1. education
2. school

At left, the Eagle Urban
Renewal Agency has
offered to buy the
southwest corner of
At left, ‘Bright colors, big city’...Officials last
week unveiled an exciting new color
Chamber of Commerce
logo for use on all correspondence,
advertising and communications. The logo,
designed by Rudy Vaughn with Graphic Zen
of Meridian, not only has bold colors in the
‘M’ and letters below, but also features a
multi-layered cityscape graphic at the bottom
that is unusual and informative about different
phases of Meridian-area history.
Eagle Road and
Olde State Street
in downtown Eagle. The
owners have 30 days to
review the offer and
respond to the URA.
(See article,
additional photo on Page 8)
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CATCH helps Meridian
homeless families, students
MERIDIAN – After starting
a Meridian office in the West
Ada School District in April
2013, Charitable Assistance to
Community’s Homeless or
(CATCH) Inc. has helped several hundred families and many
of the estimated 400 homeless
students in the district.
“Meridian has no homeless
shelters and there’s a lack of
housing,” said Case Manager
Abby White.
Eligible familes receive immediate housing and six months’
rent and most are self-sufficient
after the initial period of assistance.
(Continued on Page 3)
Abby White
‘Power to change’ is within you
West Boise Winter by Michael Rusnack captures the foreboding beauty of the season and place.
Rusnack is February Artist of
the Month at Eagle City Hall
The Eagle Arts Commission is pleased to announce Michael Rusnack is the February 2015 Artist
of the Month at Eagle City Hall Gallery. A degreed engineer, Rusnack expresses his creativity in oil
and watercolor painting he discovered in England bolstered by studying sculpting and art history in
Italy. His work is influenced by watercolorist Dwight Williams, plain air painter Fred Choate and the
philosophy of John Carlson. (Continued on Page 3)
MERIDIAN – Derrick Boles knew as a youngster growing up
in Detroit he wanted more than retirement after 20 years of working at Ford or General Motors.
“I knew I could make a different on the national or even international level,” he said at last week’s Chamber of Commerce luncheon. He started an organization whose name morphed from
GameTime into Leadership First to Stand Up America, “all challenging young people to change and grow,” he said.
(Continued on Page 8)
$96 million school bond election
scheduled for Tuesday, March 10
MERIDIAN – School board members have set a $96 million bond election to reduce overcrowding at schools across the district for Tuesday, March 10.
The measure requires a majority of two-thirds for approval. If it passes, it will fund two middle
schools, one to open in the fall of 2016 on the west side of Stoddard Road across from Bear Creek
Subdivision south of I-84 in Meridian and the other to open in the fall of 2018 north of Beacon Light
Road and east of Pollard Lane in Star. The new schools would cost $30 million each and the second
would primarily relieve Lake Hazel Middle School with a capacity of 1,000 that currently has 1,452
enrolled.
The second middle school would also relieve overcrowding at Heritage Middle School, currently
162 students over capacity. Both middle schools would be built using the same design as middle
schools built in the district since Eagle Middle opened in 1995 with a capacity of 1,000 students.
Passage would also fund one elementary school south of I-84
near the intersection of Eagle and Amity roads to relieve overcrowding at Siena, Mary McPherson, Lake Hazel and Silver Sage
elementaries. Officials said they anticipate saving $2 million because
the new elementary is planned in conjunction with a new YMCA on
land donated by the Hill family and developer David Turnbull. The
funds would also remodel and expand Meridian High School and
enable future school site acquisition. (Continued on Page 3)
Derrick Boles ‘If you’re not growing, you’re dying.’
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Around the World: The Boston Tea Party, Part 1
By Betty Kusler
Before they won their freedom, the American colonists endured years of bloody strife. One of
the most important inflammatory crises arrived in 1773 in the form of three ships carrying cargoes of
tea.
A tariff was due before the holds could be unloaded. Even worse, the tea’s British supplier had
received a government subsidy that, in effect, transformed it into a monopoly. Local merchants were
outraged and refused to pay the tax. The customs office would not allow the tea to land and the
governor would not permit the ships to depart until the tea had been unloaded.
Boston’s citizens resolved to act. “The flame is kindled,” wrote Abigail Adams. “And like lightning,
it catches from soul to soul.”
A rally was held in Old South Meeting House on the night of December 16. A party led by Sam
Adams and John Hancock, whose sloop Liberty had been seized for nonpayment of customs duties,
marched out of Old South and down to the wharves dressed as Indians. They then proceeded to dump
more than a million dollars’ worth (at today’s prices) of tea leaves into Boston Harbor.
There was no backing down from that point on. As punishment, Paliament in Great Britain hit
Boston with a series of painful repressive Acts. One banned further town meetings. Another closed
the port to any type of commerce, and a full army of redcoats under General Thomas Gage took up
bivouac in Bostom Commons.
Bloodshed was now certain.
The rebellious patriots began
stacking arms at nearby Lexington and Concord. This
General Gage could not allow.
On the night of April 18, 1775,
some 840 British troops crossed
the Charles River basin in
rowboats
and started marching
Ji
to Lexington. Their orders were
to arrest Hancock and Sam
Adams, known to be in Lexington , and then to seize the
Source: W.D. Cooper, ‘Boston Tea Party,’ The History of North arms at Concord. (Cont. above)
America (London: E. Newberry, 1789)
February Artist of the Month at St. Luke’s
Gallery in Eagle is the Camera Club of Eagle
February Artist of the Month at St. Luke’s Gallery, 3101 E. State Street in Eagle, is the Camera
Club of Eagle, established in 2008 by a handful of community-minded photographers as a not-forprofit organization with a sole purpose to educate, encourage and expand a photographer’s knowledge and capabilities of its members by:
• furnishing a meeting place where its members could associate;
• making available equipment required for conduct of its programs;
• presenting lectures, courses of study and demonstration techniques;
• providing for club and member participation in exhibitions and contests;
• sponsoring of activities which further the purpose of the club and the community.
Since 2008, the club has grown exponentially with a mix of beginners, intermediates and seasoned professionals in a comfortable environment where everyone may learn and teach at their own
pace. With over 20 educational
presentations each year, frequent photographic outing
events, four in-depth workshops, photographic critique
sessions and members presenting topics at the bimonthly
meetings, the club continues to
develop seasoned photographers for the future.
The club provides access to
private pages and group space
where members can share photos, video presentations, special
interest topics and tutorials to
further increase the membership’s knowledge of photography.
The Camera Club of Eagle
supports community efforts by
giving back whenever it can by
volunteering to help where and
when needed.
You are invited to join each
first and third Wednesday of the
month at Eagle City Hall between the Eagle Public Library
and the Eagle Post office in
downtown Eagle. Meetings are
held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
For more information online, visit www.eaglecamera
club.com.
One of Bill Towler’s ‘Distinctive Creations’
January 26, 2015
But the Patriots were one step ahead. As the Redcoats set out,
two horsemen galloped to spread the news. Willliam Dawes, a local
craftsman, left Boston via the neck of land that connected with the
mainland. Paul Revere, who also happened to be Boston’s best
silversmith, rowed across the Charles and lit out on a borrowed
steed.
In case he was caught, Revere arranged for a signal to beam
out from the steeple of Old North Church, a single lantern if the
British marched out across Boston and two if they should embark
by water across Charles River. This is the origin of the famous
slogan, “One if by land, two if by sea” in The Midnight Ride of
Paul Revere by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Featured stops on the Freedom Trail were Old North Church
and Revere’s house in Boston. The latter holds interest both as the
Midnight Rider’s workshop and swelling, which was purchased in
1770 and lived in for 30 years, and also as Boston’s only surviving
building from the 17th century. (See Part 2 in next week’s issue)
January 26, 2015
CATCH aids homeless Meridian families
(Continued from Page 1)
Charitable Assistance to Community’s Homeless (CATCH) is
a communitywide collaborative effort to provide rapid rehousing,
typically an apartment with the lease in the family’s name and provided with basic household furnishings.
Who is eligible? Married or domestic couples or single parents
with children under the age of 18. They must be homeless with no
other housing available and currently living in a homeless shelter
or place not meant for human habitation, such as in a vehicle or
under a bridge. They must be U.S. citizens or documented residents and must not be a registered sex offender.
They also must not have any outstanding warrants in any state
and no convictions or arrests for crimes of violence against persons or property within the last five years. They must not use illegal substances. If an applicant has been arrested for possession or
use of illegal substances within the last six months, he or she must
be actively participating in a rehabilitation program.
Applicants must also be wiling to submit to a drug test upon
request (all family members 18 and older) and must demonstrate a
willingness and motivation to work towards achieving self-sufficiency and obtaining permanent housing.
This assistance to homeless families is carried out “according
to the national best practice model,” White said. That means helping families with up to six months of rental assistance and intensive case management so the members may regain stability, safety
and self-sufficiency. About 86 percent of families who enter the
program are able to pay their own rent upon graduation.
CATCH families are typically referred by local emergency
homeless shelters or, in Meridian, via the school district or other
information referrals. Case managers work intensively with families to address the unique issues that contributed to their homeless
episode.
CATCH also represents an unprecedented public-private partnership between local congregations of faith, businesses, regional
government and United Way.
White said the program receives 60 percent of its funding from
federal grants but needs local support from businesses and individuals. “Government won’t solve the problem. It takes a community working together,” she said.
White said a donation of $22 or more per month will held homeless families with children find a way out of their plight. Your business, congregation or organization may sponsor a family by helping to pay rent for up to six months.
CATCH also welcomes volunteers from all walks of life to
give the gift of their time. “The power of individual connection can
change a life,” White said. The program also accepts gently used
furniture and is registered at Target, KMart and Walmart.
February is Heart Month. St. Luke’s will hold a free seminar
on “Women, Heart Disease and Stroke” on February 2nd, a free
cooking class on The Mediterranean Diet on February 5th and 17th
and a free seminar on “How Pregnancy Predicts Your Future
Health” at its Meridian Medical Center. For information and to
register, visit stlukes online.org/heart or call (208) 381-9000.
Meridian Senior Center activities
• Tuesday, January 27th: 10:00 a.m., Mad Hatters, Knitters &
Loomers; noon, lunch; and 1:00 p.m., Art Class.
• Wednesday, January 28th: 9:30 a.m., yoga; 11:00 a.m., blood
pressure checks; noon, lunch; 1:00 p.m., Pinochle; and 7:30 p.m., dance
lessons.
• Thursday, January 29th: 8:30 a.m., Foot Clinic (call 888-555 for
an appointment); 11:00 a.m., Heartfelt Country; and noon, lunch.
• Friday, January 30th: 9:30 a.m., Zumba; noon, lunch; 1:00 p.m.,
Canasta; and 4:00 p.m., doors open for Bingo.
• Monday, February 2nd: 9:30 a.m., Senior Yoga; 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, January 27th: Pork Chops with Gravy, scalloped potatoes, Oriental blend veggies, rosy applesauce, whole wheat bread and
2% milk.
• Wednesday, January 28: Salisbury Steak, mashed potatoes &
gravy, glazed carrots, fruit & cottage cheese, biscuit and 2% milk.
• Thursday, January 29th: Turkey & Cranberry Sauce, mashed potatoes & gravy, peas, Graham crackers, whole wheat bread and 2% milk.
• Friday, January 30th: Philly Steak, red potatoes, California blend
veggies, Hoagie roll and 2% milk.
• Monday, February 2nd: Barbecue Beef, gbaked beans, beets, bun
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
Want to make a difference?
Get involved in a service club
in your community. Help yourself by assisting others to make
where you live and work a better
place. Your local City Hall and
Chamber of Commerce have a
list of clubs and other local
causes and needs.
Congratulations: You are
the proud owner of a new cat or
you are about to become one
because someone is about to gift
you with an animal at Christmas.
You will then be looking
forward to many years of happy
companionship. The first thing
to remeber is that most cats
dislike traveling, so for the trip
home, confine the feline in a
sturdy cat carrier; don’t leave
him or her loose in the car, where
a panic attack could cause an
accident or enable the animal to
escape. The furball may be
scared and yowl to escape, but
don’t give in. For more tips on
what to do before and after you
arrive home with your perrmanent friend, visit www. humane
society.org and support spaying,
neutering and other programs to
help stray animals. Also, see the
FuzzyPaws feature on Page 12.
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Rusnack is Eagle Artist of the Month for Feb.
(Continued from Page 1)
With his varied background in travel and the arts, Rusnack has
rooted his future development in a trust of the senses and a deep
appreciaton of art history. Value, mass, color temperature, and perspective form the foundations of Michael’s interpretive realism,
while he draws inspiration from the sweeping vistas, contemplative moods, and sensual pleasures of the Western landscape. His
high-key palette celebrates the light, freshness, and continual
change each season brings to mountain and field, sea and sky.
“Don’t be afraid of putting on color...paint generously and
unhesitatingly, for it is best not to lose the first impression.” –
Camille Pissarro
The gallery is open to the public and may be viewed during
regular business hours.
$96 million school bond election set for March 10
Ethical aquarium...A fish
tank can be a soothing mini-ecosystem in your home or office.
But make sure it’s not threatening marine populations by
stocking it with fish certified by
the Marine Aquarium Council as
unendangered species. Also,
although it’s very pretty and
decorative, don’t buy coral to
adorn your tank; it’s in serious
decline in many areas. 1,001
Ways to Save the Earth (San
Francisco: Chronicle Books,
2007), number 327
(Continued from Page 1)
The new elementary would cost $10 million. The savings are
anticiapted from using common infrastructure including the gymnasium.
Remodeling and expanding MHS have been under way for two
years to improve academic classroom space in the building and
increasing capacity by 200 seats. The current project has been
funded by the school district’s voter-approved Plant Facility Levy
and has five more phases before completion. Each requires an additional fiscal year to fund if paid for by using that revenue. The
Bond Committee favored shortening that time by 2-3 years and
also freeing up Plant Levy revenue for other building maintenance
projects. Once completed at a cost of $24 million, MHS will have
a capacity of 2,350, helping reduce overcrowding at Rocky Mountain and Mountain View high schools.
Officials said future school site acquisition needs to happen
quickly, especially for 30-50-acre middle and high school sites that
are more difficult and expensive to acquire and develop versus 810-acre elementary sites. Passage would mean purchase at a cost
of $2 million of future high school sites west of Ten Mile Road,
where development is increasing.
Officials said the levy rate will not increase next year if the
bond passages. As promised in the August bond election, the levy
rate this year decreased by $39 per $100,000 of taxable property
value. Because of increasing property values in the district, the
combined rate for the Plan, Supplementary and Bond levies will
remain at $399 per $100,000 of taxable value with the passage of
the proposed bond.
In summary, the total voter-approved levy rate decreased this
year from $438.25 per $100,000 in taxable property value to $399
per $100,000 per $100,000 in taxable property value. Again, officials said that rate will remain the same next year. If you have
questions, call 855-4500.
Star Senior Center
activities
D.L. Evans Bank names 2014 Regional
Employees of the Year in Idaho areas
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
“hang out.”
D.L. Evans Bank is proud to announce its 2014 Regional Employees of the Year as follows:
• Treasure Valley: Andrea Hathorn, Operations Supervisor,
Boise Downtown branch
• Magic Valley: Caterina Campbell, Teller, Twin Falls Financial Center
• Wood River/Eastern Idaho: Michelle Kreczkowski, Branch
Specialist, Hailey branch
• Mini-Cassia: Tracy Erickson, Financial Services Representative, Albion branch
These employees exemplify commitment to success, contribute to business development, volunteer in their communities and
have exceptional overall performance. D.L. Evans Bank Board
of Directors, Executive Management, and all employees congratulate Andrea Hathorn, Caterina Campbell, Michelle Kreczkowski,
and Tracy Erickson on their awards and thank them for all of
their hard work and dedication.
