1. business and industrial
2. construction

At left, Meridian FFA Presidents
Christina Schram from Star and
Kristin Nesbitt from Eagle show off a
beautiful quilt by Nicki Harper of
Nampa for sale at the
At left, a thinking joker or jester symbolizes
the mirth and merriment of costumed
characters, a costume contest, medieval
activities and games, local vendors,
handmade arts and crafts, belly dancers,
forune tellers and more at the
Meridian FFA Alumni
Scholarship Auction
First annual Renaissance Faire
on Friday, October 17th from 5:00-9:00 p.m.
atnd Saturday, October 18th from 11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. at Renaissance High School, 1307
E. Central Drive, Meridian.
set for Monday, November 10th. Plan
to attend and support FFA members
from West Ada District high schools.
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and location of the auction)
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ISU-Meridian set to expand programs
Crews near finish of project. Note the helicopter stringing line in the background.
Completed power project enhances
reliability in western Treasure Valley
Idaho Power recently completed an important transmission project in the western Treasure Valley that will increase reliability for its customers. Construction on the nearly nine-mile Bowmont–
Happy Valley Transmission Project began in 2010. This additional “path” to bring electricity into the
Treasure Valley is a 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission line that uses 154 poles and conductor that’s
about 1.3 inches in diameter.
The existing Bowmont–Caldwell 138-kV line is relatively long, creating high exposure to situations that could cause an outage. The new line relieves part of the load from the Caldwell line and
provides another power source into the area. Proposed in 2010, the Bowmont–Happy Valley line
took four years to complete. Once the structures were in place, a helicopter was used to string line,
which saved weeks on construction time. Using a helicopter also reduced the impact to our customers by reducing the number and duration of traffic delays as a result of the construction.
Hydroseeding with a truck sprayer resembles painting the hillside at Hidden Hollow.
Hidden Hollow Landfill cell undergoes
hydroseeding as final stage in Phase II closure
BOISE – Last week, the Ada County Landfill Hidden Hollow cell underwent hydroseeding, the final
stage of its Phase II closure process.
Idaho State University-Meridian students will soon get handson with cadavers, said Bessie Katsilometes, Associate Vice President, ISU-Meridian at last week’s Meridian Chamber of Commerce
luncheon..
In January 2015, Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center will be the home of the new L.S. and Aline W. Skaggs
Treasure Valley Anatomy and Physiology Laboratories (TVAPL).
“This facility will be the first of its kind in Idaho, ensuring the
highest level of health-science education for our students while
opening new doors to medical research,” said ISU President Arthur
C. Vailas during the groundbreaking ceremony on June 24.
The TVAPL, located in the Health Science Center’s east wing,
will include a cadaver laboratory with 12 gurney stations and virtual anatomy and physiology labs. Through distance-learning technology and the Idaho Education Network, ISU will be able to provide anatomy and physiology presentations to high schools across
the state, including lessons in forensics, sports medicine, nutrition
and healthy life-styles.
Scheduled for completion in late January, the TVAPL will cost
$4 million. In 2013, the Idaho Legislature appropriated $2 million
toward construction and ISU secured the remaining portion from
private donors, including The ALSAM Foundation, which is the
charitable trust of the late Sam Skaggs and his wife Aline.
“A training facility like this one is
critical to the education of Idaho’s next
generation of health professionals. I’m
delighted to see so many in our community step forward with such generous support, especially St. Luke’s and Saint
Alphonsus hospitals and the Blue Cross
of Idaho Foundation for Health,” said
Susie Balukoff, co-chair of the TVAPL
fundraising campaign and a former ISU
Bessie Katsilometes
Foundation board member.
Eagle URA, property owners continue
work on possible lease of downtown site
The city’s Urban Renewal Agency and owners of the former
Tri-City Meats site near the intersection of State Street and
Eagle Road continued discussions last week of a potential
lease.
(See article on Page 14)
The hydroseeding is being performed as the Hidden Hollow
landfill cell’s phase II “capping” process wraps up. Capping involves a lengthy and expensive process, which takes place in phases
in order to give the cell an opportunity to rest and settle along the
way. In 2001, the first phase of closure consisting of roughly forty
acres was completed on Hidden Hollow. This year, the Hidden
Hollow cell entered its second phase of closure, in which the cell
was capped with a thick layer of soil excavated from the landfill
property. This soil cap covers the waste cell to help control odors,
and along with the hydroseeding process, will facilitate re-vegetation of the area with native plant species.
“We expect to begin seeing results of the hydroseeding process this spring,” said Ada County Operations Department Director Dave Logan. “This will bring back native plant growth to blend
in with the rest of the foothills, so over time people will begin to
see the scar left by the Hidden Hollow cell disappear.” (Page 8)
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October 13, 2014
Idaho Power employees show skills in
second annual forklift competition
Employees from Idaho Power’s Supply Chain department recently competed in the company’s second annual Supply Chain
Forklift Competition.
The contest to determine the company’s best forklift operator
was held on September 25 at Idaho Power’s Boise Operations Center. The interesting and challenging course focused on safety, skill,
speed and technique. Each contestant was timed, with points added
or deducted for skill and safety.
Contestants and results:
• Chris Nutt, Boise (1st place)
• Dan Kooch, Boise (2nd place)
• Mark Greer, Payette (3rd place)
• Ken Lewis, Twin Falls
• Tony Campbell, Boise
• Tom Brown, Boise
• Dave Smith, Boise (pictured)
• Danny Ussery, Nampa
The First annual Renaissance Faire will also feature silent and live auctions, live bagpipes,
bounce houses, a scholastic book fair, gift baskets and raffles. Admission is free with fun for the
whole family!
Dave Smith at the wheel of the forklift. (Idaho Power photo)
Meridian HPC looks ahead for projects
Commissioner Woody Garvey suggested at the October 9th
meeting of the Meridian Historic Preservation Commission that
the HPC look into establishing an Old Town Development District
for the possible purchase, preservation and even relocation to preserve historic structures.
“Maybe a public-private partnership would provide opportunities for small projects by developers,” he said. “We need a master
plan to see where that vision would end up.” City Attorney Bill
Nary said the HPC can’t buy properties and what Garvey suggested
is largely being done by the urban renewal agency, the Meridian
Development Corporation.
Historian Lila Hill from the Meridian History Center suggested
commissioners review their mission and purpose from available
documents including by-laws. Senior Deputy Clerk Jacy Jones said
there’s already an Oldtown Zoning District and said Caleb Hood
from the Planning Department
could be invited to speak at the
November 20th meeting in the
City Clerk’s conference room.
Chairman Blaine Johnston
agreed with that “as we trudge
forward slowly.”
Hill and Robbie Robinson
presented the monthly report to
commissioners of activities at
the History Center. (See Page 9)
Woody Garvey
On Wednesday, October 8th, D.L. Evans Bank held a Grand Reopening
event at its Fairview branch at 6010 Fairview Avenue, Boise. This branch
was previously operated under Idaho Banking Company which D.L. Evans
Bank acquired, effective September 1st.
October 13, 2014
Public transportation group’s quarterly
meeting planned for October 15 in Boise
BOISE — The Public Transportation Advisory Council (PTAC)
will hear a performance report on how Idaho’s public transit providers are doing and how reorganization within public transportation will better reflect a grassroots approach to customer service
Wednesday, October 15.
The meeting will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Idaho
Transportation Department’s (ITD) District 3 Office, 8150 Chinden
Blvd., in Boise. PTAC members will hear about the member-selection process for filling a vacancy currently within the group
representing north-central Idaho. They also will hear recommendations for creating a mobility management planning task force.
An historical overview of FTA transit dollars will be presented,
along with plans for moving forward.
The meeting is open to the public.
The PTAC was created to advise the ITD on issues related to
public transportation. It is composed of six members, one representing each of ITD’s administrative districts.
A teleconference of the meeting is available. The public is invited to participate by calling (888) 706-6468 toll free and entering participant code 64827943.
(Continued in next columns, above and at right)
City of Meridian seeks Christmas tree donation
MERIDIAN – The Meridian Parks and Recreation Department
is seeking the donation of a large, live evergreen tree for the City’s
annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, December 5, 2014 in Generations Plaza in downtown Meridian.
To be considered, a tree must be located in or around the Meridian area, be 35 feet in height or taller, and be accessible from
the front or side yard of the property.
The tree will be displayed at Generations Plaza, on the corner
of Main Street and E. Idaho Avenue throughout the month of December and be illuminated each night to help the City of Meridian
celebrate the holidays. Anyone interested in donating a tree should
contact City Arborist Elroy Huff at 888-3579 by Monday, November 3rd, 2014.
Eagle Senior Center activities
• Tuesday, October 14th: 10:30 a.m., Country Music by Bill; noon,
lunch; and 1:00-3:00 p.m., Pinochle.
• Wednesday, October 15th: 9:00 a.m., Fit and Fallproof Exercise
Class; 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Bridge. Van available for medical appointments; call 440-0266.
• Thursday, October 16th: Noon, lunch: 12:45-2:00 p.m., Bingo;
and 1:00-3:00 p.m., Bingo.
• Friday, October 17th: 9:00 a.m., Fit and Fallproof Exercise Class;
and 1:00-3:00 p.m., Pinochle class.
• Saturday, October 18th: Van leaves center at 10:00 a.m. for lunch
at Trudy’s Kitchen in Idaho City.
• Monday, October 20th: 9:00 a.m., Fit and Fallproof Exercise Class.
10:45 a.m., van leaves center for matinee at Affinity, “Monuments Men.”
For more information, call 939-0475.
Meridian Senior Center activities
• Tuesday, October 14th: 10:00 a.m., Mad Hatters Knitters and
Loomers; noon, lunch; and 1:00 p.m., Art Class.
• Wednesday, October 15th: 9:30 a.m., yoga; 10:00 a.m.,
Alzheimer’s Care Support Group; noon, lunch; 1:00 p.m., Pinochle; and
7:30 p.m., dance lessons.
• Thursday, October 16th: 8:30 a.m., foot clinic (call 463-8834
for appointment); 11:00 a.m., Mah Jongg; noon, lunch; 12:30 p.m., attorney visits (membership and signup requried); and 1:00 p.m., Quilting
and Dominoes.
• Friday, October 17th: 9:30 a.m., Zumba; 11:45 a.m., association
meeting; noon, lunch; 1:00 p.m., Canasta and Art Class; and 4:00 p.m.,
doors open for Black Out Bingo.
• Monday, October 20th: 9:30 a.m., Stretch and Tone; noon, lunch;
and 1:00 p.m., Dominoes.
For information, call 888-5555. (Note: There is a $2 charge for all
activities.)
Area Senior Center lunch menu
• Tuesday, October 14th: Pork Fritter, mashed potatoes and gravy,
beets, green salad with dressing, whole wheat bread and 2% milk.
• Wednesday, October 15th: Orange Chicken (new) with Rice, Oriental blend vegetables, tropical fruit salad, whole wheat bread, fortune
cookie and 2% milk.
• Thursday, October 16th: Beef Stew, Brussel sprouts, fruit
cornbread and 2% milk.
• Friday, October 17th: Pork Roast with Sauerkraut, roasted potatoes, peas and carrots, Graham crackers, whole wheat bread and 2% milk.
• Monday, October 20th: Chicken Florentine, spring mix vegetables,
fruit, whole wheat bread and 2% milk.
For more information, call 888-5555 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Lunch is served at the Eagle Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.
Valley Times
For more information about
PTAC or participating in the
teleconference, call ITD’s Division of Engineering Services at
(208) 334-8875 or toll free at
(800) 527-7985.
The regular meeting of the
Board of Trustees, West Ada
School District, is scheduled for
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at
the District Service Center, 1303
E. Central Drive, Meridian,
Idaho. Board members will
convene at 5:00 p.m. to meet
with the new administrators; at
5:30 p.m., the board will
reconvene in the so-called
regular session.
The Meridian Senior
Bridge group meets every
Thursday and Friday at 12:30
p.m. at Ten Mile Christian
Church on the northwest corner
of Ten Mile and Franklin roads
Call 288-2497.
A designated driver is as
close as a local phone call. “Let
us drive you home.” Safe transportation for late nighters on the
weekend in Meridian, Eagle,
Star, Garden City and Hidden
Springs areas. Even a first-time
DUI conviction can cost upwards of $10,000 in fines, court
costs and attorney fees. Protect
yourself and your assets and life
safety. Play it smart and avoid
costly mistakes. For more information, call 631-7744.
Whether it’s your company’s party or a celebration
with friends or family, check out
the local pros at My Masterpiece Parties at 603 E. State
Street in downtown Eagle. Call
Michelle at 938-1370.
Star Senior Center
activities
Center hours are 10:00 a.m.
to 1:45 p.m. during the week.
Lunch and bus rides are on a
donation basis. Enjoy Dominoes
and shooting pool before lunch
each Wednesday and Friday.
Bingo is played after lunch each
Wednesday and Friday, and Pinochle each Friday at 7:00 p.m.
Books, books on tape, VCR/
DVD movies and CDs/cassette
tapes are available in the office.
The bus is available for pickup
if you need a ride to the center;
call the number below. For information, call 286-7943. Come
visit the center; it’s a great place
to “hang out.”
Integrity Computer
Consulting & Repair
(208) 288-4345
815 Main Street
in downtown Meridian
‘We offer professional
service and affordable rates’
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New study challenges thinking about
hands-free technologies and drivers
BOISE – A majority of drivers who have been under the mistaken impression for years that their hands-free devices have made
talking and texting safer behind the wheel should heed the findings for a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study that shows
in-vehicle devices designed to assist drivers may further compromise safe driving.
Results released last week from a study led by Dr. David
Strayer, a professor of cognition and neural science at the University of Utah, show that popular new hands-free, in-vehicle features including navigational and communications devices can increase driver distraction at varying levels. The study builds on research a year ago that shows cognitive or brain distractions can
occur even with hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.
The second phase of last year’s study digs deeper, identifying
the complexity of some in-vehicle communication menus and the
fidelity of voice technologies designed to improve driver safety,
according to AAA Idaho. The research shows that developers can
improve the safety of their products by making them less complicated, more accurate, and easier to use.
The details include a look at how the level of various distractions can impact driver safety and other items. The findings challenge the notion that just because you can use these hands-free
systems while driving, does not mean that you should. AAA also
hopes to work collaboratively with manufacturers, safety groups
and regulators to design simpler, more effective systems. At minimum, the study confirms that mental distraction is real and that
drivers can be distracted even if their eyes are on the road and their
hands are on the wheel.
Meridian OKs sewer hookup fee hike
City Council members at their October 7th meeting approved
an increase in the sewer connection fee of $676, from $2,749 to
$3,425, effective January 1st, 2015. The public hearing was held
open for input from the Building Contractors Association of Southwest Idaho, but Public Works Director Tom Barry said no comments were received. The increase will help the city respond to
more stringent and costly federal Environmental Protection Agency
or EPA and state Department of Environmental Quality of DEQ
requirements for treating wastewater.
Council members also approved a revised fee schedule of the
Meridian Parks and Recreation Department for the new Disc Golf
Fall Classic, formerly the Golf Scramble in April.
