Meridian Community Pool is Getting a Makeover

August 29, 2016
Volume 16, Number 35
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Meridian Community Pool is Getting a
Makeover
Western Ada Recreation District staff, board members and local residents gathered at the community pool
on Wednesday,
August 24 for a
Meridian Pool
Smash. The purpose
of the event was to
kick off the renovation
of the pool
building that has been
standing since the
early 1970’s. Board
members each took
a turn smashing the
wall, signaling the
commencement of
demolition.
The new plans
include a new twostory building with
concessions, family
locker rooms as
well as separate men’s
and women’s and a
first aid station. Stairs
or an elevator will
lead to the second
floor which will
include a lifeguard
Overhead view of new pool area and building
training room, a
party/conference
room and an outdoor
deck overlooking the
pool so parents can keep an eye on their young children without being splashed by the pool play.
In addition to the new building, the kiddie pool will be replaced with a walk-in shallow pool, a lap pool
will be added and the main pool will be inspected and any needed repairs will be made.
Carol White, Secretary/Treasurer of the recreation district stated that the new building and pool area is
scheduled to be completed before the beginning of next year’s pool season. “Like” the Meridian Pool on
Facebook to keep updated on the progress or visit their website: meridianpool.com.
Western Ada Rec Board Members get ready to smash the
pool building
The first swing is a direct hit!
New pool building 1st floor specs
Pool Nostalgia: Those who have
been here have left their mark
2nd floor specs
Victory Middle School Celebrates Opening
By Philip A. Janquart
MERIDIAN – The Meridian
Chamber of Commerce hosted a
ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday,
Aug. 26 in celebration of the
opening of Victory Middle School in
Meridian.
Construction of the school, located
at 920 W. Kodiak Dr. in south
Meridian, was completed in time for
the 2015-2016 school year.
The multi-million project is part
of a $96 million bond approved by
voters earlier this year.
The bond, which passed by more
than a 71 percent vote, covers the
cost of construction for two middle
schools, an elementary school,
and the remodel and expansion of
Meridian High School, which is
anticipated to ease overcrowding at
Mountain View and Rocky Mountain
High Schools.
Victory Middle School relieves
overcrowding at Lake Hazel Middle
School where enrollment hit 1,452
students for the 2014-2015 school
year despite a 1,000-student capacity,
according to the West Ada School
District.
Principal Bret Heller addressed
members of the West Ada School
District board, Mayor Tammy de
Weerd and hundreds of students who
were let out of class to rally in front
of the school for the celebration.
“I want to thank the West Ada
community for supporting the bond
measure that paid for this school,”
he said. “I was at Lake Hazel Middle
School last year as the principle
and I know what it feels like to be
at a school with 1,500 students, and
this school opening relieved that
community. It’s nice to have this great
facility, but it’s also really great to
have a school at Lake Hazel that is
not bursting at the seams anymore,
and they can have some room to do
what they need to do. So thank you to
the community for what you’ve done
to get this to happen.”
Heller also thanked the contractors
and architects involved in the school’s
design and construction, as well as
the West Ada School District for its
support.
“I can’t say enough thank you’s
to all of the people who have helped
make this a possibility,” he said.
“The West Ada School District staff
supported me every day as I worked
through all of the logistical details
between March till today. They’ve
been amazing.”
Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd, left, along with
school staff and district administrators, recently attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of
the newly constructed Victory Middle School
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Valley Times
August 29, 2016
ONE VET’S VIEW
The Pin-Up on the Plane
By John H. Burns
It is hard to get to know your neighbors through a fence. That being
said, I just built a fence. I must be a bad person because in Church, I
listen to sermons that say to “Love thy neighbor”. For me, I realize
there is some significant room for me to improve here. “Good fences
make good neighbors”. This quote has been attributed to many people
in different countries for centuries. Recently we say Robert Frost
popularized it. So I built a really good fence, does that make me a
really good neighbor? I am understandably confused.
On a blog post a person commented on this topic quite well. They
said “…When boundaries are clear, relationships can better prosper. If
you know where you stand, where your property begins and ends, and
are free to do on your side as your neighbor is on his or hers, it makes
for better relationships between people”.
The above makes sense to me. Not only in fences and neighbors but
in many aspects of our lives. What is hard for us to accept is that our
neighbors may be different than us, but that does not make it wrong.
I find that I often judge others in how I order my life. If it is not the
way I would do it, then it must be wrong. Learning to accept that they
may feel the exact same way is tough to chew. But I am trying to slow
down and look at things from other points of view. Throughout my
construction life, I found that there was usually several ways to get to
the end result. We had personal preferences, but were willing to accept
and learn the methods of others. Taking that to the next step, it also
can make us think through the unintended consequences of our actions
when viewed by others. Could we be upsetting someone else when we
do something we think is right? Perhaps.
I said I built a fence. A pretty cool and unique one if I say so
myself. Trust me or email me for technical details if you like. I
found as I reached completion of the primary section a feeling of calm
came over me. Us. The rest of the family agrees with me on this. We
felt as if we no longer needed to be concerned about several things.
Out of sight, out of mind. I found that a few points of self created
tension have been eliminated. I do not feel so… so… I don’t know,
annoyed? It is like the dripping faucet, once you hear it, you can’t
not hear it. “Pre-fence” I felt I was looking for trouble when it may
have not really been there. Do I dare say it now? I like the neighbors
better. I am more willing to… be nicer? I should have built this fence
years ago! I’ll probably live longer because of it.
But they seem to be nicer too. This could be a perspective issue.
Did I fence them out or me in? They are probably saying “Good,
now we do not have to look at that crazy Prin guy obsessing over his
garden”. Either way, we both seem to be good with it and that can’t
be all bad for overall world harmony.