Integrity Computer
Consulting & Repair
(208) 288-4345
815 Main Street
in downtown Meridian
‘We offer professional
service and affordable rates’
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January 26, 2015
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
January 22nd, 1915
The Idaho State Dairymen’s Association met last week in Boise.
T.H. McDermott of Meridian was elected vice president of the
group. Speakers from Meridian included Mr. Hendershot, E.C
Pfaffle and T.H. McDermott. All praised the cooperative cheese
factory. A highly interesting trip over the Interurban was taken by
the members attending the annual meeting. Those on the trip visited George B. Leighton’s great dairy ranch, the Meridian cheese
factory and a Nampa dairy ranch.
George B. Leighton has one of the best-bred Holstein dairy
herds in the world consisting of 40 great cows. He has all the new
ideas in dairying carried into effect on his place. It is one of the
most modern and complete in the United States. The Meridian
cheese factory was the second stop. This is considered the model
institution of the kind in the state and is strictly cooperative. It was
opened for business in June 1914. Up to December 1st, this plant
received 1,320,140 pounds of milk. It is proving to be a very successful institution and is growing in the amount of its output. A
liberal slice of cheese was given to each visitor. The Oregon Short
Line offers Meridian to Los Angeles and return, both ways via Salt
Lake City, for $69.10.
Elmer Sharp has harness and saddles. Harness and shoe repairing a specialty. Located on Idaho Street, Meridian.
Seventy-five years ago
Meridian Times
January 26, 1940
Senator William Edgar Borah, Idaho’s greatest public figure,
will be buried on Thursday after a simple funeral at which Rev.
Frank A. Rhea, St. Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral, will be the only
speaker, said family friend C.C. Anderson of Boise.
Tickets to the card and checker party given by the Ladies Auxiliary this next Tuesday evening, January 30th, in the new American Legion Hall may be had from members.
Mrs. W.N. Yost was surprised at her home on Monday afternoon when fifteen members of the Occident Club arrived for a
galloping party. A fine social time was had and Chinese checkers
was played.
At the Roxy: Claudette Colbert and Henry Fonda in “Drums
Along the Mohawk.” 10 cents and 25 cents.
M.M. Louderbough lists Cotton Filter Pads per 100 for 20 cents.
Fifty Years Ago Meridian News-Times
January 28th, 1965
The Meridian School District honored Miss Kathryn I. Morgan as Teacher of the Year. She is an English teacher at MHS and
was selected by a group of seniors from 1963 as the outstanding
teacher at MHS.
Ross Hadfield of Meridian has been presented with the Silver
Beaver Award, the highest honor given to adult Scouting boosters.
Officials of the Mountain View Council made the presentation at a
dinner meeting held at Boise last Saturday night. For the past four
years (and for many more thereafter in the national award-winning
program sponsored by the Meridian Optimist Club), Ross has
coached the Explorer Scouts of this community in National Rifle
Association competitions. He is head chemist for Wyeth Laboratories at Meridian (located after 1970 in the former creamery building after it closed that year and moved to Caldwell).
• Alzheimer Support Group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. and on the
third Wednesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. in the Meridian Senior Center at Julius M. Kleiner
Memorial Park. 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
• Mad Hatters Knitting & Looming Grop meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 10:00
a.m. in the Meridian Senior Center Library at Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park.
• 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.
• Native Daughters of Idaho meets the third Tuesday of the month from noon to 3:00 p.m.
September through June, at Faith Lutheran Church, 2915 S. Montana Avenue in Caldwell. Call Marilyn
Steiger, Publicity Chair, at 887-9794.
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Telephone: 877-388-2942 (Toll Free), (208) 332-2942
Web Address: www.sto.idaho.gov, click on Unclaimed Property
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Meridian ID 83642; and Keri S. Pishl, Star ID 83669.
‘Frontline’s Michael Kirk’ on January 30 DIALOGUE
In an encore presentation that airs in conjunction with the Super Bowl on February 1, DIALOGUE
host Marcia Franklin interviews Michael Kirk, a former Idahoan and producer/director for
FRONTLINE on PBS, the network’s premier documentary series. The show airs Friday, January
30,at 7:30 p.m. and repeats Sunday, February 1 at 5:00/4:00 p.m. MT/PT.
Franklin talks with Kirk about his 2013 documentary for FRONTLINE, “League of Denial,”
which examines an alleged cover-up by the NFL about the numbers and severity of concussionrelated injuries in professional football.
William Stevens of Route 3, Meridian was elected treasurer of the Idaho Dairymen’s Association
and Ralph Madden of Meridian was elected a director at the group’s annual convention held at Boise.
Twenty-Five Years Ago
Meridian News-Times
January 24th, 1990
Smith’s Food and Drug at Fairview and E. First (now Main) Street will close its doors on Saturday, February 3rd and PayLess Drug Stores will open the next morning for business. Remodeling will
take place while the store is open.
Students at Star Elementary earned a computer, one of six first prizes awarded to elementary
schools in the recent “Idaho is Too Great to Litter” campaign. Top winners from Star at the awards
presentation were Brady Wilhite, Jeremy Kuenzli, Brooke and John Kirtley, Regena Schribner and
Shane Newbill.
Tammie Collins, coordinator of school nurses in the Meridian School District, is Idaho’s School
Nurse of the Year. She has been employed for the past 13 years in the Meridian district, the largest
district in the state, to enforce the state’s immunization law. Collins was active in obtaining School
Board approval for enforcement.
Students at Meridian Elementary raised over $4,000 as part of World Book’s “Partners in Excellence” program, which raises interest in reading and provides reference books in classroom. The
World Book added half the amount the students raised, making $6,000 available toward purchase of
books. Top readers in each classroom received certificates and medals at the awards assembly.
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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
Incident at the elevator
John H. Burns
The year was 1952 and the date was January 14th.
I remember it so clearly. I was working as a member of “Four Jacks and a Jill,” a vocal group, at
the Town and Country Club in the Congress Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri.
We had finished the last show and made our way to the elevator to take us to our rooms in the
hotel. In those ancient days, elevators by law had to be operated by a union member. There were no
self-operated elevators.
Among us waiting for the elevator operator to open
the doors was Ezzard Charles, the heavyweight
champion of the world; his manager, an unidentified
elderly woman and my group of Four Jacks and a Jill.
Charles had just finished winning a ten-round TKO
bout against Wes Bascom at the St. Louis Arena. It
hadn’t been widely advertised but it was a known fact
that Ezzard Charles was unable to get a room at any
inn or hotel in St. Louis because he didn’t meet a certain
criteria.
However, pressure from the press and NAACP
forced the hoteliers of the city to select one of the hotels
to have the honor of Mr. Charles’ presence for an
overnight stay and the Congress Hotel was elected.
When the doors opened, the uniformed elevator
operator invited the two women to enter and then he
motioned for us men to join the ladies. But as Ezzard
Charles was about to step into the cubicle, the operator
raised his hand and stopped Charles from joining us.
Ezzard Charles
He would not permit Charles to ride with us in the
elevator.
He told the heavyweight champ that he would return for him to ride as his only passenger or
Charles could take the steps.
The one of us nearest to the doors stepped to block the doors from closing and we exited the
elevator. We said we would wait for the elevator’s return and ride with Mr. Charles.
The elevator doors closed and the operator rode the unidentified woman to her selected floor.
We waited for the elevator’s return and barged in and rode with the heavyweight champion of the
World to the top of the Congress Hotel.
It was quite a ride. A ride I shall never forget!
Eagle Senior Center in the news...Every second Wednesday, the St. Luke’s Humphreys Diabetes
Center Foot Clinic offers foot care. Cost is $30 and includes filing callouses, trimming nails, checking
for nerve damage and assessing overall foot health; call 287-3066. On the last Thursday, the
Alzheimer’s Association Greater Idaho Chapter’s free workshop is from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s
Eagle, 2nd floor, 3101 E. State Street. For more info, call President Stan Ridgeway at 939-0475.
‘Journey to College’ airs Monday, January 26 on IdahoPTV
Idaho Public Television’s Joan Cartan-Hansen will host JOURNEY TO COLLEGE, an IdahoPTV
special sponsored in cooperation with the Idaho State Board of Education, Monday, January 26, at
8:00 p.m. MT/PT. Cartan-Hansen will be joined by a panel of education professionals who will look
at efforts across the state to help high school students as well as nontraditional learners prepare for
college and other postsecondary programs.
During this 90-minute live program, panel members give practical advice on how to find the
right postsecondary program, apply for college, and find the money to pay for it. Outreach staff from
the state’s colleges and universities will be available during the show to answer students’ specific
questions via a toll-free phone number.
JOURNEY TO COLLEGE is part of the State Board of Education’s “Complete College Idaho”
initiative. For more information, call Byron Yankey with the State Board of Education at (208) 6029756 or (208) 332-1596.
Buy Idaho Capitol Trade Show celebrates 22 years Feb. 18
BOISE – The 22nd annual Buy Idaho Capitol Show is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18,
2015. This is Buy Idaho’s signature trade show, bringing in over 2,000 visitors to the Capitol Building. Up to 100 booths in the Capitol Rotunda will showcase Buy Idaho members, products and
services.
The public is invited to the Buy Idaho Capitol Trade Show between 8am-5pm. Admission is free.
The Buy Idaho staff and participating members will be available for broadcast interviews from 5am5pm.
“The Capitol Show is Buy Idaho’s signature event,” said Sandy Anderson, Executive Director of
Buy Idaho. “Our members look forward to this day every year. It is excellent exposure and a great
way to learn about Idaho products and services.”
For over 28 years, Buy Idaho has worked diligently on behalf of our members to provide networking platforms and promote the Buy Idaho message. When we support Idaho businesses, it keeps
dollars in the state. These dollars reinvest themselves in other Idaho businesses, services and our
state farm commodities. It improves job opportunities and increases state tax revenues that support
public services.
Buy Idaho is a nonprofit organization with members throughout the state. The showroom is in
the 8th St. Marketplace in downtown Boise.
John Burns
Contributions are greatly
appreciated to the:
VETERANS ROCK OF
HONOR MEMORIAL
Post Office Box 1531
Meridian, ID 83680-1531
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!
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. Questions?
Call 288-2497.
ISU alumni events set for Jan. 29-31
Meet state legislators and wax your skis for a series of Boise
community events sponsored by the Idaho State University Alumni
Association in late January.
The first is the annual Legislative Reception from 5:00-8:00
p.m. on Thursday, January 29 in the Evergreen Room of the Grove
Hotel, 245 S. Capitol Boulevard. It’s an opportunity for Bengals
and other members of the community to meet ISU leaders and
state lawmakers.
Also on tap is the second annual Alumni Gathering on Friday,
January 30 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Leku Ona restaurant, 117 S. 6th
Street. Enjoy food and drink specials and free appetizers.
RSVP to both events at [email protected] or call (208) 2823755.
Prepare to hit the Bogus Basin slopes on Saturday, January 31
for a day of skiing with 50 percent off on day passes for ISU alumni,
staff and immediate family, students and parents.
Next meeting is
set for Thursday,
February 20 at
4:00 p.m. at City
Hall.
The Meridian Mayor’s Anti-Drug Coalition works
collaboratively within the community to implement
innovative, sustainable prevention strategies to
achieve our vision of freeing our community from
the destructive effects of substance abuse.
The Meridian Valley Humane Society, Canine Rescue accepts only owner-relinquished dogs and is located at 191 N. Linder
Road (between Pine Avenue and Franklin Road in front of Heritage Auto). The volunteers who opened this dog rescue program
appreciate all donations of money and dog food. If you have questions or can volunteer a few hours of your time to help these animals, call Nancy Harvey, Board member, at 639-9440. See the special feature with photos about the Meridian Valley Humane Society on Page 1 of this issue.
Keep your shopping dollars close to
home...Where you shop for groceries and
what you buy matters. Always look for the
“Grown in Idaho®” seal when you shop for
potatoes at the local market. When it comes
to our state’s economic health, your shopping
habits matter a lot. For facts, tips and recipes,
visit www. idaho potato .com.
Volunteers are still needed at the Meridian Senior Center, Julius
M. Kleiner Memorial Park, in the dining room from 10:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. and during Friday night Bingo from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Get
involved in your community by helping local seniors. You will
find the experience very rewarding as you give back to the
community that gives so much to all of us. If you have time to
volunteer during the holiday season that is upon us, e-mail Mary
at [email protected]. For general information about the
center and its programs, call 888-555 during regular business hours.
There is nothing like helping those who have devoted their entire
lives to their family, friends and community.
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. They can
handle your special event and work with you to ensure the most
successful party you’ve ever had, sponsored or attended anywhere. For more information, give Michelle a call today at 9381370.
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Opinion - Editorial
‘Common Core, SBAC Tests and the
Truth’ coming January 27 to Capitol
If it walks, talks, acts like a higher tax, it is
By Wayne Hoffman President, Idaho Freedom Foundation
State lawmakers like to talk about how they’re opposed to higher taxes; now they have an opportunity to put their money where their mouths are. All they have to do is reject a questionable regulation that has Idahoans unnecessarily paying sales tax for streaming video services like Netflix. If
lawmakers don’t act, they’re potentially exposing Idaho residents to even more taxes on video and
audio subscription services that are a product of the digital age.
Here’s how this works: Everyone in Idaho is supposed to pay sales tax on tangible personal
property, which is defined under state law as items which “may be seen, weighed, measured, felt or
touched, or which is in any other manner perceptible to the senses.”
A couple of years ago, the state Tax Commission began treating remotely-accessed computer
software as tangible property subject to the sales tax. Last year, the Legislature passed House Bill
598, exempting remotely-accessed computer software from the state sales tax. The idea behind the
exemption was that this is software the user never actually possesses; he merely accesses it remotely.
The legislation, however, also said computer software that is taxed includes “digital music, digital books, digital videos and digital games, regardless of the method by which the title, possession or
right to use such software is transferred to the user.” That definition was intended to prevent people
from avoiding taxes on downloadable software while paying taxes for something they get in a box at
the store.
Still, from that, the Tax Commission wrote a regulation that says Netflix, which has a mail hub in
Idaho, should collect a sales tax on its digital subscription service. The House Revenue and Taxation
approved the regulation, but the Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee is skeptical.
Nowhere in 2014’s House Bill 598 did the Legislature authorize a tax on digital subscription
services like Netflix. And while digital music, games and videos that you download for your use are
taxed, the streaming of content that the user never actually possesses or owns shouldn’t be.
Additionally, while Netflix is charging you sales tax, Tax Commission analyst Mclean Russell
recommended Idahoans voluntarily report their 6 percent use tax for digital subscription services
that don’t have locations in Idaho; Russell intimates that House Bill 598 authorized the application of
Idaho’s 6 percent tax rate on services like Rhapsody, Spotify, Amazon Prime and Hulu, among others.
Because the Senate’s tax committee is balking at the streaming subscription service tax, members of the House committee are under scrutiny. They’re upset at being labeled tax hikers for approving the regulation.
Some legislators who want the tax to stay in place have tried to convince committee members that rejecting the Netflix regulation would either have no effect on taxes owed by Idahoans for streaming subscription
service or would result in sales taxes being imposed on remotely-accessed
computer software. Neither of those things is true. Another story contends
that the tax on digital services has been authorized since the early 1990s,
which would be really interesting if true.
This much is true, however. If lawmakers do nothing, they’ll be allowing a tax they’ve never authorized, and they’ll be further increasing
the tax burden on Idahoans in the process.
