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THE HEART OF TIMBER AND LOVE

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MAY/JUNE 2018

FEATURES

14 BOISE BOYS FAMILY IS AT THE HEART OF TIMBER AND LOVE

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DEPARTMENTS

18 CULTIVATING BOISE’S FILM CULTURE FILM INDUSTRY

HAPPY HOUR STARS

SPIN

ROOTS

OUT EAST

Daniela Bronzy Bringing a creative dream to life

Co-Creation Project A collaborative art experience

Sparkage: Who Doesn’t Want to be a “Regular?”

ON THE TRAIL

SOCIAL

HANDLE

FLOW

VIBE

FREESTYLE

DWELL IT

DOWNTOWN

SHOP

TRAIL BLAZER

ENTERTAIN

REAL ESTATE

Boise Trail Community-based resource for outdoor recreation

Idaho River Sports Outdoor Fun for All

Posative Pets A positive approach to dog training

A Boise Entrepreneur Helps End the Pay Gap, One Company at a Time

DINING GUIDE

BEER & WINE

Skip the tourist traps and head to these gems instead.

Use our guide to find the best new bars and breweries in Boise.

SPOKE The sun is out, the weather is warming, and Greenbelt magazine is ready to bring you all the updates, events, and eats that our beautiful city has to offer. Be sure to check out the Idaho River Sports and Boise Trails articles for news on recreation in the area. We are also featuring some great food from Idahome Bakery and Zee’s Rooftop Café. Looking for something to do? The Flicks is a great way to spend the day and we’ll tell you why! Plus, we’ve compiled some of the best places to Happy Hour in Boise and not to mention some great 10

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Idahome Bakery Gluten-free baking from the heart

Mental Real Estate Jessica Tookey—artist and advocate

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The Flicks Boise’s only independent, art, and foreign film theatre

COVER PHOTO BY KIMBERLEE MILLER

A special painting by Bonnie Peacher @artbypeacher for Timber and Love

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URIE LAYSER Urie is a graduate from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, where he studied International Relations and Communications. He once lost a bet and had to listen to the song “Cotton Eye Joe”26 times in a row.

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Shelly is a Pacific Northwest native who is a mystery novel author and a freelance writer. When not working, she loves to explore Boise and enjoy the outdoors with her family.

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Tylene is a freelance writer and photographer in Boise. An Idaho native and North End dweller. She loves supporting local businesses, walking her dog, and road tripping with her husband.

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A career coach for creative people, Pamela speaks at conferences around the world, and acts up for anyone in Idaho who wants to wear a badge.

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A comedian and actor, the author of Not My Plan, An Improv Trainer, and a generally good human being. She loves a deadline. Even the best ideas are worthless if aren’t executed.

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“I think especially for myself, I really love to create, and I want it to be a home that I’d want to live in when it’s all said and done and just to feel the love in the home. That’s why we named our company Timber and Love because we want it to be more than just, you know, throw up some paint, new carpet, then call it good and get out, we really want to stand by our product.”

THE BOISE BOYS FAMILY IS AT THE HEART OF TIMBER AND LOVE.

BY SHELLY WEST PHOTOGRAPHS KIMBERLEE MILLER

As the saying goes, home is where the heart is. Business partners Luke Caldwell and Clint Robertson infuse a special ingredient into every home renovation they touch: heart. Their shared vision isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t to simply flip homes across the Treasure Valley, but rather it is to focus on the Boise area and creating high quality renovations on structures that people will call home. 15

Luke notes, “I think especially for myself, I really love to create, and I want it to be a home that I’d want to live in when it’s all said and done and just to feel the love in the home. That’s why we named our company Timber and Love because we want it to be more than just, you know, throw up some paint, new carpet, then call it good and get out, we really want to stand by our product.” “When I met Luke, I was already realizing that Boise was and probably still is in the Goldilocks stage as far as there being homes that can still be renovated and sold,” Clint adds. Catching wind of the exciting things the duo is doing with home renovations, HGTV sought out (and is now featuring!) the masterminds behind Timber and Love in a series called The Boise Boys. The programming is much like other home improvement shows, but for one thing, other shows don’t have the quirky team that comprises The Boise Boys. Being dubbed the ‘odd couple,’ Luke Caldwell is the decorator, bringing 16

beautiful aesthetics to their projects; while Clint Robertson has the brawn with his contracting and development expertise. Together, they bring a unique mix to the home renovation marketplace that is like a breath of fresh air. Having met through a mutual friend at the Whole Foods Market, Luke and Clint knew instantly that they both had a vision that drove them together to form a team that is a force to reckon with. “We met each other just a few years ago. And really just had an immediate synergy,” Luke comments. Prior to Timber and Love, Luke played with a ministry band that travelled extensively for years. Driven by his desire to expand his family by way of adoption and with his wife Miranda’s support, he began to renovate homes as a way to raise money on the side for the high costs of adoption. In the past several years, because of his vision and his faith, the couple have

successfully added four new members to their family in addition to their two biological children. At the same time, Texas native Clint Robertson has had success owning a title company, as well as a brokerage firm, and developing land, on top of all of that, he then found himself as a finalist on the reality show “The Apprentice.” Once the thrill and excitement of being on the show wore off, the exhaustion set in and with that, the reality that it was time for a change. It was then that he decided it was time to pursue a drastic new direction in his life. That meant relocating from Texas to Northern Idaho, in Post Falls with his wife Sandy and three boys. Eventually other opportunities paired with the cold winters would nudge Clint and his family south to the Boise area where he continued to pursue contracting and renovations. He, too, relies heavily on his faith and strong family values to guide him in the pursuit of providing for his family and in a sense, giving back to the community by rehabbing homes for the people of Boise.

“We both do all of his for our kiddos,” Clint adds. “We just try to settle it back into our family’s lives and our families are our first calling. I mean if you are not taking care of your home front, then what does it matter what you are doing anywhere else?” The show highlights the team going through their process showing the various stages that they go through to renovate a home. From the planning stages, to the hard-physical labor that Clint oversees, to where Luke rolls up his sleeves and displays his designer prowess. The team is like a well-oiled machine doused with hilarity and some fun hijinks to keep it lively and interesting. “We met each other just a few years ago and really just had an immediate synergy and really, I guess usually with ‘type A’

people sometimes it’s not the easiest to work together and because we both have vision and we both are get-stuff-done kind of people. I don’t know if it’s because it’s a little bit of our different seasons of life or whatever it was, but we both just really connected. We were able to really just trust each other and move forward and it created just a really good chemistry,” Luke explains. Their headquarters is located near downtown Boise, just off the Greenbelt in a rustic building with their company logo adorning the outside. Going with the odd couple theme, Luke’s design area is neat and tidy with everything in its place. A large work table is situated in the middle, suitable for spreading out floor plans, tile samples, paint swatches and sketches.

