Boise Weekly Vol.24 Issue 27 by Boise Weekly

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DECEMBER 23–29, 2015

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“Worse’n all the rest, this noxious turd/ this boor with hair so frump.”

Candid Camera

Boise Police Department set to deploy body cameras, but what about privacy?

Top Flicks of ’15

Boise Weekly’s annual Oscar bracket for the best movie of the year

COPE 4

Potato Potentate

A conversation with Dylan Cline, the man who manages the New Year’s Idaho Potato Drop FREE TAKE ONE!

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EDITOR’S NOTE A CHRISTMAS LESSON FROM STAR WARS As a child of the ’80s, Christmas and Star Wars have always been a pair. There was the year I unwrapped an X-Wing. The year I received Jabba the Hutt—complete with a tiny Salacious Crumb. Then the apotheosis of Christmas gifts: an AT-AT walker. I was a lucky kid and rich in Star Wars figures. I had two Darth Vaders. Six stormtroopers. I had three Han Solos—pilot, Hoth and Endor. Two Princess Leias (Jabba slave and winter garb), two Lukes, three Gamorrean guards, Greedo, R2D2, Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian, three Admiral Ackbars, Max Rebo’s whole band. Between my brother and me, we had the Ewok Village complete with Ewoks... you name it. I even inherited a busted up Millennium Falcon from the older neighbor kid when he moved. My earliest concept of the “meaning of Christmas” was a kidmind version of The Force: treat others as you would be treated, be kind and grateful. Not bad lessons for a space opera and its merchandising empire. However, hubris started to creep in as my galaxy of Star Wars guys expanded. I could afford to be cavalier with my lesser figures: the Ugnaughts, Klaatu, the Rancor Keeper. I ceased being grateful, and my greed led me down a dark path. Balance was restored, though painfully. On a family road trip to Los Angeles, I loaded my favorite guys into a bag. At some point during the two-day drive I got it into my head to stick them all in a bucket. Then I stuck the bucket out the window. Then the bucket tipped in the wind, scattering at least 20 of my prized Star Wars men across two lanes of freeway. I stared out the back window of our ’87 Toyota Tercel hatchback, watching my action figures being blown to pieces. I screamed. My father cursed. I demanded we pull over. My dad jerked the car to the shoulder and I jumped out, running down the shoulder to retrieve whatever might be left. I recovered only one—and it shouldn’t have even been in the bucket: The goddamn medical droid from Hoth. 2-1B. The moral of this story needs no explanation. With the spirit of Star Wars recaptured, I’ll sign off with a simple holiday message: Be kind and grateful, and don’t put all your toys in one bucket. —Zach Hagadone

COVER ARTIST Cover art scanned courtesy of Evermore Prints... supporting artists since 1999.

ARTIST: Michelle Larsen TITLE: “Father Sun” MEDIUM: Oil on canvas with mixed media (tissue paper) ARTIST STATEMENT: I show my work at Grand Teton Gallery in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and have done shows in New York. I will be featured in Art Fair International Magazine “Best of 2015” this spring. My website: poetrypainting.com

SUBMIT Boise Weekly publishes original local artwork on its cover each week. One stipulation of publication is that the piece must be donated to BW’s annual charity art auction in November. A portion of the proceeds from the auction are reinvested in the local arts community through a series of private grants for which all artists are eligible to apply. Cover artists will also receive 30 percent of the final auction bid on their piece. To submit your artwork for BW’s cover, bring it to BWHQ at 523 Broad St. All original mediums are accepted. Thirty days from your submission date, your work will be ready for pick up if it’s not chosen to be featured on the cover. Work not picked up within six weeks of submission will be discarded.

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OPINION

What you missed this week in the digital world.

BERGDAHL DEFERS U.S. ARMY SGT. AND IDAHO NATIVE BOWE BERGDAHL APPE ARED IN A FORT BR AGG, N.C ., COURTROOM DEC . 22, FACING CHARGES OF DESERTION AND MISBEHAVIOR BEFORE THE ENEMY. IN THE HE ARING, BERGDAHL DEFERRED A DECISION ON HOW HIS TRIAL WILL PROCEED—EITHER BY A MILITARY JUDGE OR JURY OF OFFICERS. GE T MORE ON NE WS/CIT YDESK.

NO FREE LUNCH An eastern Idaho school lunch lady has been ﬁred after she gave a free lunch to a student who couldn’t afford it. Get more details and stoke your Christmastime outrage at News/Citydesk.

YES FREE BIKES Ease your Christmastime outrage with a story about how the Boise Bicycle Project gave away 387 bikes to needy kids—BBP’s biggest-ever Christmas giveaway. More on News/Citydesk.

DEER LIKE RABBITS A North Idaho community has a problem with its deer population, and after passing an ordinance and hiring a trapper, it’s considering a radical solution. See News/Citydesk.

A NOT-SO CHRISTMAS CAROL A cozy bit of poesy for the nosey BILL COPE Dear readers, as this is the last column before Christmas Day, I have a little something special for you. It’s a poem. I hope you like poetry. I actually don’t, much. All too often it sounds like someone with cognitive dissonance just saying whatever crosses his mind. I do like what is commonly referred to as “doggerel,” defined as “trivial, awkwardly written verse.” But I like it anyway. Doggerel dances along merrily with skippy rhythms, and it rhymes. I like to read rhyme, and I like to write it. Never do I think harder about a word than when I’m trying to find a rhyme for it, and I like thinking about words. I like thinking about where they came from, the nuances they carry within them, why one syllable is given stress over another. I like thinking about what our mouths go through to say them. Just picture the acrobatics your mouth is going through whenever it says “Massachusetts” or “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” Phew! I especially like thinking about the tonal qualities of words. You’ve noticed how some words carry within them an atmospheric resonance that extends beyond their strict definition, and on into whatever rhymes with them. “Doom,” for instance—is there not a distinctive vibe that comes with the very enunciation? But wait... listen to the rhymes of “doom”: gloom, boom, fume, exhume, loom, tomb, Brit Hume—see what I mean? It’s onomatopoeia taken to a primitive level, I’m convinced: a holdover from those ancient nights when Neanderthals were squatting around meager fires, experimenting with differing grunts and groans to communicate their misery. But, back to that poem I wrote for you. It is not particularly cheery, but I believe it’s appropriate for the season. Perhaps not the season you have in mind, but a season, nevertheless.

“PRITHEE WE WHUMP THE PLUMPISH GRUMP”

OPINION

Our times have soured, or so it seems, From so many jarring bumps; That shake our faith when turned to memes And thrown at us in clumps. They’d have us feel it’s all gone bad, Those curs of the G-O-P sump; They’ve spread the fear of mass jihad, And fooled the dumb as Gump It’s by design, you have to see, Contrived and meant to stump; We’re now so scared our pants we pee, Transformed to quiv’ring lumps. It’s worst from one I’m loath to name— An especially repellent schlump— For every reference builds his fame, Helping him his rivals thump Worse’n all the rest, this noxious turd, this boor with hair so frump; As dev’lish as King Dick the Third, Except without the hump. We mustn’t let ourselves be led By such a mouthy chump; Whose whole appeal depends on dread Of horrors up which he’ll pump. You know the one of whom I warn, That fascistic horse’s rump. He who was so scabrous born Donald J. “Asshole” __________!

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OPINION FROM THE FAR MARGINS The beauty of the dream NICOLE LEFAVOUR You’re off your meds again. The eviction notice came through. Squatting in your own apartment only worked so long. It was like the way you’d hid in the house as a child, hoping your dad wouldn’t find you, pretending it was a game, like hide and seek, only it wasn’t. So there’s a strain of sanity in the paranoia. It goes like this: All your life, just when everything was going well, with a job, a relationship, with trying to lose weight or grow potatoes in boxes in the alley, something would go wrong. It’s like life is dynamite waiting to blow and it’s just a matter of waiting for when. It’s come to a point you don’t dare let life go well because the pain of having it all explode has gotten to be too much. You go instead for the little moments: sun shining down through rain in the alley; a random cat from somewhere curling up next to you in the night; the garbage can with the whole bento box, silverware and all, sitting right on top, like someone wanted you to have it. So that brings you to now. The tents along the freeway with people who seem in varied states of hope and cynicism as well. Most have changed jobs as many times as you have; are single; have been through wars, either the childhood kind or the adult people-with-guns-kind; some have decided that the world is more bearable when you drink or ingest something that actually makes you feel—or not feel. You’ve tried that, spent a month and the last of your savings hoping that smoking the stuff would kill you. Even that went wrong, and made you more paranoid than just being paranoid. So you woke up one day and walked out of the house into the street with nothing. The warm nights felt good. There was freedom to not hoping too much, not being too attached to anything. Every day was different. At first it was like that. Then it got cold. Then you got arrested for sleeping. Your little hiding holes started to be full of others getting out of the cold. Food was just harder to find. Just when you need it most, the garbage cans are full of newspapers and empty coffee cups. In the tents along the freeway, people help each other out. You stayed at the edge for a long time, knowing that getting too attached to anything was just asking for it. But you helped out a couple with a kid. He even had a job nights, long past the shelter curfew. They were burnt on churches, on government, so they slept on the street. One guy out there played guitar, was bad on the stuff, said he’d tried to get clean but there was a waiting list to go in somewhere. There are angry people there, too, like everywhere. And leeches—the ones just waiting to steal whatever you’ve got. They transcend class, BOISE WEEKLY.COM