Wayne Hoffman
Friends of Beacon Light Road supports letter to ACHD
By Jaylene Groeniger
On January 13th, the Friends of Beacon Light Road/Friends of Eagle had a member of our community association, Jonathan Seel, deliver a presentation that amalgamated a study done by an outside engineer, Fodor & Associates, the 2012 Northwest Foothills Plan done by ACHD, and Mr.
Seel’s expertise in community development. The presentation pointed out many reasons why Beacon
Light Road should never be expanded to more than three lanes, and chief among them was to “preserve” the ambiance and character of our great city.
The presentation was concluded by a request for our City Council to write a zoning ordinance
change to modify our city’s Comprehensive Plan to constrain Beacon Light Road to no more than 3
lanes; to write a letter to ACHD requesting that they modify language in the Capitol Improvement
“Common Core, SBAC Tests and the Truth” with Peg Luksik,
Ph.D. will take place on Tuesday, January 27 at the Idaho State
Capitol. The presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. in Room WW02 in
the House/Senate Auditorium, West Wing Lower Level.
This presentation is sponsored by Idahoans for Local Education, an organization whose mission is to preserve Idaho’s local
educational sovereignty by keeping decision making close to home
where parents can make a difference.
Idahoans for Local Education founder, Stephanie Zimmerman,
is fielding an increasing number of questions from parents who
what to know more about the new standards and tests.
“Parents want information. For many, the first time they heard
of the Common Core and Smarter Balanced tests was last spring
when Idaho did the field test,” said Stephanie Zimmerman. “Common Core did not receive as much public notice as the former Idaho
Achievement Standards. In fact, it was voted on by only the Senate Education Committee and not too many parents were aware of
the change. Now they want to know how this is going to affect
their child.”
“I recently had two calls, one from a mother asking about
assigning research papers with a thesis statement to a third grader.
In fact, I’m getting more and more calls asking what is age appropriate. When this happens, I advise parents to speak with their
child’s teacher. What I am hearing is that teachers are telling parents these activities are assigned in order to meet the standards.
“The other call was a mother describing how concerns about
the SBAC test are changing the curriculum. She is now worried
that her daughter’s on-line algebra 2 class will not count for graduation. The mother was told in an e-mail from the district that this
will put her daughter back on the ‘traditional’ math path and she
will not be prepared for the SBAC test.
“It’s conversations like these that concern me as it seems there
is more emphasis over what is on the test than there is on what a
child is learning. This tells me we all need to have a conversation
about what children should be expected to know and do at different ages. I think Dr. Luksik’s talk will be very informative.”
Zimmerman said it’s not only parents who have questions and
concerns about the new standards and tests. Prior to the spring
2014 Smarter Balanced (SBAC) field test, eleven Idaho school
superintendents spoke out over the length of the standardized tests.
Teachers in several districts have questioned both the number of
tests students take and the amount of instructional time now used
for testing instead of teaching. Recent polls and surveys of teachers are showing increasing levels of concern over high stakes testing.
Organizers of the event hope that Idaho parents, teachers, administrators, school board members, politicians and others advocating on behalf of children will attend. Dr. Luksik’s presentation
will be followed up by a short question-and-answer session facilitated by Idahoans for Local Education. The event is free and open
to the public. For additional information, visit I4LE.com.
Friends of Beacon Light Road (continued)
Plan (CIP) preserving right-of-way for no more than three lanes
on Beacon Light Road. (currently says five lanes on BLR)
Councilman Mark Butler deserves our thanks! He showed great
leadership by making the motion that was voted and decided upon
that night unanimously, the request that had been made by the
Friends of Beacon Light Road/Friends of Eagle. Councilman Butler even added his own language to the motion from the comments
by Mr. Seel, to request that ACHD also add language that the 3
Rivers Crossing be put back into the CIP that had once been removed. Councilman Butler did not stop there, he then went on to
the second request by the Friends of Beacon Light Road, asking
our Council to place on the next city council meeting agenda for
further discussion, the request to implement a Task Force that is
focused on the future vision of the Eagle community and development.
It is important that the citizens of our community engage in
this process, including citizens from the area of impact. If you are
interested in participating in the process of the future vision of our
city you should attend the City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 27th.
There is one final step in protecting Beacon Light Road. There
will be an ACHD hearing in February (or March), where Beacon
Light Road will be voted on by the “new” ACHD Commission.
Last year the Commissioners when preparing to vote on the North(Continued at top left on Page 13)
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Report: Reviewing tax breaks a responsible, sensible policy
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The City of Eagle needs a new Mayor
By Doug Foote
I don’t live inside Eagle city limits, but I have lived within the
Eagle City Impact Area for nearly 30 years. As such, my wife and
I are directly affected by the decisions of the Eagle City Council.
I am friends of several past mayors of Eagle and our current
Mayor Reynolds due to my past involvement with Eagle Fun Days
and my membership in the American Legion. However, Mayor
Reynolds is now in violation of the First Amendment of the U.S.
Constitution in denying citizens the right to free speech.
He does not like any kind of confrontation or more than a few
people speaking in front of him at City Council meetings. He has
on numerous occasions tried to stop citizens from speaking and
even told them to leave because he felt the council didn’t have
time to listen to them.
His condescending attitude toward other Council members and
especially the citizens is extremely rude and frustrating. He has
even made the comment that he didn’t want “mob rule” at City
Council meetings. Apparently, if there are more than a couple of
people speaking in front of the City Council, he considers that
“mob rule” and immediately becomes irritated. He only wants to
hear issues that he is in favor of.
I have attended a few of the Eagle City Council meetings in
the last couple of months. When Mayor Reynolds saw so many
people that wanted to speak on a subject, he denied them the chance.
Councilman Mark Butler has spoken up at these meetings and asked
that they be allowed to speak as it was our right.
In one particular case, Butler suggested that the City Council
put the issue on the council agenda for an upcoming meeting, which
was done.
On January 13, Mayor Reynolds again didn’t “see the need
for the hearing,” but since it was on the agenda, he couldn’t stop it.
Butler informed him that this was a zoning issue and that Ada
County was probably in error with their zoning as this area was
within the City of Eagle’s Impact area and the council must hear
the issue.
Other Council members agreed with Mark and the council ultimately ruled in favor of the citizens and upheld City of Eagle’s
zoning laws. If Mayor Reynolds had had his way, Ada County
P&Z would have allowed an illegal and noisy commercial business to operate on peaceful Eagle Island in direct violation of Eagle
City code.
It is very obvious that Mayor Reynolds is not happy with listening to anyone on any issue. The time has come for a new mayor
that has the interest of the City of Eagle and its citizens at heart.
And that person is Mark Butler.
He wants to hear issues and encourages folks to speak up and/
or write to the City on issues that affect more that one or two people.
Mark is patient at council meetings and weighs all parts of an issue
before making a decision. He is a trained city planner, real estate
developer and past Eagle staff. He wants to see all documents for
and against conditional use permits, something for which Mayor
Reynolds sees no need.
Voting for Mark Butler for Mayor would not only be a good
choice, but a GREAT choice.
Ed. note: Limited space prevents any editorializing on our federal government under the cartoon this week. Not all readers will
be unhappy about that, but we do appreciate the several comments
from those who are like us upset over runaway federal spending
and other issues emanating from our nation’s capital.
BOISE – In 2015, the state of Idaho will extend an estimated $2.4 billion in tax breaks to corporations and individuals. This amount, the result of 136 exemptions, nearly matches the $2.8 billion
paid in sales tax and corporate and personal income tax, the revenues which fund programs such as
education and transportation. But unlike money set aside for government programs, tax breaks do
not typically expire and their effectiveness may not be officially measured or reviewed.
A More Responsible Tax Policy for Idaho, a new report from the Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy,
makes several common-sense recommendations to improve the effectiveness of tax breaks. These
recommendations would put Idaho among the growing number of states that require scrutiny of
money spent through the tax code, help make the state’s system for raising and spending tax dollars
more open and accountable, and be an important tool for maintaining the state’s fiscal health.
Dr. Jasper M. LiCalzi, Professor of Political Economy at The College of Idaho, said, “Exemptions from the payment of state taxes are similar to government spending, which is why such exclusions are given the technical term: Tax Expenditures. As such, these tax breaks, as they are known
colloquially, should be periodically reviewed to ensure their usefulness, as best measured through
determining whether benefits outweigh costs. The Idaho state government should create a mechanism to evaluate all current tax breaks and to ensure the regular review of these tax expenditures in a
manner analogous to what is currently done with conventional expenditures.”
The report makes several recommendations for a more sensible and transparent policy. They
include:
• Proposed tax break legislation should identify goals and intended results, which must be verified by nonpartisan analysts.
• Enacted tax breaks should be reviewed regularly by nonpartisan analysts to determine whether
progress is being made toward the intended goals.
• In public hearings, relevant legislative committees should regularly review each existing tax break at
least every five years.
Boise State University Economics Professor Chris Loucks said, “Information is critical to the
optimal performance of competitive markets. Information is also critical for optimal decision-making
in public policy. For policy-makers to correctly evaluate the net benefit of any legislation that affects
state tax revenues and expenditures, they need accurate information when the legislation is proposed
and the opportunity to review the net benefit of the legislation in the future to determine if the
original net benefit was realized.”
Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy Director Lauren Necochea said, “Idaho currently has no systematic
review process in place to measure the impact of tax breaks. If lawmakers decide that a specific tax
break is beneficial to the people of Idaho, common sense tells us that we should at least determine at
some point if that tax break is working. This is especially important at a time when education, a
proven investment in Idaho’s future, is widely thought to be underfunded. In any case, it is in the
interest of everyone that reviews be done openly and transparently.”
The report may be found at: http://bit.ly/1CfkIiU.
The Idaho Center of Fiscal Policy is a nonpartisan policy center that strives to provide accurate information
and analysis to the public, journalists and policymakers. The Center conducts research about Idaho tax and
budget issues, with particular emphasis on how our state pays for vital government services including education,
public health and safety, and transportation. By offering data, reports, and commentary, it aims to be an
essential source for understanding Idaho’s state budget and tax policies. It is a program of Mountain States
Group, Inc., a 501(c)3 community resource organization. To learn more, visit www.idahocfp.org.
Crapo: President must work with Congress
to address debt crisis, failing healthcare law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Comprehensive fiscal reforms and economic growth should top the list
of priorities for the President and Congress over the next two years, said Idaho Senator Mike Crapo
following last Tuesday’s State of the Union Address. Crapo, a senior member of the Senate Finance
and Banking Committees, said the debt crisis is the most pressing issue currently facing the nation,
and the next two years present an opportunity for the President to work with Congress to implement
much-needed fiscal reforms.
“There is no question that our nation’s burgeoning debt crisis continues to place a strain on the
economy and the country’s fiscal future,” said Crapo. “Our national debt has grown nearly 70 percent since the President assumed office, now surpassing a staggering $18 trillion. Absent action, this
dangerous level of debt poses a threat to our national security. Over time, the interest payments on
the debt alone will soon threaten the federal government’s ability to meet its most basic of functions.
“The President proposed several initiatives tonight which would further increase federal spending; as usual, his proposals lacked specifics on how to pay for these programs without adding to the
deficit or increasing taxes on hard working Americans. Idahoans and Americans overwhelmingly
want leaders who are committed to free enterprise and limited government, not a continuation of the
last six years’ irresponsible tax and spend policies,” Crapo continued.
“We must prioritize fundamental tax reform focused on growth through lowering overall rates
and compliance costs that will enable job creation. We would be hard-pressed to create a more
expensive to comply with, unfair, inefficient and anti-competitive tax code than our current code. At
the same time, we must also address the impending insolvency of our entitlement programs, which
remain the biggest drivers of our national debt.
“As expected, we also did not hear much on how the Administration intends to address the many
failures of the President’s signature health care law. Obamacare has proven itself unworkable, has
increased taxes on nearly every American and has pushed millions of Americans, including thousands of Idahoans, from their health insurance plans and preferred doctors.
“Areas exist where we can work together to create jobs, improve our economic outlook, reduce
the regulatory burden on small businesses and find fixes for our broken health care system. It is long
past time the President deliver on his promise to work with Congress in meaningful ways to confront
the many serious challenges facing our nation,” Crapo said.
(Ed. note: Sen. Crapo, are you that naive? The Flesh Presser-in-Chief, who constantly campaigns
and fund raises rather than governs, told House Majority Leader John Imbiber Boehner after his
reelection that we don’t have a spending problem, but a revenue problem. He doesn’t agree with your
headline and isn’t about to work with you or other Republicans in Congress, which is admittedly too
bad since so many of you are Big Government Republicans in league with this criminal regime.)
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Financial Peace University coming to Hope
Lutheran Church in Eagle starting Feb. 5th
Learn to speak in public for greater confidence and success in
life. Eagle Toastmasters meets every Wednesday from 8:00-9:00
a.m. at Foothills Christian Church, 9655 W. State Street, Boise
83714. Visit www.eagle ID toastmasters. org.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – More than 2.5 million families have positively changed their financial
future through Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU). The nine-week course provides
families and individuals with practical tools to gain control of their finances and set themselves up
for long-term financial success. The course meets once a week where a different lesson is taught by
Dave on DVD followed by a small-group discussion. Lessons include budgeting, relationships and
money, getting out of debt, saving for emergencies and investing. FPU will be held in Eagle at Hope
Lutheran Church, 331 N. Linder Road west of downtown Eagle. The classes will begin on Thursday,
February 5th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Contact Theresa Algie at (208) 939-9181 for more information or to
register.
Through common-sense principles and small-group accountability, FPU gives people the tools
they need to change their behavior and succeed financially. On average, families who complete FPU
pay off $5,300 and save $2,700 in the first 90 days. Following the class, nearly 94 percent of those
families budget regularly.
“FPU will not only transform the way you handle money, but also your marriage and other areas
of your life,” says Ramsey. “This isn’t a boring financial class. We make learning about money fun
and easy to understand so people in every situation can benefit from the information.”
Ramsey knows first-hand the pain that financial stress can cause. After creating a net worth of
more than a million dollars by age 26, he quickly lost it all. Since then, he has helped families and
individuals across the country learn how to get control of their finances and avoid debt so they don’t
have to experience the same pain he did.
FPU lessons also include guest speakers Rachel Cruze, speaker and daughter of Dave Ramsey,
and Chris Hogan, counselor and speaker for the Dave Ramsey organization.
After purchasing a membership, each participant receives a workbook, Dave Ramsey’s Complete Guide to Money, an envelope system and an audio CD library. Participants will also have access
to budgeting forms and MP3s of all the lessons. For more information or to purchase a membership,
go to www.daveramsey.com.
Certification program fast tracks teachers
Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored five New York Times
best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and
Smart Money Smart Kids. “The Dave Ramsey Show” is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on
more than 500 radio stations and iHeartRadio. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at
daveramsey.com.
Cancer Connection Idaho’s statewide contest
for teens to share cancer story, win up to $1,000
BOISE – Cancer Connection Idaho announces the 2015 Write from the Heart teen writing contest. Now in its second year, Write from the Heart seeks to provide a therapeutic outlet for teens to tell
their unique stories of how cancer has impacted their lives, either through a personal diagnosis or that
of a family member or friend.
The contest is open to Idaho teens ages 13-19 and will be judged by local Idaho celebrities,
including musician Bill Coffey and Idaho artists Carl Rowe and Amy Westover. $8,000 in prize
money will be awarded to a total of twelve winners in both Survivor and Friends/Family categories.
WHAT:
Write from the Heart Teen Writing Contest – for any teen age 13-19 that has been touched by
cancer.
WHEN:
March 20, 2015 - Essays must be received (not postmarked). Online submissions
allowed until 11:30 pm.