I think I’ll take some herbs and veggies next door tonight.
Listen to The HomeFix Radio Show with Joe Prin, Saturday mornings,
7-10 AM on 670 KBOI or on your mobile device through Facebook at
“The HomeFix Radio Show”. Email joe@joeprin.com.
Podcasts of previous radio shows and columns are available at
JoePrin.com.
During War Two the war planes and bombers were decorated with murals of
scantily clad starlets and Pin-Up girls. They were the pride of the pilots and crew
John H. Burns
and to us service men they were wondrous to behold. But one day those in command forbade the portrayal
of the opposite sex on government property. The artwork ceased and the planes became dull and just plain
airplanes.
The year was 1942 and, I was a high school sophomore who was in love with Hedy Lamarr, the most
exciting, sensuous woman to grace the silver screen. Her latest picture “White Cargo” was coming to
a New York theater. So naturally I had to see it. I decided to play hooky from school with a couple of
buddies and we made our way to New York to hear Hedy Lamarr whisper, “I am Tondalayo.” - Wow!
Many years after those teen aged years, I was wandering through the airfield of the Freedom Museum in
Manassas, Virginia, and saw before me a painting of Hedy Lamarr sprawled across the fuselage of a World
War Two bomber and the “Wow” in me came alive again. I had to have a picture of me and Hedy Lamarr
and here it is:
But this year the government said it’s OK to be artistic again and soon we’ll see some drawings on the
planes ---but no scantily clad
~ Happiness is
when what you
think, what you say
D. L. Evans Bank
welcomes
Jeffery Moore
and what you do
are in harmony. ~
Mahatma Gandhi
Fire managers urge public to use
caution in outdoors
(KAMIAH) – Two-thirds of fires fought by the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) so far this year have
been caused by people, not lightning.
With fire season still in full swing and windy conditions presenting challenges for fighting wildfires
across the state, IDL fire managers are asking the public to be extra cautious when working or playing in
the outdoors so they do not accidentally start a wildfire.
IDL fire managers also urge the public to promptly report any smoke or suspected wildfires to 9-1-1
immediately so that fires can be put out quickly.
The main human causes of wildfires in IDL districts statewide so far this year include escaped campfires
(even in areas under fire restrictions where campfires are restricted); field burns and debris burns that have
escaped; farming and logging equipment failures; and car fires along roadways.
Ten IDL fire districts and two timber protective associations provide wildfire protection on 6.3 million
acres of mostly state- and privately-owned timberlands, mainly in north central and northern Idaho. A map
showing the various agencies’ protection district boundaries is available here: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/
fire/IDL-fire-protection.pdf
As of Thursday, IDL fire managers have fought 130 fires that have burned 631 acres. Eighty-seven of
the 130 fires have been human-caused. Human-caused fires on IDL districts usually make up about half
of the total fires on IDL districts in a year, but with fewer lightning-caused fires this year the portion of
human-caused fires among total fire occurrences is greater.
The two most active State fire districts so far this year have been the Clearwater-Potlatch Timber
Protective Association district based in Orofino, with 27 fires that have burned 27 acres, and the IDL
Maggie Creek Forest Protective District based in Kamiah, with 16 fires that have burned 498 acres. As
of Wednesday, approximately 245,500 acres have burned across Idaho so far this year, according to the
National Interagency Fire Center.
“We are still in the peak of fire season, and it is critical to use caution in the outdoors and prepare
yourselves with the right equipment to respond if you do accidentally start a fire, or simply call 9-1-1 right
away so firefighters can arrive quickly,” State Forester David Groeschl said.
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1875 S. Eagle Rd.
Office: (208)955-0686
Cell: (208)350-0732
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Community Calendar Events
Heads up...The Meridian Senior Center’s annual fall fund raiser
called 2016 Fall Fling is coming on Thursday and Friday, September
8th and 9th from 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Cen-ter in Julius M.
Kleiner Memo-rial Park. This year, seniors will host a bake sale at
1920 N. Records Way. Tickets are on sale now for great raffle prizes
and cost $1 each or six for $5. You need not be present to win. Raffle
drawings will be held at the Center on September 9th from 11:00 a.m.2:30 p.m. The public is welcome at this fun fund raiser to help with
ongo-ing expenses at the Center. Call 888-5555 for more information
and plan now to attend.
Meridian Senior Center activities
• Monday, August 29: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., pool playing; 9:30
a.m., Stretch & Tone; noon, lunch; 1:00 p.m., Dominoes and Pinochle
and 7:30 p.m., dance lessons.
• Tuesday, August 30: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., pool playing; lunch
and 1:00 p.m., art class.
• Wednesday, August 31: 9:30 a.m., yoga; noon, lunch and 1:00
p.m., Pinochle.
• Thursday, September 1: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., pool playing;
8:30 a.m., foot clinic (call Jonica at 463-8834 for appointment);
noon, lunch.
• Friday, September 2: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., pool playing; 9:30
a.m., Zumba; noon, lunch and 1:00 p.m., Canasta. Bingo doors open
at 4:00 p.m.
For more information, call 888-5555 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
weekdays. Please note there is a $2 charge for all activities.
Area Senior Center lunch menu
• Monday, August 29: Turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing/gravy,
Country Trip veggies, roll and milk.
• Tuesday, August 30: Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, roasted
potatoes, California blend veggies, hoagie roll, milk.
• Wednesday, August 31: Chicken Alfredo, broccoli, carrot
salad, peach crisp, bread, milk.
For more information, call the Meridian Center at 888-5555 or
the Eagle Center at 939-0475 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Eagle Senior Center activities
• Tuesday, August 30: 10:00 a.m., pool playing and “Love Me
Two Times” Boutique open till 1:00; noon, lunch, followed by Pinochle and Bingo. Music by Bill
• Wednesday, August 31: 9:00 a.m., Fit and Fallproof Exercise;
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Bridge.