will find you everywhere, from boardrooms to shelters. They get angry when you have more than they do. They’ll just destroy stuff, ruin it so you don’t have it. So no one has it. You dream of them at night sometimes, that guy at the edge of the firelight whose eyes are everywhere, whose gaze presses like fingers in the dark. The dynamite’s always waiting, always hidden behind everything you let yourself get too sweet after. Sleeping in the same place, sleeping dry, even if it smells of sewer, getting meals warm, looking in on other people’s patterns, routines; being alive with a name people call you by. One day it all evaporates. The few things you’ve gathered for warmth are taken—tarp, bag, rug, the water bottle you fill with coffee each night to keep your feet from frostbite. Gone. The police come, scatter you all. With no plastic porta-potty or makeshift outhouse hole, you have to use the alley behind a restaurant. These are the moments your dignity feels gone. But the restaurants won’t let you in and it’s late and urgent. Somewhere a mayor gives speeches. Your invisibility alleviates guilt, does nothing to make those who scattered safer or warmer. They tell you to go to the shelter but you can’t. It is plastic explosive, walls too tight, doors too full of eyes. Some people go but most roll off back into the bushes, the neighborhoods, hills and hedges. They scrounge for new bedding and tarps, tents, anything to keep the kids or their own bones warm. Age makes the cold whisper cruel things. The young get careless when it all turns upside down. They are more prone to despair and excess; end up frozen in the night when it gets too hard. Some shoot or smoke a bit extra to dull the new rash of suffering and never wake up. Another mother or father wonders where their child is, waits for the Christmas call. You stumble in the street, sleet falling, numb in your mind more than anything. You ask how much point there is staying warm. You find a grate where the warm air rises from the bowels of some building. You lie there, looking up as snow falls. Christmas lights come on and twinkle as the sky falls. Soaked, you wait for the officers to come, to make you move. You close your eyes and dream of the bento box, the cat in the alley. You’re thankful for the dream. It lets the beauty in life wash back just when it all seems gone. And you don’t know if you’ll make it to morning but the dreaming is good. All around you in the city you know men and women sleep cold and wet and dreaming. You know their names now, know their dreams, you know they sleep bare, maybe scared tonight, wondering if they’ll make it to morning. Dreaming. BOISEweekly | DECEMBER 23–29, 2015 | 5

UNDA’ THE ROTUNDA

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NEWS CATCHING THE ACTION

Advocates cry foul over Idaho’s decision to lower Medicaid reimbursement rates.

Boise Police Department will add on-body cameras to officers’ gear in 2016 HARRISON BERRY

DISABILITY ADVOCATES: IDHW IS ‘THE GRINCH’ WITH LOWER MEDICAID RATES Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in April, the state of Idaho has been cleared to lower Medicaid reimbursement rates to health care providers--reverting back to 2012 levels. The high court said providers could not sue the state in order to raise reimbursement rates due to rising medical costs; and, on Dec. 18, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced it had received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service to return the Medicaid reimbursement rates to the 2012 levels, effective Jan. 1, 2016. Meanwhile, the advocacy group Idaho Disability Defense and Education Fund said the timing couldn’t have been worse, accusing IDHW of being “the Grinch who stole Christmas,” going on to state there was “no legal reason to wait until a week before Christmas” for the announcement. “But we just got that approval [from CMS] just last week,” said IDHW spokesman Tom Shanahan. “If we had approval to lower the rate last April, we would have changed it then. In fact, providers got eight months of higher payments while we were awaiting approval from CMS to lower the rates.” IDDEF President Bill Benkula insisted the lower rates may force service providers “to turn away the neediest patients” and some providers “might even have to lay off workers or go out of business entirely.” Shanahan said Health and Welfare always monitors Medicaid-funded services. “We look at two things: access and quality,” he said. “If we see a situation where there aren’t enough providers or the quality of care declines, then we’ll reevaluate the reimbursement rate. We’re going to keep an eye on this very closely.” Benkula countered, “I cannot even imagine what led Health and Welfare to do this to these people, at this time of year.” —George Prentice

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On Nov. 1, a motorist struck one of rancher Jack Yantis’ cattle near the Adams County town of Council. When Yantis arrived on the scene, Ada County sheriff’s deputies were already there. Yantis was armed. Though the exact details are still unknown, the one thing the public does know is that guns were fired and Yantis was shot and killed. Since then, conflicting witness accounts have offered some insight but for the public and media, a significant piece of evidence has yet to surface: video footage of the incident. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the deputies who shot Yantis were wearing body cameras but hasn’t released the video. For Boise Police Chief Bill Bones, the Yantis shooting is an object lesson in the merits and pitfalls of officer-worn body cameras. “If I’ve got video ... good or bad, I have a desire to show that and release it. There are going to be some restrictions on what I can or can’t do,” Bones said. “Working through some of those are going to be some of my more difficult days.” The Boise City Council approved a nearly $1.5 million, five-year purchase agreement Dec. 15 for Taser’s Axon body cameras and space on Taser’s server to store video files. In spring 2016, the first 25-30 cameras will be distributed to Boise Police Department patrol officers. Ultimately, almost every officer—including the chief—will wear one. Ahead of the cameras’ rollout, BPD is building a policy for the use of the bodycams. “We’re working with prosecutors to make sure that we have protected the privacy interests of the public while remaining transparent,” Bones said. The cameras will always be recording but during an enforcement action, officers will push a button on the unit that flags footage beginning 30 seconds before its activation. Non-flagged video will queue on Taser’s server, awaiting deletion, but flagged video is treated as evidence. Attorneys in criminal cases will have unfettered access to video, and members of the public filing information requests will be able to obtain footage with sensitive information redacted. For police watchdogs like ACLU-Idaho Public Policy Coordinator Kathy Griesmyer, that’s where some major problems lie.

Boise Police Chief Bill Bones tells Boise Weekly he’ll also wear a body camera when he’s out in the ﬁeld.

“There’s skepticism not so much in terms of accountability, but there are concerns for privacy rights both for police and for the public when it comes to mass video collection,” she said. Information that could be redacted might be video of bystanders, minors and crime victims. Much of what police officers see on calls is inadmissible as evidence and inappropriate for public consumption. Earlier this year, the ACLU drafted a policy addressing video use, storage and access, and is designed to maximize police transparency while preventing sensitive information from appearing before the public. ACLU’s model policy reflects a few of the ways other law enforcement agencies have deployed body cameras without updating their evidence collection or storage practices. In a November 2015 report card, Upturn, a consultancy firm that specializes in civil rights and technology, and the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights concluded many of the nation’s largest early-adopting police departments have not made their policies publicly available. Many more allow officers to view body camera video prior to filing police reports. Others have ambiguous or prohibitive policies regarding the public’s access to bodycam video. “Not only should there be this discretionary piece that tells law enforcement how they should be using their cameras and under what circumstances, but also this back-end piece about releasing information, as well as how long it should be available to the public,” Griesmyer said. Body cameras are set to revolutionize police accountability, but few in the law enforcement community have said the new technology will have a significant impact on how officers do their jobs. Since photo and video became commonplace technology on phones, police have become

accustomed to being recorded while on the job. Using the cameras is a matter of pushing a button and, in the halls of justice, video is subject to most of the same storage and handling rules as other digital evidence like audio and photos. Boise Police Overseer Natalie Camacho-Mendoza was cautiously optimistic about what can be achieved with body cameras. “It’s meeting that transparency desire that the public has. I just don’t know if it’s going to be as everybody hopes it will be because of how they’re worn and depending on how they interact with the community,” she said. Nevertheless, a growing body of social scientific evidence suggests police wearing body cameras improve relations between police and comunities. A University of South Florida research team working with the Orlando Police Department conducted a yearlong, randomized experiment with body cameras. It concluded the cameras aided in police work and influenced officers’ behavior, reducing the number of complaints. Most officers involved in the study said they wanted to keep their cameras. In September, The Journal of Quantitative Criminology published a report that concluded officers wearing body cameras were less likely to use force in an enforcement action and received fewer complaints from the public. Bones said he’s excited for the cameras as training and evidence gathering tools, as well as for public relations purposes, but for his part, he said anything that can de-escalate a situation makes Boise a safer place. “As the cameras roll out and everybody’s aware they’re on a camera, whether it’s an officer or citizen, knowing you’re [being] recorded, you tend to be a little bit nicer, be on your best,” he said. “I think it’ll reduce the [number of situations] that might have gone south just because everybody knows they’re on video.” BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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CALENDAR WEDNESDAY DEC. 23 Festivals & Events

to lend a helping hand and snap a commemorative photo. Daily through Christmas Eve. Visit the website for a complete schedule. 12 p.m. FREE. Boise Towne Square, 350 N. Milwaukee St., Boise, 208378-4400, boisetownesquare.com.