April 20, 2015 - Finalists announced
May 2, 2015 - Awards Ceremony Brunch, 11:00 am at The Owyhee in Boise
AWARDS:
1st Place Susan Sherlock Award - $1000; 2nd Place - $600; 3rd Place - $400
First, second and third place cash prizes will be awarded in four categories:
Ages 13-15 – Survivor
Ages 13-15 - Friend/Family
Ages 15-19 – Survivor
Ages 15-19 - Friend/Family
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Essays must be 500-1500 words, typed or handwritten.
Mail essays to 2504 Kootenai Street, Boise, ID 83705
For complete rules/guidelines visit www.CancerConnectionIdaho.org.
Eagle Urban Renewal Agency offers to buy
old Chevron site at appraised value of $360K
EAGLE – Commissioners of the Urban Renewal Agency also known as the City Council voted
unanimously during an executive session at a special meeting last Thursday to offer the appraised
value of $360,000 for the half-acre site including the former Chevron station building on the southwest corner of Eagle Road and Old State Street.
From left, Stan Ridgeway, Jim Reynolds, Chairman Mark Butler, Mary McFarland and Jeff Kunz.
Idaho is currently experiencing a shortage of qualified teachers. With the American Board teacher certification program you
can be in the classroom teaching within the year. The American
Board is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing teacher
shortages across the country and in your state. With simply a
bachelor’s degree you are pre-qualified for the program and can
begin the process of teacher certification immediately. The American Board is hosting free live information session in your area, for
information on upcoming sessions visit the American Board website
at www dot abcte dot org. to register.”
• Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Moxie Java and More
10650 W. Overland Road
Boise, ID 83709
Session begins at 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm.
• Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Caldwell Public Library
1010 Dearborn Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
Choose either session: 4:00 pm or 5:30 pm.
• Thursday, February 5, 2015
Moxie Java
1560 North Locust Grove Road
Meridian 83642
Session begins at 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm.
Meridian Library incorporates timeless
movies into Classics Book Club
By Greg Likins, Meridian Library
January’s bounty of movie and television awards reminds me
how many great films are based on great books. With that in mind,
our Classics Book Club at the Meridian Library on Cherry Lane
has adopted a “classic movie/classic book” theme for 2015. Each
month on the Friday night preceding our discussion of a classic
book, we’ll show the movie at the library and admission and popcorn are free!
On Friday, February 6, at 7:00 p.m., we’ll show The Princess
Bride (1987, starring Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin). The following Tuesday, February 10, at 6:30 p.m., we’ll meet again to
discuss the book (The Princess Bride by William Goldman, published in 1973). Future movie/book combos include Girl, Interrupted; The African Queen; and Fight Club. Contact Greg Likins
at [email protected] or 888-4451) for more information.
Silverstone Library needs your input: The branch library at
Silverstone Plaza needs your ideas and input on educational, artistic, and recreational programs for the public. Take the on-line survey at http://bit.ly/silverstonesurvey
Chairman Mark Butler said an appraisal by Mark Richey of
Idaho Land and Appraisal came in at $360,000 fair market value
and the agency will send a letter to site owners Rick and Sandy
Smith, offering to purchase the corner lot with the building for that
amount. “They’ll have 30 days to review and respond,” he said.
Negotiations between the agency and the property owners have
gone on for several years including discussions of a potential lease
of the site. The Smiths said they want to develop their property and
have been approached by many potential developers, some of whom
want the old building removed and others who would remodel it.
Rick Smith has made recent efforts to clean up and improve the
building and the site. The Smiths are represented by Rick McGraw.
If the Agency acquires the site, the old station will be removed
and the lot will be landscaped for parking and/or other uses yet to
be identified. The hulk has sat on the corner for 18 years.
Former Chevron station building on the southwest corner of Eagle
Road and Old State Street.
January 26, 2015
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In February, join the Arboy Day Foundation and receive 10 free blue spruce trees
Joining the Arbor Day Foundation is an ideal way to get in the
mood for spring planting. Anyone from Idaho who joins the Foundation in February 2015 will receive 10 free Colorado blue spruce
trees to plant when the weather turns warm.
The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for
America campaign.
“The blue-green hue and distinctive shape of Colorado blue
spruce trees will help beautify Idaho for many years to come,”
said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.
“The trees will also add to the proud heritage of Idaho’s existing
Tree City USA communities.”
The Tree City USA program has supported community forestry throughout the country for more than 35 years.
The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting, between March 1 and May 31, with enclosed planting instructions. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow, or they will
be replaced free of charge.
Members also receive a subscription to the Foundation’s colorful bimonthly publication, Arbor Day, and The Tree Book, which
contains information about planting and care.
To become a member of the Foundation and receive the free
trees, send a $10 contribution to TEN FREE COLORADO BLUE
SPRUCE TREES, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by February 28, 2015 or visit arborday.org/
february.
City of Eagle
presents certificates
Colorado blue spruce tree
Valley Times has news and
features you won’t find anywhere else!
Ross Dodge speaks after receiving the first Volunteer of the
Month award from Mayor Reynolds, who said a plaque listing
volunteers will hang in the foyer
at City Hall.
Greg Wilson, Chief of Staff for Lt.
Governor Brad Little, has been
appointed to Seat 4.
City of Meridian
appoints two new
P&Z commissioners
Ryan Fitzgerald, who works as a
business consultant, has been
appointed to Seat 2.
This plaque listing volunteers is
already in the foyer at City Hall.
Water Department Director Ken
Acuff receives certificate that
acknowledges his new certifications.
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Home-schooled 9thh-grader Lochlan Frederick
wins local American Legion Oratorical Contest
From left, Commander Matt Wrobel, contest winner Lochlan Frederick with the gold medal
certificate and Oratorical Contest Chairman Frank Kenny..
January 26, 2015
MERIDIAN – This year’s American Legion Oratorical Contest winner is Lochlan Frederick, a home-schooled 9th-grader who
has four years left to compete at the state and national levels.
Lochlan advanced to the District competition last weekend in
Caldwell. If he wins there, he will advance to the Area and finally
the Department level. If he wins that, it’s on to the Nationals at
Indianapolis, Indiana.
That’s what his 12th-grade sister did last year, although she did
not place in the top three at Nationals.
Lochlan is an excellent speaker who has written some brilliant
speeches. All contestants have to write four three-to-five-minute
speeches on one of the assigned amendments and one eight-toten-minute prepared oration on their own Constitutional topic. The
narrative for the article is below:
The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop
deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among
high school students. Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties,
responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship.
Young orators earn some of the most generous college scholarships available to high school students. Over $138,000 in scholarships can be awarded each year. The overall national contest winner gets an $18,000 scholarship. Second place takes home $16,000,
and third gets $14,000. Each department (state) winner who is certified into and participates in the national contest’s first round receives a $1,500 scholarship. Those who advance past the first round
receive an additional $1,500 scholarship. The American Legion’s
National Organization awards the scholarships, which can be used
at any college or university in the United States. Competition begins at the post level and advances to District, Area and state competition. Legion department representatives certify one winner per
state to the national contest, where department winners compete
against each other in two speaking rounds. The contest caps off
with a final round that decides the three top finishers. Speaking
subjects must be on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with
some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our
government. Speeches are eight to 10 minutes long; three- to fiveminute speeches on an assigned topic also are part of the contest.
For more information on this year’s competition dates, or if you
have a contestant for next year, call Oratorical Chairman Frank
Kenny at 590-1710.
Regus Group is in The Village
Senior Customer Service Rep Leslie Michaelson cuts the ribbon at the January 23rd Meridian
and Eagle chambers of commerce event. To her right are Area Director Jason Eckert, Josh
Camacho from the Salt Lake City office (holding the plant) and Amanda McFain, Director of
the Boise office (holding a gift basket). (Photo credit: Jason Eckert)
MERIDIAN – The premier office services business has opened
its second area facility in the area. Regus Group is in The Village
at 3597 E. Monarch Sky Lane, Suite #F-240.*
“We have 2,000 locations in 100 countries,” said Area Director Josh Eckert at last week’s ribbon cutting.
Call Leslie Michaelson at 319-3503 to discover how affordably
Regus can meet your office needs, including full-time office space
for a project team or overflow space for as long or short as you
need.
Regus also offers vibrant co-working space that works for you,
whether private or shared in one of their business lounges or day
offices.
If you need only a part-time office, i.e., you don’t need one all
of the time, it’s easy to access a private office in the Regus facility
five days every month.
Regus also specializes in helping start-up businesses and home
workers. Use its location with phone answering, mail handling and
access to meeting rooms and offices.
When you are away from the office, have a better place to plug
in, long on and return calls in comfort.
For more information including details on current pricing, visit
www.regus.com.
*Directions to Regus in The Village. Regus Group is in the
second/middle building on the south end of The Village. From Eagle
Road, turn east. The first building is Axiom and the second building is where Regus is located. Charming Charlie’s is on the corner.
The third building is the Village Cinema. The Corner Bakery Cafe
is across the parking lot to the south.
BSC announces President’s 4.0 Honor Roll for Fall 2014
BISMARCK, ND – Bismarck State College announces its
President’s 4.0 Honor Roll for the Fall 2014 semester.
Of the 240 BSC students receiving this designation, the area
students who have maintained a 4.0 grade point while enrolled in
at least 12 semester hours of classes include:
• Eric Bond of Meridian, ID
• Heath Schab of Meridian, ID.
For more information, visit bismarckstate.edu.
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USS Boise returns from U.S. Central Command deployment
By Kevin Copeland, Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs
NORFOLK (NNS) – The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Boise (SSN 764) returned to
its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk from a deployment, Jan. 16.
Boise, under the command of Cmdr. Scott C. Luers, is returning from the U.S. Central Command
area of responsibility where the crew executed the Chief of Naval Operation’s Maritime Strategy in
supporting national security interests and maritime security operations.
Boise was awarded the 2014 Battle Efficiency ‘Battle E’ for Submarine Squadron 6 in an announcement made by Vice Adm. Michael J. Connor, commander, Submarine Forces Atlantic, on Jan.
5.
“Boise steamed more than 37,000 miles conducting operations in challenging high contact density, shallow water environments spanning the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleets,” said Luers. We completed three missions vital to national security, 14 strategic strait transits in support of time sensitive
operations and key theater commander tasking. The ship provided operational commanders a unique
indication of submerged and surfaced threats, giving additional support and protection to high value
units in theater operations.”
Port visits were conducted in Duqm, Oman; Manama, Bahrain; Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates;
Souda Bay, Greece; and Rota, Spain.
“Boise sailors excelled as ambassadors in representing the Navy as a Global Force for Good,
conducting community relations events during multiple port visits,” said Luers. “As the first nuclearpowered warship to Duqm, Oman, we established a long-lasting relationship with the host Navy and
government. Due to Boise’s presence, she assured access for subsequent U.S. forces to a port strategically located outside the Strait of Hormuz.”
During the deployment, the Boise crew missed three major holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas
and New Year’s. The separation only motivated performance.
“The crew is directly responsible for the outstanding performance of the ship during the Central
Command deployment,” said Luers. “They expertly managed all operations, logistical, and equipment challenges throughout extended operations across three theaters. With exceptional knowledge
and skill, the crew identified and implemented solutions to address all problems and meet theater
commander tasking.
“In addition to meeting all operational taskings, we had 38 sailors on Boise complete their submarine warfare qualifications, including four officers. In earning the coveted gold and silver dolphins these sailors joined an elite fraternity, the right to be called submariners.
“After meeting and exceeding all expectations throughout the deployment, we are looking forward to spending some well-earned time relaxing with family and friends.”
Fast-attack submarines like Boise have multifaceted missions.
They use their stealth, persistence, agility and firepower to deploy
and support special force operations, disrupt and destroy an
adversary’s military and economic operations at sea, provide early
strike from close proximity, and ensure undersea superiority.
Boise was built by Newport News Shipbuilding and commissioned on November 7, 1992. The 360-foot submarine is the second naval ship to be named in honor of the City of Boise. The
crew complement includes 13 officers and 116 enlisted sailors.
For more information on the submarine force visit the Submarine Force web site at http://www.public.navy.mil/subfor/hq/Pages/
default.aspx.
For more news from Commander, Submarine Force, Atlantic,
visit www/navy.mil/local/sublant/.
Visit the LITTLE FREE LIBRARY in Meridian City Hall’s
outdoor plaza. Take or leave a book is how it works. Information:
Shelly Houston at 489-0531 or [email protected].
Friends of the Eagle Public Library Winter Bargain Book Sale.
Thousands of books for sale at 50% off regular prices. A bag
of books cut from $7/bag to $3.50/bag. Choose from fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audio books. Proceeds
benefit the Eagle Public Library. The sale will be held on Friday,
February 13 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 14 from
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Don’t drink and drive...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. Be
smart and stay safe. For more information, call 631-7744.
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Official U.S. Navy fhile photo of the Los Angeles-class attack submaine USS Boise.
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.
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January 26, 2015
fuzzypawzrescue
Buddy
Porsche
INSPIRE, the Idaho Connections Academy, is now
meeting the needs of Eagle
students who learn better
outside the traditional classroom
setting. Education is changing as
rapidly as our expanding population to meet the needs of
chidlren. Become more informed about this fully accredited
virtual public school serving
grades K-12 simply by visiting
www.connections academy.
com/idaho-online-school/
events.aspx? idEvent=11909.
Meet Buddy, a 3-year old, 60-pound lap Pitty (pitbull) who is a big
goofball! He is a sweet boy who loves to cuddle and play with his doggy
friends (he’s great with other dogs of all sizes). He greets everyone he
meets with a wag and a “smile.” He loves a good belly rub and the boy is
crazy about balls and toys. He needs an owner that will make him an
important part of the family by allowing him to live indoors, playing/
exercising with him daily, and providing him lots of durable toys. He
would do best in a home with older kids, age 10+, due to his zest for life;
he could easily knock over a little one. Buddy pulls on the leash and
needs more work on commands; he would benefit from an obedience
class or two. He rides great in a car and he seems to want to go anywhere
you want to go. This guy is not a fan of being in his kennel but will go in
with treats. He’s a pretty quiet boy and we haven’t heard him bark, though
he does make some “Chewbacca-like” sounds when in his kennel. He
would do well with another dog in his forever home. Buddy has been
neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. If you can offer this big loving
boy a home, please complete an adoption application at http://
fuzzypawzrescue.com/adopt/adoption-application-2/. His adoption fee
is $75.
Porsche is an 8-year-old Pomeranian. If you’ve never been a fan of
Poms, Porsche will change that! She is full of personality and absolutely
loves everyone she meets. She is confident, friendly, and very well-mannered in the house as well as on and off-leash. She’s pretty quiet and
doesn’t bark much until the other dogs in her foster family start barking;
then she simply must join in! Although Porsche is super snuggly, she is
also content to lay in her bed and watch you as you go about your day.
She’s great with both cats and dogs and
is amazingly trusting with large
rs
dogs she’s never met. The only negative thing about her is she is not
completely house trained (yet). Putting Porsche on a regular schedule
and taking her out at regular intervals should take care of this quickly.
While her size would make one think she’s fragile and a “purse dog,”
she definitely is not. She would enjoy being with a relatively active family who will baby her on occasion when she gets cold or uncomfortable
in a scary situation, but still treat her like a dog. Because of her size
(about 5 pounds), she should go to a home with children over the age of
12. If you can offer Porsche a home that will love her forever, please
complete an adoption application at: http://fuzzypawzrescue.com/adopt/
adoption-application-2/. Her adoption fee is $50; she has been spayed,
vaccinated, and microchipped.
New ‘logo with something more’ combines colors and a clean,
crisp look with layers of depth on the bottom.
Meridian chamber unveils logo
Chamber of Commerce officials unveiled a new logo at the January 20th luncheon. Designed by Rudy Vaughn with Graphic Zen, a
local firm, it is a bold combination of letters, colors and images with
surprising depth in the details.