• Thursday, September 1: 10:00 a.m., pool playing and “Love
Me Two Times” open till 1:00; noon, lunch, followed by Bingo and
Pinochle
• Friday. September 2: 9:00 a.m., Fit and Fallproof Exercise.
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENT: Tuesday, August 30:
“Oscar Perecz Day”
Oscar is turning 100! Come help us celebrate
Please call for more information
For additional information about the activities and upcoming
programs of the Eagle Senior Center, call 939-0475.
Hunters - Hit the Bullseye at Sight In Event
With hunting seasons just around the corner, big game hunters
around the region are asking themselves the same question: does my
rifle shoot straight?
That question can be positively answered on Saturday, September 10
at the annual Sight In event, to be held at Black’s Creek Public Shooting Range, 2420 E. Kuna-Mora Road east of Boise. From 10:00 am
to 6:00 pm, qualified experts will help participants get their favorite
hunting rifle(s) – centerfire or black powder – and/or hunting handguns
zeroed in on the bullseye.
Cost per shooter is $10, and shooters may bring multiple firearms.
There is no cost for non-shooters.
The Sight In event is sponsored by the Treasure Valley Chapter of
the Idaho Hunter Education Instructors’ Association and serves as the
Chapter’s primary fund raising event for the year.
For more information regarding the Sight In event, contact Chapter
President Gary Gillespie at 327-0507 or 841-5064.
• Alzheimer Support Group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. and on the
third Tuesday 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 5:30-7:00 p.m., meeting at 7:00. All current and former military are invited to
join in. Contact the Commander at 585-2718 or visit www.americanlegionmiddletonpost39.org
• 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. For more information and meeting locations, call 939-4222 or e-mail information@eaglechamber.com.
* The Eagle Community Foodbank distributes food on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month from
10:00 a.m.-noon and on the last Thursday from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at 149 W. State Street, Suite 121 on the east
side of the Customedica Pharmacy building.
• 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.
• High Desert Swing Dance Club- a group dedicated to promoting Swing dancing in the Treasure valley. Lessons 730-830 p.m. Village senior center, $3.00. Sunday and Thursday at the Buffalo Club, Fairview
Ave., free. Social dancing after the lesson. Kathleen 724-8501
• 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 Anti Drug Coalition (MADC) meets the third Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m.
in conference room at the Meridian Police Department. For information, call 846-7395.
• 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.
• The Star Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly networking luncheons on the first Thursday of
every month at 11:45 a.m. The monthly membership and education meeting is the third Thursay of every
month at 6:00 p.m. at Star City Hall. Call (208) 908-5476 or visit www.StarIdahoChamber.com for lunch
meeting locations.
Star Community Information coming
soon!
Eagle Toastmasters meets every Wednesday from 8:00-9:00 a.m. at Foothills Christian Church, 9655
W. State Street in Boise. Get help in building your confidence as a public speaker. Visit www. eagleIDtoast
mas-ters. org for more information. This is a great place to overcome the fear of speaking in public or
agoraphobia, the number-one fear people have, and help build your success.
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August 22, 2016
Financial Focus
A Look Back in
Time
By Lila Hill
Investors Can Learn Much from Workers
Next week, we observe Labor Day, a celebration of the American worker. And there’s a lot to celebrate,
because our workers have accomplished great things and, in the process, demonstrated a variety of
impressive character traits – many of which also can be useful to investors.
For example …
125 Years Ago - Idaho Statesman, Sept. 3, 1891
Milton Burns barn and haystack were burned on Sunday night at 12:00
by E. H. Kurts. Kurts has been charged with arson. The three little
Burns children were sleeping at the foot of the hay stack because it was
cooler than in the house. They barely escaped with their lives.
100 Years Ago - Meridian Times, September 1, 1916
Meridian Masons and their families are planning a picnic at the Badley
grove next Monday, Labor Day. (near Fairview & E. second)
Charles Voss, with his daughter Charlotte, and son Robert, returned
Thursday from Garwin, Iowa, to which point they had accompanied the
remains of the wife and mother for internment.
J. C. McIntosh has returned from an extended visit with relatives in
eastern and central Kansas .... Mr. McIntosh will open up his stationary
stand at the post-office right away, well content to come back to Idaho.
The electric power line has been extended from the Pfaffle ranch, a
mile south of Meridian, to a district south and east, so that several of
the farmers and their families can now enjoy the use of electric power,
electric lights, electric stoves, iron etc. Walter Evans, W. B.Allison,
Mr. Hartman, Carl Martin,W. B.Teeters, E. F. Crawford, Mr. Kie, Mr.
Wines and W. Garretson are beneficiaries under the new extension of
the power line.
75 Years Ago - Meridian Times, Sept. 1, 1941
Frank Nourse of Meridian has bought up the F. C. Nourse Auto Parts of
Boise and moved the stock out to Meridian. This consists of all kinds of
parts for all makes of machines, including motors, etc.
“Colonel” Elias Marsters, 81, auctioneer-resident of Boise Valley near
Meridian, since 1897, died early Sunday in a Boise hospital.
Earl McGill and Knute Anderson came home for a brief visit with
Kenny McGill and Jess Fisher who were also home on furlough.
L. A Ross, prominent farmer residing south of town, reports a very
satisfactory fall, good prices being the rule for livestock and poultry.
The Idaho Power bulletin says: The Idaho Power bulletin says: “The
Associated Oil company has completed its new service station in
Meridian. The building is stucco and is adequately lighted with
fluorescent lighting.” The result, the Bulletin might have said, is the
best lighted front of any place in Meridian.