CHRISTMAS LIGHT HELICOPTER TOURS—Silverhawk Aviation is now booking scenic Christmas light tours over downtown Boise and Idaho Botanical Garden for two-three passengers on select evenings. By reservation only. 6-10 p.m. $125$225. FBO, 4444 W. Aeronca, Boise, 208-453-8577, silverhawkaviation.net.

THUNDER MOUNTAIN LINE SANTA EXPRESS—Travel with Santa and Mrs. Claus to Santa’s village. Through Dec. 23, 9 a.m., 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. $12-$52. Thunder Mountain Line Scenic Train Rides, 120 Mill Road, Horseshoe Bend, 877-IDA-RAIL or 208-793-4425, thundermountainline.com/SantaExpress2014.html.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY TOURS—Join Ms. Molly, the vintage decorated open air trolley, for a fun-ﬁlled hour of holiday lights and music. Through Dec. 27, 7-8 p.m. $5-$18. Evergreen Business Mall-Library Plaza, corner of Cole and Ustick, Boise. 208-433-0849, boisetrolleytours.com.

WINTER GARDEN AGLOW—With more than 300,000 holiday lights hanging from every possible surface, the garden has been transformed into a brightly lit wonderland sure to bring a smile to the faces of parents and children alike. Through Jan. 3. 6-9 p.m. $4-$10. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-3438649, idahobotanicalgarden.org/ winter-garden-aglow.

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWNE—Welcome Santa to Boise and share your holiday wishes. His elves will be nearby, prepared

SUNDAY-TUESDAY, DEC. 27-29

On Stage

Art

COF: A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD—7 p.m. $15-$35. Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., Hailey, 208-578-9122, facebook.com/ companyoffools.

CHINESE GARDENS—Through Feb. 14. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE-$6. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

HOT DOG HOLIDAY BENEFIT CONCERT—Local musicians donate their time and talent to beneﬁt the Corpus Christi House: DJ Stardust Lounge, Ben the Drunken Poet, Tim Andreae, a.k.a. Belle, Emanuel’s Redheaded Stepchild, The Sun Cat Brothers and Hot Dog Sandwich. Get $1 off cover with donation of canned or nonperishable food items. Plus, hot dog sandwiches. 8 p.m. $3. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, 208424-8297, visualartscollective.com.

FOLDING PAPER: THE INFINITE POSSIBILITIES OF ORIGAMI— Through Jan. 17. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE-$6. Boise Art Museum, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208-3458330, boiseartmuseum.org.

NEXSTAGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL—Celebrate the holidays with this timeless tale full of song, humor and suspense. 7 p.m. $15-$35. NexStage Theatre, 120 S. Main St., Ketchum, nexstagetheater.org, 208-726-4TKS.

KNEELAND GALLERY: LAND OF THE FREE—Featuring works by Robert Moore, Ovanes Berberian and Seth Winegar. A reception will be held Tuesday, Dec. 29, 5-8 p.m. Exhibit runs through Jan. 30. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Kneeland Gallery, 271 First Ave. N., Ketchum, 208-726-5512, kneelandgallery. com. MELISSA ‘SASI’ CHAMBERS: TARPESTRIES—Through Jan. 17. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE. Boise State Student Union Gallery, 1910 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-1242, ﬁnearts.boisestate.edu.

MONDAY, DEC. 28

NILES NORDQUIST: IN THE WILD—Through Jan. 10. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Friesen Galleries, Brandt Center, Northwest Nazarene University, 707 Fern St., Nampa, 208-467-8398, brandtcenter.nnu. edu. ROLE PLAY: CHANGING IDEAS ABOUT GENDER—Through Feb. 20. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Sun Valley Center for the Arts, 191 Fifth St. E., Ketchum, 208-726-9491, sunvalleycenter.org.

Talks & Lectures DHARMA TALK ON UNIVERSAL COMPASSION—Learn about the Universal Compassion Movement from Tibetan Lama Geshe Thupten Phelgye, Global Scholar in Residence at Eastern Washington University. Geshe-la will share his life’s journey, including his a ﬁve-year retreat in a cave above Dharmsala. 7 p.m. By donation. Heart of Dharma Prajna Meditation Center, 1627 S. Orchard St., Boise, 208-918-1410, heartofdharma. org/retreat.

Sports & Fitness ANTHONY LAKES OPEN—Open daily (except Christmas Day) through Jan. 3. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $10-$35. Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort, 47500 Anthony Lake Hwy., North Powder, 541-856-3277, anthonylakes.com. BOGUS OPEN—Open daily. 9 a.m.4:30 p.m. $20-$54 alpine, $3-$14 nordic, $12 tubing hill. Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, Bogus Basin Road, Boise, 208-332-5100, bogusbasin.org. BRUNDAGE OPEN—Open daily. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $16-$62. Brundage Mountain Resort, 3890 Goose Lake Road, McCall, 1-800888-7544, brundage.com. POMERELLE OPEN—Open daily; night skiing kicks off Dec. 26, 4-9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $10-$50. Pomerelle Mountain Resort, 961 E. Howell Canyon Road, Malta, 208-673-5555, pomerelle-mtn.com.

TUESDAY, DEC. 29

OPER AIDAHO.ORG Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl is part of many Americans’ holiday traditions.

OPERA IDAHO: AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS It turns out that more Americans have seen Amahl and the Night Visitors than any other live opera production in United States history. Between 1951 and 1966, tens of millions watched the opera, commissioned for NBC by Gian Carlo Menotti and broadcast live by the network at Christmastime through much of the mid20th century. Generations have since come and gone. For many, the Nativity-based opera is a new experience—and rather easy to endure due to its modest length and English language. 2:30 p.m., $18 -$48. The Egyptian Theatre, 700 Main St., 208-345-3531, operidaho.org.

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The latest SSN installment features stories of right and wrong.

STORY STORY NIGHT: THE OUT-OF-TOWNERS Of the legions of pizza deliverers, more than a few have rung the doorbell at a crime scene. Then again, some occasionally receive $100 tips from grateful, hungry patrons. We like to think we have some control over our lives, but a lot of what happens to us comes from sheer, dumb luck—being in the right place at the right time. This happens to be the theme of Story Story Night’s latest installment, The Out-Of-Towners: Stories of Being in the Right/ Wrong Place at the Right/Wrong Time. Join celebrity guests at El Korah Shrine Monday, Dec. 28, as they tell stories about how fortune has served (or not served) them, and get a chance to tell a story of your own. 7 p.m., $12. El Korah Shrine, 1118 W. Idaho St., 208-3430571, storystorynight.org.

With You’re a Good Dude, Daggy Nichols, Chad Ethan Shohet (left) and Dakotah Brown (R) show why they’ll be around for more than a BLiP.

BLIP: ‘YOU’RE A GOOD DUDE, DAGGY NICHOLS’ On the last Tuesday of every month, theater fans gather at Rediscovered Books to hear playwrights and actors from HomeGrown Theatre read their work. This month promises to be especially unique, with a reading of You’re a Good Dude, Daggy Nichols, written by local director, writer, actor and puppeteer Chad Ethan Shohet and Dakotah Brown, a professional actor who has appeared in several lead roles at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival. The play follows a group of boys who uncover a mystery from their past during an overdue Christmas reunion, “catapulting them into an adventure chock full of kid gangs, holiday nostalgia and a PBR-swilling snowman,” according to the playwrights. With dult themes, crass language and suggestive imagery, You’re a Good Dude is a “celebration of bros.” 7 p.m., FREE, Rediscovered Books. 180 N. Eighth St., 208-3764229, rdbooks.org. BOISE WEEKLY.COM

CALENDAR SUN VALLEY OPEN—Open daily. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $45-$125. Sun Valley Resort, 1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, 208-622-4111 or 1-800-7868259, sunvalley.com. TAMARACK OPEN—Open daily. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $18-$62. Tamarack Resort, 2099 W. Mountain Road (off Hwy 55, Donnelly, 208-3251000. tamarackidaho.com/event/ projected-opening-day.

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will close at 1 p.m. Christmas Eve. boisepubliclibrary.org. WINTER GARDEN AGLOW—6-9 p.m. $4-$10. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649.

On Stage COMEDIAN SEAN PEABODY—8 p.m. $10. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379, liquidboise.com.

ANGELL’S TOYS FOR TOTS WINTER WARMER COFFEE COCKTAIL GIVEAWAY—Get a free Winter Warmer coffee cocktail with donations, through Dec. 23. 5-10 p.m. FREE. Angell’s Bar and Grill Renato, 999 W. Main St., Boise, 208-3424900, angellsbarandgrill.com.

NEXSTAGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL—2 p.m. $15-$35. NexStage Theatre, 120 S. Main St., Ketchum, nexstagetheater.org, 208-726-4TKS.

THURSDAY DEC. 24

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE—Cantors will sing on Christmas Eve at Epworth Chapel on the Green as worshipers gather for a warm and beautiful service of Holy Communion. All are welcome. 7 p.m. FREE. Epworth Chapel on the Green, 6110 W. Northview St., Boise, 208-336-3951, epworthchapelonthegreen.org.

Festivals & Events BPL HOLIDAY CLOSURES—All locations of the Boise Public Library

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FRIDAY DEC. 25 Festivals & Events BPL HOLIDAY CLOSURES—All locations of the Boise Public Library will be closed Christmas Day. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-972-8200, boisepubliclibrary.org. WINTER GARDEN AGLOW—6-9 p.m. $4-$10. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649..

On Stage COMEDIAN SEAN PEABODY—Sean Peabody has been exploding on the comedy scene with his highenergy shows that are relatable for people of all ages and from all walks of life. Both of his Christmas Day shows are free. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., 208-287-5379. liquidboise.com.

Sports & Fitness SANTA SKIS FREE AT TAMARACK—Arrive at the resort dressed in full Kris Kringle attire and Tamarack will hook you up with a FREE day on the slopes. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE-$62. Tamarack Resort, 2099 W. Mountain Road (off Hwy 55, Donnelly, 208-325-1000. tamarackidaho.com.

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SATURDAY DEC. 26 Festivals & Events

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DOWNTOWN BOISE CHURCH WALK—Join the Les Bois Chapter of the American Guild of Organists for the annual self-guided walking tour to look at Christmas decorations, hear special music and view the various architectural styles of the churches, all within walking distance of each other. Concludes with a Christmas Music Sing from 5:30-6 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, with Ryan Dye as organ accompanist. 3-5:30 p.m. FREE. Downtown Boise, agoboise.org.

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OLD BOISE MODEL RAILROAD HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE—Join the Old Boise N-Scale Model Railroad Club for a tour of their setup, which features more than 1,000 feet of track, multiple switch yards, miniature towns, villages and wilderness, and hundreds of rail cars. Admission is FREE, but donations are accepted. Saturdays through Jan. 2. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. The Pioneer Building, 106 N. Sixth St., Boise. facebook.com/oldboiserailroad.

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CALENDAR WINTER GARDEN AGLOW—6-9 p.m. $4-$10. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649. idahobotanicalgarden.org/winter-garden-aglow.

FRANKLY BURLESQUE—Featuring some of Boise’s best burlesque performers. 8 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon, 513 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-6344, facebook.com/ PengillysSaloon.

BOISE DEPOT OPEN HOUSE AND TOY DRIVE—11 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Boise Train Depot, 2603 W. Eastover Terrace, Boise, parks. cityofboise.org.

On Stage

MARCUS EATON—Following a successful tour and album launch in Italy, Marcus returns to Boise for an intimate solo performance. Guests can purchase advance copies of Versions Of The Truth before its U.S. release. Marcus’ father Steve Eaton opens. 6:30 p.m. $23-$28 adv., $27-$32 door. Riverside Hotel Sapphire Room, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208343-1871, sapphireboise.com.

On Stage

BLUES ADDICTS YEAR’S END PARTY—7:30 p.m. $10-$15 adv., $13-$18 door. Riverside Hotel Sapphire Room, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-343-1871, sapphireboise.com. COF: A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD—7 p.m. $15-$35. Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., Hailey, 208-578-9122. facebook.com/ companyoffools. COMEDIAN SEAN PEABODY—8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $12. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208287-5379, liquidboise.com.

SUNDAY DEC. 27 Festivals & Events BOISE DEPOT OPEN HOUSE AND TOY DRIVE—Check out the interior of the historic building dressed in its holiday best. The holiday display and toy drive will continue on Sundays and Mondays through Jan. 4 (closed legal holidays). 11 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Boise Train Depot, 2603 W. Eastover Terrace, Boise, parks. cityofboise.org. JUMP OPEN HOUSE— Get your ﬁrst look at Jack’s Urban Meeting Place at open houses designed to introduce the community to the scope of the opportunities JUMP will offer. 1-5 p.m. FREE. JUMP, 1000 Myrtle St., Boise, 208-3897605, jacksurbanmeetingplace. org.

OPERA IDAHO: AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS—Opera Idaho’s production of Gian Carlo Menotti’s one-act opera returns for three post-Christmas performances. Sung in English. 2:30 p.m. $18$48. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-0454, 208-387-1273, operaidaho.org, egyptiantheatre.net.

MONDAY DEC. 28 Festivals & Events

WINTER GARDEN AGLOW—6-9 p.m. $4-$10. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649, idahobotanicalgarden.org/winter-garden-aglow.

COF: A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD—7 p.m. $15-$35. Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., Hailey, 208-578-9122. facebook.com/ companyoffools. OPERA IDAHO: AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS—2:30 p.m. $18-$48. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-0454, 208-387-1273, operaidaho.org, egyptiantheatre.net. STORY STORY NIGHT: THE OUT-OF-TOWNERS—Kick it old-school with true stories from the not-toodistant past at the ‘90s-moviethemed season of Story Story Night. December’s theme is The Out-of-Towners: Stories of Being in the Right/Wrong Place at the Right/Wrong Time. The all-ages show is hosted by Jessica Holmes, with music by Stardust Lounge.

MILD ABANDON By E.J. Pettinger

WINTER GARDEN AGLOW—6-9 p.m. $4-$10. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649. idahobotanicalgarden.org/winter-garden-aglow.

On Stage CLARKE AND THE HIMSELFS VINYL RELEASE PARTY—Clarke and the Himselfs will perform a special in-store set in celebration of the vinyl release of The Well-Rounded Clarke and the Himselfs. 4 p.m. FREE. The Record Exchange, 1105 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-344-8010, therecordexchange.com. COF: A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD—3 p.m. $15-$35. Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., Hailey, 208-578-9122. facebook.com/ companyoffools. COMEDIAN SEAN PEABODY—8 p.m. $10. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-287-5379. liquidboise.com.

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CALENDAR There’ll be a full bar for those of age, plus Pie Hole pizza. Free parking at The Car Park. 7 p.m. $12. El Korah Shrine Center, 1118 W. Idaho St., Boise, 208-343-0571, storystorynight.org, elkorah.org.

Kids & Teens DCI WINTER BREAK CAMP—Investigate how molecules, mammals and more react to freezing temperatures. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $135-$150. Discovery Center of Idaho, 131 Myrtle St., Boise, 208343-9895, dcidaho.org. DRAMA KIDS INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS BREAK CAMP—Enjoy fun activities that help you think more creatively and learn new acting and conﬁdence-building skills. You’ll be part of plays, improvisations, silent scenes, mini-scripts, hilarious theater games and more in this four-day camp. For ages 6-12. Dec. 28-31, 1-4 p.m. $44$49. Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, Nampa, 208-468-5858, nampaparksandrecreation.org. FROZEN FUN CHRISTMAS BREAK CAMP—Dress like your favorite princess and sing along to your favorite songs from the movie. You’ll learn a fun dance routine with your friends, and even enjoy your very own coronation day complete with crown at camp’s end. For ages 4-9 Dec. 28-30, 3-4 p.m. $25-$32. Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, Nampa, 208-4685858, nampaparksandrecreation. org.

HOMEGROWN THEATRE: BLIP READING SERIES—Join HomeGrown Theatre and Rediscovered Books for another edition of the BLiP Reading Series. This month’s play is You’re A Good Dude, Daggy Nichols, by Chad Ethan Shohet and Dakotah Brown. (Contains adult themes, crass language and suggestive imagery.) 7-9 p.m. FREE. Rediscovered Books, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-3764229. facebook.com/HGTheatre. LADY BIZNESS PODCAST LIVE— 8 p.m. FREE. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-2875379. liquidboise.com. LYNN TREDEAU SOLO PIANO LIVE—Pianist Lynn Tredeau will play music from her albums Echoes of Life and Snowlight: A Christmas Memory. 7 p.m. $5. Dunkley Music, 3410 N. Eagle Road, Ste. 150, Meridian, 208-342-5549. lynntredeau. com/concerts. NPL FAMILY MOVIE—All ages are welcome to watch Annie (2014), rated PG. Popcorn will be served. 3 p.m. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa, 208468-5800. nampalibrary.org. OPERA IDAHO: AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS—2:30 p.m. $18-$48. Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-0454, 208-387-1273, operaidaho.org, egyptiantheatre.net.

