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EmployEEs by industry

41 percent: services

25 percent: retail trade

9 percent: finance, insurance and

real estate

7 percent: construction

7 percent: wholesale trade

4 percent: manufacturing

3 percent: transportation and

communications

3 percent: public administration

2 percent: agriculture

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CoVEr story: Health care, retail top job growersWith new jobs in health care, manufacturing and the service industry, the Meridian econ-omy is poised to rebound faster than other Idaho communities.

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sCHoolsA team of students from Galileo STEM Academy are headed to Washington, D.C., to compete against kids from across the country in the Team America Rocketry Challenge.

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sportsLed by two Weber State recruits, Eagle High softball team continues its winning ways.

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loCAl nEWs Demonstrators gath-ered at Meridian’s new Planned Parenthood location over the last month to protest the health care provider’s abortion-related services.

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Dry patch over 3 months dents Idaho snowpackBOISE (AP) — An Idaho snowpack that started the year well above average hit a three-month dry patch that left every basin in the state below the 30-year average by mid-April.Most of the central part of the state is in 50 to 90 percent range. Four of the state’s 21 basins are in the 90 to 100 percent range, including the Northern Panhandle. The Owyhee in southwest Idaho is the lowest at 34 percent.“After a great start to the water year, we were in good shape,” said Ron Abramovich, a water specialist with the Idaho Natural Resources Conserva-tion Service. “But then the weather changed in early January.”

One injured in accidental discharge at local gun showBOISE — Ada County Sheri� ’s depu-ties are investigating an accidental discharge at Expo Idaho that happened during a gun show, woman Andrea Dearden said in a release.At about 3 p.m. Saturday, a gun accidentally discharged, sending a round into two other guns. No one was hit by the round, but shrapnel hit � ve bystanders.A 23-year-old Mountain Home man was hit in the eye by shrapnel. He was transported by Ada County Paramedics for treatment of a serious eye injury that was not believed to be life-threat-ening. Another was treated for a minor injury at the scene.

Body recovered near Swan Falls Dam identifiedKUNA — Ada County Sheri� ’s O� ce spokeswoman Andrea Dearden says the body of a man reported missing near Swan Falls Dam has been recov-ered and identi� ed. The body recovered from the Snake Riv-er has been identi� ed as Phillip Brown, 48, of Boise, Ada County Coroner Erwin L. Sonnenberg announced.Brown disappeared April 4 while he was swimming in the river and became separated from his group. The Coroner’s O� ce has determined that his death was an accidental drowning.Police say the body appears to have been submerged for an extended period of time.

Teenager arrested in 3-county bomb threat plotBOISE — A Meridian teenager was arrested Saturday in connection with about 20 bomb and shooting threats in Ada, Canyon and Twin Falls counties last week. The � rst call was made April 10 to Mountain View High in Meridian threatening the school with violence. On April 11 and 12, calls to schools in Boise, Kuna, Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle and Twin Falls followed, as well as to businesses in Boise and Meridian. By the afternoon of April 12, detectives were investigating a total of 17 threats made in Ada County alone.

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pril 20 has been on my radar for sev-eral weeks.

No, it’s not my wedding day (nor is there one planned, Mom). It’s not an important job interview (I think

I’ll stick around Meridian Press for awhile, God willing). It’s not my birthday or vacation day or anything like that.

April 20 is the day I will sacrifi ce the health of my knees in order to say I ran the Robie Creek half-marathon. Based on my pathetic lack of training, I’m sure the word “run” is generous. Maybe I’ll just tell people I hobbled Robie Creek — a mostly uphill course that’s known as the most challenging half-marathon in the North-west.

Why would I put myself through that, you might ask? Well, I’m a born-and-raised Idahoan, I fi gured I had to try this famous race at least once.

But this week my heart aches when I think about Robie Creek. Because behind all the jokes

about how much it’s going to hurt, Robie Creek makes me think of fellow runners, which makes me think of the Boston Marathon.

I think about people who trained for months, anticipating April 15 with excitement and ner-vousness. I think about families who traveled to Boston to be a part of the nation’s most elite marathon.

I don’t need to repeat the details of the tragedy to you. But along with the rest of the country, I grieve for those who were there and whose lives will never be the same.

Soon after hearing about the blasts, my thoughts went to local runners who ran the race. Of the 90 Boston Marathon runners from Idaho, 10 were from Meridian. Thankfully, I have not heard word of any local injuries.

Devastation like what happened Monday doesn’t make sense. As I cover the miles of Ro-bie Creek, my thoughts and prayers will be with those who were impacted.

As I run Robie, thoughts will be with Boston

by Holly Beech [email protected]© 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS

Meridian Police made the following arrests or issued charges:1 reckless driving4 warrants1 petty theft1 domestic battery in the presence of a child1 false report of explosives (juvenile)1 aggravated assault1 disruption of 911 call4 batteries1 concealed weapon without a permit4 possession of marijuana2 possession of drug paraphernalia1 driving without privileges1 driving under the in� uence2 juveniles in possession of marijuana2 juveniles in possession of drug paraphernalia

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4 medical assists1 bomb threat2 disturbing the peace2 runaways5 disturbances2 domestic batteries2 aggravated assaults4 vandalisms1 commercial burglary1 disorderly conduct1 littering2 vehicle accidents1 injury tra� c accident1 residential burglary2 returned runaways2 juveniles in possession of alcohol3 batteries1 possession of drug paraphernalia1 non-injury hit and run1 petty theft1 no-contact order violationFound property: 2400 block of East Grapewood

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H

ealth care is leading the way in Merid-ian’s job growth.