50 Years Ago - Meridian News-Times, Sept, 1, 1966
Jim Jester of Meridian, (Idaho Power employee) was hospitalized
Monday afternoon with a broken arm and other injuries, after he fell
about 30 feet from a utility pole on which he was working. He was
reported in satisfactory condition at St. Alphonsus hospital in Boise.
Joan Dudgeon & Lana Peterson participated in the tenth annual High
School Publications Workshop sponsored by BSU. Nearly 300 high
school students attended the workshop.
Police Chief Gene Hiner announced today that radar would be used to
control Meridian traffic speed when school opens next Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Meridian Speedway slates double races for the weekend. The Saturday
night regular race will be a benefit for the Shriners hospitals for
crippled children. The Meridian Shrine Club expressed appreciation to
the M.A. A. for its generous participation in support of the hospitals.
25 Years Ago - Valley News, August 30, 1991
And the street reconstruction continues, the complaints continue,
but - Asphalt was placed on East First near King Street on Tuesday!
Irrigation water season is delaying some of the work until the water is
turned out. The flip-flopping of if they would go or if they would stay
over the trees on the post office property has been decided that they
would go.
Eagle residents and property owners complained at Tuesday’s city
council meeting of unregulated mobile homes and unsightliness of
property. Mayor Guerber said the area was annexed by the city last
year. Complaints registered stated that the city was not requiring the
current residents to follow the zoning ordinances.
Joe Koga, a graduate of MHS and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gil Koga,
is a defensive back for the Idaho State University Bengal football
team this season. Also on the squad is Centennial High graduate Steve
Boyenger who also plays defensive back.
… Perseverance – Have you ever read about an inventor who failed dozens of times before finally hitting
on a winner? Or a scientist who studied the same problem for decades before discovering a revolutionary
solution? All kinds of workers display this type of perseverance, in one form or another. As an investor,
you, too, will need this “stick-to-itiveness” because you will face challenges. Markets will drop, individual
investments may disappoint, tax laws may change, and so on. But if you’re patient, and you follow a longterm strategy that’s based on your needs, risk tolerance and time horizon, you can overcome those obstacles
that may be blocking progress toward your goals.
… Inquisitiveness – During your own work, you’ve probably found that you can
improve your effectiveness simply by asking a few questions or otherwise learning a
little more about your tasks at hand. As an investor, you’ll also find that knowledge
is power – because the more you know about investing and investments, the better
prepared you can be when making decisions. Sometimes, this knowledge can help
you look past the so-called experts who are touting the “next hot stock.” Other times,
your curiosity may lead you to find new opportunities. In any case, learn as much as
you can, and if you work with a financial professional, ask questions – as many as
necessary. The investment world is fascinating, and it can be complex – but it is also
understandable to those who make the effort.
Derek Busby
… Flexibility – When something isn’t working, you may need to try another
Financial Advisor
approach. Successful workers know this – and so do successful investors. Suppose,
for example, you have been trying to boost your overall return by buying and selling investments. After a
while, you may realize that such behavior is costly – in more ways than one. You will likely rack up fees and
commissions, you may incur the highest rate of capital gains taxes (assessed on investments held less than
one year), and you will be disrupting any cohesive investment strategy you’ve established. Upon recognizing
these problems, you could decide to “switch gears” and follow a long-term, “buy-and-hold” strategy. That’s
flexibility – and that’s a great attribute for investors.
… Vision – Good workers have a clear picture of what they want to accomplish – and they know what
they must do reach their goal. As an investor, you also need to establish a vision of where you want to go and
how you can get there. So when contemplating your retirement, try to foresee the lifestyle you hope to lead
– will you travel the world or stay close to home, pursuing your hobbies? Then, use this vision to help guide
your actions, such as increasing your contributions to your 401(k) or IRA, or changing the investment mix
within these accounts.
Transferring what you learn from the working world to the investment arena can help make investing a
less laborious – and potentially more enjoyable – process. So put that knowledge to good use.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
~You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few
drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirrty.~
Mahatma Gandhi
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES OPENING
The Eagle Public Library Board of Trustees currently has a vacancy for the appointment for a five (5) year
term ending October 2021. Duties include attending monthly Board meetings, planning for the Library’s future, promoting the Library, seeking funding for the Library, representing the Library at local and state meetings. Applicants must be residents of the City of Eagle.
Those who wish to be considered are required to complete a Request for Consideration form (available
at www.cityofeagle.org and at Eagle City Hall 660 E. Civic Ln. Eagle, ID) and submit a letter of interest and
resume or curriculum vitae. Applications must be received by the Clerk’s Office at 660 E. Civic Lane Eagle,
Idaho 83616 no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2016.
For more information, contact the Clerk’s office 208-939-6813.
Is There Unclaimed Money Out There For You?
Check below for your name
IDAHO UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, ID 83720-9101
Telephone: 877-388-2942 (Toll Free), (208) 332-2942
Web Address: www.yourmoney.idaho.gov, click on Unclaimed Property
Eagle residents and businesses:
K. Burke, N. Clements, D. Fitzgerald, S. Garrett, D. Glavach, Hilton Garden Inn, H. Malayn, R. Mervin, R. Mount, Pacific Crest Wealth Management, T. Ruplinger, Scott Brothers, Shasta Fin & Ins Svcs, J. Stephens.
Meridian residents and businesses:
Atticus Finch, EM Pro Human Resources FB, FSA Meridian, E. Garcia, Idaho Residential
Appraisal, M. Jensen, J. Jones, W. Luke, J. Moody, A. Schmidt, T. Vastanburg.
