Bigs 'n Blue B-Ball Tourney

Submitted by Carrie Paetow on Fri, 2010-03-12 16:08

Treasure Valley police & fire agencies, who typically work and cooperate well with each other, will face off in fierce competition Saturday in the annual Bigs ,n Blue Basketball Tournament.

Bigs n' Blue is a volunteer program sponsored by the Boise Police Activities League. Money raised from the basketball tourney benefit year-long activities for kids on the waiting list for a Big Brother or Big Sister.

Volunteer officers and deputies involved in Bigs 'n Blue come from Boise PD as well as several local law enforcement agencies.

"We couldn't help these kids without the help and support of the community," said Bigs ,n Blue organizer Officer Jermaine Galloway. "We have a lot of fun with the kids throughout the year at events like our Christmas party and in the summer at Roaring Springs, but the goal is to form healthy relationships and keep the kids pointed in a good direction. The more support we get, the more we can do for the kids."

Ten teams from local Treasure Valley law enforcement & fire agencies will compete for the championship trophy and bragging rights. Money for Bigs 'n Blue is raised though entry fees, including a 3 point competition!

The event is Saturday, March 13 at Mountain View High School in Meridian. It goes from 10-3pm.

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Head of Idaho Drug Policy, Meridian resident to lead Gov. Otter's campaign

Submitted by 2News Web Staff on Fri, 2010-03-12 14:52

The following is a release from Gov. Otter:

Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announced today that Debbie Field, who led his victorious campaign for Governor in 2006, has agreed to manage his 2010 re-election campaign.

Governor Otter, who will soon formally announce his candidacy for a second term, was pleased by Field’s willingness to take on the responsibility of guiding another statewide campaign.

“Debbie knows Idaho and the importance of building strong relationships to make a difference. She is a hard charger whose warm personality and kind demeanor belie the great organizational and campaign skills that I’m so grateful are on my side,” Governor Otter said.

“More importantly, having her experience at the helm of this campaign will enable me to focus my attention where it belongs – on being the Governor and leader of our state.”

Field, of Meridian, is taking a temporary unpaid leave of absence from her responsibilities as administrator of the State Office of Drug Policy. She will be joined in the Otter for Idaho campaign by new Finance Director Kendra Waitley of Boise and new Eastern Idaho Regional Coordinator Sheila Olsen of Idaho Falls.

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Wienermobile in town!

Submitted by Carrie Paetow on Wed, 2010-03-10 17:20

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is in the Treasure Valley this week. It is making a journey across the Northwest.

Hotdoggers will be handing out wiener whistles and giving tours of the Wienermobile.

Oscar Mayer is also promoting the "Good Mood Mission". The company started the year by donating one million pounds of food to fee America. You can help by filling out the sentence "It doesn't get any better than this...." Once you fill out the sentence Oscar Mayer will donate five pounds of food.

To help click HERE

Here's a schedule of events:

Albertson's 9AM-12PM at 20 East Fairview Ave. in Meridian

Albertson's 1PM-5PM at 3301 West Cherry Lane in Meridian

Friday, March 12

Albertson's 9AM-12PM at 250 South Eagle Road in Eagle

Albertson's 1PM-5PM at 4700 North Eagle Road in Boise

Saturday, March 13

Pinewood Derby at Pinewood Presbyterian Church from 10AM-12PM

4848 North 5 Mile Road in Boise

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Meridian High presents: The King and I

Submitted by 2News Web Staff on Mon, 2010-03-08 11:40

The Meridian High School Drama department is preparing for its final weekend production of The King and I.

We're being told it opened with rave reviews.

The production will continue Thursday, Friday and Saturday (March 11-13). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with curtain at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 at the door.

 

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Meridian lawmaker wants fake bomb hoaxes a felony

Submitted by 2News Web Staff on Fri, 2010-03-05 16:37

By the Associated Press

Police officers could soon crack down on people who plant fake bombs to spark public panic.

The House unanimously approved a measure Friday that would make placing fake explosives a felony. Offenders could face up to five years in prison, a punishment on par with the law making it illegal to call in phony bomb threats to police.

The legislation would give law enforcement authority to go after hoax explosive reports, similar to the one last year when a man placed several suspicious devices around the Boise Town Square Mall. The false alarm still forced 2,000 people to evacuate the mall and shut down stores for several hours.

Meridian Republican Rep. Marv Hagedorn, the bill's sponsor, says prosecutors would have to prove the phony devices were planted with malicious intent.

The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.

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Meridian dentists to provide free services to uninsured children

Submitted by 2News Web Staff on Thu, 2010-03-04 13:29

Drs. Eric Barney and Scott Grant will provide free oral health services to eligible children ages 5-18 at the Brookdale Dental Free Dental Day Saturday, March 13.