From 2010 to 2012, the health and social assistance industry gained 634 new jobs. Retail trade came in second

place with 574 new jobs.There’s a large set of health care companies in

Meridian that continue to grow as the population ages and requires more medical services, said Earl Sullivan, chairman of the health, tech and business partnership The CORE.

“Between now and 2016, health care will be the state’s fastest-growing, largest and highest paying industry,” according to The CORE’s website.

Even those new retail jobs play a role in a robust health care industry, Sullivan said. A diverse econ-omy helps attract and keep talent in the Valley.

“Those retail shops that are going in are now amenities that people in the health care com-munity can use to maintain a high quality of life,” Sullivan said. “... Otherwise the companies wouldn’t continue to build there and the students that graduate wouldn’t want to stay there.”

National retailers are taking more notice of Meridian as new houses go up and as the upscale lifestyle center The Village at Meridian develops, Meridian Economic Development Administrator Brenda Sherwood said.

Within the retail industry, Meridian is seeing a “great increase in full-time jobs that are bringing family wages,” she said.

“We’re very positive. The outlook right now shortly after the recession is higher than a lot of the other communities in the Valley and in the nation.”

Manufacturing and technologyManufacturing gained 242 new jobs in Merid-

ian from 2010 to 2012. Some people might think of manufacturing jobs as a boring, assembly-line type work, Sherwood jokes. But these jobs involve creativity and innovation.

For example, Dental R.A.T. — a hands-free computer solution for dentists and hygienists — was created by a Meridian woman who is now

moving her business from the BSU TECenter in Nampa to downtown Meridian.

Another Meridian company, Northwest Machining & Manu-facturing, has national clients like

Boeing and Rolls Royce.“Our manufactures are staying on top of new

technologies and are developing,” Sherwood said.Sherwood urges Idaho employers to offer

competitive wages, even though the state’s cost of living is low. Otherwise, she said, Idaho will grow and develop engineers as students only to lose them to other states when they fi nd work with a higher paycheck.

Public and private partnershipsThe CORE, Idaho Technology Council, Idaho

State University-Meridian, Joint School District No. 2 and others are working to blend private and public resources, Sherwood said.

“It’s just a great way to pull resources togeth-er, that is the bottom line,” she said. Aligning en-gineering or health care students with mentors in the private sector, for example, makes it that much easier for them to fi nd a job and stay in the area after they graduate.

One large project on the horizon is Meridian’s new public safety training center for police and fi re departments and private sector partners. The potentially $10-million center would be the only shared-use public facility training center in the Valley. Public safety personnel and private companies that manufacture police equipment or need to use a training facility would benefi t.

Health care, retail top job growers in Meridian

by Holly Beech [email protected]© 2013 MERIDIAN PRESS

Health care, social assistance: 634 new jobs,

up 13.5 percentRetail trade: 574 new jobs,

up 13 percentAccommodation and food

services: 266 new jobs, up 12.5 percent

Manufacturing: 242 new jobs, up 24 percent

Administration & support, waste management and

remediation services: lost 825 jobs, down 36.5 percent

Education services (private): lost 171 jobs,

down 16 percentWhole sale: lost 117 jobs,

down 8 percent

Source: City of Meridian Growth measured from � rst

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MERIDIAN LABOR FORCE2,545 establishments25,089 employeesTop � ve business types, by number of establishments275: health and medical services (doesn’t include hospitals)144: heavy construction

117: banks and � nancial

institutions

111: various business services106: durables wholesaleTop � ve business types, by number of employees2,198: primary and secondary education 1,866: hospitals1,860: restaurants1,778: health and medical1,440: durables wholesale

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MERIDIAN’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS INCLUDE:

Joint School District No. 2Citi CardsT-MobileSt. Luke’s Meridian Medi-cal CenterBlue Cross of IdahoWestern States EquipmentAlbertsons/SuperValuWal-MartWestern ElectronicsWilley Home Furnishings

WAGES IN THE TREASURE VALLEYManufacturing: $61,588

Construction: $41,250Government: $40,399

Educational and health services: $39,750Agriculture: $28,192

Leisure and hospitality: $14,375

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LOCAL NEWS

The inaugural ‘Idaho Gives’ charity event is May 2

MERIDIAN — Idahoans around the state will show their support for public charities May 2 during the first ‘Idaho Gives’ event.

About 400 nonprofits are expected to par-ticipate at www.idahogives.org, a site started through the Idaho Nonprofit Center. For 24 hours, people can donate to the charities of their choice, and at the end of the day the top 5 non-profits with the most donations will receive bo-nus grants.

Similar events have been successful in other states and cities, Idaho Nonprofit Center Execu-tive Director Lynn Hoffmann said.

INC and individual and corporate partners have raised $35,000 for bonus grants.

Businesses can get involved, too, she said, by plugging the event on social media or their reader boards, offering discounts May 2 to peo-ple who donate and offering to match employee donations.

The giving goal is $500,000. Donations of $10 or more will be matched.

So far, two Meridian nonprofits have regis-tered: Genesis Service Dogs and Junior Achieve-ment of Idaho.

Idaho homeless numbers continue to decrease

The homeless population in Idaho de-creased for the third consecutive year, ac-cording to the most recent Point-in-Time Count. The 2013 assessment identified 1,781 homeless adults and children in Ida-ho, as opposed to 2,346 in 2010.

The annual Point-in-Time Count, which took place Jan. 30, is a snapshot of the people who are living on the streets, in

shelters or in places not meant for habita-tion. The data collected by state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations and vol-unteers helps policymakers understand homeless trends and underlying issues.