Through old workshop windows you can see the organized warehouse beyond that houses the furniture and accessories that Luke uses for staging the homes once completed. But, just through some trendy aged wood barns doors, is where the action happens with woodworking tools, saws, and machines along with wood other workshop supplies. That is where Clint works on his special projects for the homes. Painted on a wall inside the workshop beside the sliding barn doors is a sign that says, “Keep Boise Kind.” A perfect sentiment that personifies the heart of the Boise Boys. You can catch Clint and Luke on HGTV with their first episode now airing which features an old farmhouse and a midcentury split-level home. ¢

CULTIVATING B O IS E ’ S FILM CULTURE BY M IK E CU LT ON

BY MIKE CULTON

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Strip away celebrity, multi-million dollar budgets, and armies of visual effects artists from a film production and what’s left is a team of committed individuals creating a compelling visual story. Far from the red carpeted debuts of Hollywood but with a firm grasp of the fundamentals, a handful of scrappy auteurs in the Treasure Valley are making their own movie magic. Backed by a community of dedicated supporters, they build the future of Boise’s film industry one screening at a time. One such cinematic event took place on a Tuesday night in February. Squeezed into a darkened community television studio lined with lights, cameras, and artificial foliage, forty of Brandon Freeman’s peers watched his latest microbudget, short film “I’m Fine.” Without a word of dialogue, the story conveys a woman’s inability to open up and share her personal struggles at a prayer group meeting. “It shows the secret pain we carry,” conveyed Randy Fowler during a post-viewing discussion. Several members of the audience nodded in agreement, shared their interpretations, and personal experiences. If a director’s goal is to create a cathartic experience for his audience, Freeman accomplished it that night. “Film is a visual medium. We need to get to the emotion and show where someone is at [in their life],” Freeman concluded.

FINDING AND SUPPORTING EACH OTHER Seth Randal, founder of the Boise Cutters, offers a forum for Brandon and other creative professionals to showcase their work, share tricks of the trade, and discuss all things film and digital media. “Networking is important. These meetings are helping to build a community,” Randal observed. He estimated that 30 to 40 people attend the monthly meetings and more than double attend their larger events. Randal assessed, “community buy-in is essential and [films] should be substantive for a wide group of people.” “Idaho independent filmmakers need to unite and work together to make high quality content,” echoed John Wee, founder of the Idaho Indie Filmmakers (IIF). Like Randal, Wee hosts monthly meetings for his fellow visual artists to collaborate and develop their skillsets. “There is so much local talent here and they are already doing stellar work [locally] and at the national level,” Wee observed. He estimates that there are over 1,500 members participating in the group’s social media community, ranging from indie film buffs to studio-seasoned Hollywood ex-pats. Gauging the local film industry’s scope and scale presents a challenge. Currently, the filmmaking community consists of about five to six groups that hold regular meetings, which includes the Boise Cutters. An additional five Facebook and MeetUp groups keep local indie types connected. Tangentially, a smattering of forums for writers and actors are dedicated to fine-tuning their crafts. Outside of these circles, dozens of independent film crews and commercially-focused production companies autonomously ply their trade and build their client bases. Idaho’s Film Office attempts to quantify the industry’s footprint in a yearly report. Tourism Specialist, Amy Rajkovich, who, for all intents and purposes, is Idaho’s Film Office, compiles financial data supplied voluntarily from both in-state and out-of-state productions. Although it doesn’t paint a complete picture, in 2016 alone, productions spent over $5.7 million in the Gem State, which represents a five-fold increase from 2014. No small potatoes. Despite the industry’s progress, financing remains a palpable concern. Rajkovich’s reports lead with a disclaimer highlighting the lack of funding for a state-sponsored incentive program. The defunct legislation, which remains on the books until 2020, offered $1 million in rebates for qualified film projects that staffed at least 20 percent Idahoans. Without public funding, major productions in more established markets tend to have corporate sponsorship but that option is elusive for locallymade projects.

FINDING THEIR AUDIENCE Nonprofit organizations have stepped up in recent years to provide resources and venues for local filmmakers while doing their part to bolster a vibrant community. “We’re like individual flowers reaching towards the sun. We just need water to grow,” analogized Melinda Quick, the Executive Director of the Boise Film Festival (BFF). With her mind already on spring, she is optimistic about ongoing initiatives to bring Boise’s creative professionals together and ensure that their work finds its way onto a screen. The BFF is working on ways to lessen resource burdens by developing sponsorship opportunities with local businesses and exploring the viability of cooperative arrangements. Quick admits that financing is a significant hurdle but, like her filmmaking colleagues, she emphasizes the importance of community building. Having experienced film industry culture in both New York and Los Angeles, she recounts that it’s usually every man and woman for themselves. Boise is different. Few would give a second thought to offering a helping hand or lending a mic stand. Cheerfully and cleverly representing that uncommon Boise spirit, Quick added, “we want to be everyone’s BFF.” Over 350 of her BFFs are expected to take over several venues downtown, including the JUMP

building and Flicks Theatre, in September for the annual festival. Despite opening night being months away, Quick reports that they have already received 50 submissions including their first Virtual Reality movie. Quick is hopeful but she puzzles over, “how do we build an audience outside of the filmmaking community, how do we fill seats, how can we get the Edwards crowd?” She is referring to the chain of multiplex theaters. Convincing the “Black Panther” moviegoer to screen a made-inIdaho production is no easy feat. If funding is the water needed to grow a budding film industry, organizations like the BFF provide fertile soil by showcasing accessible films while mounting a sustained outreach campaign. Every public screening encourages Boise’s film industry to firmly root itself as a cultural institution. As Quick searches for festival sponsors, Randal and Wee solicit speakers for next month’s meetings, and Rajkovich puts the finishing touches on her 2017 report, Freeman assembles three actors and a writer at a small recording studio called the Wormhole. They are doing the first table reading for a short buddy comedy, “Starving Dogs.” The 10-minute scene presents four single dudes squabbling over their plans for a night out on the town. The first read is a bit rough; actors flub and trip over each other’s lines. After the third reading and a few lively feedback sessions, the characters and scene dynamics finally start to click. The collaborative process transforms the work in ways the writer hadn’t conceived. Another story is brought to life as the nascent production finds its voice. ¢ 19

STARS

Based on their movie and real-life roles, where would they chill? BY SHELLY WEST

PHOTOGRAPHS KIMBERLEE MILLER

Happy hour—the golden hour of the day where one seeks out refuge in a food and beverage establishment, places where menus consist of drink specials and delicious nibbles, designed to quench the thirst or satisfy the appetite. This happy hour guide, however, is just as much about the atmosphere and vibe as much as it is about the special offerings of each establishment. We decided to highlight places that if a certain star or a character they have portrayed were to be hanging out in Boise, what bar might we find them chilling in and what might they eat and drink? Here’s what we came up with:

Capitol Bar:

Serving up classic cocktails like Manhattans, Martinis, and Gimlets. Maybe a beer is more your speed, they offer American Craft Beers from local brewers like Sockeye, Mad Swede, and Boise Brewing as well offerings from other parts of the region. You might find the likes of John Hamm as Don Draper from Mad Men sitting in the 1960’s vibe lounge sipping on an Old Fashioned while enjoying a housemade Bavarian pretzel. With that, maybe he’d order house smoked bacon made by their food partner Distal Provisions, a new catering division of Capitol Bar. You can enjoy happy hour M-F 3-6 PM or Latenight Th-Sat 9-11 PM. Located at 6100 W State St #101, Boise, thecapbar.com

Camel’s Crossing:

Sitting at the bar while listening in on a clandestine meeting, slick FBI agent, portrayed by Tommy Lee Jones, sips on a glass of wine from the 80 plus selections that Camel’s Crossing offers, five of which are from Idaho. Snacking on a seasonal nibble, the chef offers almost daily rotations to ensure the freshest of ingredients. After finishing the last drop of wine, he is shown to a cozy table where he enjoys his meal in a semi-private booth. Be sure to check out the outdoor patio during the warmer months. Located at 1304 W Alturas St, Boise, camelscrossing.com