The rectangles comprising the “M” at the top resemble
readerboards in color that are angled to contrast with and even
complement the standard letters below, “MERIDIAN” in caps and
“CHAMBER OF COMMERCE” in smaller caps. The difference
in letter size from one level to the next fill the space and pack a
visual punch.
But it’s the subtle juxtaposition of three layers presented by
the drawings at the bottom that really convey the message of time
At the very bottom in darkest shade is the original Village of Meridian from 1903 to 1941. The
middle layer shows the city today with the water tower on the
far left, the Scentsy campus in
the middle and The Village at
Eagle Road and Fairview Avenue on the right.
On the top is the lightest
shade that hints at the Meridian
to come and not just in the far
distant future but the recent future.
“We are all very excited
about the new logo and can’t
wait to use it,” said chamber
Executive Director Anne Little
Roberts.
Next time you meet a veteran who has served or is serving in our armed forces, thank
him or her for their service in
the cause of preserving our
precious freedoms in a world
filled with growing threats to
liberty everywhere.
59 N. Five Mile Rd.
Boise
378-9887
210 Fairview Avenue
Meridian
888-4145
3321 S. Federal Way
Boise
342-9270
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.
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January 26, 2015
Friends of Beacon Light Road (continued from Page 6)
west Foothill Plan elected to suspend their vote until this January.
The Commissioners gave the City of Eagle one year to review our
community’s Comprehensive Plan and offer some new conditions
that would give the Commission a reason to change their mind
about Beacon Light Road and its preservation. At the time last year,
the Commission would have unanimously voted to expand Beacon
Light Road; however, the strong community support and attendance at that hearing gave the Commission a reason to suspend
their vote for one year.
The ACHD Commissioner’s will read the letter sent by our
City Council and their requests and will be voted upon by the Commission. If Beacon Light Road is not protected, and preserved to
no more than three lanes, all of our city’s roadways will become
targets for expansion and our neighborhoods will all become thoroughfares. We hope that you will join us in supporting our City
Council’s decision and letter, and attend the ACHD hearing that
will be announced soon. For more information or to receive notice
of the hearing date and time, e-mail [email protected] or call
208-639-2311.
Start a lifesaving habit by giving blood
with the local American Red Cross
BOISE – The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood
donors to start a lifesaving habit by becoming a regular blood donor this year, starting with National Blood Donor Month in January.
January is a challenging time for blood donations. Inclement
weather can result in blood drive cancellations and cold and flu
season may cause some donors to be unable to make or keep blood
donation appointments. National Blood Donor Month, celebrated
in January since 1970, raises awareness of the need for blood during the winter and throughout the year, while honoring those who
roll up a sleeve to help patients in need.
Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with O
negative, A negative and B negative. Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be transfused to patients with any blood
type. Types A and B negative can be transfused to Rh positive or
negative patients.
To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit
redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities
Boise
1/27/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Boise Blood Donation Center, 5380
Franklin Road
1/28/2015: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Boise Blood Donation Center, 5380
Franklin Road
1/29/2015: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Boise Blood Donation Center, 5380
Franklin Road
1/30/2015: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Boise Blood Donation Center, 5380
Franklin Road
2/2/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Boise Blood Donation Center, 5380
Franklin Road
2/3/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Boise Blood Donation Center, 5380
Franklin Road
2/4/2015: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Boise Blood Donation Center, 5380
Franklin Road
2/5/2015: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Boise Blood Donation Center, 5380
Franklin Road
2/5/2015: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Brown Mackie College, 9050 W.
Overland
2/6/2015: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Boise Blood Donation Center, 5380
Franklin Road
2/6/2015: 9 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., CW Moore Plaza Building, 250 S. 5th
Street
Meridian
1/31/2015: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., High Desert Harley-Davidson, 2310
E. Cinema Drive
Celebrate!
By Becky McKinstry • www.coach.usana.com
Why is it we often overlook the small accomplishments we
make while being laser focused on every misstep?
It’s almost like being on automatic pilot just waiting for the
next disappointment. Is it possible to retrain the brain to zone in on
every right step while just giving enough focus on the mistakes to
learn from them and move on?
Each step in the right direction is worth celebrating, from walking enough steps each day to feel energized to taking the time to
encourage someone rather than pointing out their weaknesses. Celebrate things like cutting back on fast or processed food, giving up
soda for a day or doing something nice for someone else.
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Landfill Waste Stream Analysis process complete
BOISE – A detailed report revealing the types, quantities, and sources of waste entering the Ada
County Landfill is now available to the public.
The report is the result of a recent Waste Stream Analysis, a process which began in 2013, and
involved quarterly sampling and analysis of the waste deposited in the Ada County Landfill for a
period of more than a year.
The analysis and report were completed by contractor Green Solutions, LLC, which presented
the final results to county officials last month. The report results are currently under review by the
Board of Ada County Commissioners, as well as a newly formed Solid Waste Advisory Committee,
consisting of community solid waste partners including: Ada County cities, business partners such
as Republic Services, and citizens with a particular interest in the landfill. Information from the
report will be used to stimulate discussion about our community’s waste generation habits, and what
that could mean for the future of Ada County Landfill recycling and public outreach programs, as
well as in consideration of future landfill projects.
Sara Arkle of the Idaho Conservation League, who was involved as a partner with the county in
initiating the Waste Stream Analysis, said of the process being conducted, “This is a level of transparency
we haven’t had in the past, and it’s a huge step forward.”
Dave Logan, Ada County’s Director of Operations and Solid Waste Management agreed, stating
“Decisions on how we manage solid waste in Ada County deserve a community discussion, so we’ve
brought a variety of essential partners to the table to weigh-in on solid waste related matters, including the
results of this study.”
Citizens may view the full report at http://www.adacountylandfill.com/news.html.
What do low oil prices mean for investors?
By Chris Klein
As you’ve no doubt noticed, your trips to the gas station have been a lot more pleasant these past
several months. There’s not much doubt that low oil prices have been welcome to you as a driver.
But when oil is cheap, is that good for you as an investor?
There’s no clear-cut answer. But consider the following effects of low oil prices:
• Positive impact on economy. When you spend less at the gas pump, relative to recent years,
what will you do with your savings? Like most people, you’ll probably spend most of it on goods
and services. If you multiply the amount of your increased spending by the millions of other Americans who are also saving money on gas, you can see that you and your fellow consumers are likely
adding billions of dollars to the economy. Typically, a strong economy is also good for the financial
markets and for the people who invest in them.
• Different results for different sectors. Different sectors within the financial markets may respond in different ways to low oil prices, even if the overall effect is generally positive. For example,
businesses such as consumer goods companies and auto manufacturers may respond favorably to
cheaper oil and gas. But the picture might be quite a bit different for energy companies.
You could spend a lot of time and effort trying to adjust your investment portfolio in response to low oil prices. In fact, you may well want to
consult with your financial professional to determine which moves might
make sense for your individual situation. Yet there’s actually a bigger
lesson to be learned here: Don’t overreact to temporary developments.
The recent decline in oil prices has certainly had an economic impact, but
no one can predict how long these prices will stay low or what other
factors may arise that would affect the financial markets. That’s why you
can’t reconfigure your portfolio based on particular events, whatever they
may be including oil price drops, interest-rate fluctuations, political
squabbles at home, natural disasters in faraway lands, and so on.
If you can keep from being overly influenced by specific events, you
Chris Klein
may be able to gain at least two key benefits: First, by not making trades
constantly in reaction to the headlines of the day, you can avoid piling up heavy fees and commissions, costs that can reduce the return rate on your investments. Second, you’ll find that if you aren’t
always thinking about what’s going on in the world today, you can focus your investment efforts
more intensely on where you want to be tomorrow. The most successful investors set long-term
goals and don’t focus on factors they cannot control, such as oil prices, interest-rate changes or other
economic events. Instead, these investors make adjustments, as necessary, to accommodate changes
in their goals as well as other changes, such as revisions in tax laws, but they basically stick to their
same approach for the long term.
So be aware of low oil prices, but don’t get so “pumped” about them that you sludge up your
consistent investment strategy, because that strategy has the energy to keep you moving toward your
important objectives.
Each day holds opportunities for us to celebrate in some way. Maybe it’s believing more in the
goodness of others or giving someone a hug that needs the strength to fight their own battles.
Celebrate sharing a kind word or spending time with friends. Soak in those moments with family
and don’t waste thinking time on their shortcomings. Celebrate you for all the amazing acts of
kindness you do, for volunteering or for taking care of yourself and for caring about others. Celebrations are more than an annual event; there are many daily reasons to celebrate so go for the high fives
and look for good news to share and be the promoter of celebrations.
Do a little jig every time you pass the office candy dish without
dipping in. When you feel the warm sunshine on your face, give a beautiful smile to the world.
When others are criticizing, don’t join in but change the subject to
something more productive and celebrate the moment. Life is too short
to dwell on misery.
Surround yourself with joyful moments; put more energy in creating happiness rather than focusing on the gloom and doom that we hear
about day in and day out.
Clear out the clutter of voices that hold you back and build your
belief in celebrating the wondrous gifts life hands to us each day!
Becky McKinstry
Valley Times
Page 14
January 26, 2015
Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball
Eagle Mustangs 52, Boise Braves 51
Rocky Mountain 62, Eagle 46
Boise
Eagle
Eagle
Rocky Mtn.
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18
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12
9
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52
Boise - Audrey Bingel 4 points, Megan Lee 7, Isabelle Hadden
20, Hanna Orton 14, Mandy Simpson 6. Rebound and assist leaders not provided.
Eagle (12-5, 9-4) - Abby Mangum 16 points, Kylee Coffin 2,
Janie King 7, Jenny Stevens 9, Cassidy Tiegs 7, Katelyn Murray
11. Rebound and assist leaders not provided.
Centennial Patriots 50, Borah Lions 39
Borah
Centennial
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9
7
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14
11
12
15
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50
Borah - Pulsipher 2 points, Corpus 4, Jones 9, Bolt 7, Bryant
15, Bilger 2. Rebound leader: Bilger 8. Assist leader: Pulsipher 2.
Centennial (13-1, 9-1 5A SIC) - Tori Williams 16 points, Ayana
Amaechi 2, Robyn Koetter 10, Lauren Brocke 3, Ani Ti’a 5, Olivia
Haney 7, Dominique Williams 7. Rebound leader: Haney 8. Assist
leader: T. Williams 3.
Mountain View 84, Vallivue 45
Vallivue
Mtn. View
22
13
13
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19
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9
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45
84
Vallivue - Holle Raymond 7 points, Rainy Robinson 13, Dani
Cichosz 2, Kacie Kubosumi 3, Tori Morrison 1, Candida Eldridge
2, Ashlyn Woodruff 14, Kayla Glaser 1, Adri Valdez 2. Rebound
leader: Morrison 6. Assist leader: Eldridge 1.
Mountain View - Adriana Vickery 2 points, Gabby Jablonski
2, Alyssa Case 2, Abby Kreiser 6, Drew Pikes 3, Devenee Villareal
3, Tailee Carrillo 33, Destiny Slocum 21, Renee Routhier 10, Audra
Perry 2. Rebound leader: Jablonski 5. Assist leader: Slocum 10.
Rocky Mountain 49, Capital 42
Rocky Mtn.
Capital
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Capital - Brooklyn Grange 1 point, Hannah Johnson 7, Yesenya
Bendinelli 8, Elly Johnson 2, Belle Lewis 5, Emilie Eckhart 13,
Nicole White 6. Rebound leader: White 7. Assist leaders: Lewis,
Eckhart 2.
Rocky Mountain - Maddie Hall 2 points, Allie Clegg 14, Maya
Rodgers 27, Cami Richman 2, Rachel Fielder 2, Maddi Thompson
2. Rebound leader: Rodgers 6. Assist leader: Clegg 5.
Cole Valley 38, Marsing 31
Cole Valley
Marsing
12
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12
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Cole Valley (1305, 8-1 2A WIC) - Paige Albers 2 points,
Madison Holly 16, Marian Edes 12, Sarah McClure 1, Lindy
Westendorf 11, Holly Golenor 4. Rebound leadersw: Westendorf,
GOlenor 6. Assist leaders: Edes, Westendorf, Golenor.
Marsing - Emerson Sauer 7 points, Emily Tank 7, Shannon
Clover 2, Shelby Dines 11, Mackenzie Farrens 2, Destiny Reynolds
2. Rebound leader: Dines 8. Assist leader: Clover 2
Idaho City 55, Ambrose 39
Idaho City
Ambrose
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16
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12
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11
14
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Idaho City (13-2, 6-2 1A WIC) - Margaret Anderson 22 points,
Rachel Cummings 10, Kaylene Gallegos 7, Brooke Secor 7, Tasha
Niehoff, 5, Hannah Pawek 2, Joy Billings 2. Assist leader: Secor
7. Rebound leader: Secor 12.
Ambrose - Kate Roberts 14 points, Annie West 8, Emerson
Troyer 5, Ellie Watts 4, Lauren Caven 4, Emily Roehling 4. Rebound and assist leaders not provided.
Meridian OKs Baraya Subdivision TE
MERIDIAN – City Council members at their January 20th
meeting approved following a public hearing TEC 14-007, a request by Matt Schultz for a two-year time extension on the preliminary plat for Baraya Subdivision to obtain the city engineer’s
signature on the final plat. The 86-acres site includes 65 acres zoned
R-15 and a 110-acre elementary school site at 3935 W. Franklin
and S. Black Cat roads. A main sewer line of the city runs through
the west side of the property and Council members added a request by the Public Works Department that a 14-foot-wide gravel
access road over that line be required if the permanent roadway is
not constructed by September 15th of this year.
In other business, Council members approved Resolution 151045 appointing Ryan Fitzgerald and Greg Wilson to Seats 2 and
4, respectively, of the Planning & Zoning Commission. (See photos on Page 9) They also approved a Memorandum of Understanding to Amend Current Collective Bargaining Agreement, Appendix A to Correct the Promotion Pay for the Grandfathered Posi-
Men’s Basketball BSU vs.
Colorado State. 9:00 p.m., Taco
Bell Arena. Call (208) 4264737. Listen to the game on
AM-67 KIDO.
Idaho Voices for Children
merges with KIDS COUNT
BOISE – Two organizations
concerned about how Idaho’s
policies affect children have
joined forces. Idaho KIDS
COUNT is now a project of Idaho Voices for Children, which
has moved under the umbrella
of Mountain States Group, Inc.
In the spring of 2014, Idaho
Voices for Children engaged in
a strategic visioning session to
determine the best path forward
for the organization. After
months of conversations about
how to make the biggest impact
for Idaho’s kids, Idaho Voices
for Children merged with Idaho
KIDS COUNT. This transition
coincided with the planned retirement of LeAnn Simmons,
who served as executive director of Idaho Voices for Children
since 2010.
Justin Cliff, Idaho Voices
for Children Advisory Board
Chair, said, “I’m incredibly
pleased with the entire Voices
board for unanimously deciding
to take part in this opportunity
to strengthen our organization’s
mission. Merging with the efforts of Idaho KIDS COUNT is
the biggest step forward we have
taken in our efforts to strengthen
our advocacy work throughout
the state of Idaho.”
Lauren Necochea, who previously directed Idaho KIDS
COUNT, has taken on the role
of director of Idaho Voices for
Children. She stated, “By bringing Idaho Voices for Children
under the Mountain States
Group umbrella, we are leveraging the benefits of a shared
fiscal and administrative backbone. This increased efficiency
will mean more resources can go
to the critical work of advocating on behalf of Idaho’s children.”
(Continued at bottom of middle column
on next page)
tions in the Current Agreement
requested by the Legal and Fire
departments.