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Call for Volunteers: 2016 Heritage
Homes Tour
October 2 promises to be a fascinating look at the special
Elm Grove Park neighborhood’s gems. This event depends
on lots of volunteers to serve as home hosts for 3 hour
shifts earning a free ticket for the tour. If you would like to
lend a hand, please contact Cyndy@preservationidaho.org
What Color Is Homelessness?
By Glenn Mollette
A young man stood on a street corner in St. Paul, Minnesota last Sunday. He was holding up a sign
describing his plight, “Homeless, hungry, need help.” He was across the street from a church were I was
speaking. I stopped to talk to him and did give him a small donation. I asked him about his situation and
he said, “I’ll be honest with you. I became addicted to drugs and I have burned all my bridges. I have
family in the area but I can’t go back to any of them.” Some people have no place to go while others have
places to which they feel they can never return.
Two weekends ago my wife and I were walking Michigan Avenue in Chicago. On every block there
were at least two people holding up signs saying they were homeless and needed help.
Nashville Tennessee for the last several years has had thousands of homeless people on any given night.
It seems today that every city has homeless people begging for financial help. Have we become a nation
of beggars? I pause here and say but for the grace of God it could be me. My hope and prayer is that I
can avoid homelessness and so can all the people I hold near and dear to me. However, I don’t like seeing
anybody homeless.
When we first started out on Michigan Avenue we were in the heart of the shopping center when I saw
what appeared to be a grandmother, her daughter and month old baby huddled up in a doorway. The baby
had a pacifier and was held by who appeared to be her young mother. I walked by but had to turn around
and give them something. “I don’t know how you got to this point but here is a little something. I hope it
helps,” I said. They said thank you as they slightly nodded their heads.
As I have seen so much homelessness in our country in the last few years I always wonder how many
are truly homelessness and how many are just working the system? Are they collecting welfare and
begging too? One man in Nashville a couple of weeks ago said he could not get a job because he would
lose his $700 a month check.
Many in America are in dire situations due to drugs. Dependency on heroin and other devastating drugs
are destroying people’s health, families and finances putting them on the streets. Millions are dying early
deaths due to drug addictions.
Interestingly, everybody I am seeing holding up “homeless” signs are either white people or black
people. I have not yet seen a Hispanic on the street begging for food or claiming homelessness, nor have I
seen any Asians or Middle Easterners. After this article is published I may hear differently. I haven’t been
everywhere.
We have to get Americans off the street. Bumming is not a good use of life. Every city in America must
come up with a solid plan for temporary housing and utilizing people into a local constructive workforce.
If they are not sick and physically able to do something, then helping the community and contributing
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Guest Opinion
Agreeing to Disagree
By Naomi Preston,
Eagle City Council
Being a first year City
Councilman for Eagle, there has
been a lot to learn. The good
news is that the City of Eagle
is very fortunate to have great
staff who all work extremely
hard to improve the quality of
life for Eagle citizens. Coming
from a business background in
the “corporate world,” I have
worked with top notch folks at
two Fortune 500 companies. The
staff at the City of Eagle is second
to none.
excellent listeners, and respect
others’ views, even when they are
at odds with our own.
As far as working with the
other City Council members, that,
too, has been extremely positive.
What is most noticeable about this
City Council, is that we are able
to “agree to disagree.” We all
come from different backgrounds,
and bring our own expertise to
the table. However, we are all
When the vote was taken,
Councilmen Bastian and Soelberg
voted for the budget, and
Councilman Kunz and I voted
against it. Mayor Ridgeway
broke the tie, voting for, and
winning approval of the budget.
I’d like to point out that while our
vote was split, we agreed on the
Most recently, this past week
the FY 2016-2017 City Budget
was approved at a public hearing
Tuesday night. Countless hours
of work from staff in all the City
Departments went into developing
the budget. In several meetings
prior to the public hearing,
Mayor Ridgeway did an excellent
job of taking us through the
Budget in detail, Department by
Department.
majority of the specifics in the
budget. Among the issues we did
not agree on, however, was taking
the 3% tax increase to Eagle
Citizens this year. My view,
based on a fiscal conservative
policy, is that last year, we not
only took the 3% tax, but we
also took the additional foregone
amounts from previous years,
which resulted in a 23% increase
in Eagle taxes. Additionally,
not taking the 3% tax increase
would not, in any way, result
in decreased services for Eagle
Citizens. Another issue we did
not agree on was additional City
personnel. After the meeting was
over, I’m proud to say that our
Council shook hands, and agreed
we had discussed the issues,
respected others’ viewpoints, and
were ready to move forward!
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By Ana Maria Cuñeo
MEXICO’S INDEPENDENCE DAY
From September 15th to the 16th most Mexicans stay home to celebrate
the onset of the war that resulted in their independence from Spain. Festivities
commemorate the 1810 occasion when Miguel Hidalgo, a priest from the
village of Dolores, demanded from the steps of his church the abolition of
Indian serfdom, the institution of a new government, the elimination of caste
distinctions, and the redistribution of lands. This call to arms is known as “El
Grito de Dolores” or “The Shout of Independence.”
When Hidalgo was captured and shot, José María Morelos, another priest,
rallied Mexicans behind a new flag depicting for the first time an eagle
standing over a nopal cactus - symbol of the Aztec nation. In 1814, after 300
years of Spanish domination, Morelos succeeded in proclaiming independence
and establishing a republic. Today, both Hidalgo and Morelos are considered national heroes.
Every year Mexico celebrates its independence in large scale. Nationwide, festivities begin on September
15th at exactly 11 p.m. At that moment, the bells from all Mexican churches toll solemnly and, led by
the president or the highest regional civil leader, people honor the Father of Mexico’s Independence by
yelling: “¡Viva Hidalgo! ¡Viva Mexico! and ¡Viva la Independencia!” Moments later, beautiful fireworks
light up the sky while the crowd sings patriotic songs.