Owyhee Tavern:

One of Boise’s best bars for happy hour in town, it would be natural for James Franco to saunter up to the sleek and modern bar for a Dark and Stormy cocktail consisting of rum and ginger beer. To accompany that, he might order the Prime Beef Fondue and Chimichurri fries. The Tavern offers a menu that was specially developed for the bar that also serves as the happy hour menu, giving patrons tasty bites at great prices. Happy hour is M-F 3-6 PM, and late-night TuesSat 9PM-Close Located at 1109 Main Street, Boise, owyheetavern.com 22

Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crab Shack:

As a real-life lover of fishing with his son, Chris Pratt might be seen on the outdoor patio of Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crab Shack enjoying snacks of Peel and Eat shrimp or Crab Stuffed Mushrooms. The full bar offers frosty brews as well as signature cocktails like the Shark Bite. Located right on the River, the sweeping views of the water provides a picturesque backdrop. A family-friendly environment, there are plenty of choices for the kids too. Happy hour is M-F 3-7Pm and 9-close. Located at 2288 North Garden Street, Boise, joescrabshack.com

Fort Street Station:

Known as the Cheers of North End Boise, Fort Street Station serves up 16 taps featuring local and regional beers. Anyone can expect to find something they would like, and there is always something new. They also offer 14 wines by the glass, as well as a bottle list which includes Idaho wines. This neighborhood hang-out is just where you might find Ted Danson hanging out with his lovely wife Mary Steenburgen enjoying a drink on the familyfriendly and dog-friendly patio. Maybe they would enjoy the seasonal Moscow Mule like the Blood Orange version currently being featured. With that refreshing drink, try a shareable like Risotto Bites. All the freshest ingredients are sourced and there is a menu just for the kiddos. Happy Hour at Fort Street Station is All day Monday or Tues-Fri 4-6PM Located at 808 W Fort Street, Boise, fortstreetstation.com

Daniela Bronzy

Bringing a creative dream to life BY RYON MORRIN PHOTOGRAPH KIMBERLEE MILLER

Reilly DeVie is someone who stumbled into the world of professional writing. Reilly is an artist, a welder, known for creating unique works of furniture upon request. Several years ago, Reilly had been hanging a flyer to promote his services at a local business, Boise Blue, when he met Daniela Bronzy. She asked about his welding skills and proposed an idea she had. As someone who held a strong connection to her home, she wanted to craft a garden hoe with the unique and recognizable shape of Idaho. Reillyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prototypes of the Ida-ho more than pleased Daniela, and he welded a few more which were sold up in McCall near her residence. The unique garden tool was (and still is) sold at Capital Lumber in Boise as well. Their business relationship evolved into a friendship with time. Reilly began helping her with tasks around her home, chores that had become more challenging for her to manage on her own. Reilly had likened her to his grandmother and appreciated the relationship they had fostered.

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About one year ago, a box was delivered to Reilly’s home. He was taken by surprise as he was not expecting a package. Inside was an incredible find—manuscripts for five children’s books with sketches and notes, as well as outlines for other stories, blueprints for various inventions, and three nearly-completed novels. Daniela penned a note to Reilly, stating “I think that you could be the one who could see these through.” Unbeknownst to Reilly and all of Daniela’s other friends, she had secretly been pursuing interests in writing

historical and religious thrillers for years. Despite the beauty of these gifts, he came to the somber realization that Daniela had left these to Reilly after her passing. She entrusted him with the responsibility of bringing her creations to life and Reilly has taken it upon himself to do just that. Timing is everything, and for Reilly, the timing could not have been better. He had just finished a project and was able to dedicate his efforts towards preparing Daniela’s works for publishing. For the past year, he has worked with local writers who volunteered to refine the first of three novels: Roots, Rumors and Wrath. The story focuses on the life of a Syrian refugee, who struggles with adapting to a life away from home. Reilly believes that Daniela could have tapped into her own feelings of isolation as a black woman in small-town McCall. Thankfully, she found solace in a local priest who showed compassion and company to her when she needed it. A character in the book was modeled after Father Simon, weaving another piece of Daniela’s life into the fabric of her hand-crafted works of fiction. Daniela’s first book was self-published courtesy of Reilly, but the goal is to have

the entire series picked up by a large publisher. He wants to put Daniela’s novels and children’s books in the hands of as many readers as possible, and his dedication will undoubtedly bring her works to life. Daniela’s writing ranges from self-illustrated children’s stories to mystery thrillers. She was not afraid to explore every corner of her own imaginative mind as a writer. During the launch party of her first novel, every single copy was sold; the outpouring of support was tremendous with around 200 people attending the event. Reilly plans to follow a yearly release schedule in order to keep Daniela’s name in the public eye, rather than simply putting all of her works out at once. Within three to four years, he hopes that he will be able to share the entirety of Daniela Bronzy’s collection and build a readership who appreciates the artistry of a closet creative; someone who selflessly composed and crafted but never had the opportunity to see her work embraced by another.¢

ROOTS

THE CO-CREATION PROJECT A collaborative art experience BY CHELSEA CHAMBERS PHOTOGRAPH KIMBERLEE MILLER

Julie Clemons is one of the kindest, most inviting artists I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Her incredible artwork and eloquent form of creative expression is both moving and inspirational. I believe that this can be attributed to the way that she views art—in the sense that it is not rigid or rule-binding, but rather, it is meant to be fun and a way to express yourself. “Art is whatever you think it should be,” Clemons says. And it is that beautiful mentality that brought Clemons to be a part of the Co-Creation Project. Stepping outside of her comfort zone, Clemons spent several afternoons with preschool-age children, teaching them that art is not stiff, that it is, in fact, something to be celebrated and explored. Together, Clemons and the young students created a masterful work of art entitled Something Magical in her most frequently used medium, oil stick paints. Most of Clemons’ art is in oil stick paints or colored pencils. She prefers the oils sticks because of the vibrant, stackable colors, and the unique texturization that gives each work of art a tactile feel. And like she showed the students, her 26

art is not based in realism, in fact, it is most often bright, colorful, swirling, animated renditions of realism, much like a radiant dream. “People don’t usually remember the details; they remember the feeling.” So, Clemons creates based on what she feels, and the result is astounding. Like Clemons, many other artists—of various mediums including film, sculpture, and design—are invited to participate in the Co-Creation Project, where they spend several afternoons sharing their art with preschool-age students and allowing them to create something on their own. The project was piloted in 2015 by the Boise Art Museum (BAM) and the Cooperative Preschool. The project is now being spearheaded by BAM and the Idaho Early Childhood Roundtable. The Idaho Early Childhood Roundtable is a grass roots organization comprised solely of Idaho early childhood professionals who gather regularly to support each other, discuss their work with children and families, and advocate for the educational rights of young children. One of their

many endeavors now includes the continuation of the Co-Creation Project. The project plays an integral role in early childhood development, as it shows children the importance of the creative process, fostering their ability to cooperate as a team, learn from a role model, and to dive into art beyond what many of us were taught. Personally, I was only taught the rules of art, the rigidity of which was incredibly intimidating, leaving me to feel that my clunky left-handedness would forever be a hindrance to my artistic abilities. And while I am just now learning that this is not the case, that art is much more than just the principles of shading and linework, these children are given the opportunity early on to explore their own creative interests, under the guidance of amazing artists, the Boise Art Museum, and the Idaho Early Childhood Roundtable—people who genuinely care for and believe in the power of art and creative expression. The Co-Creation artwork can be found in the Boise Art Museum’s ARTexperience Gallery. ¢