Idaho’s hoMeless populaTIon 1,781 adults and children in Idaho9.5 percent decrease from 2012 assessment, when there were 1,968 homeless24 percent since 2010, when there were 2,346 homeless

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FridayMeRIdIan — World Book night open house, 2 p.m., Cherry Lane Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane.MeRIdIan — Cosplay Challenge, 4 p.m. Cherry Lane Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane. Come dressed as your favorite character. Share your favorite manga. Meet other club members.naMpa — Idaho Mennonite Festival, 6-9 p.m., College Church of the Nazarene. Pulled pork sand-wich dinner and music by Global Lounge. Benefits world relief through Mennonite Central Committee.

saturdayMeRIdIan — unplug and Be outside week, April 20-27, various locations. Unplug and Be Outside Week is a series of free events to inspire and em-power families to get off the couch and get active!GaRden CITY — 2013 Man show, April 20-21, 10 a.m., Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St.MeRIdIan — Tales to Tails saturday, 2:30 p.m., Cherry Lane Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane. Call 888-4451 to sign up to read to Foxy or Sassy, our adorable Saturday therapy dogs. Or check availability on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays for our other happy tails that are waiting to be read to.naMpa — Idaho Mennonite Festival, 6-9 p.m., College Church of the Nazarene, Country breakfast, live auction, country store, food, children’s activities and exhibits. Benefits world relief through Men-nonite Central Committee.naMpa — Idaho horse expo, April 20-21, 10 a.m., Idaho Center, Idaho Horse Park. Annual event with equine theme and activities including ranch rodeo, Blue Ribbon Horse sale, freestyle reining, extreme cowboy, race, stallions on parade and children activities, round pen challenge, horse test ride and more.MeRIdIan — sprintcar 2013 season opener, 6:30 p.m., Meridian Speedway, Main St.

TuesdayMeRIdIan — Bilingual storytime, 10 a.m.,

Cherry Lane Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane. Introduce your child to Spanish in this fun-filled interactive program through stories, music and games.MeRIdIan — Boise ukulele Group, 6:30 p.m., Meadow Lakes Village Senior Center, 650 Arbor Circle, free. All levels welcome, second and fourth Monday of each month.MeRIdIan — pajama storytime, 7 p.m. Cherry Lane Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane. All ages. Come in PJs and slippers and enjoy storytime fun.

WednesdayMeRIdIan — Tales to Tails Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., Cherry Lane Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane. Call 888-4451 to sign up to read to Remmy, our Wednesday therapy dog. Or ask about our other happy tails that are waiting to be read to on Mon-days, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays or Saturdays.MeRIdIan — storytime exploration (Kin-dergarten-1st grade), 4:30 p.m., Cherry Lane Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane. Come explore math and science concepts with us! We will investigate what makes things work, test our theories with some hands-on fun and enjoy a treat.

ThursdayMeRIdIan — Mayor’s prayer Breakfast, 6:45-8:15 a.m., School District Administration Building, 1303 E. Central Drive. Join Mayor Tammy and other local faith and business leaders for an uplifting morning of prayer, music and inspiration. A hot catered breakfast is included in the ticket price of $15. For tickets, call Deborah Martin at 888-3101.BoIse — Free encore entrepreneur Training, 9-10:30 a.m., Small business Administration, 380 E. Parkcenter Blvd.MeRIdIan — Town hall meeting: summer-time Teen safety, 6:30 p.m., Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Ave. Parents and teens can join in a community discussion on issues related to teen safety — texting while driving, substance abuse, helmets, etc. Panelists will include several Treasure Valley parents who recently lost teens to auto accidents.

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alileo STEM Academy’s rocket team may have all new members, but that didn’t stop them from earning a spot at the Team

America Rocketry Challenge national finals next month.

Eight-grader Kaden Weimer was both excited and surprised when the team qualified.

“It’s been really fun. We come out every ... Wednesday, and we just launch off a rocket,” he said. “The first couple weeks we made them, which was also fun.”

There’s more to it than just seeing how high you can launch a homemade rocket. The competition has specific targets: Teams want their rockets to reach precisely 750 feet with a launch time of 48 to 50 seconds. An egg inside the rocket must come out unscathed.

Teams needed to score fewer than 16.23 points to qualify, and Galileo’s team squeezed by with 16 points. They’re competing at nationals for col-lege scholarships.

Rocketry helps middle-schoolers learn

about aerodynamics, math, patience, trial and error and following instructions, the

team’s instructor Rick Stoddard and mentor JC Worthen said.

But Worthen, who’s mentored rocket teams for decades and is a member of Tripoli Idaho Rocketry, said the num-ber of rocket teams seems to be dwin-

dling. “I’ve been teaching in Boise for 30 years,

and model rockets has just been an integral part of the science program in most of the ju-nior highs. But it seems that it has just kind of

faded out a little bit,” he said.The time, money and safety precau-

tions needed to have a rocket team might hinder more schools from being involved, he said.

But at Galileo, a magnet school with a specific focus on engineering, rocketry is just one more way to give kids a hands-on learn-ing experience.

This year’s team has five middle-school members, an 11th-grade mentor and sixth-grade mentee.