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Sports & Fitness HASTINGS BOISE AVE. WII U MARIO KART 8 TOURNAMENTS— Hastings on Boise Avenue and Overland will host two Wii U Mario Kart 8 Tournaments. There’ll be prizes. Competitors can RSVP to the Facebook event pages for rules and updates. Registration in-store only; limited to 64 participants. 6 p.m. $5. Hastings, 680 E. Boise Ave., Boise, 208-345-9428; and 10539 W. Overland Road, Boise, 208-3220314, gohastings.com.

Kids & Teens HIBERNATE, MIGRATE OR INSULATE: A WILDLIFE WINTER SURVIVAL GUIDE—Deer Flat NWR invites second-, third- and fourthgraders to explore how local wildlife survives the challenges of winter. Participants must register by phone or email. 1-4 p.m. FREE. Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Visitor’s Center, 13751 Upper Embankment Road, Nampa, 208-467-9278, fws. gov/refuge/deer_ﬂat.

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Odds & Ends FLYING M TRIVIA NIGHT—Enjoy a spirited competition ﬁlled with your favorite music between questions. 7 p.m. FREE. Flying M Coffeegarage, 1314 Second St. S., Nampa, 208-467-5533.

TUESDAY DEC. 29 Festivals & Events

EYESPY

Real Dialogue from the naked city

BITCOIN MEETUP—Don’t miss the last Bitcoin Meetup before the 2016 Year of the Halving. This action-packed meeting features Jon Harms as the main presenter. He’ll be covering Bitcoin Wallets, DeadMan’s Box (what happens to your bitcoins if you pass away?) and Shamir’s Secret Sharing Scheme (long-term storage of bitcoins with the highest level of security and safety). 7-9 p.m. FREE. The Drink Bar & Waterfront Grill, 3000 N. Lakeharbor Lane, Boise, 208-8535070, meetup.com/Boise-BitcoinMeetup/events/227234277. WINTER GARDEN AGLOW—6-9 p.m. $4-$10. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-343-8649..

On Stage COF: A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD—7 p.m. $15-$35. Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., Hailey, 208-578-9122. facebook.com/ companyoffools.

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SWEET 16

ELITE 8

FINAL 4

ELITE 8

SWEET 16

Spotlight

THE PEN AND THE SWORD

Macbeth

The Revenant

Movie Madness

Spotlight

The Best of 2015 A bracket-busting look at a year at the movies

Taxi

THE REAL THING

SPOTLIGHT Amy

TOP 2 Trumbo

Inside Out

ROOM The Hateful Eight

Straight Outta Compton

Room

Inside Out

Straight Outta Compton

Joy

STAR WARS VII THE MARTIAN

The Martian

Far From the Madding Crowd

Clouds of Sils Maria

Youth

WAR AND REMEMBRANCE

WONDER WOMEN

Joy

Mr. Holmes

STAR WARS VII

THE MARTIAN

MYSTERIES OF LIFE

BROOKLYN

There’s a good reason why filmdom’s top prognosticators can’t figure out what film will win the Oscar as 2015’s best. It’s because the year in movies offered such variety. One moment we were laughing our fool heads off at Amy Schumer in Trainwreck or Amy Poehler in Inside Out; the next we were crying our eyes out at Brie Larson In Room or Saoirse Ronan in Brooklyn. What a great year for film, and all the more difficult to craft what has become a tradition: my annual bracket of the year’s top movies. If hard-pressed, I would have to say that the elite eight of 2015 were (in alphabetical order): Brooklyn, Inside Out, The Martian, Room, Son of Saul, Spotlight, Star Wars VII and Train Wreck (that’s right, Trainwreck). My favorite two films of 2015: Spotlight, packed to the gills with fine performances, and Star Wars VII, which far-outpaced my expectations (which were astronomical). Happy holidays.

Clouds of Sils Maria

LOST HORIZONS

Anomalisa

The Danish Girl

Spectre

LOOKING FOR A HERO

VIRTUAL REALITY

INSIDE OUT

Love and Mercy

RHYTHMS OF LIFE

Best of Enemies

Brooklyn

Spy

Star Wars VII

HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO

Star Wars VII

Beasts of No Nation

—George Prentice

SON OF SAUL Son of Saul

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SPOTLIGHT

Room

SURVIVAL OFTHE FITTEST

Trainwreck

Trumbo

TRAINWRECK

Carol

DIVINE MADNESS

TRAINWRECK Trainwreck

SPOTLIGHT 45 Years

The Big Short

The Lady in the Van

Amy

Carol

LOVE HURTS

The Big Short

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCE

STAR WARS VII Bridge of Spies

Son of Saul B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

B O I S E WE E KLY. C O M

Bridge of Spies

WAR GAMES

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Opens December 25 Paolo Sorrentino (The Great Beauty) showcases Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel at the peak of their acting skills in this story about two old friends vacationing in the Swiss Alps and ruminating on love, lust, and ambition. Rachel Weisz co-stars. “Every shot is a thing of beauty. It is just one dizzying image after another.” SASHA STONE, The Wrap

Opens December 23

Opens December 25

The best selling novel about the people that engineered the 2000’s housing crisis by Michael Lewis was adapted for the screen by director Adam McKay and Lewis. Christian Bale, Steve Carrell, Ryan Gosling, Selena Gomez and Brad Pitt star.

Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything) plays Einar Wegener, the Danish painter who, in 1931, underwent the ﬁrst sex change operation. Alicia Vikander plays his wife, whose painting of him in women’s clothing helped her understand his destiny. Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech) directed.

“McKay’s zaniness has a precedent: Like Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove, The Big Short is a gleeful tumble toward the apocalypse, except in this case, it actually happened. “

“Destined to be the year’s most talked-about arthouse phenomenon.”

JOSHUA ROTHKOPF, Time Out

PETER DEBRUGE, Variety

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Opens January 22

Rooney Mara stars as a department store clerk who falls for an older woman (Cate Blanchett) in this adaptation of the Patricia Highsmith novel The Price of Salt, directed by Todd Haynes. Both actresses are nominated for a Best Actress in a Drama Golden Globe. Best Film Golden Globe nominee. “An exquisitely drawn, deeply felt love story… ﬁlmmaking craft of the most sophisticated yet accessible order.” JUSTIN CHANG, Variety

Opens January 22 Michael, a successful inspirational speaker, is bored and self-obsessed. On a business tour where he is hailed as a hero by retailers, he meets someone who just might wake him up. Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Noonan and David Thewlis star for writer-director Charlie Kaufman. Golden Globe Nominee, Best Animated Film.

Francois Truffaut got a private tutorial in 1962 from the famous Alfred Hitchcock. The result was a weeklong series of interviews that resulted in his book, Cinema According to Hitchcock. Documentarian Kent Jones, using this bible of cinema, archival footage and interviews with directors including Scorsese, Fincher, Andersen, and more, lets us in on some of the secrets. “Nirvana for movie lovers.” PETER TRAVERS, Rolling Stone

“An outrageously good documentary.” TY BURR, Boston Globe

“Singular and stunning...” STEVEN REA, Philadelphia Inquirer

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SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE FLICKS Social Hour at Basque Museum FEBRUARY 12 AT 6:00 In honor of the Idaho Premiere of Flowers (Loreak) the Basque Museum and Cultural Center will host a social hour before the ﬁrst evening show of this ﬁlm in Basque which was submitted by Spain to the Academy for consideration as Best Foreign Language Film. For more information about the gathering go to basquemuseum.com.

Treefort Festival MARCH 23-27 The Flicks will be participating in the Filmfort portion of Treefort again this year. Check our websites as plans progress. theﬂicksboise.com and treefortmusicfest.com.

Heart of a Dog

Lunafest

MARCH 15 AT 7:00 Performance artist Laurie Anderson wrote, directed and created music for this meditation on love and loss. Shown at film festivals all over the world. Proceeds will benefit Idaho Humane Society. Tickets are $10 in advance and at the door. For more information visit heartofadogfilm.com.

APRIL 2 AT 12:30 Join us for the annual Lunafest presented by Soroptimist International of Boise. Short ﬁlms by, for and about women will be presented. Tickets will be available in

“It is a celebration of life, and how special it is to be a part of it while we’re here.” G. ALLEN JOHNSON, S.F. Chronicle

advance and at the door at The Flicks. Soroptimist International of Boise is a volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the status of women and girls locally, nationally and internationally. More information will be available at soroptimistboise.org

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Opens February 5 Charlotte Rampling, winner of the L.A. and Boston Film Critics Award for Best Actress, will have more recognition for her role as a woman in her 45th year of marriage who gets a surprise while planning their celebration. The body of her husband’s ﬁrst love has been discovered in the Swiss Alps. Written and directed by Andrew Haigh. “Rampling has never received an Oscar nomination, but she deserves one for this performance. Tom Courtenay, who has two Oscar nods under his belt, deserves one for helping her reach this peak.” LOU LUMENICK, NY Post

Opens February 12 Opens January 29 After many years of sharing the nominees for Best Live Action and Best Animated Shorts, this feature has become a highlight of ﬁlm awards season for most of our customers. We are pleased once again to bring you this program. Finalists will be announced on January 14. Watch our website for updates. Shorts are not rated.