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Who Doesn’t Want to be a “Regular?” BY NORRIS KRUEGER PHOTOGRAPHS KIMBERLEE MILLER

I’m looking at a pile of loyalty cards on my desk… over a dozen. (Including 4 from the same retailer!) Another store I frequent has initiated a fancy new loyalty program and card… that nobody seems to be using. And they spent a truckload to set it up. Great. Loyalty programs that don’t work terribly well for the customer or the vendor? But loyalty programs can be awesome. I love it when Delta’s gate agent or flight attendant thanks me for being a million miler. Businesses love having regulars. Customers like being regulars. So why is it so dang hard to make this happen? A detailed map of the world and…. Princess Leia? Recently, I had a delightful 28

visit to a promising young venture called Sparkage (www.getsparkage.com). Walked in and saw Princess Leia firing a blaster next to a ginormous world map. Good omen for a venture that wants to think beyond today and beyond Idaho, eh? Sparkage’s mission is to make loyalty programs work, painleassly, seamlessly, and cost-effectively. From the ashes of a prior software venture, Sparkage provides battle-tested software that permits businesses and individuals to make loyalties programs work. While I was deviously weaseling stories out of them, they let me set up an account. For me, it took 2-3 minutes. All while swapping stories about Dubai, forest fires,

and the differences between Hollywood and Horseshoe Bend. For a business, it can take less than 10 minutes. Fancy bells and whistles might take longer and cost the business a bit more but that was so painless and easy. Think about this: You want a great app for your loyalty program? With push notifications (which few have)? With “refer a friend” element (which few have)? To build one, the ante is $50,000. Maybe $500K+ total. Sparkage can do it for $99 per month. The team is first-rate, brothers Ryan and Drew Lederman, who bring rich, diverse tech experience and marketing whiz, NIFC veteran, and global citizen Tyler Robertson. What stood out for me was the combo of an easy-going camaraderie with their avowed “obsession with perfection.” Exactly the recipe for building great apps! Sometimes a venture’s best, most sustainable competitive advantage is to give their customers a sustainable competitive advantage, that’s what I like about Sparkage (besides Leia and that map!) As I walked out of Sparkage’s Bown Crossing digs toward a well-earned visit to Bier Thirty, I kept wondering if I should set up a loyalty program for me. If I have no real reason to have one and I’m sold on doing it anyway? You want to grow ‘regulars’ for your biz, you should get to know these guys. ¢

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BOISE TRAILS

Community-based resource for outdoor recreation BY CHELSEA CHAMBERS PHOTOGRAPH BOISE TRAILS

With all the beauty that Idaho has to offer, many of us have grown to become outdoorpeople. Walking, riding, hiking, jogging—the days are meant to be spent in the sunshine, watching the world as it blossoms into spring and warms into summer. 30

And coming from one outdoor enthusiast to another, I have long desired a one-stop-shop for all my trail needs. Bouncing around from one app to the next, constantly being misinformed by websites that never update, it’s an endless cycle that has finally been broken by one website. BoiseTrails.com. Boise Trails is a community-based webpage that is designed with our city in mind. Started by Kirk Cheney and Jason Delgadillo, Boise Trails compiles all of our local trails for hiking, biking, jogging, and more. But perhaps the best and most unique feature that Boise Trails has to offer is its community-oriented design. Users can, and do, post frequent updates about each trail as well as resources for alternative trails. Kirk and Jason met in 2014 through a mutual affinity for biking and started riding together. Like many recreationalists, they both quickly

discovered that while Boise has a large network of beautiful trails, there was almost no way of knowing what their daily conditions were like. In the summer of 2017, the two decided it was time to take matters into their own hands and create a true “one-stop-shop” for trails in the area. BoiseTrails.com has local and community information, along with events, conditions, and updates. And because anyone who uses the website is able to post, information is much more widely available and up-to-date. You can even find complete maps that pinpoint your location, along with community-ran information so you’ll never find yourself half way down a trail with your wheels stuck in the mud. It is, without a doubt, the most userfriendly trail site I have ever used. “We are creating the opportunity for the community to get involved with supporting the trails,” says co-owner Kirk. The website also has an events tab with information on upcoming trail-builds, races, and more.

GETTING CAUGHT GREEN HANDED!

Riding the Green Wave

BY SHELLY WEST PHOTOGRAPHS KIMBERLEE MILLER

Boise Trails is so much more than just a trail site. Kirk, Jason, and their team have built a platform that brings people together. They also have an on-going blog, which is truly a great read, containing posts on various topics like Boise’s Best Intermediate/Expert Trails and the Best Trail Gear. With the recent launch of the site in January 2018, Kirk and Jason are excited to see what comes as the page grows. The more people that are involved, the better it becomes as a resource. Above all, Kirk and Jason wanted to create a place that advocates for outdoor recreation— it is important to get out, get active, and to stay involved in community trails. They are a precious resource that need continuous maintenance. Luckily for us, they’ve laid a foundation upon which we can build a strong community of active trail users. ¢ Visit their website at www.BoiseTrails.com and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

We all know that we need to be kind to our planet as we are faced with global warming, deforestation, and increased pollution. While it may seem that the issues are too big for us to make a difference, it is our responsibility to try. Every little bit helps and it all starts with your daily choices and making a conscious effort will quickly become a habit. Better for you, the planet, and those who are inheriting what we have left behind. Over the past decade, emphasis has been placed on the concept of ‘reduce, reuse, recycle.’ Which is good because our landfills are teeming with waste from our over abundant lifestyles. It is estimated that over 700,000 tons of trash is created by consumers per day in the U.S. alone. Per day! That is not only astonishing but startling because where is it is all going? The landfills are simply not big enough to shoulder the responsibility. Not to mention there is an estimated 6.4 tons of plastic dumped in the ocean worldwide every year affecting wildlife and the very survival of this planet and mankind. To compound the situation, we not only have a responsibility to the planet but to ourselves. Our health is in peril because of the products we use daily. To put it plainly, we are making ourselves sick. Many products are chock full of chemicals that are harmful to not only humans but to the environment, yet they can be used as ingredients in the things we use to clean our homes and bodies. The cosmetics industry alone is one of the least regulated industries and utilizes some of the nastiest ingredients. It is estimated that the average adult uses up to 16 personal care products per day with unique chemical ingredients. Of those ingredients, many are known carcinogens and endocrine system disruptors, as well as eye and skin irritants. Then, the toxic chemicals in our household products can end up in the ocean, lakes and streams which poison fish and wildlife and can also infiltrate our water tables. The process of going green is a daunting prospect and you may wonder; how do I get on the Green Wave? It won’t happen quickly but here are five easy ways to get started immediately: 1. Recycle everything you possibly can. 2. Learn to read labels and familiarize yourself with key ingredients to avoid for household products, health, and beauty care. 3. Say NO to plastic. We are a plastic society, so to make it simple, start with reusable grocery bags and water bottles then build from there. 4. Turn off lights, appliances, and other energy sucking devices when not in use. 5. Buy local whenever possible. It reduces your carbon footprint and supports small business.