Mayor Tammy de Weerd
thanked Pastor Troy Drake of
Calvary Chapel for delivering
the community invocation following the Pledge of Allegiance
at the start of the meeting. She
also noted he has been active in
the community through the Faith
Ambassador Council.
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Eagle - Riley Leavitt 15 points, Spencer Smith 7, Luke
Lenhardt 6, Josh Labrador 1, Talmadge Clark 4, Zac Furgerson
13. Rebound leader: Kaine Vieira, Lenhardt 7. Assist leader: Vieira
3.
Rocky Mountain - Treighton Shepherd 2 points, Tanner
Hamilton 7, Logan Skurdal 12, Zach Ludwig 19, Jacob Erickson
2, Adam Petersen 2, Blair Moore 2, Kolby Lee 14, Brady Faigl 2.
Rebound leader: Skurdal 14. Assist leader: Shepherd 7.
Borah 41, Meridian 27
Meridian
Borah
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Meridian - Axel Mpoyo 10 points, Trenton Hope 1, Tyus
Archuleta 2, Hunter Graefe 1, Kyle Burch 3, Ryan Lee 3, Kyler
Harmon 2, Blake McFadden 3, Noah Baxter 2. Rebound leader:
Mpoyo 7. Assist leader: Graefe 2.
Borah (10-3, 7-2 5A SIC) - DeAndre Jones 10 points, Max
Reitman 5, Jake Paulin 3, Mark Jerome 10, Rylan Bergersen 13.
Rebound leader: Bergersen 10. Assist leader: Bergersen 2.
Centennial 43, Mountain View 32
Centennial
Mtn. View
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12
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16
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6
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32
Centennial - Tucker Williams 2 points, Eric Brocke 6, Kendall
Williams 4, Brooks King 10, Kenton Bartlett 11, Taylor Wallick
10. Rebound leader: Williams 6. Assist leaders: Williams, Wallick
2.
Mountain View - Cameron Howard 10 points, Joe Farris 3,
Jared Gibson 1, London Perry 3, Zane Lyons 3, Andrew Elkins 9,
Ben Godsuscvic 3. Rebound leaders: Elkins 5, Godsuscvic 5. Assist leaders: Farris 3, Lyons 3.
Ambrose 64, Idaho City 34
Ambrose
Idaho City
29
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Ambrose (12-4, 6-0 1A WIC) - Reagan Good 3 points, Dami
Ashaye 1, Bunson Miller 2, Caleb Kurth 2, Jack Roberts 14, Jaxson
Hughes 5, Travis Yenor 29, Easton Boeck 8. Rebound leader: Yenor
8. Assist leader: Yenor 5.
Idaho City (6-5, 2-1 1A WIC) - Aaron Carignan 8 points,
Nate Tavernier 6, Mack Woodruff 3, Wesley Pierce 3, Jaden Howell
2, Justin Ross 8. Rebound leader: Carignan 13. Assist leader: Tyler
Rainey 4.
Capital 62, Mountain View 56
Capital
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Capital (11-3, 8-2 5A SIC) - Sloan Kruger 9 points, Derrick
White 22, Justin Saunders 7, Talon Pinckney 5, Canyon Anderson
7, Harrison Ashby 5, Connor Poulson 7. Rebound leader: Poulson
5. Assist leader: White 4.
Mountain View (6-9, 4-6 5A SIC) - Micah Jocobi 3 points,
Cameron Howard 14, Joe Farris 6, Jared Gibson 3, Zane Lyons 12,
Andrew Schiebout 3, Andrew Elkins 6, Ben Godusevic 9. Rebound
leader: Godusevic 7. Assist leaders: Howard, Farris 2.
Rocky Mountain 63, Meridian 55
Rocky Mtn.
Meridian
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15
9
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15
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Rocky Mtn. (13-2, 8-2 5A SIC) - Treighton Shepherd 9 points,
Tanner Hamilton 6, Zach Ludwig 6, Jacob Erickson 13, Kobe
Terashima 1, Kolby Lee 24, Brady Faigl 1. Assist leader: Logan
Skurdal 5.
Meridian (8-7, 5-5 5A SIC) - Axel Mpoyo 16 points, Tyus
Archuleta 3, Hunter Graefe 9, Kyle Burch 5, Ryan Lee 6, Kyler
Harmon 2, Blake McFadden 3, Noah Baxter 11. Rebounds: Mpoyo
0. Assists: Graefe 5.
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Girls Basketball (continued)
Meridian 56, Columbia 42
Meridian
Columbia
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Meridian (4-14, 2-11 5A SIC) – Ryleigh Smith 14 points,
Victoria Cerda 4, Kaitlynn Lee 1, Shelbie Martinez 2, Jessica
Watson 1, Kiley Barber 10, Isabelle DiMattio 2, Carli Rice 10,
Bailee Gorrell 2, Sophie Uhlenkott 2, Jaynee Taufoou 8. Rebounds:
Taufoou 12. Assists: Rice 3.
Columbia (1-17, 0-13 5A SIC) - Amanda Miller 1 point,
Tianna Williams 7, Jaqueline Olanda 10, Maquenna Quintero 8,
Chloe Curry 15, Shenae Kreps 1. Reounbds: Olanda, Curry 5.
Assists: Olanda, Quintero 2.
Centennial 50, Borah 39
Centennial
Borah
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Centennial (13-4, 10-2 5A SIC) – Tori Williams 16 points,
Ayana Amaechi 2, Robyn Koetter 10, Lauren Brocke 3, Ani T’ia
5, Olivia Haney 7, Dominique Williams 7. Rebounds: Haney 8.
Assists: T. Williams 3.
Borah (8-9, 6-7 5A SIC) - Pulsipher 2 points, Corpus 4, Jones
9, Bolt 7, Bryant 15, Bilger 2. Rebounds: Biler 8. Assists: Pulsipher
2.
Mountain View Mavs hobble Eagle
Mustangs 63-58, remain undefeated
Mtn. View
Eagle
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14
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21
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58
Mountain View (19-0, 14-0 5A SIC)- Destiny Slocum 38
points, Alyssa Case 10, Abby Kreiser 1, Renee Routhier 10, Audra
Perry 4. Rebounds: Slocum 10. Assists: Kreiser, Tailee Carillo 3.
Eagle (12-6, 9-5 5A SIC) - Abby Mangum 5 points, Bentli
Corta 3, Janie King 8, Jenny Stevens 6, Cassidy Tiegs 25, Lauren
Abel 3, Katelyn Murray 8. Rebound leader: Stevens 13. Assist
leaders: Kylee Coffin, Tiegs 1.
Centennial 60, Rocky Mountain 51
Centennial
Rocky Mtn.
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51
Centennial (14-4, 11-3 5A SIC) – Tori Williams 6 points,
Ayana Amaechi 2, Robyn Koetter 15, Aly Carlson 2, Lauren Brocke
6, Ami T’ia 2, Olivia Haney 9, Dominique Williams 16, Alicia
Curry 2. Rebound leader: Haney 9. Assist leader: D. Williams 4.
Rocky Mountain (13-6, 9-5 5A SIC) - Maddie Hall 3 points,
Allie Clegg 12, Carlee Moser 2, Maddy Smith 2, Maya Thompson
4. Rebounds: Rodgers 11. Assists: Clegg 7.
Boise Braves 64, Meridian Warriors 34
Boise
Meridian
21
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15
10
30
9
8
6
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34
Boise (11-6, 9-5 5A SIC) – Mandy Simpson 16 points, Megan
Lee 13, Issy Hadden 10, Hanna Orton 9, Laura Irish 7, Audrey
Dingel 5, Kirsten Robinson 2, Maddy Johnson 1, Kiana Maxwell
1. Rebounds: Simpson 14. Assists: Orton 6.
Meridian (4-15, 2-125A SIC) - Carli Rice 7 points, Jaynee
Taufoou 6, Ryleigh Smith 5, Shelbie Martinez 5, Kiley Barber 5,
Izzy Dimatio 4., Jessica Watson 2. Rebound and assist leaders not
provided,
This week at Boise State
• Wednesday, January 28th: Politics for Lunch Series:
Boulder White Clouds. Noon. Andrus Center, 301 S. Capitol
Boulevard. Boulder White Clouds features former Governor Cecil
D. Andrus. An optional lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Due to limited
seating, reservations are required. Contact Cathe Scott at
[email protected] or (208) 426-3784 with the number of
people attending and how many lunches are requested. Event is
free; lunch is $12, with payment made by cash or check at the
door.
• Friday, January 30th: Faculty Artist Series: Leslie
Moreau, clarinet, and Linda Kline Lamar, viola. 7:30 p.m.
Morrison Center Recital Hall. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for
(Continued at top of next column above at right)
2014 Medicare Advantage
and Supplement Plans
Authorized to offer: Blue Cross, Regence, Pacific Source, Select Health and United HealthCare/AARP Individual and Family
Insurance. Certified in the Exchange. Call Bruce Altig, Broker, at
(208) 287-5475 or e-mail [email protected] to see if you
are eligible for a federal subsidy.
www.InsurersOfIdaho.com
seniors. Children and students
with ID are admitted free. Boise
State faculty, staff and students
with ID are admitted free. All
concert proceeds fund Boise
State University Music
Scholarships. Convenient
hourly public parking for nonBoise State parking permit
holders is available in the Brady
Street garage for $1.50 per hour.
• Eric Church Concert
with special guest Halestorm.
7:30 p.m. Taco Bell Arena.
Country singer Eric Church
brings “The Outsider’s World
Tour” to Taco Bell Arena with
special guest Halestorm. Tickets
on
sale
now
at
www.tacobellarena.com
• The Best of Momix. 8:00
p.m. Morrison Center. For more
than 30 years, MOMIX has
astounded
international
audiences with little more than
light, shadow, props and the
human body. From its earliest
days MOMIX has stood for
invention without borders. A
twist of the kaleidoscope and a
new show is born. Now, the
company presents The Best of
MOMIX in MOMIX reMix.
Witness pieces gathered from its
repertory and showcases of new
creations. This delightful and
often startling show breaks the
bounds of the conventional and
enters an aesthetic orbit of its
own. Sponsored by the Boise
State University President’s
Club. Visit mc.boise state.edu.
• Saturday, January 31st:
Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train
Live. 1 p.m. Morrison Center.
Buddy’s Big Adventure
embraces and celebrates the
fascination that preschoolers
have with both dinosaurs and
trains. The series encourages
basic scientific thinking skills as
the audience learns about life
science, natural history and
paleontology. Join Buddy, Tiny,
Don and all of their friends and
family in this fun-filled,
interactive and immersive live
trip back in time to an age when
dinosaurs roamed the earth ….
and rode in trains. Ticket
information
at
mc.boisestate.edu.
• Student Recital – Camas
Stredder, trumpet. 7:30 p.m.
Morrison Center Recital Hall.
Admission is free. Convenient
hourly public parking for nonBoise State parking permit
holders attending the event is
available in the Brady Street
Garage for $1.50 per hour. For
more information, visit music.
boisestate.edu.
Kids entities merge (cont.)
Both entities have always
studied policy with the aim of
understanding how it impacts
children and families in Idaho.
By combining resources, the
new entity will enjoy a larger
staff and increased capacity.
Jim Everett, Executive Director of the Treasure Valley
Page 15
Boys Basketball (continued)
Centennial Pats 68, Boise Braves 57
Centennial
Boise
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17
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57
Centennial (6-8, 4-6 5A SIC) - Eric Brocke 8 points, Kendal
Williams 23, Brooks King 13, Taylor Wallick 17, Dale Jackson 7.
Rebounds: Williams 11. Assists: King 4.
Boise (6-9, 4-6 5A SIC) - Hassani Mberwa 6 points, CHarlie
Hughes 5, Logan Miller 3, Brian Smith 18, Evan Henning 14, Seth
Newville 3, Dylan McGee 8. Rebounds: Smith 8. Assists: Smith 7.
Timberline 65, Eagle 58 in overtime
Timberline
Eagle
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58
Timberline (13-2, 8-2 5A SIC) - Isaiah Fisher 10 points,
Gibson Berryhill 19, Brock Rice 5, Chauncey Mallory 6, Ben
Salcines 7, Bryce Gonser 18. Rebound and assist leaders not provided.
Eagle (9-6, 6-4 5A SIC) - Riley Leavitt 15 points, Spencer
Smith 10, Derrick Lodge 9, Luke Lenhardt 1, Josh Labrador 9,
Zac Furgerson 13. Rebound and assist leaders not provided.
Cole Valley 76, North Star Charter 62
CVCS
N. Star
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16
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62
Cole Valley Christian (2-12, 2-5 2A WIC) - Ross 12 points,
Hester 4, Sherman 3, Hohenshelt 5, Frame 3, Lamb 2, DeBlieck 6,
M. Evarts 18, Edes 23, Rebound and assist leaders not provided.
North Star Charter (5-10, 3-4 2A WIC) - Garrett Anderson
21, Chris Coutts, 12, Wyatt Anderson 6, Josef Szentes 2, Matt
Dukelow 3, Jon Berger 10, Colton Winegar 4, Max Ledesma 4.
Rebound and assist leaders not provided,
ACHD’s Cibor presents results of Speed
Study on Linder, Floating Feather roads
EAGLE – Andrew Cibor, PE, PTOE of the Ada County Highway District presented results of the District’s Speed Study on
Linder and Floating Feather roads at the January 13th City Council precouncil meeting.
“People (motorists) generally flow the 85th percentile in speed
zones, based on the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices,”
he said. “The slower the speed, the safer” but crashes can occur
when drivers are going really slow or too fast.
He noted the speed limit on Floating Feather from State Highway 55
to Eagle Middle School was 50 but has been reduced to 40 miles per
hour. “Drivers still exceed that but there’s good compliance in the two
school zones when devices are flashing,” he said.
Councilman Stan Ridgeway said, “I’m so nervous on Floating Feather
that I’m always on cruise control at 36 miles per hour.”
In other business, Building Department Director Steve Nash reported
that in 2013, 292 new home permits were issued compared to 398 in
2014. “We expect the same this year, “ he said adding officials processed
20-25 electrical permits in the first week of 2015.
Council member Jeff Kunz reported on the Stakeholders Committee
formation effort concerning improvements at the city’s main intersection
of Eagle Road and Old State Street. “We’ve met with eight of 10 subgroups and have contacted the ninth,” he said.
Be informed about land use and other decisions by local
municipalities and other agencies that impact the entire community in which we live and work; read the legal notices every
week in Valley Times.
Idaho Voices for Children KIDS COUNT merge (continued)
YMCA said, “Idaho KIDS COUNT has always been the go-to
source for credible data and policy research on the issues that impact our most valuable resource; our kids. Idaho Voices for Children has been the leading advocate for children in our state. Bringing research and advocacy together is a brilliant move to most
efficiently and effectively move the dial on issues that help our
kids succeed making Idaho an attractive place to live, work and
play for all.”
“Idaho Voices for Children and Idaho KIDS COUNT have always worked together closely and together we founded the Idaho
Reads! initiative. Due to our shared priorities, this merger will allow for continuity in the focus on education, healthy families, and
child wellbeing,” said Simmons. She continued, “I’m so pleased
that Voices is in the capable hands of Lauren Necochea.”
Necochea continued, “I am thrilled to be at the helm of Idaho
Voices for Children, building on a strong foundation built by LeAnn
Simmons and the board of directors. While the work of Idaho KIDS
COUNT continues, we will now bring greater impacts and increased
efficiency to our work, while providing continuity in our shared
priorities.”
Valley Times
Page 16
NOTICE OF HEARING ON
PETITION FOR THE
ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY
TO EAGLE SEWER DISTRICT
MPD Supervisor’s Log
Thursday, January 15th, 2015
• Vehicular burglary, 2200 block of W.