The official nominee from Spain for the Oscars this year is in Basque! We are so excited to bring you this original piece of filmmaking. A middle aged woman begins receiving a bouquet of flowers every week from an anonymous person, reinvigorating her outlook on life. Subtitled in English, directed by Jose Mari Goenaga and Jon Gorano. See event on page 2. NR “A poetic meditation on love, pain and memory all expressed through the metaphor of cut flowers.” MICHAEL O’SULLIVAN, Washington Post

Opens February 19 Opens February 12 In this playful documentary, Michael Moore visits other countries, including Norway, France, and Portugal, to ﬁnd out what ideas they have to offer the U.S. Education, industry and business practices are among the alternative systems he explores.

Alan Bennett, writer, comic and dramatist, tells the story of Miss Shepard (Best Actress in a Comedy Golden Globe nominee Maggie Smith), who parked her van in front of his house for 15 years. Dominic Cooper, Jim Broadbent and James Corden co-star for director Nicholas Hytner.

“Michael Moore has stopped being cynical. He’s a sincere and noble fool willing to ask questions we’ve abandoned.”

“A delicately written, boisterously performed movie about the difﬁcult people who dare us to care about them.”

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Opens February 26 This Holocaust drama by ďŹ rst time director Laszlo Nemes is said to be a shoe-in for the Best Foreign Language Picture at the Oscars this year. A prisoner tasked with burning bodies of the dead believes one of the corpses is that of his son. He has to make the choice between escape or performing the last rites dictated by his faith. In Hungarian, Yiddish, Polish, German, subtitled in English.

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Opens March 11 Two explorers (Theodor Koch-Grunberg in 1909 and Richard Evans Schultes in 1940) were looking for a sacred ďŹ&#x201A;ower with healing powers. We go with them and their guide Karamakate, the shaman who was the sole survivor of his tribe, down the Colombian Amazon. Director Ciro Guera has won numerous awards for this stunning piece of ďŹ lmmaking. Subtitled in English. NR

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Opens March 18 We rarely get a movie from Iceland and are excited about this Cannes Film Festival winner. Two brothers raise their sheep separately in a remote valley, but their 40 year feud comes to an end when a disease threatens their ďŹ&#x201A;ocks. Written and directed by GrĂmur HĂĄkonarson, with a phenomenal score by Atli Ă&#x2013;rvarsson, Rams stars TheodĂłr JĂşlĂusson and SigurĂ°ur SigurjĂłnsson. NR â&#x20AC;&#x153;HrĂştar (Rams) unfolds against a backdrop of breathtaking Icelandic landscapes, through the seasons and into a ďŹ erce winter. â&#x20AC;&#x153; NINA HUDSON

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A drone operation in Kenya aimed at stopping terrorists becomes more complicated when a little girl wanders into the kill zone. Aaron Paul, Helen Mirren, Alan Rickman, Barkhad Abdi and Jeremy Northam star for director Gavin Hood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A rivetingly suspenseful drama that deftly intertwines elements of ticking-clock thriller and tragic farce.â&#x20AC;? JOE LEYDON, Variety

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WEDNESDAY DEC. 23 ANDREW SHEPPARD BAND— 8:45 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s BEN BURDICK TRIO WITH AMY ROSE—8 p.m. FREE. Chandlers BRANDON PRITCHETT—8:30 p.m. FREE. Reef

STEVE EATON—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAM WITH THE BLIND MICE—8 p.m. FREE. Tom Grainey’s

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CLARKE AND THE HIMSELFS ALBUM RELEASE IN-STORE, DEC. 27, RECORD EXCHANGE Clarke Aleksandr Howell could turn out to be one of Boise’s greatest musical exports. Howell has been making ragged, bedroom rock ’n’ roll since his early teens and currently plays under the moniker Clarke and The Himselfs (a name that doesn’t roll off the tongue). Though Howell has a myriad of releases under his belt, his latest sonic KO of a record—The Well Rounded Clarke and the Himselfs—is also ofﬁcially his debut LP. The album has been digitally available since October, but the vinyl version hit shelves this month and not a moment too soon, because it deserves to be crowned Boise’s Album of the Year. Take advantage of the opportunity to see Clarke and The Himselfs, with full band accompaniment, on Sunday, Dec. 27 at Record Exchange. This may be the last opportunity for you to say you heard Clarke’s fuzzed out sonic masterpieces before he blows up nationally. —Jeffrey C. Lowe 4 p.m., FREE, all-ages. Record Exchange, 1105 W. Idaho St., 208-344-8010, therecordexchange.com.

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HOT DOG HOLIDAY BENEFIT CONCERT—Featuring Ben the Drunken Poet, Tim Andreae, a.k.a. Belle, Emanuel’s Redheaded Stepchild, The Sun Cat Brothers and Hot Dog Sandwich. Take $1 off cover charge with donation of canned goods or nonperishable food items. 8 p.m. $3. Visual Arts Collective JEREMY STEWART—5:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers KARAOKE—7 p.m. FREE. High Note KILEY SHAW—6 p.m. FREE. Edge Brewing LIQUID WETT WEDNESDAY— Electronic live music and DJs. 9:30 p.m. FREE. Liquid, 405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208287-5379, liquidboise.com. PATRICIA FOLKNER—7 p.m. FREE. Lock Stock & Barrel SOUL SERENE—6 p.m. FREE. Highlands Hollow

CHUCK SMITH DUO WITH NICOLE CHRISTENSEN—7:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

FRANK MARRA—5:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

KEN HARRIS AND CARMEL CROCK—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365

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FRIDAY DEC. 25 ALEXANDRA SJOBECK—4 p.m. FREE. Chandlers CHUCK SMITH TRIO WITH NICOLE CHRISTENSEN—8 p.m. FREE. Chandlers CYMRY—6 p.m. FREE. Murph’s FRANK MARRA—6 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

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SUNDAY DEC. 27 BREAD AND CIRCUS—4 p.m. FREE. Warm Springs Lodge, Ketchum CLARKE AND THE HIMSELFS VINYL RELEASE PARTY—4 p.m. FREE. Record Exchange GABE HESS—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 MARCUS EATON—With Steve Eaton. 6:30 p.m. $23-$28 adv., $27-$32 door. Sapphire

OPEN MIC WITH REBECCA SCOTT AND ROB HILL—8 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s OPERA IDAHO: AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS— Sung in English. 2:30 p.m. $18-$48. Egyptian

TUESDAY DEC. 29 BLAZE AND KELLY—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 CHUCK SMITH TRIO—8 p.m. FREE. Chandlers CRAIG SLOVER—5:30 p.m. FREE. O’Michael’s ESTEBAN ANASTASIO—5:30 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

OPERA IDAHO: AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS—2:30 p.m. $18-$48. Egyptian

LYNN TREDEAU—7 p.m. $5. Dunkley Music, 3410 N. Eagle Road, Meridian

THE SIDEMEN: GREG PERKINS AND RICK CONNOLLY—6 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

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Wait a minute. You paid them? That’s insane. TV cameras are going to be there no matter what, and they’ll broadcast the countdown as if it’s their own show. In retrospect, I agree. There was no need to pay for that, but it was a vehicle to get our event in front of a lot of people. Eventually, the event went live on MSNBC and was seen across the planet.

I’m presuming your ﬁrst year was rather nerve-wracking. We spent a lot of money on having an exclusive media partner. That was a big expense.

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Hosting Idaho’s biggest New Year’s Eve bash GEORGE PRENTICE Sometime around 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31, Dylan Cline will pick up his guitar and join Matt Hopper and the Roman Candles to play for what should be a few thousand early New Year’s Eve revelers in front of the Idaho State Capitol. It may be the easiest thing Cline will do that night: As founder and CEO of the Idaho New Year’s Commission, Cline will again be throwing the Gem State’s biggest New Year’s Eve party. This year, the Idaho Statehouse will serve as backdrop as the shindig moves to Capitol Park, a few blocks north of its previous location at Eighth and Main streets. Leading up to the big countdown, the 38-year-old Cline sat down with Boise Weekly to talk about the change in venue, playing music and dropping a humongous potato at the stroke of midnight. I’m presuming when you’re not dropping potatoes, you’re primarily identiﬁed as a musician. I got a guitar for Christmas when I was 15. I guess I had some natural talent. How many bands have you been a member of? Maybe 30. I currently play with Matt Hopper and the Roman Candles, and Coco & Sloan—which used to be called Pocket Candy. We’ve been in the studio, recording our first album. Do you have fond childhood memories of New Year’s Eve? Absolutely. My mom was a five-star chef and catered tons of Boise holiday parties. She loved the holiday, and I think of her every New Year’s Eve. She passed away before our first potato drop in 2013. I’m presuming that was a diﬃcult year for you. I lost a slew of relatives that year, but the most profound thing happened the night of our first potato drop. I was on stage, in between musical acts, and I asked the crowd to dedicate 20 | DECEMBER 23–29, 2015 | BOISEweekly

the evening to my mother. More than 20,000 people blew a kiss to her. Leading up to that ﬁrst night, you must have known there were quite a few skeptics in Boise saying it would be a failure. Yet, tens of thousands of people came to the party. Wow. You know, weeks before, people were asking, “Oh, you’re really going to go through with that?” But Craig Croner, with the city of Boise, was always in our corner. He was always optimistic and wanted us to succeed. Yes, there was some opposition and plenty of suggestions for us to drop something else—a gem, or a Boise State football—anything but a potato.