For more ideas and expanded information on how to go green, attend the “Going Green in the Home Workshop” on June 7, 6-8 pm. To register go to www.hotdeskhq.com/events.

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POSITIVE PETS A positive approach to dog training BY SHELLY WEST

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Positive Pets, a family-based dog training facility located in south Meridian, is based on positive reinforcement training using treats and praise. Since the reward encourages your pet to repeat the behavior, positive reinforcement is one of the most powerful and consistent training tools for shaping or changing your dog’s behavior. This is evidenced by their success with Kohl, a full-blooded field Labrador dog who is making headlines for being a Kickoff Tee retriever at the Boise State Football games. The story has gone viral as sports fans revel in the well-trained fourlegged ‘good boy’ retrieving the tee from the field. But Kohl hasn’t always been the confident and successful show man that he is today. Through a lot of patience, love, and positive training, Kohl has emerged a happy and well-adjusted pet who happens to be very good at his job—which he loves. As a re-homed dog, his previous training was harsh and broke down his spirit. He was trained to be hunting dog with little to 32

no treats, love, or affection. When trainer and owner, Britta Closson, adopted him, it was clear to her that she had a lot of work ahead, “When we got him, he was just in bad shape mentally and physically. It was just a lot of training with the help of everyone and my dad as well.” Her dad, having started in the business nearly three decades ago, took the lead on undoing the harsh training and retraining the hunting portion of his previous learnings, “My dad helped me actually build my skills on teaching and reteaching him to retrieve and teaching him all these other skills, so we just fit really well together,” says Britta. At Positive Pets, they have a wide array of training options available from behavior modification and puppy training to basic obedience. They have training programs for busy schedules, as well as handson options for owners who want to be involved with the training process. It all starts with a free consultation to assess your pet’s needs, then a training program

is developed based on your schedule and budget. Trainer Donny D’Attilio adds, “In our free consultation we will check the dog out, we even bring in other dogs for a temperament test and we come up with a program for the dog that will works best for the dog, so we will give you our opinion on what will work best.” Britta notes, “Yes, you can bring in and sit down with one of the trainers, no interruptions and we go over your challenges with the dog and your goals. We also go over all of our programs like finding one that fits your lifestyle and your budget because we do have a bunch of different programs but obviously more expensive if the trainers are doing all the work, so we just find one that fits the client as well as a dog.” The trainers are well educated, dedicated, and have a passion for what they do, this isn’t just a job for them, which reflects in how they train you and your pet.¢

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Global Lounge Counting Down to Launch the 2018 World Village Festival Documentary Film TWO TRAINS RUNNIN’ is Kicking it all off! BY DONNA KOVALESKI

Global Lounge will launch this year’s World Village Festival with a soul-stirring and ever timely documentary film at Boise’s JUMP on June 7. An Avalon Films and Freedom Road Production, TWO TRAINS RUNNIN’ is about the search for two forgotten blues singers, set in Mississippi during the height of the civil rights movement. In June of 1964 hundreds of college students, eager to join the civil rights movement, traveled to Mississippi, starting what would be known as Freedom Summer. That same month, two groups of young men – made up of musicians, college students, and record collectors – also traveled to Mississippi. Though neither group was aware of the other, each had come on the same errand: to find an old blues singer and coax him out of retirement. Thirty years before, Son House and Skip James had recorded some of the most memorable music of their era, but now they seemed lost to time. Finding them would not be easy. There were few clues to their whereabouts. It was not even known for certain if they were still alive. And Mississippi, that summer, was a tense and violent place. With hundreds on their way to teach in freedom schools and work on voter registration, the Ku Klux Klan and police force of many towns vowed that Freedom Summer would not succeed. Churches were bombed, shotguns blasted into cars and homes. It was easy to mistake the young men looking for Son House and Skip James as activists. Finally, on June 21, 1964, these two campaigns collided in memorable and tragic fashion.

TWO TRAINS RUNNIN’ not only pays tribute to a pioneering generation of musicians. The movie cuts to the heart of our present moment, offering a crucial vantage from which to view the evolving dynamics of race in America. In telling this remarkable story for the first time, TWO TRAINS RUNNIN’ revisits an important moment when America’s cultural and political institutions were dramatically transformed. The movie is sparklingly relevant today, in an era of renewed attention on police brutality and voting rights. Global Lounge invites you to join us for this fantastic film as we work together to continue building the world that we believe is within our reach. Then follow it up with the World Village Fest taking place June 8-10 in downtown Boise’s

Capitol Park for three days of cultural celebration! This free family-friendly event showcases the artistic talents and vibrant traditions of the people of Idaho who have come from all corners of the globe and now call Idaho home. This Arts and Humanities event will be host to several multi-national performing groups representing Idaho’s variety of cultures. This dance, music, storytelling, poetry, film, and food event will showcase our community’s expanding blend of cultural arts and literature, and will invite every resident to connect with their neighbors through a rich celebration of the many traditions and arts around us. World Village, a lively interactive event, will bridge communities, raise awareness and enhance cultural sensitivity while promoting diversity. ¢

MENTAL REAL ESTATE Jessica Tookey—artist and advocate BY MEGAN BRYANT PHOTOGRAPH KIMBERLEE MILLER

It’s a common phrase when referring to the perfect place to put down roots for your family’s home, office, or ideal vacation spot. Most often, it is viewed with outward context, but, have you stopped lately to think about what you allow to occupy your mental real estate? That location, between your waxy ears, is arguably the most critical property that we own and it’s worth the investment to be mindful of what goes on in our brain and who/what we allow to occupy that precious space. Life is an ever-bustling experience, jam-packed with deadlines, expectations, health issues, personal and professional relationships, and just, well, general overwhelm. We always seem to 34

FLOW be running from one thing to the next and overextending ourselves. Our brains are loaded with the to-dos and less of the freedom of enjoying life in the moment with people who we care about. It’s no wonder we see articles a-plenty documenting research that cites increases in a variety of mental health issues from depression and anxiety to more serious psychiatric disorders. We need to take inventory of our thoughts to see what can stay, and what should hit the curb for garbage pick-up. Monitoring where we expel our brain power is important to our health and happiness. For some, it’s even more critical because thoughts can become triggers, and can lead even the strongest-willed into a world of hopelessness. Boise-based artist, Jessica Tookey, is the creator of an impactful art exhibit called “Words Matter.” It originated as a way for her to showcase young women who had been victims of bullying. By tackling this topic through images of real people, she hoped to open dialogue about what spurs this kind of treatment towards other people, and how can we overcome it and use our words and talents for good in the world. Following her intuition, the exhibit expanded into a display of drawings featuring people who we have lost to suicide, including beloved community all-stars like three-time Olympian Jeret “Speedy” Peterson, and former Boise State University communications professor and Suicide Prevention Advocate, Peter Wollheim. The process of drawing an image of someone who has taken their own life can be very emotionally overwhelming. “I have to clear out why I’m drawing them. To think about what they went through makes it really hard to look at their picture for hours and hours.” She says, “I focus on the beauty. They always have such a great smile.” It helps to pull the light out of them instead of focusing on the despair they endured. She is very familiar with the grasps of depression and is an advocate for

addressing mental health issues before it’s too late. “My first memory of suicide goes back to third grade,” Tookey recalls. She was having suicidal thoughts on a sometimes-daily basis, and, thankfully, spoke with her mother about it. “At least I was not yet in the deep dark space. Once you get there, you’re not telling people you are having the thoughts.” In addition to her stunning art, Tookey has become a steady voice of hope through her daily Facebook LIVE videos. What started as a personal goal to achieve a run of 100 days in a row, has now, as of the time of this article, surpassed 208 consecutive days of “going live.” With as much accessibility and endless access to influencing others online, she points out how powerful it is for us to use these resources in a positive way. “There is no single answer that works for everyone, but everyone does have a purpose. You must figure out what your purpose is,” Tookey expresses. May we all take some time to consider how much happier and more productive we can be in our lives if we are thoughtful

and selective of the relationships we have and the content we feed our minds. Think of our brains as a fixer-upper! There’s no shame in doing what you need to maintain high property value within yourself.”¢