Andrew Creek Street.
• Grand theft, 1800 block of E. Townline Way.
• Kameron Downing, 23, and Keisha
Murdosch, 20, were arrested for possession
of drugs & paraphernalia and destruction of
evidence.
• Petit theft, 1800 block of S. Silverstone Way.
• Mental Hold, 2100 block of N. Sapphire Place.
• Ashley Landis, 20, was arrested on a
warrant, providing false information, DWP
and inattentive driving. Christopher Orosco,
22, and Lowell Walker, 23, were arrested for
possession of drugs & paraphernalia and frequenting.
• Disturbance, 900 block of W. Bacall.
Friday, January 16th, 2015
• Commercial burglary, 3300 block o
N. Eagle Road.
• Disturbance, 400 block of W. Cherry
Lane and in the 1200 block of N.E.2 1/2
Street.
• Ryan Torrey, 39, was arrested on a
warrant.
• Mathieu Sorrell, 21, was arrested on
a warrant.
• Gonzalo Reyes, 32, was arrested for
battery, vandalism and on a warrant.
• Counterfeit bill, 3100 block of E.
Magic View Drive.
• Disturbance, 1900 block of Lawndale.
• Leslie Schild, 69, was arrested for
DUI.
• Brett Clark, 23, was arrested on a
warrant.
• Possession of marijuana, Locust
Grove & Mastiff.
• David Melson, 38, was arrested for
possession of drugs & paraphernalia.
• Elisse Stimpson, 24, was arrested for
DUI.
Saturday, January 17th, 2015
• Vandalism, 1200 block of N. Victory
Road.
• Vehicular injury accident, N. Meridian Road & E. Chinden Boulevard and in
the 4000 block of E. Fairview Avenue.
• David Jones, 47, was arrested for
DUI/2nd offense, DWP and open container.
• Protective custody hold, 1200 block
of N. Iron Creek.
• Disturbance, 3700 block of N. Frandon.
• Jasmine Plascencia-Murray, 18, was
arrested for DUI. Deleighla Jellouli, 19, was
arrested for minor in consumption and possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Forgery, 3200 block of E. Louise.
• Commercial burglary, 200 block of
W. Franklin Road.
Sunday, January 18th, 2015
• Attempted petit theft and vandalism,
4200 block of S. Mitman.
• Runaway, 1000 block of W.
Fairwood.
• Vehicular injury accident, E.
Fairviedw Avenue & N. Locust Grove Road.
• Petit theft, 700 block of W. Overland
Road.
• Disturbance, 800 block of W.
Greenhead.
• Brett Sams, 36, was arrested as a fugitive to Idaho and for domestic battery.
• Ed Beddoes, 61, was arrested for indecent exposure.
• Steven Bickford, 33, was arrested for
DUI.
• Spencer Powers, 37, was arrested for
DUI/2ne offense.
• Vehicular burglary and curfew violation, 2600 block of Tybalt.
Monday, January 19th, 2015
• Vandalism, 2200 block of N. Linder
Road.
• Kenneth Kaldhusdal, 53, was arrested
for DUI, open container and vehicular accident.
• Disturbance, 1900 block of E. Wilson.
Tuesday, January 20th, 2015
• Unattended death, 1000 block of
N.W. 12th Street.
• Daniel Stacy, 28, was arrested for
injury to a child and possession of drugs &
paraphernalia.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the petition of the following listed property owners for the annexation of certain areas into the Eagle Sewer District, subject to conditions
imposed by the District’s Board of Directors, will be heard by the Board on the 9th day of
February 2015, at 6:00 p.m. at the office of the Eagle Sewer District, 44 North Palmetto,
Eagle, Idaho.
Any person, or persons, opposing this annexation shall show cause, in writing, if any
they have, why the petition should not be granted. Written comments will be accepted at
the office of Eagle Sewer District until 4:00 p.m. on February 9, 2015. Auxiliary aids or
services for persons with disabilities can be made available by calling the Business Manager (939-0132) at least three days prior to the public hearing.
The failure of any person to show cause, in writing, shall be deemed as an assent to
the annexation of such lands into the District as prayed in the petition. The Board shall
have full discretion to determine if the petition shall be granted. The proposed annexation
agreement is with:
Banbury Meadows, LLC
Brian C. Hoff, Manager
1840 N. Lakes Avenue
Meridian, ID 83646
The real property that has been petitioned for inclusion and annexation into Eagle
Sewer District, situated in Ada County, Idaho, is described more particularly as follows, to
wit:
SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A”
Exhibit “A” consists of 11.81 acres. This property is located west of Eagle Road
between State Highway 20 and the Boise River’s South Channel. It is located at the west
end of Banbury Golf Course and the proposed use for this property is for an extension of
Banbury Meadows Subdivision.
Lynne Sedlacek, Business Manager
Publish: January 26, and February 2, 2015
January 26, 2015
Legal Notice
RE-NOTICE OF HEARING
RE-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, February 5, 2015 for
the purpose of reviewing and considering the applications of:
Architecture Northwest for Annexation and Zoning of 9.76 acres of land with an
R-8 zoning district AND Conditional Use Permit approval to develop a church on approximately 8.47 acres in the proposed R-8 zoning district for Sulamita Church generally located southwest corner of W. Cherry Lane and N. Black Cat 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.
PUBLISH 26th of January and 2nd of February 2015
JAYCEE L. HOLMAN, CITY CLERK
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
FOR
THE WESTERN ADA RECREATION DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the WESTERN ADA
RECREATION DISTRICT, a duly constituted recreation district of the State of Idaho,
will hold its regular business meeting on January 29, 2015, at the Meridian City Hall, 33
E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho, at 2:00 P.M.
The proposed agenda items include the following:
1. Agenda Approval
2. Consent Agenda
a) December 18, 2014, Meeting Minutes approval
b) Financial report approval through 1/23/15
c) Bills paid approval 12/11/14 through 1/23/15
3. Buffington Mohr McNeal – Investment Recap
4. Bailey & Company – Audit Report
5. General Items
a) Secretary/Treasurer report
6. Discussion of Park Items
a) Superintendent’s report
7. Discussion of Swimming Pool items
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORs
Dawn Fowler, Secretary/Treasurer
Western Ada Recreation District
Publish: January 26, 2015
Eagle P&Z approves Snoqualmie Falls
EAGLE – Planning & Zoning commissioners at their January
20th meeting following a public hearing approved PPUD-03-14/
CU-06-14/PPO-09-14, a conditional use permit, preliminary development plan and preliminary plat for Snoqualmie Falls Subdivision No. 6. The 196-lot (176 buildable and 20 common) residential planned unit development is on 105.65 acres south of Floating
Feather Road between Linder Road and Palmer Lane at the terminus of W. Signature Drive.
Wednesday, January 14th, 2015
• Grady Harrison, 29, was arrested on
a warrant.
• Petit theft, 1700 block of E. Fairview
Avenue.
• Sara Lapin, 23, was arrested for DUI
and possession of drugs.
• Vehicular burglary, 1300 block of N.
Rutledge Avenue.
(Release of additional information is
subject to the provisions of the Freedom of
Information Act. Names of minors are withheld from publication. For more information,
call 888-6678 during regular business
hours.)
Consent agenda items approved included findings of fact
and conclusions of law for Lilac
Springs Subdivision (CUP, preliminary development plan and preliminary plat approvals) a 132-lot (120
buildable and 12 common) residential PUD on 64 acres at the northwest corner of W. Floating Feather
and N. Lanewood roads; and annexation, rezone and a CUP for 4.6
acres at 1960 W. Joplin Lane to allow existing accessory structures
for Shane and Sharon Mace.
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Valley Times
January 26,2015
PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF EAGLE
Legal Notice
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, February 3, 2015 for the purpose of reviewing and
considering the application of:
Tealey’s Land Surveying to Vacate a portion of the 5-foot wide public utility, drainage and irrigation (PUDI) easement along the south boundary of Lot 17, Block 11 platted
with Jayker Subdivision No. 1 for Denison Vacation located 3244 W. Salix Drive.
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 12th and 26th of January 2015.
JAYCEE L. HOLMAN, CITY CLERK
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Legal notice is hereby given that the EAGLE CITY COUNCIL will hold a public hearing
February 10, 2015, at 6:30 P.M. at Eagle City Hall to consider the following:
APPLICATION #: A-04-14/RZ-04-14/CU-07-14
APPLICATION BY: Shane and Sharon Mace
PROJECT SUMMARY: Shane and Sharon Mace, represented by Rick McGraw, are
requesting approval of an annexation and rezone from RUT (Rural-Urban Transition –
Ada County designation) to R-E (Residential-Estates up to one (1) unit per two (2) acres)
and conditional use permit approval to allow for a mobile home occupied by a family
member to be located upon a lot in which a single-family dwelling already exists. The
applicant is also requesting conditional use permit approval to allow for existing accessory
structures to remain within a required setback.
PROJECT LOCATION: The 4.6-acre site is located approximately 1200-feet west of
the intersection of South Chipper Way and South Locust Grove Road at 1960 West Joplin
Lane.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE/DENY
(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 the 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: January 26, 2014
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
MERIDIAN DEVELOPMENT COPORATION: BROADWAY AVE TO PINE AVE
MID BLOCK ISLANDS AND/OR HISTORIC LIGHTING
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the Urban Renewal Agency
of the City of Meridian, commonly known as the Meridian Development Corporation
(“MDC”) for the Meridian Development Corporation, Main Street Project: Broadway Ave to Pine Ave Mid Block Islands and/or Historic Lighting. MDC desires to
receive bids from qualified public works contractors with at least a Class B license for the
construction of said project.
The project generally consists of one or both the following two items:
NW 8
TH
INVITATION FOR BID
STREET SEWER TRUNK MAIN–PHASE 3 CONSTRUCTION
CITY OF MERIDIAN
The City of Meridian is requesting sealed Bids for NW 8TH STREET SEWER TRUNK
MAIN–PHASE 3 CONSTRUCTION. Bids will be received by the City of Meridian,
Purchasing Department, at the City Hall Building located at 33 East Broadway Avenue,
Ste. 106, Meridian, Idaho 83642, until 2:30 p.m., prevailing local time, FEBRUARY 5,
2015.
A complete bid packageis available at City of Meridian Purchasing Department ($50 nonrefundable fee, Hard Copy)(CD’s at No Charge)located at 33 East Broadway Avenue, Ste
106, Meridian, Idaho 83642.
Apre-bid meeting will be held on January 29, 2015at 11:00 a.m. at Meridian City Hall,
Public Works Conference Room 2nd Floor, 33 E Broadway, Meridian, ID.
All questions concerning this Invitation for Bid or requests for additional information
should be directed to: Keith Watts at (208) 489-0417.
DATED this 16th day of January, 2015
Keith Watts, Purchasing Manager
THE CITY of MERIDIAN, IDAHO
Run Dates: January 19, 2015 and January 26, 2015
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, February 17, 2015 for the purpose of reviewing and
considering the application of:
Providence Management, LLC for Preliminary Plat approval consisting of fourteen (14) single family residential lots and three (3) common lots on approximately 4.71
acres in the R-4 zoning district for Accommodations Subdivision generally located south
side of E. Falcon Drive and east of S. Eagle 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.
PUBLISH 26th of January and 9th of February, 2015.
1.
Construction of two midblock islands, each approximately 60’ long
by 10’ wide, including concrete curb, stamped, colored concrete bands,
irrigation and power from nearby adjacent sources via boring or trenching, with banner poles and landscaping of islands.
2.
Installation of historic lighting at specified locations along Main
St. in downtown Meridian located generally between Pine Avenue and
the Union Pacific Railroad.
All bids must be sealed and submitted to and received by MDC on or before February
16th, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. MST. Bids must be submitted in accordance with the terms of the
project Contract Documents and delivered to the Attention of Ashley Squyres, MDC
Administrator, at the Meridian City Clerk’s Office at Meridian City Hall located at
33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642.
Availability of Contract Documents
Contract Documents may be obtained from Keller Associates at the address below.
Documents will also be available at the following Plan Room identified below. An
electronic (PDF) version of the documents can be obtained through the AGC.
Donn Carnahan
Keller Associates
Address: 131 SW 5th Ave., Suite A, Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208) 288-1992
Email: [email protected]
Boise, Idaho Associated General Contractors (AGC) Plan Room
1649 West Shoreline Drive, Suite 100 Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-344-2531
Fax: 208-343-5321
Kristy Watson [email protected]
Registration and Questions
Questions regarding the project and Contract Documents are to be directed to the
project design consultant, Donn Carnahan at Keller Associates up until 3 business days
before the Bid Opening. Only responses requiring a change to the Contract Documents
will be provided to all registered bidders. Those responses will be provided in the form
of an Addendum. Informational only responses will be provided verbally or in email as
received. Any addenda will be provided to all registered bidders.
By Rich Nesbit
So, readers, how did housing
do in 2014? Not too bad, I would
say. Let’s take a look.
Existing Home Sales in Ada
County
Sales were roughly the same
compared to 2013. We were
down 0.52%. We sold 6,295
homes in 2014; in 2013, we sold
6,328. The cost of existing homes
went up with the average price
up 3.79% and the median price
up 5.37%. In 2014, the median
price was $193,000 and the average price $229,751. In 2013,
the median price was $183,170
and the average price was
$221,361. In a normal market, we
appreciate 4%. So we are right in
line with a normal market. That
feels good after a few crazy years.
New Construction Sales in
Ada County
New construction took a hit
in the sales department and is
down 10.21% in Ada County. In
2013, we sold 1,636 new homes.
In 2014, 1,469 new homes were
sold. The price of new construction went up sharply, however. In
2014, the average price was up
13.53%, the median was up
12.81%. I suspect some of this
price increase was based upon the
cost of materials, which went up
in quite a few sectors
Days On Market.- DOM
In addition to being asked
how much is my home worth, I
am often asked how long will it
take to sell my home? Of course,
I tell them it has to be priced right
and it will sell. So let’s look at
the numbers for a well-priced
home. For residential resale in
Ada County, the average DOM
was 52 days in 2014 versus 51
days in 2013. That coincides with
the sales numbers being the same.
In new construction, 2014 DOM
was 73 days compared to 53 days
in 2013. This also matches the
market sales numbers..
All in all, 2014 was a good
year. Things were normal. There
is something to be said for being
normal.
If you would like to see how
your area did or research other
numbers, visit http://publicstats.
intermountainmls.com/static/Reports/Ada/2014/2014-Ada.pdf.
I thank the Local IMLS for
their support in putting these
numbers together for us and making them available. Here’s to
2015.
All the best from Richie Rich
To register, contact:
Donn Carnahan, Project Design Consultant
Keller Associates
[email protected]
208.288.1992
Please provide a contact name, your company name, and a fax or email address that can
be used for contacting you with written documentation.
All bids must be signed by the individual authorized to act on behalf of the submitting
entity or, if an individual, the individual submitting the Bid, and in accordance with the
Instructions to Bidders provided.
JAYCEE L. HOLMAN, CITY CLERK
Publish: 1/26, 2/2 and 2/9 2015
“Without risk there is no success, and I think that’s what distinguishes the captains of industry from others.” – Carly Fiorino
on Rockeller, Carnegia and John Jacob Astor.
2014 numbers are in
“Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen but
understanding it for the first time.” – Albert Szsnt-Gyorgyi
Rich Nesbit
Cell phone (208) 249-2355
Direct 208-287-0367
Toll Free 888-201-2854
Fax 208-327-9859 Visit
RichNesbit.com
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Idaho Power to be major funder
of NW Efficiency Alliance ‘15-19
BOISE – In collaboration with the Northwest Energy Efficiency
Alliance, Idaho Power will invest $13.45 million in regional energy efficiency initiatives in its service area over the next five years.