Talk to me about the decision to shift everything this year to in front of the Idaho Capitol. At one point, we were seriously looking at dropping the potato from the very top of the Eighth and Main building, but that’s not in the cards anymore. It was pretty difficult to work around all of the downtown construction, and we looked at the Capitol knowing it would be a great template for the future. To be clear, are you in front of the Statehouse this year because of construction or because that’s where you want to be going forward? That’s where we want to be every year. Once we saw the Capitol was great, we had the benefit of using Capitol Park, and now we’re able to throw in a nice fireworks show. Who did you have to work with to make that happen? First, it was the Capitol Mall security team. We’ve been working them for 12 months now. Plus, Capitol Park is a city park. So, we’ve had to work with the city, state and even the feds, and the Ada County Highway District. But we’ll be able to close off Capitol at Bannock a full day before the event to start setting up the vendors and food trucks. So that when we turn on all the lights and start the music at 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, we’ll be more than ready. How about the musical acts on your main stage? I’m guessing you do the booking. I do. We’ve got a great group, Blue Lotus out of Eugene, Ore., who will have a couple of prime slots. You’ll love them.

Let’s talk about the decision to stick with a potato. The opposition thinks that a potato is a negative connotation—the world might look at us as a This is your third year, and the potato drop bunch of farmers. is clearly a New Year’s Eve ﬁxture. Have you found a rhythm in organizing all of But in your defense, there are some pretty this? crazy things dropped on New Year’s Eve in We really worked hard through the year, so other cities: a taco, pickle, pinecone and we’re hoping for a nice mellow December. giant chili. Exactly. You can’t go to Paris or London and Good luck with that. say “Idaho” without someone saying “potato.” BOISE WEEKLY.COM

WINESIPPER CHAMPAGNE CHIC True Champagne comes only from that region in France. While other sparkling wines are worthy, there is something uniquely wonderful about the real thing. This week we splurged on five outstanding examples because, hey, it’s the holidays. TAITTINGER BRUT LA FRANCAISE, $50 The nose is a mix of fresh, yeasty bread dough backed by green apple, olive, truffle and herb. On the palate, it’s crisp citrus, ripe peach and pear, finishing with bracing, food friendly acidity. In the wallet, it’s an outstanding value. PIPER-HEIDSIECK ROSE SAUVAGE BRUT, $64 Light ruby in color with heady candied cherry aromas and touches of blood orange and herb, Piper-Heidsieck is the official Champagne of the Oscars. It’s a beautifully balanced sparkler with dark fruit flavors and tastes something like a bubbly red Burgundy. BILLECART-SALMON BRUT ROSE, $99 The delicate aromas are a floral combination of strawberry, caramel apple and mushroom. The lively palate combines lemon curd, kumquat and flaky pie crust, while mineral notes and soft raspberry color the long finish. This is consistently one of my favorite rose Champagnes. KRUG GRAND CUVEE, $199 Recognized by most as the top Champagne house, this is Krug’s entry level wine, and it is amazing. The aromas are a combination of rose petal, cherry liqueur, citrus and ginger. It’s a rich wine with a depth of flavor like a white Burgundy, offering honeyed citrus, ginger bread, almond and hazelnut on the finish. The Grand Cuvee is a revelation. —David Kirkpatrick BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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scheduled for 130 o’clock p.m. on January 7, 2015 at the Ada County Courthouse. Objections may be ﬁled by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: November 10, 2015. CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: Debbie Nagele Deputy Clerk PUB December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2015. IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADA IN RE: Taylor Norman Jensen, and Jessica Dee Bastian. Legal Name Case No. CV NC 1512850 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Husband and Wife) A Petition to change the name of Taylor Norman Jensen, and Jessica Dee Bastian, now residing in the City of Boise, State of Idaho, has been ﬁled in the District Court in Ada County, Idaho. The name will change to Taylor Maitri and Jessica Dee Maitri. The reason for the change in name is: religious and personal reasons. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 130 o’clock p.m. on January 26, 2015

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at the Ada County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: November 18, 2015. CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: Deirdre Price Deputy Clerk PUB December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2015. NOTICE TO CREDITORS CV IE 15-19712 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADA In the matter of the Estate of MOLLY MARGARET HILL, deceased Notice is hereby given that Amy Atkins has been appointed personal representative for the abovenamed decedent. All persons having claims against said deceased or the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to Amy Atkins c/o Robert L. Aldridge, Chtd., 1209 N. 8th St. Boise, ID 83702, AND filed with the Clerk of the Court. Published: December 9,16 and 23, 2015.

LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION CASE NO. CV OC 15 17067, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADA, Ryan Meadows Homeowners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, v. Matthew Biss and Emily Biss, Defendants. TO: MATTHEW BISS AND EMILY BISS You have been sued by Ryan Meadows Homeowners Association, Inc., the Plaintiff, in the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District in and for Ada County, Idaho, Case No. CV OC 15 17067. The nature of the claim against you is for unpaid homeowner association assessments, more particularly described in the Complaint. Any time after twenty (20) days following the last publication of this Summons, the Court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have ﬁled a written response in the proper form, including the case number, and paid any required ﬁling fee to: Clerk of the Court, Ada County Courthouse, 200 W Front

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19): The raw materials you have at your disposal in 2016 may sometimes seem limited. You might not have access to all the tools you wish you did. You could be tempted to feel envy about the vaster resources other people can draw on. But I honestly don’t think these apparent inhibitions will put you at a disadvantage. Within your smaller range of options, there will be all the possibilities you need. In fact, the constraints could stimulate your creativity in ways that would have never occurred if you’d had more options. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You know what physical hygiene is. But are you familiar with imaginal hygiene? Educator Morgan Brent defines it like this: “Imaginal hygiene is the inner art of self-managing the imagination; to defend it from forces that compromise, pollute, colonize, shrink and sterilize it; and to cultivate those that illuminate, expand and nourish it.” It’s always important for everyone to attend to this work, but it’s especially crucial for you to focus on it in 2016. You will be exceptionally creative, and therefore likely to generate long-lasting effects and influences out of the raw materials that occupy your imagination. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your mind sometimes works too hard and fast for your own good. But mostly it’s your best asset.

Your versatility can sometimes be a curse, too, but far more often it’s a blessing. Your agile tongue and flexible agenda generate more fun than trouble, and so do your smooth maneuvers and skillful gamesmanship. As wonderful as all these qualities can be, however, I suggest that you work on expanding your scope in 2016. In my astrological opinion, it will be a good time for you to study and embody the magic that the water signs possess. What would that mean exactly? Start this way: Give greater respect to your feelings. Tune in to them more, encourage them to deepen, and figure out how to trust them as sources of wisdom. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Swedish movie director Ingmar Bergman won three Academy Awards and was nominated for eight others. Numerous filmmakers have cited him as an important influence on their work. His practical success was rooted in his devotion to the imagination. “I am living permanently in my dream, from which I make brief forays into reality,” he said. Can you guess his astrological sign? Cancer the Crab, of course! No other tribe is better suited at moving back and forth between the two worlds. At least potentially, you are virtuosos at interweaving fantasy with earthy concerns. The coming year will afford you unprecedented opportunities to further develop and use this skill.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Avoid pain and pursue pleasure. Be kind, not cruel. Abstain from self pity and ask for the help you need. Instead of complaining, express gratitude. Dodge timewasting activities and do things that are meaningful to you. Shun people who disrespect you and seek the company of those who enjoy you. Don’t expose yourself to sickening, violent entertainment; fill your imagination up with uplifting stories. Does the advice I’m offering in this horoscope seem overly simple and obvious? That’s no accident. In my opinion, what you need most in 2016 is to refresh your relationship with fundamental principles. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Many of the atoms that compose your flesh and blood were not part of your body 12 months ago. That’s because every year, 98 percent of you is replaced. Old cells are constantly dying, giving way to new cells that are made from the air, food and water you ingest. This is true about everyone, of course. You’re not the only one whose physical form is regularly recycled. But here’s what will be unique about you in 2016: Your soul will match your body’s rapid transformations. In fact, the turnover is already under way. By your next birthday, you may be so new you’ll barely recognize yourself. I urge you to