Galileo heads to national rocketry finals

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by Holly Beech [email protected]© 2013 Meridian Press

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What were you involved in, dur-ing high school?Choir, Cross Country, Musical Theater, and a job at Kentucky Fried ChickenWhat is your favorite high school memory?“i just got off choir tour, where we went to disneyland. it was a great time with my friends and with my choir.”What was your biggest challenge so far, in or outside high school?“Learning to balance my time has

been a long continuing struggle. i have always been involved in extracurricular activities, so develop-ing time management skills was something i had to do. To overcome this obstacle, i learned to prioritize tasks and always perform important ones first.”If you could give one piece of advice to someone your age, what would it be?“Find something you love, and go for it!”

kid you should know CONNOR HEWITT

GET TO KNOW HEWITTAge: 18Post-secondary plans: i plan to attend Brigham Young University-Provo for a year before going on a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints. after my mission, i will finish my schooling, majoring in computer scienceFamily: Parents, MaryJane

and Jim Hewitt; four brothers: Joey, 24; Geoff, 22; rorie, 20; and ethan, 15.FAVORITESBook: “Harry Potter” series Movie: “The amazing spider-ManPlace visited: FloridaQuote: “Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why it is called the present.”

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teams get a second launch

400 – 410 grams: weight3 fins made from balsa wood.

Other materials: cardboard, pine, glue, styrofoam.

2 parachutes, one for each section after rocket breaks apart after launch.1 egg (the “astronaut”) placed in the front “payload” section. if egg cracks, the launch doesn’t count.

1 altimeter, tells how high rocket went.

F23 motor used for launch

not all teammates can afford to attend the competition. To help sponsor a student’s

trip to nationals, contact don Cook at 571-3381.

Quentin Cook, 12, and Caleb Mc-Cart, 12, and Kaden Weimer, 14, of eagle, launch their rocket over 700 feet into the air april 10 at Legacy Park in eagle.

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The fate of high school softball teams often is tied to the performance of one dominant pitcher or middle-of-the-line-up slugger. But the Eagle High Mustangs come at you in waves, and thus far, their opponents haven’t had an answer.

Through April 17, Eagle had compiled a perfect 17-0 record (13-0 in the 5A South-ern Idaho Conference) while outscoring its competition by an incredible 202-23 mar-gin. And while the Mustangs clearly have talent, coach Doug Corta points to depth as the key to his team’s season-long win-ning streak.

“We have a very dangerous lineup, top to bottom,” Corta said. “When your eight and nine hitters can hit it out of the park, it gives the girls a lot of confidence because they know that even if they have an off game, their teammates are there to pick up the slack.”

The Eagle offense is anchored by senior standouts Sara Hingsberger (first base) and Mackenzi Corta (shortstop), both of whom have signed to play at Weber State next season. But from speedy leadoff hitter Justeen Simons (outfield) to cleanup batter Summer Moffat (third base) and freshman phenom Bradie Fillmore (pitcher/infield), the Mustangs have a seemingly endless supply of speed, power and all-around of-fensive firepower.

“We play as a team, always,” Moffat said. “It’s never just one or two girls leading the team; every single person does their part and fills their role.”

Moffat’s role is making opponents pay

for pitching around Hingsberger. When league rival Meridian chose to walk Ea-gle’s top slugger four times during a recent matchup, Moffat capitalized with four RBIs.

Overall, the Mustangs are batting bet-ter than .300 as a team, while six players have driven in at least 15 runs.

“With Sara and Mackenzi, I feel like we have the best one-two punch in the Val-ley,” Corta said. “But what makes this team special is the ability of every single player to come through with a big play. These girls want to win and they do a great job of rallying around each other.”

In addition to a potent lineup, Eagle has a dominant pitching duo in Fillmore and junior Sierra Stone. Both hurlers have thrown a no-hitter this season while com-bining to hold opponents to less than 1 ½ runs per game.

“It’s been really nice having two pitch-ers,” Stone said. “We take the pressure off of each other, and we get a lot of support from our teammates, too.”

With the regular season winding to a close, the Mustangs have their eye on the biggest prize of all — a 5A state champi-onship. Eagle captured five state titles be-tween 2000 and 2008, but hasn’t won it all since.

Without a doubt, hanging a sixth cham-pionship banner would be the perfect end-ing to Eagle’s thus-far perfect season.

“We’re very, very hungry,” Simons said. “Winning a championship is something we’ve all wanted since Day One, and it’s exciting to know that if we continue to play well and play for each other, we have a chance to achieve our goal.”

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Eagle’s Sara Hingsberger, left, does a handshake with Bentli Corta before taking their positions during a game against Meridian on Tuesday at Eagle High School. The Mustangs defeated the Warriors 10-0 in five innings to improve to 17-0 overall and 13-0 in 5A Southern Idaho Conference competition this season. “We play as a team, always. It’s never just one or two girls leading the team; every single person does their part and fills their role,” Eagle third baseman Summer Moffat said.

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Eagle’s Sara Hingsberger high fives teammates after the team defeated Meridian 10-0 in five innings Tuesday at Eagle High School.

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The Eagle High softball team celebrates after beating Meridian 10-0 in five innings on Tuesday. With the win, the Mustangs improved to 17-0 overall and 13-0 in 5A Southern Idaho Conference play.

Baseball: Vallivue at Centennial, 6 p.m.; Borah at Meridian, 6 p.m.; Eagle at Rocky Mountain, 6 p.m.; Capital at Mountain View, 6 p.m.Softball: Rocky Mountain at Capital, 5 p.m.; Centennial at Eagle, 5 p.m.

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Golf: Girls –Mountain View, Timberline, Borah, Centennial at Warm Springs Golf Course, 4 p.m.; Boys and Girls – Eagle, Boise, Timberline, Skyview at Canyon Ridge Invitational, 9 a.m.; Caldwell, Bishop Kelly, Columbia at Purple Sage Golf Course, 3 p.m.Softball: Mountain View at Meridian, 5 p.m.Tennis: Meridian at Eagle, 4:30 p.m.; Mountain View at Rocky Mountain, 4:30 p.m.; Capital at Centennial, 4:30 p.m.

