13-15 (gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

Where: East of Highway 44 and Eagle Road, Eagle Website: eaglerodeo.com Tickets: $10/adv., $12/gate; seniors and kids (7-11) $5/adv., $6/gate; kids 6 and under free

EAGLE — You can almost hear the jingling of spurs, the sounds of stomping hooves and the snorts of restless livestock. It’s rodeo time again in Eagle. The 12th annual ICA Eagle Rodeo is set for Thursday to June 15, so mark your calendars, spit shine BrainSnack

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Just because school is out for the summer doesn’t mean kids have to stop reading. In fact, it leaves more time to read for fun. The Meridian Public Library’s summer reading program has events for kids, teens and adults. Here are five to get you started. The complete schedule can be viewed at mld.org. You can also log your summer reading online for a chance to win prizes.

1. Teen Book Club, Wednesday, June 12, 2 p.m., Cherry Lane location. Open to ages 12 to 18. Choose any book that makes you think of “Beneath the Surface,” then meet Puzzles on page 12 SOLUTIONS GETPUZZLED Which butterfly (1-6) does not belong?

2. Storytime at Settlers Park, Tuesdays, 6 p.m.

3. Stories and more at Tully Park, Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.

4. Teen Book Club, Wednesday, July 10, 2 p.m., Cherry Lane location. July’s book is “Looking for Alaska,” and can be picked up at the library’s Teen Office or at the June Teen Book Club.

5. Read to a Therapy Dog, Saturday, June 15, 2 to 3 p.m., downtown Boise library.

Children have the opportunity to read to a certified therapy dog at the library’s Hayes Auditorium.

What: Idaho Shakespeare Festival opens “Much Ado About Nothing” When: See website for dates and times Where: Idaho Shakespeare Festival amphitheater, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise Website: idahopshakespeare.org Tickets: Individual and packages available online What: Starlight Mountain Theatre in Garden Valley When: Now through Aug. 31 Where: Starlight Mountain Theatre (Highway 55 to Banks/Lowman Road, eight miles to Crouch) Website: starlightmountaintheatre.com Tickets: See website

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Merchandise

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Lost 3½ year female chocolate lab, lost May 18th, 602-5112

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10-speed Olympia man's bike, 27” wheels, $50/best offer.

461-9090

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CLASSIFIED DEADLINES

Deadline to get your Classified ads in for the following Friday is 4:30pm on Wedneday.

Please call us if you have questions 467-9253.

SEVENTEEN 10'x2” rigid aluminum pipe. $15-10' section.

466-3362

PREMIUM Fruitwood $220/cord.

Free same day delivery.

Cedric 899-5246 or 454-8804

BEAUTIFUL flowers, baskets, and pots.

8059 Highway 20-26 Call 866-5901

KITCHEN TABLE AND 4 CHAIRS. Excellent condition, $60. Call 467-4105.

Pride jet 7 Power chair, good condition, $850 or best offer call 455-2388 or 697-9481 WHEELCHAIR, very good condition, with foot rests. $50.

697-1752.

13” TOSHIBA TV/VCR, works great. $25.

Call 585-4018.

SHOP CLASSIFIEDS 467-9253

SELL FIREWORKS Run your own stand!

Locally owned and family operated business.

Great for fundraising!

Positions available in Nampa/Twin Falls areas.

Send resume to: laura@fatcityfireworks.com

CLASSIFIED DEADLINES

CORONA EXTRA BAR LIGHT $50.

Call 965-5538 FOLDING canvas chaise lounge. Like new. 2 cupholders. $15. 467-5037

Need Cash?

Sell it fast!

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WE BUY GUNS. Top prices paid.

Boulevard Guns & Pawn

205 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa

Call 467-7296

EVELYN'S GROOMING Small personal shop. Over 20 years experience.

Professional groom at a great price. AKC male Papillion puppy, $300.

Evelyn 459-1995.

HUSKY mix 3 year male. Sweet & friendly. $50.