take full charge of this opportunity! Who do you want to become? LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The English word “ain’t” can mean “am not,” “is not,” “are not” or “have not.” But it ain’t recognized as a standard word in the language. If you use it, you risk being thought vulgar and uneducated. Yet “ain’t” has been around since 1706, more than 300 years. Most words that are used for so long eventually become official. I see your journey in 2016 as having resemblances to the saga of “ain’t,” Libra. You will meet resistance as you seek greater acceptance of some nonstandard but regular part of your life. Here’s the good news: Your chances of ultimately succeeding are much better than ain’t’s. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): My old friend John owns a 520acre farm in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Blueberries are among the crops he grows. If he arranges their growing season so that they ripen in July, he can sell them for $1.75 a pint. If he designs them to be ready for harvest in late summer and early fall, the price he gets may go up to $4 a pint. You can guess what schedule he prefers. I urge you to employ a similar strategy as you plot your game plan for 2016, Scorpio. Timing may not be everything, but it will count for a lot.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1803, the United States government bought a huge chunk of North American land from the French government. At a price of 3 cents per acre, the new republic doubled its size, acquiring what’s now Louisiana and Montana and everything between. I don’t think you’ll add that much to your domain in 2016, Sagittarius, but it’s likely you will expand significantly. And although your new resources won’t be as cheap as the 1803 bargain, I suspect the cost, both in terms of actual cash and in emotional energy, will be manageable. There’s one way your acquisition will be better than that earlier one. The Americans bought and the French sold land they didn’t actually own—it belonged to the native people—whereas your moves will have full integrity. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The coming year will be a favorable time for you to nourish a deeper devotion to truth, beauty, and goodness. Anything you do to make your morality more rigorous will generate benefits that ripple through your life for years to come. Curiously, you can add to the propitious effect by also cultivating a deeper devotion to fun, play, and pleasure. There is a symbiotic connection between the part of you that wants to make the world a better place and the part of you that thrives on joy, freedom, and wonder. Here’s the magic formula:

Feed your lust for life by being intensely compassionate, and vice versa. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I predict that 2016 will be your Year of Fruitful Obsessions. In giving this positive spin to the cosmic tendencies, I’m hoping to steer you away from any behavior that might lead to 2016 being your Year of Fruitless Obsessions. One way or another, I think you’ll be driven to express your passions with single-minded intensity. Focused devotion—sometimes verging on compulsive preoccupation—is likely to be one of your signature qualities. That’s why it’s so important to avoid wasteful infatuations and confounding manias. Please choose fascinations that are really good for you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your symbol of power in 2016 will be the equal sign: =. Visualize it in your mind’s eye every morning for 20 seconds. Tattoo it on your butt. Write it on an index card that you keep under your pillow or on your bathroom mirror. Gestures like these will deliver highly relevant messages to your subconscious mind, like “Create balance and cultivate harmony!” and “Coordinate opposing forces!” and “Wherever there is tension between two extremes, convert the tension into vital energy!” Here are your words of power in 2016: “symbiosis” and “synergy.”

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Evans of VIAL FOTHERINGHAM LLP, 12828 LaSalle Dr. Ste. 101, Boise, ID 83702, Telephone 208629-4567, Facsimile 208-392-1400. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. DATED this 18 day of November, 2015. T. Watkins, DEPUTY CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT PUB December 16, 23, 30, 2015 and Jan 6, 2016. IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADA IN RE: Dallas Breck Young. Legal Name Case No. CV NC 1517719 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Adult) A Petition to change the name of Dallas Breck Young, now residing in the City of Boise, State of Idaho, has been ﬁled in the District Court in Ada County, Idaho. The name will change to Dallas Uptown Brown. The reason for the change in name is: due to marriage and personal preference. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 130 o’clock p.m. on Feb 02, 2016 at the Ada County Courthouse. Objections may be ﬁled by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: DEC 04, 2015. CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: DEIRDRE PRICE Deputy Clerk PUB December 16, 23, 30, 2015 and January 06, 2016. IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADA IN RE: EVERETT ALLEN HARTY. Legal Name Case No. CV NC 2015-20671 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Minor) A Petition to change the name

of Everett Allen Harty, now residing in the City of Boise, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Ada County, Idaho. The name will change to Evelyn Anna Harty. The reason for the change in name is: that she has undergone a change in gender . A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 130 o’clock p.m. on February 18, 2015 at the Ada County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: December 10, 2015. CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: Debbie Nagele Deputy Clerk PUB December 23, 30, 2015 and January 6, 13, 2016. LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION CASE NO. CV 14 7903, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CANYON, Kingsveiw Estates Subdivision Neighborhood Association, Inc., Plaintiff, v. Jeff Mitchell and Shannon Mitchell, Defendant. TO: JEFF MITCHELL AND SHANNON MITCHELL You have been sued by Kingsveiw Estates Subdivision Neighborhood Association, Inc., the Plaintiff, in the District Court of the Third Judicial District in and for Canyon County, Idaho, Case No. CV 14 7903. The nature of the claim against you is for unpaid homeowner association assessments, more particularly described in the Complaint. Any time after twenty (20) days following the last publication of this Summons, the Court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the case number, and paid any required filing fee to: Clerk of the Court, Canyon County Courthouse, 1115 Albany, Caldwell, Idaho 83605

Telephone: (208) 454-7300 and served a copy of your response on the Plaintiff’s attorney at: Jeremy O. Evans of VIAL FOTHERINGHAM LLP, 12828 LaSalle Dr. Ste. 101, Boise, ID 83702, Telephone 208629-4567, Facsimile 208-392-1400. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. DATED this 14th day of December, 2015. CHRIS YAMAMOTO, DEPUTY CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: /s/ T CRAWFORD, Deputy Clerk PUB. DATES: Dec. 23, 30, 2015 and Jan. 6, 13, 2016.

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$GYLFH IRU WKRVH RQ WKH YHUJH DEAR MINERVA, What are your feelings on, shall we say, “alternative therapy?” Recently, I had what was very likely a manic episode that resulted in erratic, obsessive behavior and major sexual compulsions. Thankfully, nothing ended dangerously, but I was posting and surfing in some shady places trying to get a particular fetish fed. Finally, I got it fed, by my significant other. To try to be a tame as possible on the topic, it involved a leather belt and some bruises that I’m definitely feeling every time I sit. The next day, I woke up and felt calm and relaxed. I feel like this says something about my psychological being, and I’m analyzing it. I guess I just want opinions. Sincerely, Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar

DEAR BEAT ME: Some people find solace in a good beating. If that helps you on your path, you will find no one more permissive than me. As long as you aren’t hurting yourself or others and you are both capable of consent, let loose. I have known people who actively enjoy and sing the praises of the BDSM lifestyle. However, while the sweetness of the lash has proven fruitful to your own psyche and emotional well-being, I am in no position to give you advice on treatment for significant mental health issues. But I will say, whatever positively augments your life, pursue passionately. Trust me, we all have our fetishes (especially yours truly). Please play safe. SUBMIT questions to Minerva’s Breakdown at bit.ly/MinervasBreakdown or mail them to Boise Weekly, 523 Broad St., Boise, ID 83702. All submissions remain anonymous.

Not everyone is a fan of apps like TimeHop or Facebook’s “Memories” feature, which show you where you were on this day in the past. Such photographs often serve as sorrowful reminders of a relationship you were sure would outlast the universe, an old friend you’ve lost contact with, or how you’re steadily progressing closer to the grave. For the less nihilistic among us who are fans of the #TBT—Throw Back Thursday—trend, check out the Memory Clock. This Japanese memory-clock.jp concept envisions a digital wall clock that displays not only the time but also a photo taken at that exact time the previous year. The website boasts, “Memories revived at unexpected moments will deepen family ties,” suggesting the Memory Clock might show “a record of your newborn’s cry on his birthday” and “an unremarkable but precious memory from an ordinary day.” The Memory Clock, which syncs with the owner’s phone, uploads the photos and makes them available to friends and family who also have Memory Clocks, so everyone can cringe at the photo of that hairstyle you used to think looked so good. Amazingly, the creators of Memory Clock are still looking for a backer to fund the concept. More information on this bittersweet idea can be found at memory-clock.jp. —Jessica Murri

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FROM THE BW POLL VAULT “Do you approve of the city’s decision to purchase body cameras for Boise police ofﬁcers?”

Yes: 92.31%

“I had a lot of fun killing Jabba the Hutt. … That’s the best time I ever had as an actor. And the only reason to go into acting is if you can kill a giant monster.” —CARRIE FISHER, WHO REPRISED HER ROLE AS PRINCES S LEIA IN STAR WARS : THE FO RCE AWAKENS, IN A 2 0 1 5 PRES S C ON F EREN C E.

No: 6.73% I don’t know: 0.96% Disclaimer: This online poll is not i ntend ed to b e a s c i enti f i c s amp le of l o c a l, statewi d e o r n ati o n a l o p i n i o n.

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$50.4 MILLION Record quarterly income reported by Taser International in November 2015 (investor.taser.com)

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