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THE SWEET FLAVOR OF MEXICO BY BAVANI PHOTOGRAPH KIMBERLEE MILLER

Blazing the bakery trail in Boise is newcomer, Panaderia Coalcoman. Always on the hunt for good panaderias (bread bakeries) to appease my sweet tooth, I was thrilled to find this authentic Mexican bakery, the only one of its kind in Boise. Wafts of freshly baked pan dulce, sweet bread, allure unsuspecting customers into the bakery. Found on Fairview Avenue, in a former a Los Betos restaurant, the convenience of its location draws customers from around the Treasure Valley. Alberto Contreras Jr. is the primary owner of Panaderia Coalcoman and Carniceria Coalcoman. Panaderia Coalcoman is an offspring of Carniceria Coalcoman which is located in the strip mall behind the bakery. Originally from California, the Contreras family moved to Idaho in 2005. With a wealth of experience in the restaurant business in California and Caldwell, they opened Carniceria Coalcoman five years ago—a restaurant, meat market, and grocery store all strategically rolled into one. With pride in his voice, Contreras Jr. values the importance of keeping the business family

owned. Contreras Sr. manages the restaurant while Contreras Jr. divides his time between the two stores. His mother and brother, Celso Contreras, play crucial roles in the day to day operations. The baker, Audel ‘Lito’ Chavez, the master behind the delectable creations, is a family friend from California. While preserving the art of baking Mexican bread, Contreras Jr. strives to pander to the taste buds of his customers. He shares his philosophy, “Listen to what your customers are saying. If it is doable, we will try to make it happen.” Panaderia Coalcoman represents the diversity that is Boise. It attracts regular customers from a variety of cultural backgrounds and in return offers an assortment of satiating and exciting treats for everyone. Contreras Jr. observes, “When you try something from

a different culture, you hesitate a little. Once people try it, a lot of them keep coming back. The nice part about Boise is that people like to try new things.” The shelves of the bakery’s display case feature an abundance of golden and speckled sweetness. The Concha is the King of the Mexican breads. It is a sweet bread roll, topped with a sugar crust mesmerizingly designed as its namesake, a seashell. The spread also includes muffins, galletitas (cookies), churros (fried dough pastry), cuernos (horn-shaped pastries) and novias (the “girlfriend” concha with a spiral designed topping that represents the layers of a skirt). Going with the motto of ‘listening to the call of the customers,’ Contreras Jr. also takes orders for special event cakes. The cakes are made using the unique tres leches recipe which incorporates the use of condensed, sweet, and regular milk. With the need for more refreshing items in the sweltering months of summer approaching, he plans to add Mexican delights to the already impressive menu board. This includes raspados (shaved ice), potato chips with chili sauce, and Mexican fruit cups which brings together the interesting combination of fruits dressed with freshly squeezed lime juice and chili powder. Contreras Jr. reveals the secrets to his success. He shares, “The key is being the only Mexican bakery in Boise that makes the bread and sells it here. We have an established customer base. The bread is affordable with prices ranging from 65 cents to $1.50.” It was Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, the renowned Spanish writer, who penned, “All sorrows are less with bread.”¢

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ZEE’S ROOFTOP

Catering Boise’s Best View BY KAYLI CORBIN

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Nestled high above Boise’s bustling streets sits an oasis of sleek and modern design. Entering the penthouse of the C.W. Moore Plaza immediately provides a palpable sense of palatial accommodations. High ceilings are balanced with unique flooring, metal and cedar accents. A custom bar oozes originality and a natural touch in contrast to the contemporary feel. This perfect canvas is framed by an awe-inspiring view of downtown’s most desirable features. An indoor dining/event space leads to what is arguably Boise’s most picturesque view from the spacious terrace. Christopher Zahn, owner of Zee Christopher LLC., is known as Chef Zee to many. He has a history in Boise spanning the past 20 years. His story started at the Arid Club, serving up some of Boise’s most high-end food and experiences. 38

Since then, he’s gained experience catering, working as a private chef, and most recently, as the owner and operator of Zee’s Rooftop. Zee’s has been open for 5 years and services lunch patrons from 10 AM-2 PM, Monday through Saturday. Their offerings are affordable, delicious, and each dish comes with a splendid and complimentary view of downtown Boise from nine stories up. The dishes feature local and organic ingredients, many of which Chef Zee picks up from the Farmer’s Market every Saturday. Chef Zee is the founder of Corks 4 A Cure, a nonprofit that hosted its 8th annual Put A Cork In MS Event on April 13 at the Penthouse. Collecting used corks from the greater Northwest to repurpose and recycle has allowed Zee to collect a staggering 382,113 corks.

His philanthropy reaches far beyond Corks 4 A Cure, offering steep discounts to any non-profit booking the immaculate event space. Idaho Organic Farmers Group hosts their monthly meeting at Zee’s, providing local delicious food that he crafts into amazing dishes to fuel their discussion. On Idaho Gives day, May 3rd, Zee’s Rooftop Café featured four local non-profits showcasing their community orientation and facets of giving. He has also put incredible effort into supporting the Women’s and Children’s Alliance, most recently being honored with their Healing Level Corporate Pillar award in April. To put it simply, Chef Zee will donate his time to any moral cause and embodies what it means to give back to one’s community. With a view so picturesque, it’s only logical that this event space is incredibly sought after. Boasting a high-profile location and a low-profile advertising campaign reliant on great experience and word of mouth, Zee’s Rooftop is a one of a kind place sure to wow guests in attendance of any event. Chef Zee sums it up beautifully when he said, “We are all about people, good food, and a beautiful view. We want to be the place you relax for lunch, propose to your future spouse and get married, or celebrate amazing life moments. I believe in community and we strive to help out where ever we can.” To book your next event, reach out to Alice Simpson, Event Coordinator, at 208-331-3516 or swing by Zee’s Rooftop for a delicious lunch and view the space for yourself! ¢ Find more information on their Facebook page – Zee’s Rooftop or at www.zeechristopher.com

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IDAHO RIVER SPORTS Outdoor Fun for All BY BRAD CARLSON

Idaho River Sports, under the same leadership since the beginning, has helped people of all skill levels enjoy the paddling sports for more than 30 years. “We are a business that can help somebody have an experience,” co-owner, Stan Kolby said. The shop’s offerings and location—on Whitewater Park Boulevard adjacent to

the Boise River Greenbelt—afford individuals and families an opportunity to easily drive, walk, or bike to the site and quickly get on the water. And for the Greenbelt patrons along the Boise River, stopping in to get a raft, kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard is “ just another way to enjoy it with a slightly different perspective,” co-owner Jo Cassin