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Baseball: Eagle at Vallivue, 5 p.m.; Meridian at Capital, 6 p.m.; Borah at Mountain View, 7 p.m.; Boise at Rocky Mountain, 6 p.m.; Centennial at Timberline, 7 p.m.Softball: Vallivue at Centennial, 5 p.m.; Borah at Meridian, 5 p.m.; Capital at Mountain View, 5 p.m.; Eagle at Rocky Mountain, 5 p.m.

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Golf: Boys – Val-livue, Merid-ian, Capital, Rocky Mountain at Lakev-iew Golf Course, 4 p.m.; Mountain View, Centennial, Borah, Timberline at Shadow Valley Golf Course, 4 p.m.; Boise, Ealge at Crane Creek Golf Course, 4 p.m. Girls – Vallivue, Rocky Mountain, Capital, Meridian at Timber-stone Golf Course, 4 p.m.; Timberline, Borah, Centennial at Warm Springs Golf Course, 4 p.m.; Payette, Parma, Weiser at Baker (Ore.) Invitational, 2 p.m.

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Tennis: Meridian, Eagle, Boise, Borah, Parma at Vallivue Doubles Tourna-ment, 8 a.m.

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Golf: Girls – Boise, Eagle at Banbury Golf Course, 4 p.m.; Boys/Girls – Nampa, Emmett, Kuna at Centennial Golf Course, 3:30 p.m.; Parma, Fruitland, Payette, Homedale, Weiser at Timberstone Golf Course

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The weather is slowly get-ting warmer, the sun is shining and every day we are seeing more and more people out enjoying the parks. That can only mean one thing — the busiest season for the Parks and Recreation Department is just around the corner.

Every summer we see tens of thousands of people in Meridian’s parks. From June through August you can always find a family having a picnic in Storey Park, kids enjoying the splash pad at Settlers Park and, if last year was any indication, we expect Kleiner Park to be pretty crowded, too. It takes a lot of planning to make sure each and every one of you has a great time when you are in our parks, but that is what we love to do.

Believe it or not, we start planning for the summer season almost as soon as the previous one is over. And by the time Valentine’s Day is here, we are pulling together the final details to make sure our summer season is great.

It’s hard to imagine rafting down the Payette River in Feb-ruary, but that is what I am thinking about that time of year. I have to make sure we have all our summer camps planned and book most of the activities the kids will be doing well before the snow melts.

We also plan the summer community classes in the win-ter, pick the mov-

ies for Cable One Movie Night and organize all the fields for the summer sports leagues. We like to get all the details figured out early so we can fo-cus on making sure everything runs smoothly once summer gets here.

But it’s not just the activities that we have to plan well in ad-vance. There is a lot of behind-the-scenes maintenance that goes on to make sure the parks are in tip-top shape when summer rolls around.

In February, crews start cleaning out the pump sta-tions, prepping the sprinklers and ordering fertilizer so the grass will stay nice throughout the summer. Once that is done, crews spend about two weeks in the parks trimming the grass, getting rid of any weeds and cutting back overgrown plants. All of the maintenance crews’ hard work keeps Merid-ian’s parks looking clean and green all summer long.

We have been looking for-ward to summer since January, and we are so glad it is almost here. We can’t wait to have you back outside enjoying our parks!

If you still don’t have plans this sum-

mer and are look-ing for something to do, please give us a call at 888-3579. We have lots of fun ideas.

n Patrick Dilley is recre-ation coordinator for classes and camps with Meridian Parks and Recreation.

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Many of you most likely heard, read or watched the horror unfold in Suwanee, Ga., where four firefighters were taken hostage by an individual claiming to have a medical problem. In December, two firefighters were killed in the line of duty while responding to an intentionally set house fire.

Several people have asked me, “Why would anyone do this?” Unfortunately, not all citizens of a commu-nity make good and rational decisions. Several factors contribute to this that can include mental health issues, emotional or financial stress, drugs, alcohol, etc. The real question is, how do we prepare for this unpredictable event?

Firefighter training historically has focused on fire suppression, EMS response, and to a smaller degree, things like hazardous materials, water rescue or technical rescue. More recently our training has also included topics such as bio-chemical releases, mass causality exercises and domestic terrorism. Through real instances happening across the nation, domestic assault and battery is now being added to the list of classes.

This does not mean we will be arming firefighters, but we will be enhancing their knowledge and scene-evaluation skills. Awareness of your surroundings is one of the best defenses our firefighters can have when entering a potentially unsafe scene.

To accomplish this, we work closely with the Me-ridian Police Department and Ada County Sheriff’s Office to ensure constant and adequate communica-tion. We also need to rely on the help and information provided by the public. Often times we can avoid these dangerous situations when members of the public work with local law en-forcement to identify these threatening individuals before they take action.

Working together, we can be proactive in keeping our public safety responders “safe.”

n Mark Niemeyer is Meridian Fire Chief.

Risks to firefighters go beyond just the fires

We’ve been getting your parks ready since last season ended

to all the supportive parents who use the three parking areas in Settlers Park. This also includes the new one west of the baseball fields that has been developed since last summer.

to all the parents who park along the street areas near Settlers Park for their child’s activity. These are clearly marked “no parking.” It clearly shows your child your support of our laws.

Thank you, Roaring Springs, for keeping our adrenaline pumping! We can’t wait to ride the new Cliffhanger Speed Slide this summer.

to Idaho Mountain Touring for deciding to open a Meridian location.

to ISU-Meridian for offering free health screen-ings to people in our community.

to all the Idahoans who ran the Boston Mara-thon. We are glad you are safe!

to Gretchen Caserotti, the new Director of the Meridian Library District. Welcome to Meridian.

to ACHD for making it easier to report problems on the road with its new app.

to the intersection of Main/Fairview/Meridian/Cherry. It’s a necessary evil, and I can’t wait for it to be finished!

to the individuals who voted for a full road closure at Meridian/Fairview.

to the city of Meridian for getting the “no park-ing” signs posted on Ustick for sports at Settlers Park. Now everyone needs to know about the new parking area behind Fast Eddy’s. Thanks for

thinking of safety and convenience for drivers on Ustick.