Members continued to October 21st a public hearing on AP
14-002, request for council review of the Planning and Zoning
Commission’s decision on CUP 14-010 pertaining to the parking
lot design for Polaris Preschool at Fairvew Lakes by Fairview Lakes,
LLC at 950 E. Fairview Avenue. After much discussion on whether
staff’s and P and Z’s concern with pedestrian safety is unfounded
and after input by Fire Chief Mark Neumeyer and MPD Lieutenant John Overton, applicant Doug Tamura said he is amenable to
including a “T” feature to prevent motorists from backing out into
traffic and requested the item be extended to work out a solution.
Council approved after public hearings four requests by D.L.
Evans Bank concerning the development plan, rezone from L-O
(Limited Office) and R-15 (Medium High-Density Residential) to
C-C (Business Community) zoning districts, preliminary/final plat
approval and a conditional use permit for a drive-through establishment within 300 feet of a residential district and extended hours
of operation of 5:00 a.m. to midnight for D.L. Evans Bank for 3.42
acres for Kinsley Subdivision on the northeast corner of N. Ten
Mile Road and W. Pine Avenue. A new bank branch and other retail businesses will be developed there. Part of the approval includes a “right-in, right-out” on Pine but not on Ten Mile.
Council President Charlie Rountree, presiding in the absence
of Mayor Tammy de Weerd, asked D.L. Evans representatives if
“the eyesore and public nuisance, the mound of dirt and trash” will
be removed. Jessica Aguilar, Corporate Real Estate Manager for
the bank, said development will take care of that but “we’ll do
some cleanup, sooner rather than later.”
Council also allowed the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with
Republic Services for FY2015 to renew automatically and approved
a two-year collective labor agreement between the city and Meridian Firefighters IAFF Local 4627. Members also conveyed certain
city-owned real property to the Ada County Highway District for
the widening of Meridian Road adjacent to Settlers Park north of
Ustick Road and granted a temporary construction easement and a
permanent easement to ACHD. Parks and Recreation Director Steve
Siddoway said, “We won’t lose any park area and the widening is
needed. The large interior oak trees won’t be affected,” although
some trees in the easement may be.
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A Look Back in Time...by Lila Hill
Community Calendar events
(The Meridian History Center is to the left of the front door
of City Hall. Photos and other items are on display. The center’s
hours are Monday through Friday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Volunteers
are needed to help us stay open more days. The Meridian Historical Society wishes to add to its collection of the Polk Directories of
Boise City and Ada County. If you
have any and would like to donate
them, they may be left at the History
Center any afternoon between 1:00
and 3:00 or at the City Clerk’s Office
during office hours from 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. For more information, visit
www.wix.com/meridian historycente
/meridian-idaho, www.meridiancity.
org/HPC and Facebook. Looking for
Meridian history source materials?
Your local library has They Came to
Lila Hill
Build a Community by Hill and
Davidson, 1986; Before the Times, Meridian Historical Society
1885-1909 extracts; and “History of the Meridian School District”
by Doug Rutan, a doctoral thesis. The History Center at Meridian
City Hall has copies of the first-named book for $15 and Before the
Times for $25. The office is open from 1:00-3:00 p.m. weekdays.
The Meridian Times is available on microfilm at the Idaho State
Historical Library and Archives in Boise. It is located on the righthand side of the road as you approach the old penitentiary and is
open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m.-4:00
p.m. Call the center at 489-0602; leave a message.
100 Years Ago
Meridian Times
October 16th, 1914
The coming Corn Show and Contest has a listing of cash prizes
and donated items for winners in several categories of corn, wheat,
oats, barley, potatoes, clover and alfalfa seed. A corn husking contest will bring the winner $1.
H.C. Wilson shipped in a carload of potatoes from southeastern Idaho on Tuesday and has been selling them out in small lots.
The German Lutherans in the Meridian neighborhood have
rented the Methodist-Episcopal Church South and will hold regular services there. Rev. Elbert of Boise is the minister.
The Home Missionary Society of the Locust Grove neighborhood will give a chicken pie supper at the schoolhouse on Friday
evening, October 16th. Admission is 20 cents.
The vote for a drainage system contract passed and it means
that 44,060 acres of land can now be watered with Arrowrock Dam
water purchased from the government at not to exceed $75 per acre
foot. It also means that over 7,000 acres of waterlogged land within
the Nampa-Meridian Irrigation District can be drained of excess
water by the construction of drain ditches. (This is a very condensed version; the entire article may be read on the microfilm
copy of the Meridian Times at the Idaho State Historical Society
Library and Archives building out by the old pen. - lh)
Twenty-seven students are enrolled in the first grade at the
Meridian Grade School.
A livestock estate sale ad states, “Owing to the European war,
the importation of horses will be stopped for some years, and horses
of the class will be hard to obtain. Here is an opportunity to get the
best horses in the Northwest.” The Percheron horses will be sold
on Wednesday, October 21. Purchasers of individual animals will
be furnished with certificates of breeding.
Arthur Knudson met with quite an accident on Friday of last
week while he was going after Miss Hattie Rogers, who is teaching
at the Blue Valley school. His horse became frightened at Leo
Marsters’ automobile and ran away, kicking himself loose from the
buggy. Arthur’s hand was quite seriously injured and he sustained
a few minor bruises.
Seventy-five years ago
Meridian Times October 13th, 1939
The Idaho Evaporating Company, usually called the Cairns
plant, has a fine record for the season in disposing of a goodly
portion of the enormous crop of prunes. They will keep the ovens
warm for a few days more and more than 150 tons of the evaporated article and a similar tonnage of fresh prunes have been handled
at this cooperative plant.
Specifications are being made to erect a $20,000 Mormon
church on the corner of Carlton Avenue and E. 2nd Street in Meridian. This modern structure will be across the street from the high
school building and it is planned to have it finished by January.
Fifty Years Ago
Meridian News-Times
October 15th, 1964
Phil Volkman, a sophomore at the high school, is in Kansas
City, Missouri this week representing the local Future Farmers of
America chapter at the national FFA convention. Five other members will compete in the Pacific International Livestock competition at the dairy judging contest this Saturday. Team members are
• Alzheimer Support Group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. in the Meridian
Senior Center. Anyone caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is encouraged to attend. For more
information, call Coordinator Cindy Hill at 888-5555.
• The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4000 & Auxiliary meet the second Tuesday of
each month at the VFW Hall, Meridian & Broadway. Information: 855-0420.
• The American Legion Meridian Post 113 meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
at the American Legion Hall, 22 W. Broadway Avenue. Information: 590-1710.
• The American Legion Middleton Post 39 meets the last Monday of each month at the Sunrise
Cafe, Middleton. No-host dinner 6:00-7:0 W0 p.m., meeting at 7:00. All current and former military
are invited to join. Contact the Commander at 890-2907 or visit www.eagleid.com/post39.
• American Legion Post 127 & Auxiliary of Eagle meet on the second Tuesday of the month at
7:00 p.m. the Eagle Sewer District, 44 N. Palmetto Avenue, Eagle. For more information about the
organization and its activities, contact Mike Foley at 375-0793. All veterans are invited to attend.
• The Eagle Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly luncheon on the second Tuesday of
every month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at Eagle Hills Golf Course. For more information, call 939-4222
or e-mail [email protected].
• Eagle Lions Club meets the first and third Wednesday at Casa Mexico, 383 W. State Street in
Eagle at noon. For more information including membership, call Hugh Fryling at 258-3630.
• The Eagle Optimist Club meets every Tuesday at noon at Willowcreek Grill, 1065 E. Winding
Creek Drive. Call Gretchen Brown at 208-854-3623 or Mike Harris at 208-947-9368.
• The Eagle-Star Rotary Club meets every Thursdayat noon at Plantation Country Club, 6515
W. State Street. For additional information, call Robin Dodson at 373-1705 or e-mail dodsrobi
@isu.edu.
• First Friday ART IN EAGLE, 4:00-9:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Eagle Arts Commission. “Growing
and Celebrating the Arts to Strengthen Community.” Visit www.EagleArts.org.
• The Knitting Club, a group devoted to knitting items for various charitable organizations,
meets at Eagle Public Library, 100 N. Stierman Way, Eagle, Idaho 83616. For more information, call
Margaret at 939-7162
• Meridian Lions Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday mornings at Hampton Inn & Suites,
875 S. Allen Street, from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. For additional information, call Loraine Hand at 376-5752.
• The Meridian Chamber of Commerce meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesday; RSVP to 888-2817.
• Meridian Kiwanis Club meets every Wednesday at noon at Louie’s, 888-0044.
• Meridian Lodge #47, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, meets the second Tuesday at
the Masonic Temple, 800 East 2nd Street, Meridian at 7:30 p.m. 888-1455.
• The Meridian Noon Lions meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at noon of each month at Fiesta
Guadalajara, 704 E. Fairview Avenue in Meridian. Guests are always welcome. For more info, contact
Del Oswald at 453-2134 or [email protected].
• Meridian Optimist Club meets every Wednesday at 7:00 a.m. at JB’s Restaurant, 1565 S.
Meridian Road, Meridian, 895-0419.
• Meridian Rotary Club meets Mondays at Meadowlake Village east of St. Luke’s Meridian
Medical Center at noon, 344-1117 or 439-6973.
October 17 DIALOGUE features author Isabel Wilkerson
On the October 17 edition of DIALOGUE, host Marcia Franklin interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson.
Wilkerson devoted 15 years to researching and writing The Warmth of Other Suns, a book about
the migration of African-Americans from the South to other parts of the country. The book was
named one of the 10 Best Books of the Year by the New York Times and won the 2010 National Book
Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction, as well as many other awards.
The show airs Friday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. and repeats Sunday, October 19, at 5:00/4:00
p.m. MT/PT.
In 1994, while Chicago bureau chief of the New York Times, Wilkerson became the first AfricanAmerican woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in journalism. She earned the feature writing award for
her coverage of the 1993 Midwestern floods and her profile of a 10-year-old boy who was responsible for his four siblings.
While reporting throughout the Midwest, Wilkerson became intrigued by the number of people
she met who had migrated from the South. She decided to write a book about what has come to be
known as the Great Migration, when an estimated 6 million African-Americans left the South. After
talking with at least 1,200 people, Wilkerson narrowed her characters down to three people, whose lives she chronicled from birth to
death in the context of their migration.
Wilkerson talks about the reasons for the Great Migration, its
effect on the country, how she researched the book and how its success has affected her own life. She was the keynote speaker for the
annual Idaho Humanities Council Distinguished Humanities Lecture.
Wilkerson will also be speaking at the Idaho Humanities Council’s
annual event in Boise on October 23 at the Boise Centre.
Isabel Wilkerson
Tom Link, David Burton, Richard Moore, with Rick Records and Ralph Engle as alternates.
Meridian is one of only five Idaho high schools to receive the highest All State Honor rating for
its yearbook, Mana-Ha-Sa. Other high schools winning the award were Borah, Boise, Burley and
New Plymouth.
Over 3,000 spectators watched MHS down Bishop Kelly in the Homecoming game played on the
new field at the Speedway last Friday. Barbara Green, M-Club candidate, was crowned 1964 Homecoming Queen.
Twenty-five Years Ago
Valley News
October 18th, 1989
The new 35,000-square-foot Computrol company at Meridian now employs about 200 people in
their automated plant. The major product, fish finders, comes in sizes useful on float tubes up to craft
trolling the Great Lakes.
The Star Fire Department will hold its annual pheasant hunters breakfast on Saturday, October 21
from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the fire station. Money raised is used for medical supplies and fire
equipment for the volunteer firefighters.
Eastbound traffic on the I-84 connector is being directed onto a mile-long two-lane section of
temporary pavement on the Interstate’s median as state highway crews began dismantling the Eagle
Road overpass.
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ONE VET’S VIEW
John H. Burns, [email protected], www.rockofhonor.com,
Facebook: Rock of Honor, www.jhburns.com
President, Rock of Honor Memorial [email protected]
Telephone: 515-9200
Oktoberfest
By John H. Burns
It’s October already. When Fall comes creeping in, October is disguised as Indian Summer but
it’s the month of discovery, the month of adventure on the high seas.
This is the month some sailor without a ship in Italy went begging from king to king for a ship
and a crew to sail the ocean blue, but it was a gracious queen who granted his wish. Columbus was a
determined man who swore up and down he could prove there was a clear, direct ocean passage
across the great Atlantic. His calculations were a little off and he accidentally came across a continent
of great promise.
This is the month of Christopher Columbus. Time to work out those summer doldrums and get
ready for snow and ice, Santa Claus and Christmas gifts. It’s Oktoberfest. So take out the Steins, raise
them high and celebrate good fortune or drown sorrows, for tomorrow is more promising.
Our world, the world as we perceive it, has been taking a beating these last few years but what
we’ve got that the rest of the world would like to have is our perseverance and determination to keep
our values. We stand proudly and we pass our pride off as our American spirit.
It was a struggle for a lowly seaman to beg for a ship to sail a stormy, violent ocean to reach the
shore of a great land that you and I inherited. So celebrate Columbus, celebrate your freedom. Celebrate America but be prepared for a raging seastorm and cold weather ahead.
Ed. note: John Burns’ collections of short stories are available from amazon.com; his publisher, Crystal
Dreams; or himself at [email protected]. They’re great reading & gifts!
John Burns
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VETERANS ROCK OF
HONOR MEMORIAL
Post Office Box 1531
Meridian, ID 83680-1531
Second Chance Square Dance returns Friday, October 17
The Second Chance Square Dance returns at 7 p.m. Friday,
Oct. 17, at the Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St. in Downtown
Boise’s Linen District. $7. All ages, full bar (I.D. required). Plenty
of free, off-street parking is available.
Modeled after the popular Hokum Hoedown, the dance is a
modern take on the old-time hootenanny with an authentic acoustic string group, the Second Chance Dance Band.
At each dance, a live band performs a diverse assortment of
traditional folk dance and string band tunes while a cast of colorful callers directs the dances.
In addition to square dancing, the event features some good
old-fashioned, swingin’, two-steppin’ western dancing. Young and
old, couples and families, tattooed hipsters and ten-gallon cowboys ... the Second Chance Square Dance is a come-as-you-are,
hand-clappin’ hootenanny for all.
For more information, contact Chad Dryden with Bandwagon
PR, (208) 284-0355 or [email protected].
Two candidates vie for NMID Director position
Two Boise men will compete for a position as Director for
Boise Precinct No. 1 of the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District
in the November 4th election, officials with the Treasure Valley’s
largest irrigation district announced last Wednesday.
The two are incumbent Graham Paterson and challenger
Donald Barksdale, both of Boise. The two men qualified to stand
as candidates by meeting the requirement that they live in Precinct
1 and meet certain other qualifications set down in state law.
Absentee voting in the election has begun for voter convenience or for those who might be unable to cast a ballot on Election Day. Absentee ballots are available at the NMID Office. Contact the NMID office at 466-7861 for more information.
All qualified voters can cast a ballot, not just those that live in
Precinct 1.A list of voting places and the voter oath can be found
on the District’s web site: www.nmid.org under the Elections tab.
The District’s Board of Directors is composed of three directors, one from each Precinct. Boise Precinct 1 is roughly bordered
by Chinden Boulevard on the North, Eagle Road on the West, 28th
Street on the East and Lake Hazel Road on the South. A map of
the three NMID precincts, along with other information about the
election, is available at the NMID web site: www.mnid.org.
The Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District is a water storage,
conveyance and distribution system founded in 1904. The District
supplies irrigation water to some 69,000 acres of farmland, residential and commercial lands including pressurized irrigation for
more than 15,000 individual parcels of land in Ada and Canyon
counties.