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said. For example, from a boat, someone can often get a closer look at undisturbed, nesting birds. Kolby and Cassin founded the business in 1987 with a partner whom they bought out about a year later. The longtime whitewater sports business operators, teachers, and enthusiasts believe one of Idaho’s historically best-known recreational pursuits has room to keep growing. Water paddling sports continue to appeal to a wide range of people. Idaho River Sports offers equipment sales and rentals, apparel, accessories, and on-water instruction. The clientele is basically “anyone who enjoys the outdoors and wants to recreate on any type of water,” Kolby said. According to Cassin, “There’s really something for everyone.” Participation in winter introductory courses the business offers at an indoor aquatics center in west Boise was strong again this year, she said. Idaho River Sports stayed comfortably afloat through several economic down-

turns – demand held up decently in the last recession as more people vacationed close to home - and plenty of high-water years that kept customers onshore later than desired. But customer enthusiasm stayed strong throughout. “Growth overall has been steady in the last 30 years,” Kolby said. “Different aspects of the sport have risen at different times in our business lives.” Kolby, Cassin, employees, and customers alike watched as whitewater kayaking got popular, followed by rafting as a family sport, and then flat-water touring via canoe or kayak. A fairly new segment at Idaho River Sports: fishing kayaks and related on-board accessories. Stand-up paddleboarding’s decade-long rise continues. Inflatable boards are even more popular now as owners enjoy not only transport and storage advantages, but also recent on-water upgrades; Cassin said they can now be inflated to a near hard-board feel so the paddler doesn’t give up nearly as much in performance.

A 2005 move from a storefront in North Boise’s bustling Hyde Park neighborhood to the current site immediately provided needed growth room while streamlining instruction and try-before-you buy opportunities on nearby Quinn’s Pond. The current phase of Whitewater Park upgrades include recent bank restoration and, starting this fall, construction of new wave features. Cassin said the existing wave is fairly advanced, and the new wave features will diversify the park to appeal to more skill levels. Idaho River Sports, which has teamed up with various other whitewater businesses, started 2018 strong with several on-water rentals even in January and February. A solid whitewater-sports year suited to various skill levels should materialize if the area receives normal spring precipitation, says the owners.¢

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A BOISE ENTREPRENEUR HELPS END THE PAY GAP, ONE COMPANY AT A TIME BY CAITLIN COPPLE MASINGILL PHOTOGRAPHS KIMBERLEE MILLER

Sitting at his sticker-adorned Mac laptop in an unassuming navy-blue sweater, Pete Gombert has the effect of an entrepreneur, though perhaps a bit more mature than those in the cast of Silicon Valley. Pete fell in love with Boise 20 years ago while traveling here for a previous startup, and decided to make it home for his family. Today, he’s building a workplace certification company called GoodWell that evaluates the gender pay gap, among other metrics. Another local company he co-founded, indieDwell, is easing the affordable housing shortage. 44

“I have six businesses in my life right now,” says Pete, who’s seen previous companies through three successful exits. “Starting companies is not easy, but it’s just the way my mind works. It drives me crazy sometimes, but my brain is just always thinking of ways to make things better.” Pete has become staple in Boise’s business community and an inspiration to many locals pursuing social entrepreneurship. Russ Stoddard, a fellow social entrepreneur and president of Oliver Russell, serves on the advisory board of GoodWell. “GoodWell’s a great idea,” he said. “Plus, Pete’s an example of a mid-career entrepreneur who’s had a lot of success with tech startups in his career, and I wanted

to support his transition into the social enterprise space— we need more people like him in this community.” Pete is perhaps best known locally for founding Balihoo, located in BoDo, and an experience at that company led him to pursue social entrepreneurship full time. Pete says he’ll never forget the day he learned he was paying female employees differently for the same work as his male employees. Before, he’d been skeptical about the concept of a pay gap, and felt his good intentions and inclination toward a bias-free workplace were enough to ensure no problem existed. Kallen Maher is a senior engagement manager at Zennify, a software consulting company based in Boise, who worked with Pete for four years at Balihoo. She also volunteered at GoodWell in its earliest days while she was in graduate school. “Pete’s interest in equity was clear even at Balihoo,” Kallen said. “You could tell Pete was driving for a workplace where all employees felt they were treated fairly and women were given the same opportunities.” One of the problems with the pay gap is that no uniform standards exist for measuring it, Pete explains. It was something that drove him nuts when he set out to fix the problem at Balihoo. “It’s pretty hard to fix what you can’t measure, so I built GoodWell in part to give organizations a tool to evaluate and correct a problem that is pervasive in our society.” While national interest in closing the gender pay gap has increased, Pete says GoodWell has not directly seen an uptick in interest—yet. Recently, the company launched “Mind the Gap” an open-source initiative to confidentially bring together major companies who internally measure their pay gaps as well as leading academics in hopes of comprehensively reviewing the various methods that are being used. “We need to make sure we are comparing apples to apples,” explains Pete, who also happens to be a certified public accountant. “Making this methodology widely available and akin to the ‘Generally Accepted Accounting Principles’ should remove any lingering reluctance for organizations to ensure equal pay for equal work. There are also macro-level issues such as job segregation, trying to get more women to pursue careers in STEM, and feel confident negotiating a salary. Some of those systemic issues will take 20 years to fix,” he says. “My point is that there is still a lot of basic work that can and should be done today to pay people equally for the same work.” “There are so many brilliant entrepreneurs here in Boise, and Pete stands out among them,” said Boise Mayor Dave Bieter. “He’s built something with GoodWell that I’m proud the City can a part of. I would encourage other local governments to consider certification as they work to stay competitive as employers and do the right thing by their employees.” ¢ To learn more about GoodWell, visit their webpage at www.goodwellworld.com.

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Chances are, you’ve seen heart thumbprint cookies with a fruity filling while standing in line for a coffee, or a delicately wrapped muffin that has fresh fruit and a sweet drizzle you can’t take your eyes off. Little did you know, those items from Idahome Bakery are all gluten free, but still make for the perfect treat. Idahome Bakery has been providing nutritious, yet delicious, gluten free food to the Boise valley for just under a year. As they prepare to celebrate their first birthday, Owner Telara Oliver and Co-Owner Janice Toledo have no plans on slowing down For Oliver, it all started with Stanley Baking Company, a local bakery in Stanley, Idaho where she grew up. There, she began learning how to bake, and would eventually make it a lifelong passion. 46

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Gluten-free baking from the heart BY VERONICA LEMASTER PHOTOGRAPHS KIMBERLEE MILLER

When asked where the inspiration for Idahome Bakery started, Oliver recalled working at the Alpine Pantry in McCall. They were one of the first places she worked that commercially sold gluten free products, which was essential to Oliver after she discovered she’s intolerant to both dairy and wheat. “It really opened my eyes to the potential of creating gluten free food that’s delicious and moist and not sticky-sweet or hockey-puck hard,” she said. “Working there really inspired me to create my own stuff.”