585-3068/412-3777

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FURNITURE

Deadline to get your Classified ads in for the following Friday is 4:30pm on Wednesday.

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Real Estate/Rentals

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TO ADVERTISE CALL 208-467-9253 /// M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. /// ONLINE 24/7 MyMeridianClassifieds.com PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800669-9777. Hearing impaired call 1-800-927-9275

NEWER REPOS

Logan Park

Manufactured Homes.

Ready to move into.

Low down payment.

Located in Nampa & Caldwell.

OWC/OAC. 454-1639 between 10am-3pm, M-F or after hours & weekend.

Call 989-8721

Has 1 bedroom apartments in country setting ready for you to move in.

Come & enjoy fun times doing crafts, games, puzzles & potlucks.

Low income elderly complex with loving family atmosphere.

We have covered parking, club house & a limited access building.

Rent subsidized, non medical services, including meals at additional fee.

First response staff on duty 24 hours.

We are close to West Valley Medical Center in a country setting.

Must be 62+.

612 West Logan Street, Caldwell.

Call 454-0004 for appointment.

Logan Park is an Opportunity Provider

Call 459-7075 or ITT 800-545-1833 ext. 315 to see your future home.

HOMES FOR SALE Low downs, in Nampa Happy Valley Park.

OAC/OWC

465-5353 or 250-8873

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Serving Nampa/Caldwell

HAPPY VALLEY PARK Double/singlewide lots available.

Quick freeway access.

465-5353

MIDWAY PARK Quiet Country Park 2 spaces available.

465-5353

Everyday deals Don’t miss out!

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING Sandlewood & Nottingshire Apts.

Caldwell.

Call 459-4434.

Equal Housing Opportunity

466-4888

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

If you are reading this, so are your potential customers!

www.qmtrust.com RCE-401

NOTE: The following advertisers have certified that these properties meet the standards set by the Fair Housing Act of 1968; amended on 1989, and therefore qualify as “Housing for the Elderly,” and may be advertised as such.

Employment

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New jobs posted daily

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AGRICULTURE Lansing Trade Group is offering contracts for harvest delivery of wheat and whole corn to our new Greenleaf facility.

For more information and prices, call Jody at Office: 800-727-9931 Jody Allen's Cell: 208-280-0649 Mike Vermeer's Cell: 208-573-0376

DRIVERS

DRIVERS

DRIVERS: Training, Class A CDL. Train and work for us!

Professional and focused training for your Class A CDL. You choose between Company Driver, Owner Operator, Lease Operator or Lease Trainer. 800-993-7483

Wanted: Owner/Operator

www.centraltruckdrivingjobs.com

SHOP CLASSIFIEDS 467-9253

Wind River Oil Services is hiring for Owner/Operators in Williston, ND. Must have access to own truck and water trailer. Must provide proof of insurance and authority. No housing provided. Pay is based on current barrel rates.

Questions call Mike Walker or Lorna Loy 801-764-9000

Agriculture/Auctions MyMeridianClassifieds.com

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LONGHORN custom hay stacking. .55¢ per bail.

Douglas Eells (208)573-7927

GOOSEBERRIES Apricot freezer jam.

Call 442-1812

Greg Granden Custom Haystacking & Retrieving 20+ Years Experience Hay & Grass For sale 4 Ton Minimum Call 250-1965 Thank You!

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Female llama for sale, 10 months-3 years old.

453-2216 aaaonlineauction.com antiques, estates, business closures, vehicles, and etc.

208-794-8280, Nyssa, Oregon

Transportation

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NELSON'S CALDWELL

2004 PONTIAC GTO lS1 5.7 6 speed. AC, power window/lock, cruise, tilt. New radials. Loaded! 24,580 miles, 25mpg. Very sharp! $12,450, $17K Book. 409-3702

2 1956 FORD TRUCK HALF TON CABS, one frame for restoring. Make offer.

Call 208-553-2827.

GET YOUR R.V. READY BEFORE THE RUSH 10% DISCOUNT ON REPAIR PARTS AND LABOR. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT TODAY! 208-795-5999

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