Health Science Experience Night and Pharmacy
Open House set for October 23 at ISU-Meridian
Mailing address: IDAHO UNCLAIMED PROPERTY, P.O. BOX 83720, BOISE, ID 83720-9101
Telephone: 877-388-2942 (Toll Free), (208) 332-2942
Web Address: www.sto.idaho.gov, click on Unclaimed Property
Christine R. Donaldson, Eagle ID 83616; Tod W. Driver, Eagle ID 83616; Cindy Teeples Hancock, Eagle
ID 83616; Richard McCloskey. Eagle ID 83616; Leroy J. Pearman, Eagle ID 83616; Merrilee Peterson, Eagle
ID 83616; Rebecca Zottarelli, Eagle ID 83616; Edna Atwood, Meridian ID 83642; Heather Barnett, Meridian
ID 83642; Gary A. Bengoechea, Meridian ID 83642; Melissa Bohenkamp, Meridian ID 83642; Rocky Clark,
Meridian ID 83642; Shawn B. Coltrin, Meridian ID 83642; Jerry G. Cripe, Meridian ID 83642; Dashmart,
Meridian ID 83642; Marvin Jensen, Meridian ID 83642; Melissa M. Matthews, Meridian ID 83642; Michael
B. Monahan, Meridian ID 83642; Ronald J. Moore, Meridian ID 83642; Moose Creek Builders, Meridian ID
83642; Marilyn Nagel, Meridian ID 83642; Greg Pascal, Meridian ID 83642; George R. Stevens, Meridian ID
83642; Raul Hunt, Star ID 83669; and Jennifer J. Johnson, Star ID 83669.
Learn about dozens of Idaho State University health professions programs and get a flu shot at Health Science Experience
Night and the Pharmacy Open House on Thursday, October 23rd,
5:00-7:30 p.m. at the ISU–Meridian Health Science Center, 1311
E. Central Drive.
“Health Science Experience Night is a wonderful opportunity
for Treasure Valley high school students to delve into the health
professions,” said ISU-Meridian Enrollment Services Director Ali
Crane. “They experience hands-on what professionals do in the
field each day.”
High school seniors who attend the event can enter a drawing
for a free iPad. Winning the tablet is contingent upon attending
ISU. All students are eligible for door prizes. Attendees including
college transfer students will have the opportunity to visit with
ISU faculty from Pocatello and Meridian, tour the Meridian campus and participate in medical demonstrations.
The first 50 flu shots are free at the Pharmacy Open House.
After that, they cost $31.99 each if you don’t have health insurance. Cash or check will be accepted.
Student pharmacists will also conduct free blood pressure
checks and provide education about diabetes, heart health, prescription drug abuse and poison prevention.
The College of Pharmacy will host a chili cook-off. Tickets
cost $5 each, and proceeds will support pharmacy outreach projects.
For information about Health Science Experience Night, call
208-373-1700. For information about the Pharmacy Open House,
call 208-373-1821. Admission to both events is free.
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Opinion - Editorial
Letter to the Editor
More support for Mitchell versus Risch
I was thrilled when Nels Mitchell announced his candidacy
for U.S. Senator from Idaho. I have had the pleasure of working
with Nels professionally and then getting to know him personally.
Nels is a very smart, collaborative creator of solutions. He is
respectful, listens carefully and helped us reach a good outcome
on a difficult issue.
Nels is what our state and country needs, a solutions-oriented
statesman. I appreciate that Nels announced he would have voted
with Rep. Mike Simpson to keep the government and INL open
instead of wasting taxpayer money, and would have voted with
Sen. Mike Crapo to support renewal of the Violence against Women
Act. (Jim Risch voted “no” on both.)
I love Nels’ campaign slogan: “Our country needs a working
Senate. And Idaho needs a working Senator.”
Please vote for Nels Mitchell in the November 4th General
Election. You can make a difference.
Britt Ide, Boise
There could and should have been another “monster” or dragon in the above cartoon, one labeled
“amnesty.” Our southern border isn’t just porous, it’s virtually open to any and all illegal aliens. The
Administration’s sham report of a lowered unemployment rate supposedly below six percent is just
that, a sham. Nearly one hundred million Americans are out of work and many of those have stopped
looking for a job, so they aren’t counted. Millions more jobs are part time so employers can evade the
expense of Obamacare. Now our federal government is refusing to close the border with Mexico or
even to impose a temporary ban on flights from ebola-plagued western African nations. Why? Democrats and Republicans are falling over each other courting and counting the votes of an estimated 30
million (not 12) illegal aliens whom President Obolla, to quote Michael Savage, has pledged to
legalize before 2014 ends with the stroke of his pen. They are already here competing with American
workers for what pitiful jobs are available. Conspicuously silent in this process, similar to so-called
moderate Muslims who say nothing about the beheading hordes of ISIS, are the Republicans. What
gives? This issue and these two editorial pages offer a partial explanation of why we appear already
to be a one-party nation, the theme of Dick Morris’ new book, Power Grab. – FT
Don’t let the American Dream
become a national nightmare
By Wayne Hoffman
“Having a job and paying for things is truly a nice feeling,” was the text message I got from my
darling almost 17-year-old daughter earlier this week. I’m very proud of her. Since summer, she has
been working as a cashier at a local restaurant. It’s not easy.
She gets out of school mid-afternoon. An hour or so later, she is driving to Boise to work a shift
that may not end until 10:30 p.m. or so. Meanwhile, she still has to make time for homework, friends,
orchestra practice and household chores.
But she does it, and she tells me she thinks it is worth it. She’s paying for a car, saving for
college and even putting money toward a trip to Europe. She even took some of her earnings, sharing
it with people in her community who are hurting, buying supplies for a local homeless shelter. That’s
how awesome she is.
A good work ethic doesn’t just appear out of nowhere. It is something that is developed and
cultivated. It is extraordinarily valuable, and increasingly rare. The majority of kids don’t get a
chance to experience what it means to earn a paycheck.
According to data compiled by my friends at the Liberty Foundation, only a fraction of teens
actually have jobs and the trend is for still fewer youngsters to find themselves earning money. Data
from the U.S. Census Bureau find only 43 percent of Idahoans between 16 and 19 are working.
That’s a downward trend. In 1999, some 61 percent held jobs.
It could be worse, though. Nationally, about eight in 10 kids who could be working aren’t.
Consider the compounding implications: Millennials, who are already being compelled to buy health
insurance whether they want it or not, are faced with increasingly high barriers to economic prosperity.
They are told to go on to college, but lacking job opportunities, they’re more likely to accrue
debilitating levels of debt. With mounting debt and limited options, youngsters are delaying marriage. They’re delaying having kids. And because of economic uncertainty and inability to save for a
down payment, they’re delaying buying homes.
It is hardly surprising that for the first time in our nation’s history there is the very real possibility that our children will have a lower level of income and standard of living than their parents.
This is what politicians should be discussing.
Instead, they’re talking up their plans to expand entitlement programs, like Medicaid.
Or they’re promising a higher minimum wage, which is irrelevant
when you can’t find a job in the first place. Moreover, experience tells
us that forcing employers to shell out more money for scarce jobs only
means fewer jobs, not more, and the ones who suffer that policy the
most are youngsters and low-skilled laborers.
My daughter is right. Having a job and all that goes with it, working hard, earning money, being able to pay for nice things, being able to
use your money to also help those in need, are precious and important
things. It’s a shame some public policies are making it harder for some
Wayne Hoffman
youngsters to know what it’s like.
Meridian chamber supports Young
Entrepreneurs Academy local program
By Anne Little Roberts
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy has come to our city. We
are thrilled to be introducing this exciting new program to Meridian and the first in the State of Idaho and want to let you know all
about it.
We are honored to partner with the West Ada School District
in bringing this nationally successful program to our area. There
are numerous ways for our local business leaders to get involved
in this youth education program, but first here’s a brief description
of what YEA! is:
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a ground-breaking, exciting year-long class that transforms middle and high school
students into real, confident entrepreneurs. Throughout the class,
students develop business ideas, write business plans, conduct
market research, pitch their plans to a panel of investors and actually launch and run their own real, legal, fully formed companies
and social movements.
Complete with dynamic guest speakers from the local business community and exciting behind-the-scenes trips to local companies, the fun, projects-based YEA! approach empowers students
to take charge of their futures in a profound way.
Founded in 2004 at the University of Rochester with support
from the Kauffman Foundation, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy today serves thousands of students in communities across
America. In 2011, the United States Chamber of Commerce and
Campaign for Free Enterprise became a national sponsor and partner of the Academy to help celebrate the spirit of enterprise among
today’s youth and tomorrow’s future leaders.
We are more than excited to revive the spirit of entrepreneurship in our city’s young students! Classes begin in January 2015.
For more information on the YEA! program and how you can get
involved, contact Anne Little Roberts at (208) 888-2817 or e-mail
[email protected].
What’s wrong with the GOP? Example
By Frank Thomason
Conservative voters in Idaho and across the nation have been
scratching their heads in puzzlement since the reelection of the
current Perpetrator-in-Chief, if not before.
The incumbent Democrat should not have been reelected, given
an economy in shambles and one scandal after another, none of
which has been blamed on him and his policies. So why did that
happen? I will focus on only one reason, a major one: The silence
and complicity of the Republicans in the machinations of the Democrats.
This was driven home again to me last week when I heard Sen.
Jim Risch, who stopped by the Meridian Chamber of Commerce
luncheon long enough to make a few statements and answer some
questions. The first question? “Is amnesty inevitable and unstoppable?” His answer talked about the thousands of unaccompanied
children from Central America who showed up at the border to be
taken in by U.S. authorities. He did not mention who is responsible
for this, our own federal government and current administration.
Another question: “Didn’t the enterovirus that killed a fouryear-old New Jersey boy come in with these children?” Risch looked
nonplussed at this and appeared to be unaware even of this charge.
Back to the original question, which he had not answered.
“President Obama told La Rasa no power on earth can stop him
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Idahoans will have more choice when they
shop for health insurance policies in 2015
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State treasurer debate rescheduled for October 16
The televised political debate for state treasurer between Republican incumbent Ron Crane and Democratic challenger Deborah
Silver, originally scheduled for 8:30 on October 9, has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 16 at 8:30 p.m. MT/PT.
The debate for state treasurer is part of IDAHO DEBATES
2014, broadcast statewide on Idaho Public Television and co-sponsored by the Idaho Press Club and the League of Women Voters of
Idaho.
What’s wrong with the GOP? (continued)
from legalizing millions of illegals before Christmas.” Risch’s response? Again, he appeared not to know anything about this, responding only, “If that happens, then I guess we’ll know then.”
Risch, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
and the Select Committee on Intelligence and one of the savviest
politicians in the nation, doesn’t know about these issues? Something is terribly wrong with the Republican leadership. I and many
others received a special glossy mailer from “the Republican team”
of Sen. Risch and Congressmen Simpson and Labrador containing
an official absentee request so we can all fight back “against the
Obama Administration’s Big-Government Liberal Agenda.”
Folks, this is pablum being fed to us stupid voters who can’t
seem to see what is going on. When amnesty is passed via executive action, you can bet the GOP leadership led by the worthless
drunk named John Boehner with support from Simpson and possibly the rest of the Idaho delegation (why wasn’t Mike Crapo listed
and pictured as part of the “team” on the mailer?) will go along
with it, just as Obamacare is here to stay.
The Republican Party is aligned with the Democratic/Islamist/
Socialist party in power. Not only are these hypocrites quavering
in fear of not being liked by Democrats and soon-to-be-legal illegal aliens, they are actively colluding with them. Their enemy is
us, the Tea Party, the conservatives fed up with the madness of
runaway federal spending, the scandals and lies emanating from
the Washington sewer pipe that threaten to destroy what’s left of
our “Republic.” Three of four Americans don’t want amnesty and
at least that many didn’t want Obamacare.
We are governed by a gang of corrupt thugs inside the Beltway
who will not even stop persons possibly infected with the ebola
virus from entering the U.S. Why? That runs counter to the “open
border” mania of the criminals in control. Even more disturbing is,
a Republican victory next month that takes back the Senate will
not mean a return to sanity. We have a one-party system in which
the GOP is an appendage to the Democrats. God help us all.
Republicans must stand together in November
By Idaho Rep. Raul Labrador (R-ID)
Much is at stake in the coming elections. Idahoans will soon
cast their votes to choose those who will lead our great state.
We need to select men and women who will help Idaho reach
its potential. Leaders who will help the Gem State shine.
Earlier this year, the Republican Party had a vigorous and
spirited debate over who those leaders should be. We disagreed
over ideas, we debated and then we selected nominees to represent the Republican Party in November.
It’s no secret I supported my good friend, Sen. Russ Fulcher,
in the gubernatorial primary. My party disagreed and chose Gov.
Butch Otter as our nominee. Some Republicans and conservatives are upset with that decision. I am not. The time for internal
disagreement is over. Butch Otter is my governor, my nominee,
and I’m supporting him 100 percent. (Continued at right, above)
BOISE – The next open enrollment period for Idaho’s state-run health insurance exchange begins November 15th and families shopping for coverage through YourHealthIdaho.org will find
even more choices, a total of 198 health and dental plans. That’s 52 more plans than offered last year.
“We are really proud to offer Idahoans so many different choices when it comes to their healthcare,”
said Pat Kelly, Your Health Idaho executive director. “We’ve been able to create an online marketplace in Idaho where nine different health and dental insurance carriers are competing for your
business. We are confident Idahoans will be able to find a plan that meets their needs and fits their
budget.”
This year, two new carriers are offering plans through Your Health Idaho; Mountain Health CoOp and Willamette Dental. Seven carriers that sold plans in 2014 will continue to sell plans through
the exchange, including BEST Life and Health Insurance Company, Blue Cross of Idaho, BridgeSpan
Health Company, Delta Dental of Idaho, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America,
PacificSource Health Plans and SelectHealth, Inc.
“With so many plans to choose from, we encourage Idahoans to find an agent or broker in their
community who can help walk them through all the plans Your Health Idaho offers and determine
which one is best for them,” said Kelly. “It doesn’t cost anything to work with an agent or broker so
take advantage of their knowledge and expertise.”
Idahoans who purchased a plan on the exchange during 2014 may see their premium prices
decrease or increase depending on the type of plan they purchased, their age, tobacco use, where
they live in the state and any changes that have been made to their plans.
Health insurance carriers will be reaching out to all of their current clients to inform them of any
changes to their current plans, including premium rate changes, updates to the network of providers
and changes in deductible amounts among other things.
“If customers have any questions about their plan, they should reach out to their agent or broker
and health insurance provider,” said Kelly. “With more choices available, Idahoans have the option
to shop and compare health insurance plans in order to find the one that does the best job of meeting
their family’s current needs.”
Every health insurance plan sold on Your Health Idaho must cover a certain set of services
known as essential health benefits. These include hospitalization, emergency services, prescription
drugs, preventative and wellness care, pediatric care, maternity care, ambulatory patient services,
mental health and substance abuse disorder services, rehabilitative care and laboratory services.
Because each plan offers the same core benefits it is easier to compare plans side-by-side.