The event takes place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brookdale Dental, 12319 W. Persimmon Lane (off McMillan, between Eagle and Cloverdale Roads, in the Mahogany Business Park).

Eligible children will receive free teeth cleaning, sealants and a fluoride treatment. The clinic is for children who do not have dental insurance or are not enrolled in Medicaid.

The event is sponsored by the Regence Caring Foundation for Children and Central District Health Department.

For information or to make an appointment:

939-2389.

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Meridian company to donate dog food to Idaho Humane Society

Submitted by 2News Web Staff on Thu, 2010-03-04 13:19

Dynamite Marketing will deliver more than 2,000 pounds of its Super Premium dog food to the Idaho Humane Society on March 10 at 10:30 a.m. The donation is valued at $3,000 and is enough to feed the approximately 200 dogs for 125 days.

The gift is the result of Dynamite's Facebook contest, in which Dynamite pledged to donate a pound of dog food to the humane society for every new Facebook fan who has signed up since Jan. 1.

In addition, Dynamite will enter the names of all Facebook fans into a drawing later this month, and will donate 200 pounds of dog food to the shelter of the winner's choice.

The gift is in keeping with Dynamite's tradition of making charitable donations to motivate sales. Last year, the company offered its top distributors a choice of a personal prize such as a trip to Maui or double the value as a donation to charities chosen by the winners. The result was $22,000 in charitable donations.    

"People who buy our products are passionate about their animals and passionate about making the world a better place," said Callie Novak, Dynamite vice president.

"We are extremely grateful for the donation, as well as the visibility that the competition has brought to the humane society," said Chris Wiersema, development director at the Idaho Humane Society.

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Pie Hole to open new pizza shop in Meridian

Submitted by 2News Web Staff on Mon, 2010-03-01 12:56

It's no joke.

A popular Boise pizza restaurant franchise is planning to open a third store April 1.

Russ Crawforth, co-owner of the Boise-based Pie-Hole, said he's opening up another restaurant at 726 N. Main Street in Meridian.

"Business has been outstanding," Crawforth said. "We've been growing at a 16-20 percent clip this past year - it's allowed us to open another shop."

The store's target business is no surprise - students and the late-night crowd. Crawforth's other two stores are across the street from Boise State University and in downtown Boise.

Crawforth, who owns the franchise with his brother Jason, says they'll hire about 10 new employees in preparation.

"It's pretty cool to create some new jobs," he said.

The two brothers, graduates of Borah High, also plan on opening a store in Pocatello the same day. There's also some talk of taking Pie Hole out of state with the possibility of Salt Lake City.

Peperoni and potato bacon are the restaurant's most popular slices.

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Meridian man awaiting rape trial, charged with DUI downtown

Submitted by 2News Web Staff on Fri, 2010-02-26 11:32

A Meridian man awaiting a rape trial has been arrested for his third DUI.

Boise Police observed a vehicle at the corner of 8th and Bannock with the engine running at about 3 a.m. Officers saw what appeared to be a woman sitting on the drivers lap with no shirt. Officers pulled in behind the vehicle to investigate.

By the time they approached the vehicle, the woman had moved to the passenger side of the vehicle and covered up.

Officers made contact with the driver, Nicholas Sparks, who appeared to be intoxicated.

The suspect failed several field sobriety tests and blew a .13/.13 at the Ada County Jail. Sparks has two prior convictions for DUI making this charge a felony.

Sparks, who posted $100,000 bail last November, is awaiting trial on a rape charge.

Last summer, police say a woman went to a BBQ at this house in Meridian. Investigators say the woman had too much to drink, passed out on a couch and was allegedly was raped by Sparks. If convicted, Sparks faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.

Sparks' trial is scheduled for March 17.

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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Submitted by Carrie Paetow on Wed, 2010-02-24 18:03

In the words of Dr. Seuss, “From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere!” And that’s just what children will find when they attend a special birthday party honoring one of America’s favorite children’s authors, Dr. Seuss.

Over the course of his life, Theodor Seuss Geisel, best known as Dr. Seuss, published more than 60 children’s books.  Geisel was 87 when he died in 1991 but his books live on as classics and staples of every children’s book collection across America. If he were still alive today, he’d turn 106 years old on March 2.

Children will enjoy a special story time featuring their favorite Dr. Seuss books such as Green Eggs and Ham, The Cat in the Hat, and One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.  Dr. Seuss inspired games will also be available, as well as, a special birthday cake and refreshments.  Books will be given out for children to keep (while supplies last).

The birthday party is Saturday, March 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the University of Phoenix’s New Campus - 1422 Tech Lane, Meridian.

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