She quickly returned to Boise after living in McCall for two years to start up her own gluten free bakery with her mother. “My mom’s always been very supportive. She’s a good grounding personality for me, and definitely holds down the fort behind-the-scenes,” Oliver explained. The duo began baking in a commercial kitchen in Boise, which has been fundamental in starting the small bakery, as Oliver added “I will forever be grateful to Emmeli Mayo for being so supportive [with our bakery].” They strive to use local

ingredients and products to create their unique goods, such as with Meriwether Cider. A focus of theirs is to include icecream on the menu, an experiment using Meriwether Cider’s Blackberry Boom. “I like experimenting with different stuff and collaborating with other businesses,” she said. “I try to keep it all local.” Oliver sources eggs from Morning Owl Farm through Idaho’s Bounty and relies on Reed’s Dairy for milk. “I love creating flavor combinations like the cranberry tangerine scone; it’s something unusual that you don’t find that often,” she explained. “Or offering raspberry muffins, which I feel are more flavorful than the blueberry—they just have that zingy pop to them!” Her favorite thing to make and enjoy on the menu are the Sawtooth muffins, which are loaded with flax, coconut, cranberry, golden raisin, apple, and carrot. As for a retail location, Oliver says there won’t be one in the works anytime soon. Instead, she hopes to someday have her own commercial kitchen, and source

more of her ingredients as locally as possible. “I think it’s exciting that Boise is so food-forward and that it’s progressive in the way companies are adjusting using local products and helping support other local businesses in the valley, I really look forward to more of that with the bakery,” she said. Idahome Bakery can be seen as Oliver’s love note to Idaho. When asked where the name originated from, the answer was simple, Idaho is her home. “Wherever you live, whether you grew up there or not, it’s about appreciating the place you live, and I really love that so many people have moved to Idaho and are influencing Idaho in a really positive way. I wanted the name to be inclusive and not exclusive, I wanted it to touch people’s hearts who love Idaho,” Oliver said. You can find Idahome Bakery treats at Hyde Perk Coffee House, Hyde House, Dawson Taylor Coffee, Java, Push and Pour, Lemon Tree, Txikiteo, and Coffee Mill. ¢ Idahomebakery.wixsite.com/glutenfree.

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“Healthcare is a mess of unintended consequences” – the first words I heard from local family physician and healthcare innovator, Dr. Julie Gunther (www.sparkmd. com). To her, so much of what ails our healthcare system is driven by the need to serve billing and coding and not humans. Imagine a patient in Gem County with a small medical issue, small but important, that needs a doctor. Did you think house calls were a thing of the past? Physicians like Dr. Gunther are bringing back house calls and much more in their modern model of old fashioned doctoring. They do this through direct primary care (DPC). As a business model, DPC is a f lat-rate, membership-based relationship between you and your doctor. For $50$100/month (the national average is $77/month/adult), you get all of your basic medical care, wellness care, urgent care, minor surgical care, and more. Patients have access to wholesale prices on medications, imaging and labs, often up to 80% off of ‘insurance pricing.’ Imagine getting prescriptions and devices at cost. Imagine paying a doctor $10/month to take care of your child. Imagine this in… Boise? 48

Of late, I’ve been learning far more than I wanted to know about the broken business of healthcare. To be honest, I’d resigned myself to a world of byzantine insurance forms, the likelihood of dropping money at a doc-in-the-box, or dropping a LOT of money at the ER. I knew there were medical professionals who had opted out of the madness but that’s not for me, right? Oops. Dr. Gunther walked me through a most intriguing “Option 2.” She offered the analogy of car insurance: What if we insured our cars the way we insured ourselves? What if insurance paid for oil changes, stains on the seats….all with a huge deductible? Trips out of town would require a prior-authorization and your mechanic would have to charge triple to document, code, and bill for everything he did. This is the challenge of our healthcare system. We bill insurance for everything. And it makes the simple things catastrophically complex and expensive. Julie Gunther, MD, FAAFP was a Boise High grad who went off to Harvard, then Vanderbilt, then UW School of Medicine. She is Board Certif ied, a Fellow in Family Medicine and has all the certif ications that traditional physicians work hard to have. In 2013, she joined a band of doctors with a good cause. Dr. Julie is a national voice for healthcare transformation as is a part of more than 800 ‘direct primary care physicians’ with about 780 physician-owned direct

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THE FLICKS Boise’s only independent, art, and foreign film theatre BY CHELSEA CHAMBERS PHOTOGRAPHS KIMBERLEE MILLER

Carole Skinner spent a summer in Boise with her cousin, Suzie Bell, and was immediately enraptured by the beautiful, friendly aura that emanates from our incredible city. “I made more friends that summer than I ever had in Seattle,” says Skinner. She moved here shortly after and began to nestle in to the Idaho lifestyle. One thing she missed, however, was all of the art and foreign films that Seattle had to offer. The independent film scene was virtually nonexistent in 1980s Boise. Not long after moving here, Carole was set up on a blind date by a friend who insisted that the two would hit it off. The date was going well, and at one point, he asked her: ‘if you could have any job in the world, what would it be?’ To which Carole responded, ‘I would open an independent film theatre.’ And as luck, love, and fate would have it, her date just so happened to have the blueprints for what would become 50

The Flicks Theatre in his car at that very moment. “Can I help?” she asked. Rick and Carole Skinner opened the doors to The Flicks Theatre on September 21, 1984—they had big dreams, one screen, a relaxing café, and a beautiful patio. Over time, The Flicks expanded to add more screens as well as a video store. And while the first several years of business were extremely difficult, The Flicks has grown blessed by frequent patrons and lovers of the arts. The ambiance is unmatched by anything else in Boise—a place where history, love, art, and magic all meet together for an incomparable experience. The staff at The Flicks is one of the most integral pieces of the business, as many of them have been there for decades, offering their endless expertise, support, and suggestions. I walked out of the theatre grinning, deep in conversation with my friend, both of us

talking simultaneously, each moved by the film we had just seen, A Fantastic Woman. After spending a beautiful afternoon with good company, a chilled cider, and a cheesy pretzel, I think I can safely say that was the best movie-going experience I’ve ever had. But it’s hard not to fall in love with a place where you can watch an incredible film, all the while enjoying a beer and diving into a fresh plate of lasagna. The Flicks has a variety of events held year-round, all of which can be found on their website at www.theflicksboise.com. Be sure to check out LunaFest on May 19, which features films made by, for, and about women. There is always a running list of rotating films that can be found online as well, such as the Idaho-filmed 6 Dynamic Laws for Success (In Life, Love, & Money) by Gregory Bayne opening on May 11. And RBG, opening May 25, a film devoted to the life and career of Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Next time you’re craving a movie night, take a trip to The Flicks and expand your interests into art, foreign, and independent films. You’ll be glad you did! ¢

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The HIGHLAND has clean lines and is designed with a main level rec room. The oversized windows in the great room allow an abundance of natural light to spill in and frame-in the pristine backyard with views of the Foothills. Floor to ceiling cabinetry provide ample storage for all of your culinary doo-dads! The Highland is located in the highly sought after East Valley community. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to see what all the fuss is about!

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Huge kitchen with open plan to capture the view on both sides. Large room sizes, mahogany flooring, 2 beautiful fireplaces, basement has been renovated within the last 2 years, new flooring, stunning back yard with huge waterfall pond, covered patio with built in seating, gazebo, separate insulated shop with power, dog run, box gardens, beautiful landscaping, you will enjoy seeing wildlife and living in this stunning home.

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Excellent location close to downtown, BSU, St. Lukes and Micron. Custom home w/interior finishes featuring solid maple floors, cherry cabinets & rich slab granite. Master suite w/fireplace & private balcony. Bonus room could be used as guest quarters with own bath. Oversized 3 car tandemgarage. Located in a peaceful cul-de-sac.

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