Each plan on the exchange is grouped into categories, called metal levels, to make comparison
shopping easier. Bronze, silver, gold and platinum plans all have a different amount of cost-sharing,
the amount you are required to pay for covered services due to deductibles, coinsurance or copayments. Bronze plans usually have the lowest premiums and the highest out-of-pocket expenses,
and platinum plans typically have the highest premiums and the lowest out-of-pocket costs.
Your Health Idaho has created a table at the end of this release comparing monthly premium
rates for silver plans for 2014 and 2015 to give consumers a look into how the market has changed.
The chart shows in a handful of counties the premium for the second-lowest cost silver plan has gone
down, in some cases as much as 12%, while the highest premium change for the second-lowest cost
silver plan came in at 9%.
Idahoans will be able to sign up for health insurance plans through Your Health Idaho starting
November 15th. The open enrollment period will run through February 15th, 2015. Idahoans may
preview the plans that will be offered by visiting YourHealthIdaho.org.
U.S. Supreme Court denies stay of federal appeals court
decision upholding freedom of gays to marry in Idaho
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Supreme Court last Friday rejected a request by State of Idaho
officials to put on hold the federal appeals court decision that struck down as unconstitutional Idaho’s
laws prohibiting marriage by same-sex couples.
The Supreme Court’s decision allows the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to
enter an order allowing its October 7th decision in the Idaho case to go into effect. Upon entry of
such an order by the Ninth Circuit, the State of Idaho would be required to issue marriage licenses to
same-sex couples immediately.
On October 7th, the Ninth Circuit Court ruled 3-0 that Idaho’s ban on the freedom to marry for
same-sex couples violates the U.S. Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection. Later that day, the
Ninth Circuit ordered that its decision take effect immediately, which would have required Idaho to
begin issuing marriage licenses the following morning.
On October 8th, United States Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy temporarily stayed the
Ninth Circuit’s decision in response to a request by State of Idaho officials to keep that decision from
taking effect while the state officials either ask for further review of the case by a larger panel of
Ninth Circuit judges or ask the Supreme Court to review the case. Today’s decision by the Supreme
Court rejected that request and cleared the way for the Ninth Circuit to enter an order allowing its
decision to take effect. “Today’s decision by the Supreme Court confirms that there is no good reason
to further delay allowing all Idaho families to enjoy the dignity, security, and protection that marriage provides,” said NCLR Legal Director Shannon Minter.
The role of the chief executive of the state is often underappreciated. The governor doesn’t
merely sign legislation; he’s instrumental in establishing the state’s vision. He appoints hundreds
of people to lead state agencies, boards and commissions. Most vital, the governor names our
district and appellate court judges. His influence touches every corner of our state and many
aspects of our lives, whether we realize it or not.
While Gov. Otter and I haven’t always agreed, we are united on this: Idaho cannot afford a
Democratic governor whose liberal friends and liberal appointments would put our state on a
course of failure. We cannot abandon our conservative values. Idaho must not stray from the
common sense that puts private enterprise and freedom above government-driven solutions.
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Start of hunting season prompts state officials’
warning against spreading of noxious weeds
MERIDIAN – Many of Idaho’s big game seasons will be open shortly which means thousands of
individuals will be hitting the trails to Idaho’s back country with vehicles, ATVs and pack animals.
But it is also a time when the threat of spreading noxious weed seeds from infested areas to weed-free
areas ramps up to a higher level, state noxious weed officials warned today.
“This time of year, hunters and recreationalists can unknowingly spread huge amounts of noxious weed seed from one area to another because most of Idaho’s noxious weeds are currently in their
seed-stage,” said Roger Batt, statewide spokesperson for the Idaho Weed Awareness Campaign.
State weed officials have listed 68 kinds of noxious weeds in Idaho, including a growing number
of infestations in wilderness and backcountry areas. These weeds choke out native vegetation which
deprives deer, elk, big horn sheep, and other wildlife of their natural food sources resulting in starvation or migration to other areas.
Noxious weeds can easily become lodged in ATVs, off –road vehicles, trailers, pack animals,
bird dogs, and hunting gear and carried from one area to another. Even a few seeds can start a new
noxious weed outbreak.
“Noxious weed prevention means hunters and outdoor recreationalists should try to drive pickups, ATVs, and off-road vehicles only on designated roads and trails away from weed infested areas.
ATVs, vehicles, trailers, pack animals, hunting dogs, and hunting and camping gear should also be
cleaned before moving them to a new area,” Batt advised.
Horses and pack animals can also spread noxious weed seeds in their waste so it’s really important hunting trip preparation and precautions include using feed that is certified as noxious weed free
for horses and pack animals. A list of outlets selling certified weed free hay and forage is available
on the Idaho Weed Awareness Campaign’s web site at www.idahoweedawareness.com.
Batt also recommends that hunters GPS areas infested with noxious weeds and report the coordinates to the Idaho State Department of Agriculture for mapping and future control and management
strategies. Hunters and recreationalists headed for Idaho’s back country can also obtain a free copy
of Idaho’s Noxious Weed Book, available via the Idaho Weed Awareness Campaign’s, website to help
pinpoint and identify the different noxious weeds in their favorite hunting or recreating areas. The
book has color photos of noxious weeds, plus detailed information about how to identify the different species of noxious weeds.
“Noxious weeds are a very serious matter,” Batt said. “It is going to take a combined effort from
all of us to help protect our lands, waters, and wildlife by stopping the spread of harmful noxious and
invasive plants. Hunters, recreationalists and sportsmen care about Idaho’s wildlife and that means
they also need to be concerned about the threat noxious and invasive weeds pose to our state’s
wildlife populations,” Batt said.
Tax Foundation study shows Idaho has 3rdlowest average cell phone tax, fee rate in U.S.
A new study by the Tax Foundation shows Idaho has the 3rd-lowest average state-local cell
phone tax and fee rate in the country at 2.62%.
“When you factor in the 5.82% federal rate, Idaho residents pay an average of 8.45% of their
wireless bill in taxes and fees,” said Richard Borean, Manager of Communications. “On the other
end of the spectrum, wireless subscribers in Washington State pay an average of 18.60% in state and
local taxes and fees, which gets bumped up to 24.42% when you add in the federal rate.”
The five states with the highest state-local rates are Washington State (18.6 percent), Nebraska
(18.48 percent), New York (17.74 percent), Florida (16.55 percent), and Illinois (15.81 percent).
The five states with the lowest state-local rates are: Oregon (1.76 percent), Nevada (1.86 percent), Idaho (2.62 percent), Montana (6.00 percent), and West Virginia (6.15 percent).
Four cities, Chicago, Baltimore, Omaha, and New York City, have effective tax rates in excess of
25 percent of the customer bill. For more information, visit tax foundation.org.
D.L. Evans Bank sets October 15 for Grand
Reopening of South Meridian branch
John V. Evans Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, D.L. Evans Bank, announces a grand
re-opening ceremony for the D.L. Evans Bank South Meridian branch to be held Wednesday, October 15th at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1875 S. Eagle Road in Meridian. This branch was previously
operated under Idaho Banking Company which D.L. Evans Bank acquired, effective September 1st.
With the purchase of Idaho Banking Company, a new branch in Caldwell, and seven existing
D.L. Evans Bank branches, D. L. Evans Bank has expanded coverage in the Treasure Valley, with a
total of twelve branches. D.L. Evans Bank is the largest Idaho based community bank with total
assets in excess of $1 billion. The Bank has been serving Idaho’s communities since 1904 and prides
itself on being Idaho’s Hometown Community Bank. Other D.L. Evans Bank branches are conveniently located throughout Southern Idaho serving: Albion, Burley, Hailey, Jerome, Ketchum, Idaho
Falls, Pocatello, Rupert, Twin Falls and a new branch opening this fall in Ammon.
Hydroseeding at Hidden Hollow Landfill (continued from Page 1)
The second phase of closure came at a cost of just over $1.8M, and has taken nearly five months
to complete, with the aid of contractor Knife River. Knife River’s work consisted of laying over 200,000
cubic yards of cover and top soil, storm water collection improvements on slopes and reseeding the area
with native vegetation. This cover and topsoil reach more than five feet in depth, and covers nearly twentyfive acres of the Hidden Hollow cell.
The Hidden Hollow cell is now approximately two-thirds capped, as the cell has roughly thirty
additional acres yet to be covered, and is capable of accepting approximately 400,000 more cubic
yards of waste before it reaches full capacity. Creating new landfill space is very expensive, so to get the
most out of Ada County’s existing resources, procedures for the final closure of the remainder of the
Hidden Hollow cell will commence once it reaches its designed capacity. Hidden Hollow will continue
to produce landfill gas for many years, and will continue to be maintained by the county for a minimum
of thirty years after its final closure.
October 13, 2014
Learn to speak in public for greater confidence and success
in life. Eagle Toastmasters meets every Wednesday from 8:009:00 a.m. at Foothills Christian Church, 9655 W. State Street,
Boise 83714. Visit www.eagle ID toastmasters. org.
Open enrollment: A great time
to review your retirement plan
By Veronica Mira
If you work for a medium-to-large company, you may now be
entering the “open enrollment” period, that time of year when you
get to make changes to your employee benefits. Your benefit package can be a big piece of your overall financial picture, so you’ll
want to make the right moves, especially in regard to your employer-sponsored retirement plan. Take a close look at your 401(k)
or similar plan, such as a 403(b), if you work for a school or a
nonprofit group, or a 457(b), if you work for a state or local government. And keep these possible moves in mind:
• Boost your contributions. If your salary has gone up over the
past year, or if you just think you have a reasonable “cushion” in
your disposable income, boost your contributions to your employersponsored retirement plan. Even if you can’t afford to contribute
the maximum amount, which, in 2014, is $17,500, or $23,000 if
you’re 50 or older, to your 401(k) or similar plan, try to put in as
much as you can afford. Remember the key benefits of these plans:
Your money can grow tax deferred and your contributions can lower
your annual taxable income. (Keep in mind, though, that you will
eventually be taxed on your withdrawals, and any withdrawals you
take before you reach 59½ may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty.)
• Don’t miss the match. Try to take full advantage of your
employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. Your employer
may match 50% of employee contributions, up to the first 6% of
your salary. So if you’re only deferring 3% of your income, you
are missing half the match or leaving money “on the table,” so to
speak.
• Rebalance, if necessary. You may be able to change the investment mix of your employer-sponsored retirement plan throughout the year, but you might find that the best time to review your
holdings and rebalance your portfolio is during open enrollment,
when you’re reviewing all your benefit options. Try to determine
if your investment allocation is still appropriate for your needs or
if you own some investments that are chronically underperforming.
And always keep in mind the need to diversify. Try to spread your
money around a variety of investments within your plan, with the
exact percentages of each investment depending on your goals,
risk tolerance and time horizon. As you near retirement, you may
need to lower your overall risk level, but even at this stage of your
career, you’ll benefit from a diversified portfolio. While diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss, it can help
reduce the impact of volatility on your holdings.
• Review your beneficiary designations.
Your retirement plan’s beneficiary designations are important and, in fact, can even
supersede the wishes you express in your
will. So if you experience changes in your
life such as marriage, remarriage, a birth or
an adoption etc., you’ll need to update the
beneficiary designations on your 401(k) or
similar plan. It won’t take much time and it
Veronica Mira
can help prevent a lot of trouble tomorrow.
You work hard for the money that goes into your retirement
plan,so make sure your plan is working hard for you.
Republicans must stand togther (continued from Page 7)
So who exactly is A.J. Balukoff? When I ran for Congress
in 2010, he supported my Democratic opponent as a “Republican for Minnick.” He bragged about being an Independent who
voted for Mitt Romney. Now he claims the mantle as standardbearer of the Democratic Party. I don’t think anyone knows.
It is time for all Republicans to come together, put our differences aside and elect the Republican ticket. In 2012, too many
Republicans and conservatives stayed home and refused to support the Republican Presidential nominee, Mitt Romney. The
result has been a disaster for our country. We cannot afford to
make the same mistake here in Idaho.
Important issues face us. Now is the time for Republicans
to come home, united by goals of limited government, low taxes,
less regulation and more personal freedom. Idaho is a great place
to live, work and raise a family, a true gem, because of the common sense conservative philosophy that has guided this state
through good times and hard times. Let’s keep it that way.
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Meridian City Hall seeks volunteers to conduct tours
Meridian City Hall is seeking volunteers to conduct tours of the building. These tours are approximately a half-hour in length and are primarily given to schoolchildren and Scout groups.
The requirements involve being able to walk throughout the building for a minimum of one hour
and the ability to project your voice above talkative children. Your pleasing personality is your
greatest tool and you will be trained with a sample script of interesting facts.
Most shifts occur around 4:00 p.m., when the children are out of school. But there are tours being
conducted as school field trips beginning at 10:00 a.m. that may go until 1:00 p.m.
This is a periodic commitment and not a regularly scheduled volunteer task, so it would be a very
flexible commitment on your part.
If you would like more information about this unique volunteer experience call Volunteer Coordinator Barbara Hatch at 846-7340.
Meridian Wildlife Sightings by Larry Woodard
Couple from Texas announce their arrival
We host Bible studies at our house in North Meridian
during the fall and winter. One couple invariably shows
up 30-45 minutes early to secure the seats they want and
grab an early cup of coffee. “Harry” and “Millie” make it
known they are from Texas.
However, each spring before the trees have gotten
their leaves and there are still some patches of ice and
snow in the shade, two Texas-size Canada geese arrive to
tell us to get out of bed an hour before normal people
arise.
They demand with loud honking that they want to be
fed. As the sun barely crests Bogus Basin, I stumble out
to the field near Linder Road and scatter some corn to
shut up the two noisy guests.
You guessed it, we call them “Harry” and “Millie.”
History Center monthly report to HPC (continued from Page 2)
Hill reported that volunteer Johnny Overton is recovering from a stroke and is back to his duties
in the center. She also said an early 1900s organ is on permanent loan to the center by the Alger
family.
Jones said the first field trip for third-graders to City Hall, the Walking Tour and Pine Street
School is planned for October 20th and will involve students from Mary McPherson Elementary.
The commission approved spending up to $500 to copy sections of Hill’s book on Meridian History
as part of the classroom materials.
John and Maureen Magee greet visitors to Meridian City Hall every
Monday morning.
C of I hosts visiting composer Oct. 14
CALDWELL – The College of Idaho will host visiting composer Dr. Michael John Trotta as part of an interdisciplinary panel
discussion and musical event Tuesday, Oct. 14. The public event,
titled “Surely, You Are in This Place,” begins at 7 p.m. in the
Langroise Center for Performing and Fine Arts on the C of I campus in Caldwell as part of the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Lectureship in Judaic Studies.
Trotta, a noted composer of choral music whose work has been
performed around the world, is Director of Choral Activities and
Assistant Professor of Music at Virginia Wesleyan College. He
will be joined in the discussion by C of I Campus Minister Dr. Phil
Rogers and history professor Dr. Federica Francesconi, who holds
the College’s Howard Berger-Ray Neilsen Chair in Judaic Studies. The panel will discuss two Biblical texts, Psalm 46 and Genesis 28, from the perspectives of Christianity, Judaism and the artistic and musical world. The discussion concludes with a performance by the C of I Chorale, directed by Dr. Brent Wells. The
choir will sing a setting of Psalm 46 that Trotta composed specifically for the Chorale.
“This lecture represents a crossroads of culture, theology, artistry and authentic music making,” Wells said. “It is a wonderful,
collaborative presentation that highlights the interdisciplinary approach fundamental to the liberal arts experience.”