What’s the fine for people cutting through the Albertsons parking lot at Meridian and Fairview? We’re all in this together. If you aren’t planning for the traffic, that’s on you,

and you are the one who is not only driving illegally, but you are risking lives. So if you can’t control yourselves, go get mental help now, cause you are in a different world than the rest of us.

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shley Ferguson was a young, healthy entrepreneur when she heard the words, “You have MS.”

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that, while it affects each person differently, can cause numbness and weakness in limbs, loss of vision, slurred speech and fatigue.

“I had a really hard time wrapping my mind around the fact that … I had a chronic disease and it was going to be with me for the rest of my life,” said Ferguson, a 38-year-old restaurant owner from Meridian. She was diagnosed in 2009.

After several months of shock, Ferguson re-solved not to let the disease defeat her. One way she fights back is participating in Walk MS — an annual fun-draiser in Boise for MS research and support programs.

Last year the walk, sponsored by the National MS Society Utah-Southern Idaho Chapter, drew in 1,600

people and raised more than $100,000. Close to 2,000 participants are expected this year, Megan Nettleton with the local chapter said.

About 1 out of every 300 Idahoans have MS — one of the highest incident rates in the country, she said. Her husband, KBOI-TV2 Sports Director Chris Nettleton, was diagnosed with MS in 2008 and will emcee Walk MS this year.

The couple stays on top of the best therapies for Chris, but because of the dis-ease’s unpredictable nature, questions still arise like, “Will I be able to play base-ball with my son when he reaches high school?” Megan said.

Events like Walk MS raise money to help answer these questions, to sup-port those with MS and to potentially find a cure.

MS symptoms can be managed, but the medication is expensive, Nettle-ton said, because of the money and time it takes researchers to develop them. In the past 20 years, people with multiple sclerosis went from having zero treatment options to 10, including three oral pills with-in the last three years.

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by Holly Beech [email protected]© 2013 MeRiDiAN PReSS

GoFIVEFive places to gear upAs the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to take your work out outside. here are five stores in Merid-ian to stock up on clothing, bikes and other gear to get in shape in the sun.

Westby’s Bikes and Boards1540 e. Fairview Ave. Ste. 106,

westbysbikesandboards.comA family bike store with everything a cyclist needs including bikes, frames, eyewear, helmets and car racks.

Meridian Cycles830 N. Main St., meridian-cycles.comA one-stop shop for serious cyclists and casual cruisers including clothing and service and repairs.

Sierra Trading Post530 e. Sonata Lane, sierratrading-post.com

A wide selection of outdoor gear from bikes to camping supplies plus clothing.

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hroughout March, demonstrators holding pro-life signs prayed outside Meridian’s new Planned Parenthood on East Franklin Road, which opens later this month.

“I know the fear that a woman feels with an unplanned pregnancy. Luckily, I had the courage to face the unknown

and now I have not only a wonderful daughter, but a best friend,” Lori Hadacek Chaplin of Nampa said. “There are numerous peo-

ple in the community that want to and will help mothers in need. We don’t need or want another Planned Parenthood.”

Prayer demonstrations at both Treasure Valley Planned Parenthood locations were organized through 40 Days for Life, a nationwide pro-life organization cam-paign throughout February and March.

“We have been pleasantly surprised at the support for life from passing traffic as we stand and pray,” 40 Days for Life Boise facilita-tor Karen Simkins said. One of their signs read “Honk for Life.”

Chaplin said the efforts aren’t just to protect the unborn, but to support potential mothers.

“(My daughter) has been such a blessing and such a gift, that I know that those other mothers out there are going to be scarred. You’re going to carry that for life,” Chaplin said.

More than 90 percent of Planned Parenthood’s operations sur-round reproductive health care and check ups for women, Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest spokeswoman Kristen Glund-berg-Prossor previously told Meridian Press.

“The great majority of our patients come in for birth control,” she said.

According to a Planned Parenthood report, Idaho ranks 22 out of 50 states in access to contraceptive services.

“We’ll see patients driving really far distances to get to our health center for birth control, so I think that just having one more access point will be really helpful for the women of Idaho,” Glundberg-Prossor said about Meridian’s new location.

Locals protest new Planned Parenthood

by Holly Beech [email protected]© 2013 Meridian Press

Idaho abortions, 2011 (not lim-ited to Planned Parenthood):1,440 abortions were reported, a 4.6 percent decrease from 201068 of those were for non-residents2,005 idahoans reported get-ting an abortion, a 5.6 percent decrease from 2010633 of those were performed out of state

Two locations: Boise and Twin Falls. Meridian location to open this month.Total unduplicated patients in Idaho:2012: 6,5202011: 6,098Total unduplicated visits provided in Idaho:2012: 10,6352011: 9,523

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FAMILYHUBTry This! debuts at Discovery Center

BOise — “Bodies revealed” has departed at the discovery Center of idaho. a new exhibition, “Try This!,” is now open to the public as the dCi returns to all “hands-on” activities. “Try This!” is a hall filled with activities intended to engage a visitor’s interest in design, engineering and experimentation. The exhibits will be open-ended, do-it-yourself endeavors covering an array of topics. There’s no right answers, only trial and error and rewarding fun. This theme of hands-on building and participation is not only fun for all ages, but will carry through in coming months to dCi events such as the “Mini Maker Faire” on May 25-26. dCi hours are sunday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday and saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. admission is $8, youth (4-17) $6 and children (3 and under) free. dCi members are free.