The utility will continue its commitment to the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) as a participant in its 2015–2019
funding cycle. On January 8, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission approved the company’s proposal to invest $13.45 million in
regional energy efficiency initiatives in its service area in collaboration with NEEA over the next five years. This does not change
customer rates because Idaho Power’s current Energy Efficiency
Rider, which appears as “energy efficiency services” on bill statements, covers this investment.
NEEA’s market transformation activities, which involve technology, codes and standards, are part of Idaho Power’s overall strategy in delivering local Demand Side Management (DSM) programs
and services to its customers, representing the company’s total investment of over $40 million a year.
The decision to participate followed the NEEA Board of Directors’ formal adoption of the 2015–2019 business plan Idaho
Power helped develop over the past two years. The company sought
a funding model that would maximize the investment of customer
funds for DSM programs while identifying and implementing costeffective solutions.
The final plan addressed many of the concerns expressed by
Idaho Power regarding the overlap of NEEA services with local
expertise in program design, delivery, evaluation and a good understanding of its customers’ energy needs. It also acknowledged
some utilities have developed the capacity to provide their own
marketing resources, activities and other related tasks on a local
basis. Therefore, the agreement allows Idaho Power to opt out of
NEEA services that may be duplicative or do not directly benefit
its customers.
The agreement resulted in an estimated cost reduction of $3
million from the previous five-year funding of approximately $16
million, while ensuring energy efficiency expenditures are prudent
and comparable energy savings delivered.
“By collaborating with NEEA, we take advantage of each
other’s strengths to support programs and services that best suit
the needs of, and gain the most value for, our customers,” said
Theresa Drake, NEEA board member and Idaho Power Customer
Relations & Energy Efficiency Manager. “During this process, we
worked with other regional leaders to reduce costs while delivering significant energy savings.”
Through the company’s funding of NEEA, support will continue for research at the University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab
in Boise and market transformation efforts aimed at acquiring energy efficient lighting, appliances and building materials in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors.
As an original funding partner of NEEA since its inception in
1997, Idaho Power has historically found value in its relationship
with NEEA. The association was created at a time when Idaho
Power began to rebuild its DSM portfolio offerings and has made a
contribution towards elevating awareness and adoption of DSM in
the region. Over the past 15 years, Idaho Power has continued to
build extensive programs and acquired significant energy efficiency
savings through customer education and program participation
working directly with customers, as well as its Energy Efficiency
Advisory Group.
Keeping kids connected on long winter days
(NAPSI) – Here’s help for kids needing something to do in the
wintertime. About 30 percent of Americans, many of whom live
below the poverty line, don’t have Internet access in their homes.
To help, Comcast is offering a low-cost broadband adoption program called Internet Essentials.
Internet Essentials offers families with at least one child eligible for the National School Lunch Program Internet for $9.95 a
month; the option to buy a laptop or desktop computer for less
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or in print.
With a service such as this, kids can connect to fun online educational activities for free while they are off from school, and they
can keep up with their assignments and stay connected to teachers
and classmates. This way, they are not only keeping busy, but they
are learning.
To learn more or apply, visit www.InternetEssentials.com or
call 1-855-846-8376. For Spanish, visit www.InternetBasico.com
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Educators and third parties may visit www.Internet
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Valley Times
Young American Creative
Patriotic Art Contest
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 at
www.ladiesaux vfw org.
Art must be on paper or
canvas. Watercolor, pencil, pastel, charcoacl, tempera, crayon,
acrylic, pen-and-ink or oil may
be used. Digital art may be submitted but must be on paper or
canvas; no discs will be accepted.
Do not frame! Submit canvas entries on stretcher frames.
Other entries must be matted on
white; do not use color mats. In
matting, use heavy paper to reinforce the back. Mounted and
floating mats may also be used.
The art should be no smaller
than 8”x10” but no larger than
18”x24”, not including the mat.
Be sure sure to complete the
entry form and attach to the
back of the entry. Note that a
Ladies Auxiliary or a foreignbased Auxiliary or Post must be
a sponsor.
If you use the American
flag in your entry, it must conform to the Federal Flag Code
as far as color, number of stars
and stripes and pertinent rules
of the code. It’s always best to
portray the flag as freely waving.
The entry must have been
done during the 2014-2015
schoolyear. Note you must have
your teacher’s signature. Only
one entry per student is allowed.
Student 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 counselors
will have a copy of the entry
form or interested students may
call June Pack at 888-2839 for
a copy.
See last year’s winners at
www.ladies auxvfw. org/Young
American Creative Patriotic
Art.
Your local public libraries
in Meridian, Eagle and Star
have resources including
computers and other digital
media devices and assistance
to patrons you won’t find
anywhere else and it’s free!
January 26 2015
Meridian Downtown Business
Association gets web site update
Corey Smith presented an update on the new and not-yet-activated web site for the Meridian Downtown Business Association
at the January 23rd meeting at ValleyRide Transit’s meeting room.
“We just need content,” he said. “If we can gather information
including photos, we can go live in a week.” The group’s vision
and mission statements as well as a calendar ready for events and
dates were already on the site. “We can have any level of organization and content we want.”
Autumn Kersey of the Treasure Valley Children’s Theatre volunteered to review and approve on a monthly basis information for
the calendar e-mailed to Smith’s web site by members. Smith said
he will set up a queue to be approved by Kersey. He also asked
members to e-mail their logos and business information to him by
February 2nd.
Smith said not only the calendar on the web site but also membership needs to be managed. President Joe Koslowski volunteered
to head that up, with assistance from Katie Parke of Washington
Trust Bank and Frank Thomason of Valley Times.
“I’d like to send a targeted letter to business and property owners to join us,” he said.
Koslowski also said that member Eric Mott of Flatbread Community Oven, who was absent, had expressed interest in doing a
Facebook page for the association.
In other business, Meridian Development Corporation Administrator Ashley Squyres said the MDC board approved a sightly
revised version of the downtown branding logo in color at its meeting on January 14th meeting but she’s waiting for “a clean version” from the consultant, CH2M Hill, before distributing it.
“Do you have a dirty version?” asked MDBA Director John
Forsberg. Squyres said she did not but the approved version is the
split corridor one with some lettering. “Our consultant’s been traveling,” she said.
Squyres also said that Sean Garretson of Pegasus Planning and
Development from Houston, Texas, will present a final report on
the firm’s Project Development Plan for downtown Meridian at
the City Council meting on Tuesday, February 3rd at 6:00 p.m. He
will also present to the MDC and the Chamber of Commerce board
of directors, as the city, urban renewal agency and chamber are
partnering in that project.
Koslowski said plans to develop the downtown area with con-
F&G posts Rainbow Trout Stocking Schedule
Personnel from Fish and Game’s Nampa Hatcheries will be
releasing more than 8,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout at the following locations during February.
LOCATION
WEEK STOCKED NUMBER OF TROUT
Boise River
above Glenwood Bridge
February 09
720
Boise River
below Glenwood Bridge
February 09
720
Eagle Island Park Pond
February 16
450
Kleiner Pond (Meridian)
February 16
900
Marsing Pond
February 02
450
McDevitt Pond (Boise)
February 16, 23
225/225
Parkcenter Pond (Boise)
February 23
900
Payette Pond
February 23
450
Riverside Pond (Boise)
February 09, 23
180/180
Sawyers Pond (Emmett)
February 23
450
Weiser Community Pond
February 23
500
Williams Pond (Boise)
February 09
450
Wilson Springs (Nampa)
February 02, 16
250/250
Wilson Springs Pond
(Nampa)
February 02, 9, 16, 23 400/400/400/400
The number of trout actually released may be altered by
weather, water conditions, equipment problems or schedule
changes. If delays occur, trout will be stocked when conditions
become favorable.
The regular monthly meetings of the Eagle Arts Commission
are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. E-mail artscom mission @cityofeagle.org
or call the City Clerk’s Office at 939-6813 during regular business
hours.
January 26, 2015
Valley Times
Meridian Downtown Business Association (continued)
vention centers and possibly a hotel “are very exciting.” What’s needed are more people who live and
shop downtown, meaning attracting a variety of mixed use and retail businesses. “Cool places only
come when there’s people,” he said.
Squyres noted such complex and expensive undertakings
can only occur with public-private partnerships. The city and
MDC as well as the chamber
have been active in recruiting
new businesses as well as working to retain existing firms in the
downtown area.
The next meeting of the
Meridian Downtown Business
Association will be on Friday,
February 27th in the VRT conFrom left, Autumn Kersey, Taylor Anderson and Corey Smith ference room.
Obituary: Tresore James Lawrence Burns
On Friday, January 16, 2015 heaven gained another angel. Tresore James Lawrence Burns, 16,
of Boise and formerly of Pocatello passed away at home due to complications from a seizure. A
funeral service was held on January 22nd at Meridian Friends Church. Services were under the
direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian.
Trey was born on June 11, 1998 in Pocatello, Idaho, where he lived until three years ago, when
he moved to Boise with his family. Trey was a junior at Capital High School, where a teacher said he
had an insatiable curiosity for knowledge and was always asking questions. Trey had dreams of
going to college and becoming a police officer and was looking forward to driving and taking motorcycle trips with his grandparents. He enjoyed playing Xbox with his best friends, Kameron of Boise
and Nathan of Pocatello as well as music, singing, eating Cowtails candy and the New England
Patriots. Trey worked as a banquet server at the Red Lion Hotel and loved his job.
Trey is survived by his parents, Brian and Jennifer Aragon of Boise; brothers Morgan Burns and
Anthony “Tony” Aragon; a sister, Tierney Aragon; grandparents Don (Stacy) Burns of Idaho Falls,
Darcy Lystrup of Pocatello and Gayla Neilson of Boise; aunts Polly
Andersen of Wyoming, Christine Aragon of Boise and Melissa (Billy)
Falconburg of Jerome; uncles Ryan (Amy) Burns of Pocatello, Marc
Aragon of Maryland and Mike (Leah) Stewart of Pocatello; numerous great-aunts, uncles and cousins and his dog, Solo.
Trey was preceded in death by his sister, Calie Beth Aragon; his
grandfather, Terrence Neilson and great-grandparents, Lawrence and
Helen Lystrup and James and Beth Burns.
Remembrances may be left on-line for the family at
www.AccentFuneral.com.
Obituary: Craig William Imlach
Craig William Imlach, 54, of Meridian, Idaho, passed away on Saturday, January 17th, 2015
surrounded by his closest family after a hard fought battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. There
was no funderal service as Craig was cremated and wished to have his ashes spread in Hanalei Bay
on the island of Kauai in Hawaii, his favorite place in the world. Contributions in Craig’s name may
be made to the American Cancer Society. Leave remembrances at www.AccentFuneral.com.
He was born on August 1st, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to Richard “Dick” and Charlotte (Dye)
Imlach. Travels with his family brought him to Boise, where he graduated from Boise High in 1978.
From there, Craig dabbled in real estate following in his father’s footsteps before ultimately making
a career in the baking industry. In fact, that has been somewhat of a family affair. In August of 2014,
the door for semi-retirement opened and he was enjoying that before his cancer diagnosis in late
October. (Continued in next columns, across and above at right)
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ACHD Project Manager Hugo Fregoso and Jane Kramer at
open house.
ACHD holds open house on Plaza Drive
Extension between 2nd and Iron Eagle
EAGLE – The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) held an
open house on January 22 at the Eagle Library to gather public
input on the design for the Plaza Drive extension between 2nd
Street and Iron Eagle Drive.
Future improvements include constructing a new roadway
alignment with curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes to improve
connectivity and traffic circulation in downtown Eagle.
This was an opportunity for the community to see the design,
ask questions and provide input. “Will Plaza Drive be extended
where it ends at Eagle Road to the west?” asked Jane Kramer.
“That isn’t part of this project,” said Project Manager Hugo
Fregoso.
Materials from the open house, as well as a short survey, were
available at www.achdidaho.org until the close of business of Friday, January 23rd. Written comments may also be sent to 3775
Adams Street, Garden City, Idaho 83714 or to projects@achd
idaho.org by February 5th, 2015.
For more information about the project, call Hugo Fregoso at
387-6252.
Craig is survived by his wife of 18 years, Irene; a daughter,
Heather (Ryan) Miller; sons Ryan and Matthew; a granddaughter,
Ava; a brother, Jeff; a sister, Melissa
(Terry) Robinson; stepdaughters Melissa (Chris) Gries and Amanda Hart; a
stepson, Cory (Rebecca) Hart and
stepgrandchildren Taylor, Marcus,
Hayley, Mason, Anthony, Monique,
Jayden, Brayden, Aeron and many beloved nieces, nephews and extended
family and friends. Craig was a loving
father, husband and friend. His parents,
Richard and Charlotte, preceded him
in death.
Obituary: Mary E. Lentz Harris
Mary E. Lentz Harris, 86 of Boise died on Sunday, January
18, 2015 at a local care center. Funeral services under the direction
of Accent Funeral Home were held on January 23rd at Meridian
Friends Church.
Mary was born on August 11th, 1928 in Klamath Falls, Oregon, the oldest of three children born to Harry and Cleo Lentz. In
1939, the family moved to Boise, where Mary attended grade school
in the North End, Boise (now North) Junior High and graduated
from Boise High School in 1946.
In 1947, she married Forrest R. Paine. To that union, two sons
were born, Raymond G. and Larry D. Paine. They were later divorced and in 1954 Mary married Charles D. “Bud” Spencer. To
this union, two more sons were born, David M. and Charles F.
Spencer. Bud passed away in 1970. In 1974, she married Jeral
Harris. He passed away in 1989. Mary retired from the Department of Corrections in 1991.
She is survived by her four sons, Ray and Della Paine of Kuna,
Larry and Kelly Paine of Austin, Arkansas; David and Jo Spencer
of Middleton and Chuck and Tammy Spencer of Boise; grandchildren Jake and Jana Spencer, Tesa Spencer, Natalie and Jeremy
Dalton and Carolyn and Daniel Payne and six great-grandchildren
and many extended family members. She was preceded in death
by her parents; a brother, Harry Lentz and a sister, Pearl Bate.
Remembrances may be left at www.AccentFuneral.com. The
family would like to thank St. Luke’s Meridian, St. Luke’s Hospice and Avamere Transitional Care and Rehab for the loving care
provided to Mary.
January 26, 2015
Valley Times
Rutan presents’ History of Kuna School District’
KUNA – Retired school administrator and historian Doug Rutan presented a slide show with
commentary on the history of the Kuna School District on January 21st at the Kuna Library.
Rutan, a 1967 MHS grad, earned an Ed.D. at the U of I and
worked for the Meridian School District many years before serving as Kuna School District Superintendent for nine years.
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The
Gathering
Place
50 E. State Street in
Downtown Eagle
230-1180
Doug Rutan
“When I arrived in July of
1996, a crane was bulldozing the
old high school,” he said, adding only the old gym remains.
The first school in Kuna
began in a tent in September
1908. F.H. Teed provided his
house as the first building until
a permanent school could be
built in 1910 along Indian Creek
on Rattlesnake Hill. Teed and
D.H. Hubbard were early proponents of public education for
whom schools were later named.
The first graduating class
from Kuna High School consisted of one student, Arlene
Hale, in 1914. When Rutan arrived as superintendent, there
were some 2,000 students in the
entire district.
That number doubled during his tenure but after that, enrollments flattened and the number of students isn’t much more
than that today. The City of
Kuna has grown from around
3,000 30 years ago to 10,000
today.
Rutan said Kuna has always
been proud of its schools and
had a modern transportation system involving horsedrawn wagons, then vehicles and finally the
busses we see today. He finished
his career in Arizona.
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