Trotta’s two-day visit also will include a special campus presentation on Wednesday, October 15 as well as guest lectures in
several music classes and one-on-one coaching with composition
students. Trotta comes to The C of I because the Chorale won his
2014 on-line commission contest for its performance of his song
“Break of Day.”
(Continued on Page 18)
Meridian Symphony Orchestra presents
AMERICAN SPECTACULAR
Sponsored by
The Village at Meridian
Saturday, October 25, 2014
7:30 p.m.
Centennial Performing Arts Center
12400 W. McMillan Road, Boise, ID 83713
Key: The Star-Spangled Banner
Beckel: The American Dream from “Night Visions”
Copland: Variations on a Shaker Melody from “Appalachian
Spring”
Ives: Variations on “America”
Knight: The Great American Bicycle Race
arr. Ades: Irving Berlin - A Symphonic Portrait
Foster: Beautiful Dreamer
Call or visit any of our financial advisors in the Meridian
area. To find an Edward Jones office near you, call
1-800-EDJONES or visit www.edwardjones.com.
arr: Dragon: Memories of America
Special Guests: Combined Choirs from Centennial High
School, Capital High School
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Special Guest: Dr. Mark Hansen
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Meridian Arts Foundation awards $500
to Treasure Valley Youth Theater
Last Monday, the Meridian Arts Foundation awarded Treasure Valley Youth Theater with a check for $500 to underwrite
tuition costs for students participating in TVYT’s Spring 2015 program. The award is for 10 young thespians to each receive a $50
scholarship towards their application fees. This is the first project
award, the Foundation has granted for FY15.
From left, James Fullinwider, Nancy Rountree, Treasure Valley Youth Theater Director Autumn Kersey,
Mary Jensen, Ashli Wesley, Cassie Fontaine and Calvin Barrett.
Valley Times’ deadline for news and advertising is every Friday at noon. Call 407-5224.
Ada’s electronics recycling program...Anytime between 7:00
a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
on Saturdays, the Ada County Landfill, 10300 N. Seaman’s Gulch
Road, accepts electronic equipment for recycling at no charge.
Bring old cell phones, cameras, computers, televisions etc. and let
the attendant know. Do the right thing for our environment and
recycle whenever you can, including taking glass to receptacles.
Visit http://www.adacounty landfill.com.
October 13, 2014
At center, Larry and Debi Downs wield the sissors. Company founder
Bill Downs holds the ribbon at left at the October 7th event.
Downs Auction opens new Eagle office
Since 1979, when Bill Downs began the business, Downs
Auction has been a leader in the industry, a service continued by
his son Larry and his wife Debi Downs at 221 S. Eagle Road (next
to WalMart)
“We’re still in Nampa and are excited to be in the heart of
downtown Eagle,” said owner Larry Downs at last week’s celebration sponsored by the Eagle Chamber of Commerce. “Meeting the needs of people handling an estate, liquidation or even
PURE is your ‘one-stop wellness village’
Located at 3670 E. Monarch Sky Lane, Suite 300 in The Village at Meridian, phone 853-PURE (7873), is a “one-stop wellness
village” utilizing a 360-degree approach that integrates five disciplines: medical, nutrition, fitness, life balance and spa.
PURE is a self-described assemblage of village practitioners
that deliver quality preventative health care, anti-aging services
and a holistic, patient-centered approach designed to improve the
health and maintain the wellness of all clients from individuals to
corporations. For more information, visit www.purelifestylecenter.
com.
PURE’s medical aesthetics menu of services includes skin
evaluation and cosmetic consultation, cosmetic injections, dermal
fillers, stem cell facelifts, microneedling, a wide array of laser services for skin rejuvenation, facials, waxing/threading, eyebrow/
Valley Times
downsizing is what Downs Auctions has specialized in for 35
years.
“In 2009, we added our real
estate division to handle clients’
homes by auction or conventional sales,” he said. “It’s very
rewarding to build relationships
with families and help them simplify change in their lives. Our
family business has grown to include an excellent team of Realtors who truly care about the
people they work with.”
That team includes Summer
Downs, Dustin Downs, Darrell
and Laurie Burchfield, Sandra
Majors, Jere Webb and Chet Pipkin.
For more information, call
939-9546 or visit www.downs
auction.com.
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Store Director Rob Steen wields the oversized scissors at the Grand
Reopening on October 8th.
Albertson Ten Mile’s Grand Reopening
The Meridian High School marching band and cheerleaders
turned out for the October 6th Grand Reopening at 3301 W. Cherry
Lane, phone 884-5471. Store Director Rob Steen and associates
presented checks of $1,000 each to the MHS Athletic Department
and Chaparral Elementary Principal Doni Davis.
“We’re celebrating the 75th anniversary of the stores,” Steen
said. “This is the sixth Grand Reopening and there are eight more
coming, in Caldwell, Boise and elsewhere.”
Albertson’s presented a check for $23,600 to Shawn Thompson of Meridian, winner of a competition who read his story at the
event. The store is open Monday-Saturday 6:00 a.m. to midnight.
eyelash tinting, dermaplaning,
professional makeup application
and color matching, wellness injections, medical weight management and sunless tanning.
Owner Julie Acarregui is a
nationally known cosmetic injection and laser specialist. Her
team includes Tony Burris, a licensed acupuncturist; Todd
Durrang, hypnotherapist; Dr.
Joylyn Maniaci, life coach and
change agent; and Dr. Jennifer
Hickey, resistered dietitian and
doctor of chiropractic.
Don’t wait. Call PURE now
to schedule a complimentary
consultation and receive $50 off
any service of your choice.
From left, Rob Steen, Brad Street, John Colgrove, Mayor Tammy de
Weerd and MHS Athletic Director Luke Wolf.
Owner/CEO/Medical Director Julie Acarregui holds the scissors.
(Photo couresty Alex Garza/Garza’s Photography)
Chapparal Elementary Principal
Doni Davis is all smiles.
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fuzzypawzrescue
“Simon” is a sweet-tempered, 7-year-old boy in need of a new forever
home. He loves to be petted and will allow you to pick him up and snuggle;
if he’s receiving attention, he is all for it. “Simon” can be playful at times
but really likes to laze around and just be with his humans. He prefers to
sleep on his own bed and not with his owner but he does like to snuggle
while his humans watch TV or read. “Simon” uses a scratch box rather
than furniture and loves to be at the top of his cat tree. He is afraid of
smaller children so his new home should have no kids or kids 14 and
older. “Simon” has lived with another cat (“Dash,” also up for adoption
with us) but has never lived with dogs. We think he’d be fine if the dog
didn’t chase him and they were given some time to settle in together. He
is easy to care for and would make a great companion for most anyone.
“Simon” is neutered and vaccinated. If you are looking for a new best
friend and think he fits the bill, complete an adoption application at http:/
/fuzzypawzrescue.com/adopt/adoption-application-2/. His adoption fee
is $10.
“Molly” is a sweet, loving 5-year-old purebred bloodhound in need
of a forever home. She can be shy with strangers and is leery until she is
comfortable, but once she warms up to you she is very sweet and loves
attention. “Molly” has never shown any type of aggression towards people
or other animals. She is house trained, will use a doggie door and has
great house manners. She does not chew or dig; she is crate trained and
does not try to get on the furniture. She knows basic commands such as
sit and lay down. “Molly” is good on a leash and rides well in the car.
She loves other dogs and is great with children of all ages. Her ideal
home would include another dog to hang out with during the day or
owners who are home a lot of the time. She is very much a companion
dog and needs to be a part of a loving family. “Molly” is up to date on all
of her vaccinations, is spayed and microchipped. If you can offer her the
life she deserves, fill out the adoption application at http://
fuzzypawzrescue.com/adopt/adoption-application-2/. Her adoption fee
is $40.
Looking for a pet to add to your family? If so, consider adopt-ing an
animal from a local shelter. You’ll find the perfect companion and provide a needed home for a loving animal in need.
Adopt an animal from a local shelter. We recommend you visit
Fuzzypawz rescue.com.
59 N. Five Mile Rd.
Boise
378-9887
Looking for a
venue for your Holiday party? Support
the American Legion veterans’ organization that supports our community. Call 590-1710
for reservations.
‘Simon’
Host your event at the
American Legion building!
Perfect for:
• Christmas/Thanksgiving party
• Weddings/Anniversaries
• Retirement Parties
• Birthday Parties and
Dances
• Business Meetings
• Annual Seminars
• Professional Training
• Organizational Dinners
• Church Services
• Bazaars or Craft Shows
• Youth Organizations
• Family Celebrations
• Health Clinics
• Political Events
• Fund Raisers
The regular monthly meetings of the Eagle Arts Commission have
been changed to the second Tuesday of each month a 8:30 a.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. Questions? Call 939-6813 or e-mail
[email protected].
‘Molly’
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month for 2014
This year marks the 28th
commemoration of National
Domestic Violence Awareness
Month (NDVAM), a time for
law enforcement agencies, victim assistance organizations and
community leaders to work
jointly in generating greater
public awareness about domestic violence, prevention strate-
gies and effective responses for
victims.
Idaho State Police Statistics
show 5,669 reports of intimate
partner violence and 1,532 reports of violence against children by a parent, guardian or
caretaker in Idaho during 2013.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month was created in 1987
210 Fairview Avenue
Meridian
3321 S. Federal Way
Boise
888-4145
342-9270
to publicize the increased rights
and services for domestic violence victims, educate the public and encourage involvement
and support from the community for domestic violence victims and those who serve them.
Eliminating domestic violence requires collaborative prevention and response efforts
from criminal justice professionals, victim service providers, prosecutors, health care providers, educators and elected
officials, among others.
Domestic violence victims
in Idaho now have access to potentially life-saving information
through VINE® (Victim Information and Notification Everyday).
VINE allows victims and
others to track custody status of
offenders and register to be notified by phone and e-mail of a
release, transfer, escape or court
appearance. Call 1-866-9VINEID or visit www. vinelink.com.
Users may also check custody
status and register for notifications via the VINEmobile™
app.
To learn more, contact
Tammara Slater, Idaho Sheriffs’
Association, at (208) 287-0424
or [email protected].
Vietnam Veterans
Chapter 1025
22 E. Broadway
American Legion Hall
Meridian
Meeting time 7:00 p.m.
First Tuesday of the month
Spouses are invited, too.
October 13, 2014
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Around the World: The Eiffel Tower is still the icon of Paris
By Betty Kusler
This is the important structure we must see whenever we visit France. As you stand at the foot of
this tall metal structure, you can only admire the person who thought of it.
It seems an impossible accomplishment. There have been numerous attempts to imitate it, one in
Tokyo, two in Las Vegas and one in China, plus an unspecified number of scale models around the
world.
The Eiffel Tower holds a number of records. For 40 years, it was the world’s tallest structure and
even now, it is the tower with the biggest height variation due to the thermal expansion of its metal,
and once attracted an endless string of criticisms.
The tower has been the icon of Paris since 1889 and the symbol of the Exposition Universelle
that placed the French capital in the limelight with its architectural experiments.
On June 12, 1886, Gustave Eiffel won a competition held by the municipality of Paris. His
unusual proposal of settings included a colossal iron lattice on the Champs de Mars in the heart of the
city. It was selected from 107 projects that were submitted.
Eiffel’s contemporaries dubbed it “a smokestack and a giant skewer for clouds.” People were
afraid of its size and the invasive impact it would have on the cityscapes. The tower is 1,063 feet tall
and weighs about 10,000 tons.
It was completed in two years, a very short timeframe considering its complex design, and quickly
won the hearts of Parisians, who adopted it in the same way Americans embraced their gift from
France, the Statue of Liberty.
Every year, more than seven million visitors crowd the tower’s elevators or brave the 1,665-step
climb to the upper observation platform, which offers a stunning view of the City of Lights, extending
in every direction.
Because of its immense popularity and unexpected scientific and military potential, it was not
dismantled, as originally planned. The Eiffel Tower ultimately served as an extremely tall antenna,
and a radiotelegraph installed on top proved important during wartime.
Two years ago, a project was initiated to install glass floors that now make visitors feel as though
they are standing in air.
The Eagle Arts Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 14 at 8:30 a.m. in the Liberty Room
at Eagle City Hall, 660 E. Civic Drive. Unfinished business includes Eagle Country Christmas (Crouch/
Butler) and Call for Artists 2015 (Anderson). New business includes EAC Art Project 2015. Reports
are slated on the Eagle Saturday Market, which will close on October 11 (Butler/Crouch) and Artist
of the Month (Anderson). The next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 18. Members of the
public are welcome to attend. For more information, call 939-6813 during regular business hours or
visit www.cityofeagle.org. The EAC promotes public art and awareness through sponsorship of projects
that enhance the downtown core of Eagle.
VOICE OF DEMOCRACY CONTEST sponsored by Meridian Post & Auxiliary VFW 4000
This requires students to record a 3-5 minute speech on an audio CD or standard cassette tape.
The contestants are judged on originality, content and delivery. The 2013-14 Voice of Democracy
theme asks students in grades 9-12 to answer this question, “Why Veterans are Important to our
Nation’s History and Future.” Entries are judged by the local Post before advancing to District and
Department levels. All Department winners are brought to Washington, D.C., to enjoy an all-expense-paid trip in our nation’s capital. The top nation’s winner is announced at that time and receives
a $30,000 scholarship. Second place receives $16,000 and third place receives $10,000, Fourth through
31st place awards range from $7,000 to $1,500, with all remaining Department winners receiving
$1,000.
School career counselors will have copy of the entry form or call June Pack at 888-2839 for a
copy.
Deadline is midnight on Novembee 1st, 2014. Send entries to the Post: Irene Godby, 34 E.
Waterbury Lane, Meridian ID. 83646, phone (208) 855-0420 or June Pack, (208) 888-2839, 524 W.
Carlton Avenue, Meridian ID 83642.
You may read last year award by going to www.ladiesauxvfw.org.
YOUNG AMERICAN CREATIVE PATRIOTIC ART
This contest is open to students in grades 9-12. The top national prize is a $10,000 scholarship.
Other prizes range from $5,000 for second-place down to $500 for fifth through eighth place. The
first-place winner will also receive a plaque, airfare and two night’s lodging to attend the Ladies
Auxiliary National Convention. The national first-place winning entry will be featured on the cover
of Ladies Auxiliary VFW Magazine., Second and third place will be featured in the magazine and all
eight top prize winners will featured on the Ladies Auxiliary Web site, www.ladiesauxvfw.org.
Deadline is March 31st, 2015. Send entries to the Post & Auxiliary 4000, Irene Godby, 34 E.
Waterbury Lane, Meridian ID 83646, phone (208) 855-0420 or June Pack at (208) 888-2839.
School career counselor will have copy of the entry form or call June Pack at 888-2839 for a
copy.
You may see last year’s winners at going to www.ladiesauxvfw.org Young American Creative
Patriotic Art.
PATRIOT’S PEN 2014-2015 Theme: ‘Why I Appreciate America’s Veterans’
Patriot’s Pen, conducted nationwide by the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) is a youth essay
competition tha gives students an opportunity to write essays expressing the their views on democracy. We invite you to join the more than 125,000 students who participated last year in this contest.
The top 46 national winners all receive at least $500. The first-place award is currently $5,000, plus
an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the winner and a parent or guardian.