Lake Lowell open for the seasonnaMPa — Lake Lowell has opened to boating, as has the deer Flat

national Wildlife refuge Lower dam recreation area, Gotts Point to the first parking lot and all boat ramps. Boat ramps are available at the east and west ends of the Upper dam, the Lower dam recreation area and parking lots 1 and 7 on the south side of the lake. Boaters can take the opportunity to watch for fishing osprey and bald eagles, surface-nesting Western and Clark’s grebes and many other animals using the lake.

Visitors are also invited to the refuge Visitor Center, which offers views of the lake and uplands wildlife from the observation room and oppor-tunities to learn about local wildlife from interpretive displays, hands-on kids’ activities and a large collection of videos for kids and adults. Visitors can also enjoy the nearby half-mile, self-guided nature trail and two-mile interpretive Centennial Trail. The Visitor Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. saturdays. The entrance road is at the corner of roosevelt and indiana avenues. For additional informa-tion and refuge maps, please visit fws.gov/deerflat.

Seven Arrows Powwow at BSUBOise — The seven arrows Powwow returns to Boise state Univer-

sity and the student Union Jordan Ballroom on saturday and sunday. Powwow means high-energy entertainment and a celebration of native american culture and traditions through vibrant song and dance. dancers will be dressed in colorful regalia for Grand entries at noon and 7 p.m. satur-day and 11 a.m. sunday. The event also features traditional craft vendors, storytelling, demonstrations and food. Tickets are $5 general admission, $3 for children 6-12 and free to BsU students with id, seniors and children under six.

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“any preference, limitation ordiscrimination based on race,color, religion, sex, handicap,familial status or national ori-gin, or an intention, to makeany such preference, limita-tion ore discrimination.” Fa-

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children under 18.This newspaper will not

knowingly accept any adver-tising for real estate which isin violation of the law. Our

readers are hereby informedthat all dwellings advertisedin this newspaper are avail-able on an equal opportunity

basis. To complain of dis-crimination call HUD toll-freeat 1-800-669-9777. The toll-

free telephone number for thehearing impaired is 1-800-

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HOMES FOR SALELow downs,

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“any preference, limitation ordiscrimination based on race,color, religion, sex, handicap,familial status or national ori-gin, or an intention, to makeany such preference, limita-tion ore discrimination.” Fa-

milial status includes childrenunder the ages of 18 livingwith parent or legal custodi-ans, pregnant women andpeople securing custody of

children under 18.This newspaper will not

knowingly accept any adver-tising for real estate which isin violation of the law. Our

readers are hereby informedthat all dwellings advertisedin this newspaper are avail-able on an equal opportunity

basis. To complain of dis-crimination call HUD toll-freeat 1-800-669-9777. The toll-

free telephone number for thehearing impaired is 1-800-

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AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation

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AGRICULTURE

GRAIN MERCHANT

Lansing Trade Group, LLC islooking to employ an

agricultural grain merchant towork out of our Greenleaf,Idaho facility. We are anentrepreneurial company

focused on merchandisingcommodities, specifically

grain corn and wheat.Agricultural experience andrelated education preferred.Lansing offers a competitive

wage package with fullbenefits. Compensation will

be commensurate withexperience and related skillset. Serious applicants can

email their resume and coverletter to

[email protected] or mail to:

LTG815 Highway 26Bliss, ID 83314

AGRICULTURE

Position Open: Regional Manager

for international seedcompany. Requirements:

must speak fluent Russian,Ukrainian and English

languages. Spanish languagewould be helpful. Must have

experience in vegetable seedindustry, have a degree inMarketing and agricultureexperience. Salary DOE.

Call (208) 674-1020 Equal Opportunity Employer

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Immediate openings for

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In Nampa. Moderatecomputer skills required.

Sales, survey or collectionsexperience is beneficial.

Monday-Friday hours available.Please apply in person.

Call 208-989-5191or email resumes [email protected]

200 Holly Street in Holly PlazaPay is $9/hour plus incentives.

SALES

Territory SalesRepresentative

Eurodrip USA is currentlyhiring for a Territory Sales

Representative in the PacificNorthwest, specifically

covering Idaho and EasternOregon.

The ideal candidate will haveagricultural drip irrigation

system experience, strongsales experience, a passion

for agriculture and willingnessto provide hands on supportin the field. A 4-year college

degree or the equivalenttraining is strongly preferred.

The responsibilities includeperforming all sales related

functions, pursue salesopportunities, and achievemonthly and annual sales

targets, capturing significantmarket share with existing

users and develop newmarkets for drip irrigation,

provide hands-on support toEurodrip USA dealers andgrowers, work from home

office, 30% overnight travel,70% daily travel and work

within a monthly and annualexpense budget.

To apply, send your coverletter and resume to,

Eurodrip USA Inc., HumanResources, by email to

[email protected] or byfax to (559) 673-1906.

Eurodrip USA is an EOEemployer.

HEALTHCARE

Dental AssistantFull time dental assistant forhigh energy, growing, hightech dental office in ParmaIdaho. Expanded functions

required, experiencepreferred, bilingual preferred.Wages + bonus. Must be

happy, energetic and a greatteam player. Please call our

hiring hot line at 1-888-964-5390 for exact

instructions on how to apply.

TRADES

KIT HomeBuilders West, LLCis seeking experienced

construction foremen of alltrades. We offer

40+hours/week, paidvacation and holidays, andwork indoors in a climatecontrolled environment.