On the following day, schools, banks and civil service offices are closed. Throughout the whole country
vendors offer antojitos (finger food), there are games, marching band competitions, rodeos, bullfights,
and the streets are lined with red, green and white banners and lights - the colors of the Mexican flag.
In small towns, a popular event is the climbing of “El Palo,” a very tall pole raised on a public place.
At the very top of it there are gifts and money awaiting those who dare scale it; but the pole is heavily
greased, making it extremely slippery and almost impossible to climb. This creates very funny situations.
Of course, the largest celebration takes place in Mexico City, where all branches of the military, civil
employees and schools take part in a grand parade. All over the country the feeling is festive but, from
September 15th to the 17th, an interesting detail is that in major cities you cannot buy alcoholic beverages
at stores or order them at bars or restaurants. This results in a much peaceful holiday, allowing Mexican
families to enjoy their time off in a wholesome way. -
Boise area events:
Telemundo, the nationwide Spanish-language television network, is sponsoring Latino Countries
Independence Days at Lakeview Park, in Nampa, on Sunday, September 11th, between 11a.m. and 7
p.m. Live music, dozens of vendors, and a guest TV celebrity will be in attendance.
The Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announces its annual Black Tie Gala "Committed to Diversity - Comprometidos a la Diversidad," celebrating Mexican Independence Day, to be held at the
Grove Hotel on Friday, September 16th, at 7:30 p.m. Community leaders and guests will also kickoff Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the contributions of Idaho Hispanics. All are welcomed.
Tickets are $50 per individual or $750 for a table of 10, with sponsorship status. The night will be
filled with entertainment and fine dining.
The Idaho Mexican Consulate and Radio Rancho invite the public to celebrate Mexican Independence Day at Memorial Park, in Boise, on Sunday, September 18th, from noon to 6 p.m. Live music
and dozens of vendors.
Idaho Faces of Recovery Rally and Celebration
Idaho Faces of Recovery Rally and Celebration is an event to celebrate and
promote awareness of recovery and the many support systems, is being held on
Saturday, September 3rd. Activities will begin at the State Capital at 1:00 p.m.
with city and state officials recognizing the importance of drawing attention to
critical prevention, treatment, and recovery support services and the need for
continued support of these services in Idaho.
A march to Ann Morrison Park at 2:00p.m. will culminate with a tribute
concert, speakers, food, vendors and family fun for kids from 3:00-9:00 p.m.
Individuals in recovery and support systems can be change agents in our
community. Three support systems in the Treasure Valley are working together
to host Faces of Recovery.
Event organizers include:
P.E.E.R. Wellness (People Empowering Everybody in Recovery) advocating
for and supporting individuals seeking to initiate or maintain recovery.
IGNITE208 promotes Social*Active*Recovery by providing a variety of
activities in a safe and sober environment. Individuals and families with an
established sober culture experience fewer relapses and lower recidivism. By
empowering persons in recovery to build a supportive social network everyone
wins.
Supportive Housing & Innovative Partnerships (SHIP) that provides safe and
sober housing for persons in recovery from substance abuse and mental health
issues.
The event is also supported by local businesses and organizations that
recognize the value of seeking treatment and overcoming mental and/or
substance use disorders. A few of the many business supporters are Rising Sun
Sober Living, a leading provider of safe and sober living options, Renaissance
Ranch Idaho, a faith based addiction treatment center and KM Engineering,
LLP. a local consulting and engineering firm.
Organizers and sponsors believe that we all have the potential to make a
difference and be visible, vocal and valuable in helping to spread the message
that recovery is possible. Faces of Recovery is a part of Recovery Month, a
national observance sponsored by SAMHSA, within the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services. The observance raises awareness of mental
and/or substance use disorders, celebrates individuals in long-term recovery,
and acknowledges the work
of prevention, treatment, and
recovery support services.
Join us as we celebrate and
remember that together we
can recover. For more event
information and volunteering
opportunities call 208-991-3681 or
208-407-2780
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Bodovino Now Open at The Village
The Meridian Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Saturday, August 27 for
Bodovino’s new location at The Village. The original Bodovino in BoDo in downtown Boise
opened its wine and tapas bar 3 years ago to rave reviews. What separates this new Meridian
location from its sister, is their full menu.
Come dine on delectable Italian cuisine while sampling from their 144 bottles of wine on
tap in 1, 3 or 5 ounce pours. Upon finding the perfect wine, order a glass (or two) from the
friendly staff. The wine taps are cleverly grouped into Old World, New World, Seasonal and
Domestic. General Manager, Amy Allsop, stated that the best thing about the wine tap model
is the “ability for people to mingle and meet.” The restaurant interior is welcoming and warm
with windows that slide open to take in the fresh air and views of The Village courtyard and
fountains, and an outdoor patio shaped like a wine glass. Bodovino is sure to quickly become
a local top favorite.
Bodovino is open Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from
11 a.m. – 1 a.m. They are located alongside the courtyard close to Kona Grill. To contact, call
208-887-5369 or visit bodovino.com.
Join General Manager, Amy Allsop (2nd from right), and her friendly
staff for a glass of wine and delicious cuisine
Over 140 wines from which to choose in the self-serve wines on tap
Meridian Chamber Welcomes Spinal
Dynamics to Community
Bodovino cut the ribbon on their new location at The Village
Dr. Dani Sartin cuts a ribbon marking the grand reopening of Spinal
Dynamics Chiropractic in Meridian
By Philip A. Janquart
MERIDIAN – Spinal Dynamics celebrated its grand
reopening Friday, Aug. 26 during a ribbon cutting ceremony
hosted by the Meridian Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. Jamie Ricks, who owns Advantage Walk-in Chiropractic in
east and west Boise, acquired the business, located at 3715 E.