Patriot’s Pen is open to 6th-8th grade students enrolled in public, private or parochial schools in
the U.S., its territories or its possession. Home-schooled students also are eligible. The essay length:
300-400 typewritten words. You must write your own essay. Every word is counted, regardless of
length.
Do not put your name of the essay and in no way may contestants identify themselves within
their essay. Deadline: Completed entry forms must be received by the VFW Post Chairman by midnight on November 1st, 2014 The local VFW Post contact is June Pack, 524 W. Carlton Avenue,
Meridian, ID 83645, phone (208) 888-2839 or Irene Godby, phone (208) 855-0420. It’s best to call
after 6:00 p.m.
Above and below, the Eiffel Tower debuted a new glass floor for
tourists on the first level on October 6th to celebrate its 125th anniversary. Cost: $38 million. (Photos: USA Today)
Eagle Planning and Zoning results from Oct. 6
Planning and Zoning Commissioners on October 6th took the
following actions:
• RZ-14-06 MOD2 and PP-03-14, Eagle Lofts by BH
Investments II, LLC KM Engineering, LLP, is requesting a development agreement modification and preliminary plat approvals for
Eagle Lofts Subdivision, an 82-lot (76 buildable, five common
and one private street) residential subdivision on 18.58 acres on
the south side of S. Riverside Drive some 1,600 feet west of the
intersection of Riverside Drive and S. Edgewood Lane. This item
was continued from the September 15th hearing. Recommend
approval to City Council.
• CPA-02-14, Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Transitional Residential and Residential Estates to Mixed Use. Merlyn
and Sandra Bodily, Harold Bunderson, Matthew and Susan Ellis,
Jeff and Karen Beagley and Martine and Teri Evan, represented
by Michael Wardle of the Brighton Corporation, are requesting a
Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to modify Section 6.8.7 The Rim View Planning Area and a Comprehensive Plan Map
Amendment from Transitional Residential and Residential Estates
(residential, up to one unit per two acres) to Mixed Use to allow
up to five units per acre, office, retail, townhouse and multifamily.
The 27.85-acre site is on the east side of N. Linder Road some
1,200 feet north of the intersection of Chinden Boulevard (U.S.
20/26) and N. Linder Road. This item was continued from the
September 15th hearing to be heard with the following item.
Recommend approval to City Council.
• A-03-24/RZ-03-14 and PP-05-14, Brighton Corporation is
requesting an annexation, rezone with a development agreement
and preliminary plat approval for Gated Garden Subdivision, a
73-lot (60 buildable and 12 common) residential subdivision on
18.62 acres on the east side of N. Linder Road some 2,100 feet
north of the intersection of W. Chinden Boulevard and N. Linder
Road at 7000 N. Linder Road. This item was continued from the
September 15th hearing. Recommend approval to City Council.
• CU-05-00 MOD, Banbury Meadows, LLC, represented by
Cornel Larson, is requesting conditional use approval for a height
exception for the addition of 60-foot-high poles and safety netting
along the north and east sides of the driving range at Banbury
Meadows Golf Course. The site is on the west side of Eagle Road
some one-half mile north of Chinden Boulevard. Recommend denial
as the owners of the driving range had not considered all
alternatives to the problem caused by golf balls hit onto neighbors’
properties generating complaints.
For more information, call the City Clerk’s Office at 939-6813
during regular business hours.
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Recap of 10-7 Eagle Urban Renewal Agency meeting
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Rich Nesbit
My clients are usually afraid they have wasted my time and/or
theirs by changing what they want.
No way, I say. We as a society have decided we must know
exactly what we want and it must be incredible. It must be different from everyone else’s and set a new bar.
We are not allowed to change our thoughts and say so. We are
not allowed to be wrong or make a mistake. PHOOEY, I say. Part
of my job as a Realtor is to provide choices to my clients and help
them make informed decisions, not make them do something they
don’t want.
We should offer choices and help them determine what they
do want. I am a sounding board that proffers solutions when needed.
I give them my best opinion, because they deserve it and value it.
They also know the final decision is theirs. Once the decision is
made, I help them reach their goal.
And then the goals/wants change. UH OH. Not to worry, I
say; this happens. What has changed that you want to change what
we have been working towards? Sometimes I know, a single person all of a sudden bringing a friend along and we start looking at
different homes. Sometimes they tell me Rich, now that I have
seen it, I hate it.
No worries. What don’t you like, what do you want and how
do we get there? Sometimes they are angry at their situation and
just want it to go away, loss of income, job change, troubles at
home. No worries, this too shall pass and when it does come back,
let’s work together again. There are times they just don’t say.
The hardest part is helping others understand that what they
want may not be a reality. Sometimes the clients accept this and
sometimes they don’t. We don’t want to crush dreams; however,
we should be open and give them the information to make better
decisions. Giving someone an open, honest “no” is not a bad thing
to tell someone, except in our world today.
EAGLE – At the October 7, 2014 meeting, the Eagle Urban Renewal Agency (EURA):
• Discussed the winning sculpture from the Eagle Sculpture Invitation. The Eagle Arts Commission selected At Last by Delia Dante as the winning sculpture. The agency will contribute $5,000
towards the sculpture’s purchase, which will be located within the city’s and urban renewal district’s
boundaries. Once purchased, the sculpture will be owned by the city. The agency is awaiting the
reimbursement request and will review the details at the next meeting.
• Discussed rehabilitation costs for the former Tri-City Meats properties (located south of W.
State Street and west of Eagle Road) and a possible two-year lease agreement permitting the agency
to construct and operate a temporary public parking lot. The monthly rents would be pre-paid in the
form of the agency (as tenant) paying for the expenses associated with the demolition and removal of
the dilapidated buildings and undesirable trees located on the property.
District Attorney Todd Lakey presented some of the concepts contained in the draft lease, including the notice of sale, rights of renegotiation and termination, remedies for default, repair and maintenance obligations, environmental evaluation and subleasing.
The property owners and agency members discussed whether the draft lease would include or
exclude the parking lot currently being leased by Rembrandt’s Coffee House and the circumstances
under which monthly prepaid rents would be reimbursed or retained.
The agency will also investigate whether the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) could require sidewalk, curb and gutter improvements.
Lakey will revise the contractual terms and forward the revised draft lease to the property owners and agency members for review. This item was continued to the next agency meeting.
• Approved execution of a not-to-exceed $1,500 agreement with South Landscape Architecture
to create a concept plan for a temporary public parking lot at the former Tri-City Meats properties.
• On a 3-1-1 vote, with EURA members Jeff Kunz voting against and Stan Ridgeway abstaining,
approved execution of a not-to-exceed $11,131.50 reimbursement agreement for Downs Realty &
Auctions located at 221 S. Eagle Road.
• Held an executive session, pursuant to Idaho Code 67As we get older, we are
2345(1)(a) and (c), to consider hiring an individual agent and/or
more concerned with making a
acquisition of interest in real property.
mistake we cannot recover from.
• Approved a motion to hire Mark Richey with Idaho Land
Many have seen their life’s work
and Appraisal to move forward with an appraisal of the Smith’s
lost in the last few years. Many
property, located on the southwest corner of Old State St. and Eagle
think they cannot recover. They
Rd., so the agency can get a better idea of the property’s possible
have lost hope.
value and continue to work with the Smiths to resolve some issues
I say if you have made it
with regard to the look of the property.
once, you can do it again and it
Daylight Savings time, which commenced on Sunday, March
will be easier. You already know
what to do. So don’t worry. If 9th this year when the clock “sprang forward” one hour, will kick
you change your mind, it is OK. in again on Sunday, November 2nd, when the clock “falls back”
Go ahead and make an in- one hour. Sunrise and sunset will be about one hour earlier on
formed decision. If you don’t November 2nd than the day before, which means there will be
like it, you can always change. more light in the morning. Many people don’t care for Daylight
Savings Time but it is what it is. - Ed.
All the best, Richie Rich
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October 13 , 2014
Boys’ Soccer - 5A District Three Tournament
Centennial shuts out Vallivue 5-0
The Patriots blanked the Falcons 5-0 in firstround matches at the 5A District Three tournament on Saturday at Timberline High in Boise.
Scoring goals for the Pats were Josh Napoles (2),
Finn Townsley, Bekir Cinac and Alex Draghici. Adding assists were
Manas Mbuyi (2), Nick Houser, Ibroxim Madjitov and Jake Malac.
Goalkeeper Colin Andersen posted two saves as Centennial improved to 15-0-2.
For Vallivue, which fell to 7-10-1, goalie Kodi Hunt was credited with 14 saves.
Braves blank Mavericks 2-0 in opening round
Boise shut out Mountain View 2-0 at Timberline High. Gavin
Gunner and Sam Rucklos scored for the Braves, with Alec McCreedy and Eric Lyon adding one assist each. Goalkeeper Jack
Sttrauss came up with four saves as BHS improved to 12-3-3.
Mountain View fell to 10-5-2.
Borah outoints Eagle 4-1 at District Tournament
The Lions outscored the Mustangs 4-1 in first-round action at
Timberline High to improve to 12-2-3.
For Eagle, which fell to 7-10-1, Brady LeBard scored the lone
goal, with Josue Nicols adding an assist. Goalkeeper AustinM Miller
posted seven saves.
Elimination games to be played on Monday at Timberline High
pit Vallivue against Mountain View and Eagle versus Capital, both
at 2:45 p.m. Semifinals matches will see Centennial take on Boise
and Borah square off against Timberline, both at 4:45 p.m. Elimination games continue on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Girls’ Soccer - 5A District Three Tournament matches
Boise shuts out Meridian 6-0
The Braves blanked the Warriors 6-0 in their first-round match
on Saturday at Eagle High. Scoring for Boise were Sophia Kallas
(20, Demi Van Ocker, Maddy Watts, Grace Hancock and Shayla
Schoensee. Adding assists were Kallas (2), Van Ocker, Wats, Tatem
Fredrickson and Liz Gustavel. Goalkeeper Vail Dark posted zero
saves but it didn’t matter as BHS improved to 16-0-1.
Meridian fell to 4-9-5.
Eagle edges Mountain View 3-1
The Mustangs outscored the Mavericks 3-1 in first-round 5A
District Three tournament action last Saturday at Eagle High.
Emma Bailey scored two goals for Eagle, while Qarli Stone
scored one goal and added one assist. Also posting assists were
Courtney Calliser and Rachel Faeth. Goalkeeper Maggie Burton
registered seven saves as EHS improved o 14-1-2.
Mountain View fell to 8-8-2.
Rocky Mountain shuts out Columbia 10-0
The Grizzlies blanked the Wildcats 10-0 last Saturday in a firstround district tournament match. Leading the way for Rocky Mountain were Raimee Sherle and Addy Standlee with three goals piece,
Regan Widner (2), Jordan Daniels and Crystal Wiskerchen. Adding assists were Sherle (3), Standlee and Widner. Goalkeeper Taylor Cook posted two saves as RMHS improved to 15-2-0.
For the Wildcats, who fell to 7-7-3, goalie Shenae Kreps was
credited with nine saves.
Centennial holds off Timberline 3-1 at District
The Patriots outpointed the Wolves 3-1 last Saturday in the
opening round of the District Tournament to improve to 11-4-2.
Scoring goals for the Patriots were Hansena DiNoia, Brook Porter
and Sally Cullig. Addings assists were Cullig, Sheva Mozafari (2)
and Brenna Davidson. Goalkeeper Ferdanda Rogel posted five
saves.
For Timberline, which fell to 12-6-0, Gobi Coprivnicar scored
the lone goal, with Chloe Munroe assing one assist. Goalie Kylie
Shields contributed three saves.
In Friday’s play-in matches, Timberline defeated Vallivue 7-3
to advance, while Columbia edged Nampa 3-2 at Eagle High. At
Centennial High on Friday, Mountain View shut out Capital 5-0 to
advance and Meridian outpointed Borah 4-2.
In Monday elimination games at Eagle High, Meridian will
face Timberline at 2:45 p.m. and Columbia squares off against
Mountain View at 4:45.
In pre-District action last week, Rocky Mountain shut out
Meridian 5-0, Mountain View downed Vallivue 7-1, Eagle edged
Timberline 2-1 and Borah blanked Centennial 1-0
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Valley Times
Prep Football
Roundup
Mavericks curb stomp Braves 56-6
Mountain View visited Boise last Friday evening and virtually
scalped their hosts 56-6.
Kole Goodwin commenced the scoring with a one-yard run,
followed by a second touchdown run of eight yards. Garrett Collingham converted on of two points-after runs and the Mavericks led
14-0.
In the second period, Collingham connected with Andrew
Schiebout for two-yard score, then hit Keenan Pattwell for two
points-after. Collingham ran the ball in from five and one yards out
and Goodwin sandwiched in a two-yard touchdown scamper as the
visitors took a 42-0 lead into the locker rooms at halftime.
The Braves failed to score again in the third period, when MV’s
Trey Bell ran for 51 yards to paydirt and the Mavs led 49-0. The
last period saw another Mountain View running score and Boise
finally answered as Sullivan Ian Patrick hit Munch Oliver for 15
yards and the hosts’ only score in the game.
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The first half was all Warriors as Tyler Hollingsworth ran
the ball in from six yards out and
followed that up with a 65-yard
scoring dash. Rusian Galushkin
kicked both points-after and the
visitors enjoyed a 14-0 lead at
the end of the first period.
The second period was
scoreless. In the third period,
Noah Baxter hit Talon Kreft for
a 28-yard touchdown. In the final period, Baxter hit Nathan
Morton for a 27-yard score and
then connected with Hunter
Graefe for 15 yards and the final score of the game.
Warriors tame Wildcats 34-14
Meridian visited Columbia in Nampa last Friday night and
brought home a 34-14 victory. (Continued above, at right)
Eagle staff will provide Beacon Light transportation modeling
update at 10-14-14 council meeting; public comment will be taken
EAGLE – During the October 14, 2014 Eagle City Council meeting, staff will provide an update
on transportation modeling for Beacon Light Road. Public comment will be taken.
The presentation will include 4 additional transportation modeling runs. All modeling runs are
based on the “2013+Entitled” demographics and employment on the Communities in Motion (CIM)
2040 funded roadway system with the following modifications: (Only the 4 additional model runs
are described below.)
• Model Run 7 constrains Beacon Light Road at 3 lanes from Linder Road to State Highway 55.
• Model Run 8 constrains Beacon Light Road at 3 lanes from State Highway 16 to State Highway 55 and provides a complete arterial connection within the foothills from State Highway 16 to
State Highway 55.
• Model Run 9 constrains Beacon Light Road and Floating Feather Road at 3 lanes from State
Highway 16 to State Highway 55 and constrains Linder Road at 3 lanes north of Beacon Light.
• Model Run 10 has Floating Feather Rd. with no direct connection to State Highway 16, as per
the Idaho Transportation Department’s (ITD) long-range transportation plan.
The updated conclusions are:
• Beacon Light Road with only 3 lanes under the scenario assumptions will not function at a
Level of Service (LOS) better than “E” and as such fails.
• Many of the configurations that limit Beacon Light Road to 3 lanes can have negative impacts
on Eagle Road and Linder Road (See Model Runs 2, 6, 8 and 9.)
• Constraining only Beacon Light Road has limited impacts on the rest of the system. (See
Model Run 7.) Even when demand on certain sections of Linder Road and Eagle Road increases by
over 40 percent, they don’t fail.