Starting wage for foremen iscommensurate on

experience. In addition,employees receive a

quarterly profit sharingbonus, paid weekly, and

health insurance benefits.

Please send resume or applyat our office at 1124 Garber

St., Caldwell, ID 83605attention general manager or

email [email protected].

ACCOUNTING

Opening for Payroll/Accounts PayableClerk at KIT HomeBuilders West, LLC

PRIMARY DUTIES:Position is a dual function position working in the

accounting department. Employee performs accountspayable and payroll work. Employee updates payroll

records in the personnel/payroll data system andprepares weekly payroll for computer processing.Employee will also provide assistance to accountspayable, including processing payments, matching

invoices to purchase orders, verifying goods received,investigating discrepancies, and data input.

REQUIREMENTS:1. Must possess payroll and accounts payable processing experience.2. Must possess numerical ability and data entry skills.3. Must have the ability to work to deadlines.4. Must possess good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. 5. Must be organized and detailed oriented. 6. Must possess Microsoft Office computer knowledge, product knowledge and knowledgeable of general office practices. 7. Use of MAS 90 payroll accounting software and

Peachtree accounting software is preferred; but notrequired.

Contact:Please send resume to our office at 1124 Garber St.,

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APPLE HEAD CHIHUAHUAFEMALE, 1 year old, $150.

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EVELYN'S GROOMINGSmall personal shop. Over

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSVACANCY

The Caldwell Public LibraryBoard announces a vacantposition on the board to be

filled immediately.The member who accepts

this open position willcomplete a term that expires

on December 31, 2014.Board members must residewithin the Caldwell city limitsand display a willingness to

promote the Caldwell Library.The Caldwell Library Boardmeets on the first Thursday

of each month at 7:00 p.m. inthe Idaho Room of the library.Please submit a brief letter of

interest by April 25 to Debbie Geyer,

Caldwell City Clerk411 Blaine Street

P.O. Box 1179Caldwell, Idaho, 83606

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FOUND large white male dog,West Park area.

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LOST CAT IN WEISER, orangeneutered male, 12 years old.

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PREMIUM Fruitwood$220/cord.

12 16' H&W stock panels $100each. 4 12' $80 each.

Free same day delivery.Cedric

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BLUE COUCH - OLDERFree, you haul.

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DAVENPORTNew from estate. Moving. Will

sacrifice. $100. 880-3457

2 GRAVESITES AT GreenleafCemetary. No maintenancecosts, $800 each. 880-7707.

4 P20570R15 used tires, fair,$30

call 459-8833

BaseballSoftballFootballTennis

WakeboardsWater Skis

Good used equipmentBest prices

A to Z Resale1407 2nd Street South

Downtown Nampa

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PRIVATE! Piano, Guitar, Violin,

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CASH FOR GunsToolsAmmo

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Outdoor 3-seater swingw/cushions, $40.Call 461-5482.

Sewing Machine, table style,fold down work area. $40

459-0306.

Will Barter MyElectrical Experiencefor Pre 1964 US Coins

or anything of value.

Call 208-880-6571 if no answer,leave a message.

PATIO UMBRELLA, green, newcondition. $50. 463-4808.

WE BUY GUNS. Top prices paid.

Boulevard Guns & Pawn

205 Caldwell Blvd, NampaCall 467-7296

LOST!2 men's rings. Lost on 3/25/2013, in Treasure

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cream colored stone. $500 reward. Call 830-591-9586. No questions asked.


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ConstructionCLIFF RODERICKCONSTRUCTION

HANDYMAN SERVICESBath and Kitchen Remodel

Painting, tiles, doors, windows,cabinets, moldings,

countertops, laminates, drywall,fencing, and much more!

Licensed and insured, 33years experience.

Call 631-9939.

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HANDYMAN SERVICESAll phases of home repairs,

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One Call, That's All.

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Hauling Services

HAULING & CLEANUPDavid's HaulingU call, we haul. Senior Discounts

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SCREENS FOR LESSQuality window & door screens

Re-screen & repair.Solar sun screens

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House Cleaning

HOUSE CLEANING15 Years Experience.Please call 318-6033.

Landscaping

KODIAK LANDSCAPE LLCFull service landscaping,

installation & removal,lawncare, weekly service &

aerating, thatching, rototilling,spring cleanups, pruning & tree

trimming. Free estimates. Call 631-0279

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Lawn Maintenance, tree andshrub trimming/removal,fertilizing, dethatching.Spring/Fall cleanup. Call 208-369-1773 for free estimate!

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$15 & Up Lawn Mowing Landscape, shrub,

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tree & shrub trimming removal & landscaping. Free estimates.

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Lawn mowing, Troybiltrototilling, rose pruning,tree/shrub trim/removal,

stump grinding, landscape. Cleanup &

hauling. Call Riley 602-9860

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RICHARD'S BARBER SHOPOld fashioned hair cuts,old fashioned prices. 1004 12th Ave South.

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Remodeling/Construction

ROSS'S SERVICESPainting, Roofing,

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Rototilling

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Bidding closes NoonTuesday May 7th.

Preview: Friday May 3rd from10 am to 3 pm.

Vehicles & other items from:City of Boise, State of IdahoDept. of Health and Welfare,

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Dealers AutoAuction of Idaho3323 Port Street

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Call 454-5146 or 570-2603.

Alfalfa Hay $6 bale or

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WANT TO BUY

Lansing Trade Group is offering contracts for

harvest delivery of wheatand whole corn to our newGreenleaf facility. For more

information and prices, call Jody at

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HORSE FOR SALE 6 year oldgelding. Gentle but not ridden.

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