Overland Rd, in February of this year. Dr. Chad Hood operates
Advantage Walk-in Chiropractic in west Boise.
Dr. Dani Sartin is the practicing chiropractor at Spinal
Dynamics, which specializes in prevention and correction.
“We do chiropractic; spinal decompression; mechanical
traction, which is known as chiropractic bio physics; laser
therapy; and massage therapy,” she told The Valley Times.
“We do a lot of exercises as well, so we have a lot more
variety of therapies here in our office. We are actually not just
able to patch up the pain, but we actually really focus on the
underlying issues so [people] are not constantly in that pain
cycle.”
Vice Chairman of the Meridian Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors Mike Ruffner presented Spinal Dynamics
staff with a plant he said is symbolic of the nurturing and care
required to achieve growth in any business.
“Green is the color of prosperity, so we hope that your business prospers as
well,” said Ruffner, an employee of Food Services of America and a Spinal
Dynamics patient. “I’m very excited about this ribbon cutting. Spinal Dynamics
has done wonders for my back, and I love to support what they do in the
community.”
Ken Corder, community liaison for the mayor’s office, touted the
professionalism of the business’s staff.
“As everyone knows, business is not the brick and the mortar, it’s the
people,” he said. “The people here are amazing, and I can tell you that they have
tremendous hearts. Congratulations on joining the brotherhood and sisterhood of
the Meridian Chamber.”
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At Idaho Power, we recognize our employees who have worked here 25 years or more.
35 Years
Keith Haga
Stacy Mason (picture)
Hired Aug. 24, 1981, as an
crew; other positions held:
wiring tech. Keith currently
in Boise. “When asked what
that makes you stay on for 35
and groups I have worked with
and knowledge makes for
the changes over the past 35
involved with. To say the least,
30 Years
Mark Haggerty
electrician’s helper on a substation
substation helper and control
works as a communications tech
is so unique about Idaho Power
years, my response is the people
over the decades. The expertise
great resource gleaning. And
years have been interesting to be
it has been fun.”
Hired Feb. 13, 1989, as a
full time permanent May
Other positions held:
works as a service
17-year-old when I
having the people I’ve
mold me into the person
I love, the people I work
with along the way.” temporary clerk in Meridian; hired
29, 1993 as a customer service rep.
training specialist. Stacy currently
specialist in Boise. “Being a young
started at Idaho Power, it’s been fun
worked with and this company help
I am today. I am thankful for a job
with now and all that I’ve worked
Teresa Viker (picture)
Hired Aug. 28, 1991, as a
paralegal in Boise. Teresa currently
works
as
a
senior
legal
professional in Boise. “TwentyHired Aug. 4, 1986, as a
customer service rep in Nampa;
five
years
have
passed
quickly! I remember the first day I
other positions held: budget
accountant, accountant, finance
started at Idaho Power.
The Legal department was still in the
associate, systems analyst and
ERP project leader. Mark currently
Legal Annex at the corner
of Bannock and 13th streets. My
works as an IT business systems
consultant in Boise. “Wow, 30
desk was shoved in a
tiny corner and Joe Marshall, the
years doesn’t seem possible.
Global warming must be making
then-current CEO, stopped
by to personally welcome me to
the earth spin faster… time is
flying. Over the years, I’ve been
the company. I was in
disbelief! I thought, wow, this is such
able to work with people across
all areas of the company. One thing a great company! Everyone
was so welcoming! It is now 25 years
continues to be true: Idaho
Power people are the best. The
later and I still enjoy and
appreciate working at Idaho Power,
people, past and present, have made this journey enjoyable.”
as well as all of the wonderful folks with whom I’ve had the pleasure to work with along
the way.”
25 Years
Retirements
Brent Kimball
Dennis Allen (26 years of service)
Hired Aug. 12, 1991, as a
custodian in Boise; other positions
Teresa Hangartner (20 years of service)
held: connect/disconnect rep,
transformer mechanic helper and
meter specialist. Brent currently
works as a meter tech in Boise.
Santos Rodriquez (42 years of service)
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~ If we never experience the
chill of a dark winter, it is
very unlikely that we will
ever cherish the warmth
of a bright summer’s day.
Nothing stimulates our
appetite for the simple joys
of life more than the starvation caused by sadness
or desperation. In order to
complete our amazing life
journey successfully, it is
vital that we turn each and
every dark tear into a pearl
of wisdom, and find the
blessing in every curse. ~
Anthon St. Maarten, Divine
Living: The Essential Guide
To Your True Destiny
August 29, 2016
Valley Times
In defense of The Paleo Diet
According
to a special
report found in
the September
2015 issue of
Prevention
Magazine, The
Paleo Diet is one
of the biggest dietary movements of
the decade. The Paleo Diet promises
to cut inflammation and cholesterol
while shrinking belly fat and help
to prevent disease. It is the most
Googled diet of the past 2 years (6.5
million searches in 2014 alone).
The rules are simple: Eat only lean
meats, fish, veggies, some fruit, nuts
and seeds.
The theory behind avoiding dairy,
legumes, grains, oats, and all the
other healthy foods that have been
advocated by every other diet plan,
is our bodies haven’t evolved to
properly digest these “modern foods”,
which we have consumed widely
throughout human history.
Nutritionists, doctors, and scientists
who support the Paleo diet claim that
these recent foods have contributed to
the systemic inflammation, digestive
problems, heart disease, obesity,
autoimmune diseases, and diabetes.