• While the expansion of State Highway 16 and U.S. 20/26 (Chinden Boulevard) to 4 lanes
reduces demands on Beacon Light Road, it does not bring the peak-hour level of service on Beacon
Light Road to passing (LOS better than “E”). (See Model Run 6.)
• While providing an east/west connection in the foothills between State Highway 16 and State
Highway 55 reduces demands on Beacon Light Road, it does not bring the peak-hour level of service
on Beacon Light Road to passing (LOS better than “E”) for a 3-lane section. (See Model Run 8.)
For details, go to the city’s web site at http://www.cityofeagle.org. (Under “Latest News,” click
on “Beacon Light Corridor Comprehensive Plan Review Update.”)
Save the date: Sixth annual Meridian FFA
Alumni Scholarship Auction is November 10
Mark your calendar: the 6th annual Meridian FFA Alumni Scholarship Auction will be held on
Monday, November 10 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. at the Meridian Professional Technical Center, 1900
West Pine in Meridian.
Proceeds from this auction support the Meridian FFA Chapter including all West Ada School
District students from Meridian, Centennial, Mountain View, Eagle and Rocky Mountain high schools.
It provides funding for FFA members to attend career development events and leadership training
activities, as well as provides for post-secondary education scholarships.
The evening at the auction features a buffet dinner, the always-popular dessert auction, the rose
raffle, the gun raffle, a large variety of raffle items and a great selection of items in the silent and live
auctions. The event is sponsored by the Meridian FFA Alumni Chapter. Over $22,000 was raised at
the 2013 event and the auction committee is working to top that in 2014.
FFA is a national organization preparing youth for leadership and careers in the science, business
and technology of agriculture. FFA has been an integral part of agriculture programs in Idaho high
schools since 1929. The Meridian FFA Chapter has over 200 FFA members.
For more information about the Auction or to donate an auction item, contact Lori Hoalst Jones,
Auction Co-Chair, at 208-887-1786 or [email protected]; or Toni Smith, Auction Co-Chair, at
208-895-8320 or [email protected]. You may also follow the auction on Facebook at Meridian
FFA Alumni Chapter.
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Valley Times
October 13, 2014
Legal Notices
Publish on September 29, 2014, October 6, 2014 and October 13, 2014
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE
STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADA
In the matter of the estate of
)
ELMA GLYNN,
)
Deceased.
)
____________________________________)
MPD Supervisor’s Log
Frisday, October 3rd, 2014
• Lerry Cogswell, 26, was arrested for
possession of marijuana and paraphernalia
and on a warrant.
• Joshua Woods, 34, was arrested for
vehicular accident, possession of a controlled
substance, DUI/2nd offense and on a warrant.
• Audrey Ston, 18, and Jesse Cooke,
20, were arrested for possession of marijuana
and paraphernalia.
• Petit theft, 700 block of W. Overland
Road.
• Austin Vail, 25, was arrested on a
warrant.
• Christina Powell, 39, and Christopher
Tuckness, 29, were arrested for possession
of a controlled substance, marijuana and
paraphernalia.
• One juvenile arrested for providing
false information, tobacco violiton and on a
warrant.
• Kaitlin Fledderjohann, 20, was arrested on a warrant, petit theft and false information.
• Phillip Munster, 25, Nichols
Schaefer, 26 and Julie Kasper, 26, were
rested for battery and trespassing.
• Bryce Felloney, 35, was arrested for
DUI/excessive.
• Commercial burglary, 1700 block of
W. Cherry Lane.
• Domestic - verbal, 700 block of W.
Woodbury.
Saturday, October 4th, 2014
.• Vehiculary burglary, 900 block of W.
Woodpine Street, in the 2700 block of E.
Mountain Man and in the 2200 block of W.
Piazza.
• Grand theft, 3900 block of S.
Carbondale and in the 500 block of W. Crescent Street.
• Alfred Sutton, 20, was arrested for
possession of marijuana and petit theft.
• Domestic battery, 4300 block of N.
Camas Creek Way and in the 3800 block of
N. Alexis Way.
• Grand theft - auto, 200 block of N.
Baltic Place.
• Juan Rodriguez, 25, was arrested for
DWP, DUI and on two warrants.
• Elizabeth Pacheco-Martinez, 33, was
arrested for DUI.
• Fernando Amaya-Martinez, 42, was
arrested for DUI.
• Blake Vanhoff, 30, was arrested for
DUI.
Sunday, October 5th, 2014
• Trespassing, 3600 block of E. Lanark
Street.
• Petit theft, 2400 block of N. Eureka.
• Brent St. George, 35, was arrested
for domestic battery in the presence of a
child.
• Tyler Pennington, 22, was arrested
on a warrant.
Monday, October 6th, 2014
• Protective custody hold, 200 block
of E. Ada Street.
• Residential burglary, 900 block of N.
Glamorgan Avenue and in the 1400 block of
W. Sandalwood.
• Grand theft, 2100 block of W. Rainfall Street.
• Petit theft, 1300 block of E. 5th Street
and in the 700 block of W. Idaho Avenue.
• Domestic - verbal, 700 block of W.
Hanover Court.
(Continued on next page)
Case No. CV-1E-1416791
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dennis G. Glynn has been appointed Personal
Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the deceased
or the estate are required to present their claim within four months after the date of the first
publication of this notice or said claim will be forever barred.
Claims must be presented to Lawrence G. Sirhall, Jr., P.O. Box 1112, Boise, ID 837011112, and filed with the Court.
DATED this 2nd day of October 2014.
LAWRENCE G. SIRHALL, JR.
Attorney for Dennis G. Glynn,
Personal Representative
200 North Third, Suite B
Boise, Idaho 83702
Publish: October 6th, 13th and 20th, 2014
PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF EAGLE
Legal notice is hereby given that the EAGLE CITY COUNCIL will hold a public hearing
October 28, 2014, at 6:30 P.M. at Eagle City Hall to consider the following:
APPLICATION #: A-02-14/RZ-02-14/PP-01-14
Exhibit B: Boundary Map
APPLICATION BY: Banbury Meadows, LLC
PROJECT SUMMARY: Banbury Meadows Subdivision No. 8 – A-02-14/RZ-02-14/
PP-01-14 –Banbury Meadow, LLC: Banbury Meadow, LLC, represented by Becky McKay
with Engineering Solutions, LLP, is requesting an annexation, rezone from RUT (RuralUrban Transition – Ada County designation) to R-3-DA (Residential up to three units per
acre with a development agreement), and preliminary plat approvals for Banbury Meadows
Subdivision No. 8, a 31-lot (26 buildable and 5 common) residential subdivision.
PROJECT LOCATION: The 11.81-acre site is generally located at the west side of
South Chipper Way approximately 50-feet north of the intersection of South Chipper Way
and West Oakhampton Drive.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE (5/0)
Application materials and a specific legal description are on file for public inspection at
Eagle City Hall, 660 Civic Lane. Public testimony is encouraged at the public hearing and
written comments will be accepted no later than five (5) working days prior to the public
hearing. Auxiliary aids or services for persons with disabilities can be made available by
calling the City Clerk (939-6813) at least three days prior to the public hearing.
Publication Notice may be provided in the Idaho Statesman or Valley Times.
The Ada County Highway District may also conduct public meetings regarding this
application. If you have questions about the meeting date or the traffic that this
development may generate or the impact of that traffic on streets in the area, please
contact the Ada County Highway District at 387- 6170. In order to expedite your
request, please have ready the file number indicated in this notice.
Publish: October 13, 2014
I-84, Meridian Road Interchange update
Work under way on new police training facility
MERIDIAN – Work has begun on the west side of the Police
Department, 1401 Watertower Street, on one of the most advanced
police training facilities in the region.
The first phase of the $5.4-million center is slated for completion in July 2015 and will feature three classrooms in the main
building and an emergency simulation room, plus a K-9 course for
training in searching for drugs and perpetrators. Officials said a
gun range is planned for a later phase and they expect the new
facility to be utlized by police in other communities.
The westbound crossover is in place, with the eastbound crossover following next week. A full closure of the Meridian Road
Interchange is planned for the weekend of October 17-20 as crews
prepare to switch traffic onto the newly built bridge deck.
The old bridge will be demolished the following weekend as
progress continues on this long-anticipated project that will improve vehicular traffic into and out of Meridian.
For more information on this project, visit the project web site
at http://apps.itd.idaho.gov/apps/meridianinterchange/default.html.
Idaho 16 Extension, river crossing and local road
connections (GARVEE) areas to be stabilized
The contractor will start seeding to stabilize areas disturbed
by construction. Once water is out of the irrigation systems, the
contractor will return to repair and retrofit irrigation features.
For more information on this project, visit the project web site
at http://itd.idaho.gov/Projects/garvee/D3/Idaho16_US2026
toIdaho44.asp.
Valley Times
October 13, 2014
SOLE SOURCE
CITY OF MERIDIAN
Legal Notices
PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF EAGLE
Legal notice is hereby given that the EAGLE CITY COUNCIL will hold a public hearing
October 28, 2014, at 6:30 P.M. at Eagle City Hall to consider the following:
APPLICATION #: RZ-07-13MOD & PP-04-14
APPLICATION BY: North Side Management
PROJECT SUMMARY: North Side Management, represented by Scott Noriyuki, is requesting a development agreement modification, development agreement in lieu of a PUD,
and preliminary plat approval for Gateway Subdivision, a 101-lot (95 buildable and 6
common) residential subdivision.
PROJECT LOCATION: The 28.11-acre site is generally located at the SW corner of E.
Sadie Drive and N. Echohawk Way.
Publish on September 29, 2014, October 6, 2014 and October 13, 2014
Application materials and a specific legal description are on file for public inspection at
Eagle City Hall, 660 Civic Lane. Public testimony is encouraged at the public hearing and
written comments will be accepted no later than five (5) working days prior to the public
hearing. Auxiliary aids or services for persons with disabilities can be made available by
calling the City Clerk (939-6813) at least three days prior to the public hearing.
Publish Date: October 13, 2014
Publish: October 13, 2014
NOTICE OF HEARING
PUBLISH 13th and 27th of October 2014.
JAYCEE L. HOLMAN, CITY CLERK
PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF EAGLE
Legal notice is hereby given that the EAGLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
will hold a public hearing November 3, 2014, at 6:00 P.M. at Eagle City Hall to consider
the following:
Publish on September 29, 2014, October 6, 2014 and October 13, 2014
NOTICE OF HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Ordinances of the City of Meridian
and the Laws of the State of Idaho that the City Council of the City of Meridian will hold
a public hearing at the Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho, at
the hour of 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 for the purpose of reviewing and
considering the applications of:
Viper Investments, LLC for One Year Time Extension on the preliminary plat in
order to obtain the City Engineer’s signature on a Final Plat for Jericho generally located
west side of N. Jericho Road and south of Chinden Boulevard.
More particular descriptions of the above properties are on file in the Community
Development Department office at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian Idaho and are available for inspection during regular business hours, Monday
through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.;
Copies of the above applications are available for review upon request. Any and all
interested persons shall be heard at said public hearing, and the public is welcome and
invited to submit testimony. Oral testimony may be limited to three (3) minutes per person. Written materials may be submitted seven (7) days prior to the above hearing date so
that all interested parties may examine them prior to the hearing. All materials presented
at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearings, please contact the
City Clerk’s Office at 888-4433 at least 72 hours prior to the public meeting.
PUBLISH 29th of September and 13th of October 2014.
JAYCEE L. HOLMAN, CITY CLERK
NOTICE OF HEARING
APPLICATION #: RZ-20-06 MOD/PP-06-14
APPLICATION BY: OC Holdings, Inc.
PROJECT SUMMARY: Riverscape Subdivision – RZ-20-06 MOD/PP-06-14 – OC
Holdings, Inc: OC Holdings, Inc., represented by Dave Yorgason with Tall Timber
Consulting, is requesting a development agreement modification and preliminary plat
approvals for Riverscape Subdivision, an 87-lot (79-buildable, 7-common, and 1-private
street) residential subdivision.
PROJECT LOCATION: The 22.17-acre site is generally located at the southwest corner
of West Old Valley Road and North Linder Road. Application materials and a specific
legal description are on file for public inspection at Eagle City Hall, 660 Civic Lane.
Public testimony is encouraged at the public hearing and written comments will be accepted
no later than five (5) working days prior to the public hearing. Auxiliary aids or services
for persons with disabilities can be made available by calling the City Clerk (939-6813) at
least three days prior to the public hearing.
The Ada County Highway District may also conduct public meetings regarding this
application. If you have questions about the meeting date or the traffic that this
development may generate or the impact of that traffic on streets in the area, please
contact the Ada County Highway District at 387-6170. In order to expedite your
request, please have ready the file number indicated in this notice.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Ordinances of the City of Meridian
and the Laws of the State of Idaho that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City
of Meridian will hold a public hearing at the Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2014 for the
purpose of reviewing and considering the applications of:
Wal-mart Real Estate Business Trust for Preliminary Plat approval for five (5)
commercial lots on approximately 26.16 acres in the C-G zoning district for Coleman
generally located northwest corner of N. Ten Mile Road and W. McMillan Road;
Rise Volleyball Academy, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit for an indoor recreation facility in an I-L zoning district for Rise Volleyball located 719 N. Principle Place,
Ste. 110.
More particular descriptions of the above properties are on file in the Community
Development Department office at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian Idaho and are available for inspection during regular business hours, Monday
through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.;
Copies of the above applications are available for review upon request. Any and all
interested persons shall be heard at said public hearing, and the public is welcome and
invited to submit testimony. Oral testimony may be limited to three (3) minutes per person. Written materials may be submitted seven (7) days prior to the above hearing date so
that all interested parties may examine them prior to the hearing. All materials presented
at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearings, please contact the
City Clerk’s Office at 888-4433 at least 72 hours prior to the public meeting.
Publish: October 13, 2014
PUBLISH 29th of September and 13th of October 2014.
SOLE SOURCE
CITY OF MERIDIAN
The City of Meridian hereby publishes a notice of intent to award a sole source procurement. This notice is being given pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2808. The sole
source procurement is between the City of Meridian and PROFORCE. The City intends
to engage in ongoing purchases of the following: Taser Electronic Weapons and related
components on an as needed basis. It has been determined that there is only one vendor
available to provide the required goods/service. Any vendor challenging this sole source
procurement must file notice no later than October 28, 2014 by sending such to: City of
Meridian, Purchasing Department, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Ste. 106, Meridian, Idaho
83642.
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The City of Meridian hereby publishes notice of intent to award a sole source procurement. This notice is being given pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2808. The
sole source procurement is between the City
of Meridian and Taser International for
Taser Brand products. The City intends to
engage in ongoing purchases of the following: Taser Electronic Weapons and Taser
AXON Body Video Cameras, hardware and
components and related software and
Evidence.com Storage, Licenses & Service
Packs on an as needed basis. It has been
determined that there is only one vendor
available to provide the required goods/service. Any vendor challenging this sole
source procurement must file notice no later
than October 28, 2014 by sending such to:
City of Meridian, Purchasing Department,
33 East Broadway Avenue, Ste. 106, Meridian, Idaho 83642.
DATED this 7th day of October, 2014
Keith Watts, Purchasing Manager
THE CITY of MERIDIAN, IDAHO
The Ada County Highway District may also conduct public meetings regarding this
application. If you have questions about the meeting date or the traffic that this
development may generate or the impact of that traffic on streets in the area, please
contact the Ada County Highway District at 387-6170. In order to expedite your
request, please have ready the file number indicated in this notice.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Ordinances of the City of Meridian
and the Laws of the State of Idaho that the City Council of the City of Meridian will hold
a public hearing at the Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho, at
the hour of 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 for the purpose of reviewing
and considering the applications of:
AZ 14-011 by Northside Management for Annexation of approximately 86.06
acres from RUT in Ada County to the R-8 (Medium Density Residential) (64.63 acres)
and R-15 (Medium High Density Residential) (21.43 acres) zoning districts AND PP 14013 for Preliminary Plat approval consisting of 318 single family residential lots, 2
multi-family lots and 42 common lots on approximately 85.9 acres in the proposed R-8
and R-15 zoning districts for Jump Creek generally located northwest corner of N. Black
Cat Road and W. McMillan Road
More particular descriptions of the above properties are on file in the Community
Development Department office at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian Idaho and are available for inspection during regular business hours, Monday
through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.;
Copies of the above applications are available for review upon request. Any and all
interested persons shall be heard at said public hearing, and the public is welcome and
invited to submit testimony. Oral testimony may be limited to three (3) minutes per person. Written materials may be submitted seven (7) days prior to the above hearing date so
that all interested parties may examine them prior to the hearing. All materials presented
at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearings, please contact the
City Clerk’s Office at 888-4433 at least 72 hours prior to the public meeting.
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JAYCEE L. HOLMAN, CITY CLERK
Want to make a difference? Get involved in a service club in your
community. Your local City Hall and Chamber of Commerce have a
list of clubs and other local causes that could use your time as a
volunteer to help others.
DATED this 7th day of October 2014
Keith Watts, Purchasing Manager
THE CITY of MERIDIAN, IDAHO
Publish Date: October13, 2014
The Mad Hatter’s Hat &
Wig Donation Project will accept
donations from the community of
new and gently used hats, wigs and
scarves at area donations sites during the last two weeks of October
(18th-31st) to be given to women
and children going through cancer
treatment. Donation sites include
D.L. Evans Bank branches, Les
Bois Credit Union branches, The
Merc at Hidden Springs, Moxie
Java-Meridian & Nampa, Moxie
Java & More on Overland, Big O
Tires-Eagle, Perks of Life-Eagle,
Artcraft Press, Group One Realty,
Silverhawk Realty, UHaul-Fairview. Full donation sites are at Mad
Hatter’s Hat & Wig Donation Project.
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• Vehicular burglary, 3400 block of W.
Scottsdale Street.
• David Nelson, 36, was arrested for
domestic battery and interruption of a 911
call.
• EMS assist, battery on law enforcement, 500 block of S. Eagle Road.
Tuesday, October 7th, 2014
• Trespassing, 2000 block of S.
Millenium Drive.
• Runaway, 2600 block of E. Phoenix
Avenue.
• Vehicular burglary, 2600 block of S>
Bayou Bar Way, in the 2000 block of E. Easy
Jet Street, in the 4500 block of Hearst Street
and in the 2700 block of N. Shoveler Way.
• Protective custody hold, 3300 block
of N. Dixon and in the 400 block of W. Idaho
Avenue.
• Domestic - verbal, 1100 block of S.
Pelican Way, in the 1800 block of W. APpgar
Creek Drive, in the 900 block of E. Palermo
and in the 700 block of N.W. 8th Street.
Wednesday, October 8th, 2014
• Grand theft, 2800 block of W. Green
Canyon.
• Vehicular burglary, 2700 block of N.
Arrow Wood Way and in the 2600 block of
S. Gold Bar.
• Petit theft, 2900 block of E. Horse
Creek and in the 3500 block of E. Longwing.
• Vandalism, 500 block of S. Woodhaven Avenue.
• Domestic - verbal, 700 block of N.W.
8th Street, at Pine Avenue and Meridian
Road and in the 4400 block of W. Hearst
Drive.
• Runaway, 200 block of W. Cranmer.
• Ross Anderson, 30, was arrested for
domestic battery and unlawful entry.
Thursday, October 9th, 2014
• Theft, 3300 block of E. Goldstone.
• Protective custody hold, 200 block
of W. Cherry Lane.
• Vehicular burglary, 200 block of N.
Baltic.
• Shoplifting, 3400 block of E. Fairview Avenue.
• One subject cited for possession of a
controlled substance and paraphernalia and
minor in possession of tobacco.
• Aurora Diazbarriga, 20, and Enrique
Covarrubias, 44, were arrested for commercial burglary.
(Ed. note: For more information, call
888-6678 during regular business hours.)
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Legal Notices
October 13, 2014
Family Nutrition
By Becky McKinstry • www.coach.usana.com
Nutrition decisions start at an early age and for optimal health benefits, it often requires higher
amounts of nutrients than the RDA (Recommended Daily Requirements) states.
Beginning at the prenatal stage, many prenatal vitamins as well as over -the-counter supplements
for children and adults follow RDA guidelines, which are generally considered minimum recommendations to avoid deficiencies. It is difficult to know what nutritional supplements are manufactured to create optimal cellular performance.
Healthy growth and development of babies require essential nutrients such as quality vitamins,
antioxidants, folic acid and vitamin A (such as beta carotene) that support the healthy growth and
development of babies. The right combination of healthy nutrients will also work to maintain energy
levels and support a strong immune system.
A quality supplement program and nutritious diet can also help reduce the risk of brain and
spinal cord defects in prenatal development stages. Finding healthy choices to supplement the gap in
children’s nutrition with adequate levels of key supplements such as zinc,
vitamin B6, magnesium and calcium can be difficult.
Choose wisely when it comes to children’s chewable vitamins; make sure
they meet higher standards than the minimum RDA recommendations. They
should have optimal levels and be packed with the quality supplementation
for daily replenishment of key nutrients.
Creating a solid foundation for healthy growth and immune system requires nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, Iodine and B vitamins. For teenage years, to fill the gap of a poor diet and to help meet the
Becky McKinstry
nutritional needs of a teen’s busy life-style, look for a complete vitamin, mineral and antioxidant supplement to support healthy life-style habits and support a strong immune
system. Adults often overlook the need for optimum nutrition when a busy lifestyle gets in the way.
Important optimum nutrients may be as much as 800% or more above the RDA recommendations so
it’s important to do your research when it comes to choosing the supplement that is right for you and
your family. Look at certifications, guarantees, manufacturing processes, and who follows the strict
guidelines that meet the GMP’s (good manufacturing processes for pharmaceutical industry) when it
comes to choosing a quality vitamin program for your family. For more information The Nutrisearch
Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements is a valuable resource as well as the website
www.coach.usana .com where you will find free health assessments and recommendations for personalizing your nutritional plan
C of I hosts visiting composer October 14
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As winner of the contest, the Chorale benefits from Trotta’s guidance and pieces composed
specifically for the group, Tuesday’s performance and a second song that will be heard Thursday,
October 16 at The C of I Fall Choral Showcase at 7:30 p.m. in Jewett Auditorium.
The context of this composer visit is important to understanding its significance. The Craig H.
Neilsen Foundation Lectureship in Judaic Studies brings dignitaries, scholars and public figures to
campus to speak about Jewish religion, interfaith dialogue, culture, history, arts and current events. It
is a vital piece of the College’s recently-established Howard Berger-Ray Neilsen Chair in Judaic
Studies, which was created to promote greater understanding of Jewish traditions, culture and philosophy in Idaho and the West.
FULL CLOSURE THIS WEEKEND: Prepare for closure
of I-84 Meridian Road Interchange October 17-20
Western Ada Recreation District seeks
director for term expiring December ‘17
The Western Ada Recreation District in Meridian is searching
to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Directors. This is a volunteer,
non-compensated position per State of Idaho statute. The chosen
candidate will be appointed by the existing Board to serve out the
remainder of this term, which expires on December 31, 2017.
If the person appointed chooses to continue as a Director after
the expiration of this term, public election would approve additional terms of four years.
The open Director position is for Sub-District 2. Potential candidates must live in the boundaries of the sub-district (refer to map
on the web site). Boundaries are approximately:
• On the south, Lake Hazel Road
• On the north, Pine Avenue
• On the west, McDermott Road
• On the east, starting at Locust Grove and Lake Hazel roads,
north on Locust Grove Road to Overland Road, then west to Meridian Road, then north to Pine Avenue.
The Board meets at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of each
month at Meridian City Hall. Attendance is required to ensure a
quorum and length of the meeting varies depending on topics to be
covered. There will be time involved outside of the Board meetings and how much depends on the issues being dealt with.
The position is open immediately and candidates should be
available to start as soon as possible. Interested candidates should
MERIDIAN – The Meridian Road Interchange over Interstate 84 will be closed to all traffic this
weekend, October 17-20, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) announced. The closure will
begin at 10:00 p.m. on Friday and the interchange will reopen at 5:00 a.m. Monday.
Crews will work around the clock over the weekend to remove old traffic signals, install new
temporary signals, and pave the connections between the current roadway ramps and the new interchange.
What you need to know:
• Meridian Road will be closed between Overland Road and Waltman Drive.
• I-84 will be open, but motorists will not be able to enter or exit at Meridian Road.
• Motorists will be directed to use the Ten Mile Interchange or Eagle Road Interchange.
• Local and business traffic will not be allowed through the closure area. Use alternate routes
posed on ITD’s web site.
The new interchange bridge over I-84 is four feet higher than Meridian Road. Before traffic can
use the new bridge, ITD must raise the elevation of the ramps and Meridian Road. The raised elevation allows for additional clearance underneath the bridge. Crews will bring in 12,000 cubic yards of
fill and 2,000 tons of asphalt to complete the process.
Demolition of the existing bridge is scheduled for the nights of October 24 and 25 with traffic
detours on I-84. Construction will begin on the east half of the bridge shortly afterward.
send information addressed to the Board of Directors at P.O. Box 566, Meridian, ID 83680 or sent
via e-mail at info@western ada.com.
Potential candidates should submit a letter discussing why they want to serve on the Board, a
current resume and an outline of any community service and/or volunteer work they’ve done in the
past. The Board will then evaluate the information submitted and contact each candidate.
The Western Ada Recreation District was formed in 1971 by a vote of patrons in the District boundaries
to develop and operate a swimming pool facility. WARD now owns and operates the Meridian Public Swimming Pool and Fuller Park, along with a smaller neighborhood park in the Settlers Village Subdivision.
WARD currently has 2 full-time employees, 1 part-time employee and 40-50 seasonal employees, depending
on the time of year. WARD is a political subdivision of the State of Idaho, funded through community donations, swimming pool and park revenues and property taxes. Generally, the District boundaries are Lake
Hazel on the south, the Boise River on the north, McDermott on the West. The eastern boundary jogs in and
out in the vicinity of Cloverdale Road. The District’s mission is to develop and manage accessible park and
swimming pool facilities in a safe, fun environment to support a broad range of leisure interests and outdoor
activities.
October 13, 2014
Mayor Tammy’s
Musings
International Walk
to School Day
October 8th was International Walk to School Day. This is an
important day each year as we’re reminded of the importance of
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physical activity in our lives,
and especially in the lives of our
children. There were many Walk
to School Day events and I was
honored to participate in the
event hosted by Ponderosa Elementary. What a great group of
elementary-aged students we
have at Ponderosa! I have no
doubt that they are representative of the high-quality students
we have at each and every one
of our elementary schools in
Meridian.
Growing up in the home of
a high school football coach, the
importance of physical activity
and exercise was instilled in me
from a very early age. That’s
why I not only participated in
Walk to School Day, but am also
participating in, and promoting,
a month-long walking challenge
sponsored by the Blue Cross of
Idaho Foundation and Let’s
Move Boise! This month-long
challenge, issued by Boise
Mayor Dave Bieter, is designed
to promote good health for area
schoolchildren by encouraging
them to walk and run to school.
Meridian has seven elementary schools that have accepted
the challenge and will be competing for $500 prizes in two
categories: most miles accumulated and highest participation
rate. The winning schools will
earn prize money to purchase
additional P.E. and fitness
equipment. Currently, one in
three Idaho children is overweight or obese. Our children
are our legacy, which is why this
month-long challenge and activity is so important. It is our job
as parents and adults to encourage and help kids make sound
and healthy choices. In addition,
we will also gain tremendously
from the amount of walking we
will be doing with our children!
To encourage participation
by our school children, I have
committed to visiting each
school that is participating in the
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challenge and walk with students at least once during their designated walking time. I am excited to visit these schools and see the
excitement in eyes of tomorrow’s leaders as we walk together.
Through our walking, the kids and I will enhance school pride,
learn more about teamwork and increase awareness of the opportunity for children and adults to improve their health. Likewise,
we will be displaying just how easy and simple it is to add physical activity and exercise into our already busy schedules.
I invite you to join me, and our elementary students, in walking more during the month of October. To learn more about the
month-long challenge, visit www.letsmoveboise.com. It is my hope
that through this challenge we not only take a few moments to
identify ways to improve our physical activity each day, but that
we actually do it! I’ll see you out on the walking path.
Vote for Sherri Ybarra for
State Superintendent of Public
Instruction on May 20:
• assuring our children’s future
• protecting our investment
in the endowment fund
• addressing the whole child
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of Public Instruction
Paid by Committee to
elect Sherri Ybarra for
State Superintendent of
Public Instruction. Visit
ybarraforidaho.com
October 13, 2014
Valley Times
MDC group proposes several downtown logos
The Meridian Development Corporation’s Wayfinding Committee met last Wednesday to review three logos proposed for identification of downtown Meridian. One of them depicted below
features “DOWN-TOWN” in blue curving downward to the right around orange and yellow blocks.
Mayor Tammy de Weerd noted that logo resembles the split corridor where it begins across from
the Hungry Onion. Brian McClure of the Planning
Department referred to a newspaper article saying
several businesses don’t like the split corridor, which
divides downtown in one- and two-way sections.
“When the government does it, people don’t like
it,” he said.
“I don’t not like it,” said attorney Joe Koslowski,
President of the Downtown Business Association, who
added he will add that to the next DBA meeting agenda
at the end of October.
“For good or ill, the split corridor is an identifier
of downtown,” said Dan Basalone of the DBA and
MDC. Betsy Roberts of CH2M Hill chaired the meeting. Others attending were Kyle Radek of the Public
Joe Koslowski and CH2M Hill’s Betsy Roberts Works Department, Callie Novak and Eric Jensen of
the MDC and Leti Solaun of
CH2M Hill via telephone.
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The next step is to share the proposed logos with the Downtown Business Associaiton and continue to gather input.
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36th annual
Star Firefighters
Pheasant Hunter’s
Breakfast
Star Fire Station
Saturday, October 18
6:00-11:30 a.m.
The
Gathering
Place
50 E. State Street in
Downtown Eagle
230-1180
(Photo: fishandgame.idaho.gov)
Pheasant hunting season
opens October 20
Beer Specials, Board Games,
Snacks & Fun!
featuring Beer Pong tables
Full Bar
Also, Happy Hours 1/2 off
ALL drinks
M-F 3:30-6:30
Watch the Vandal game
Saturday, October 18
hosting New Mexico
State in the Kibbie
Dome at 5:00 p.m.
Music
October 18: The Retreads
Halloween: Riff Raff
November 1: Great Bite
November 8: Bucket List
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