Of course some very legitimate
smart people in the world think
Paleo is all bull. Marlene Zuk,
and evolutionary biologist of the
University of Minnesota, whose book
Paleofantasy argues that as human
evolution didn’t stop in the Paleolithic
period, and no one should assume this
is the ideal diet for everyone.
In 2015 U.S. News & World Report
ranked the Paleo diet dead last in its
annual Best Diets rankings.
According to Jen McDaniel,
spokesperson for the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics “by avoiding
dairy and grains you’re at risk of
missing out on a lot of nutrients.”
Despite the backlash, those who
preach starting the Paleo Diet and
following it strictly are simply a
starting point. Just like any other
health plan it should be modifiable
to meet anyone’s needs. One
study done showed that compared
with those who followed the
Mediterranean diet or DASH (a
plan heavy on whole grains and
low fat) diet, people who followed
a Paleo diet for 60 days showed the
greatest improvement with their
LDL cholesterol and triglycerides
and lost the most weight. According
to paleophysiciansnetwork.com,
hundreds of doctors are prescribing
Paleo-style diets to patients with
health issues like diabetes, heart
disease, obesity, MS, IBS, and RA.
The Paleo Diet Plan works for me
and my family. After discovering that
I have leaky gut, and beginning an
elimination diet I soon discovered
my mind and body doesn’t tolerate
grains, dairy and processed sugars.
I feel better today than I have in
years. The goal here is to become in
tune to what your body needs, not to
subscribe to a set of beliefs blindly.
According to Prevention Magazine’s
Special Report, John Durant author
of The Paleo Manifesto agrees to eat
strictly Paleo for 30 days, and then
reintroduce foods that are important
to you, one at a time, to see how you
feel. When you end up with a diet
you thrive on that’s not strictly Paleo
(such as grass fed dairy), that is fine.
If you have ever wanted to give
Paleo a try but don’t know where to
start, try these Smart Paleo Swaps:
Instead of:
Try this:
Pasta
Spiralized
zucchini
Lettuce leaf
wraps
Cauliflower
“rice”
Guacamole
Almond or
sunflower
butter
Almond,
cashew,
coconut or flax
milk
Baked carrot
or sweet potato
“fries”
Bread
Rice
Hummus
Peanut Butter
Soy or cow’s
milk
French fries
Trina K Kubitschek , Owner of
CrossFit Station. A proud mom of
Kayla, Kasson, Violet, and Evelyn.
Trina has more than 14 years of
experience and a drive to help
individuals find and succeed in their
nutrition and fitness goals. Visit Trina
at http://crossfitstation.com
Consult your physician before starting
a fitness or exercise program. Trina’s
column is written for educational
purposes only. In no way is it to
diagnose, cure or treat any medical
conditions.
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uCritic.............
Valley Times
August 29, 2016
By Tom Wick, Universal Critic
What’s the deal with Matthew McConaughey? Some of the movies he plays in, does he just sign up hoping it’s weird enough to
get an award? The Sea of Trees isn’t a “terrible” movie, but it’s not worth watching. I felt the same way after I saw McConaughey in
Mud: great acting on his part, but what was the point of the movie? Kink of like his Lincoln car commercials. Anyway, if you’re a
McConaughey fan, wait for Trees to show up in your DVR queue.
And speaking of movies made for fans, Jason Bourne is the film we’ve been waiting almost ten years for. If you liked the third
film, the 2007 The Bourne Ultimatum, you’ll like Bourne. Julia Stiles comes out of hiding to help the Matt Damon character come
permanently out of hiding. She has the goods on the CIA until, of course, they kill her. But don’t worry, there’s a new, younger girl for
Bourne to rely on. She too turns on her employer and decides to help Bourne. But good for him, he doesn’t want her whiney help and
after two hours of high octane chase scenes and a very (way too) long car chase, he goes back into hiding. Is that bad? Not really, just
means we’ll have another Bourne movie in hopefully less than ten years. I’m a Bourne fan, so it was worth the twelve bucks and a
bucket of popcorn and a cherry Coke. Otherwise, you could wait for this one to show up in Redbox.
Sports and Romance in The Singles Game
by Tom Wick
Charlie Silver “has given up a life to become a tennis pro.” But the perks are worth it. “World travel, first class hotels, the best food, and competing for the best men
on the court.”
This is Lauren Weisberger’s best work since her debut novel, the 2003 The Devil Wears Prada. The writing is so good, one may wonder if the competition on and
off the court is really like the life that Charlie leads.
After her coach, Marcy, messes up on Charlie’s shoe style at the overly strict and traditional Wimbledon tournament, the “soles were almost entirely pink, a blatant style violation,” Charlie is forced to wear a competitor’s pair of shoes. The poorly fit shoes cause her feet to swell and then slip on the precious Wimbledon grass
breaking her ankle and wrist.
A career ending mistake. For both Charlie and Marcy. But Charlie fires Marcy, against everyone’s advice and hires the misogynistic men’s coach, Todd Feltner.
Mean, abusive, and crude, and that was for the men: he despises women’s sports.
But for Charlie, “in a world of almost unnaturally attractive people, it was nice to have someone around who wasn’t gorgeous.” Todd liked tennis and hated everything and everyone else. That was enough to get Charlie back on the court and to convince him to help her win Wimbledon.
A peak into the world of tennis, The Singles Game is a page-turning story filled with the best cast of characters I’ve seen in a novel in a long time. I’d be surprised if
we don’t see this one on the silver screen in the next year.
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Our mission is to strengthen our
community through substance abuse
prevention. Visit www.meridian
madc.org to learn more and become part
of the solution. Meetings are held on the
third Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m.
at the Meridian Police Department, 1401
E. Watertower Street. The August
meeting has been canceled. The next
meeting will be September 15.
~ A warm smile is the universal language of kindness ~
William Arthur Ward