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It’s a Boise Thing!
features 14
Food Trucks
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The Dog Days of Summer
departments 20
Spin Tour de Fat
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Roots Nature is a Real Treat
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Clutch Making Fit A Reality
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On The Trail The Fight Keeps Running
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Flow Turning the Gardens Blue
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The Dirt The da Vinci Doctor
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Freestyle Thinking Inside the Box
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Dwell It Singing at Scentsy
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Downtown Go Ahead and Jump
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Shop Coming Out of Nowhere
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Out East Tastes Like Summer
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Real Estate
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spoke The Treasure Valley is coming alive as temperatures heat up and the days grow longer. Summertime in the Boise area offers unlimited access to community events, delicious dining, and outdoor recreation. Summer events are scattered throughout this issue. July and August are jam-packed with the Boise Blues Festival, Opera Idaho’s performance of South Pacific, and the ever-popular Tour de Fat. While you’re out enjoying the town, treat your taste buds to the buttery clams at Ben’s Crow
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Inn or to the unique flavors available within Boise’s booming food truck scene.
respective efforts to battle breast cancer and conserve nature.
If you like innovative ideas and growing markets, read more about unique RV and boat rentals through Outdoor Toy Share and how ostrich farming just outside Boise is changing the way ranchers and farmers will feed and water their livestock.
This issue is packed with ways to ensure your summer days are as fun as they should be. From tips to helping your dog beat the heat to unique local businesses to investigate, this summer should be filled with fun and lasting memories.
Boise area residents Dena McLauchlin and Virginia Treat are spotlighted for being individual difference makers in their
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contributors Amy Larson A former professional cake decorator, Sun Valley electrical contractor and Treasure Valley property manager, Amy realized mid-way through life that it was simpler to write about what interested her, rather than trying to do it all. Middle child and devoted chocoholic, Amy continues to learn and explore Idaho with her family and Weimaraner.
Pamela Kleibrink Thompson Once upon a time, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson lived in a big city “out west” where she won an Emmy for her work as a production manager on The Simpsons. One day, her prince charming swept her off to Idaho to live happily ever after. They live with their enchanting teenaged daughter in a castle in Meridian. Pamela has yet to float the Boise River or ski at Bogus Basin. Besides writing, she also does career coaching and acts at the Peace Officers Standards and Training facility in Meridian. You can reach her at PamRecruit@q.com.
Liza Long Liza is an author, educator, mental health advocate, and mother of four children. Her book, The Price of Silence: A Mom’s Perspective on Mental Illness, is available in bookstores everywhere. Follow her on Twitter @ anarchistmom or visit www.lizalong.com.
Chelsea Chambers Chelsea Chambers is a graduate of College of Western Idaho and currently in pursuit of her B.A. in Rhetoric & Technical Communication. Writing and nature have always been passions of hers and she hopes to combine the two into a lifelong career. She has aspirations in the fields of journalism, publishing, and editing.
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Lonni LeavittBarker Lonni Leavitt-Barker is an award-winning investigative news reporter whose career took her from Vegas to Durham, Phoenix to CBS in Los Angeles. Lonni and her husband have three girls and a little boy. Lonni is also the founder of Baldapalooza—a family friendly music festival that helps Idaho children battling cancer.
Bavani Purushothaman Bavani is a writer, mamma and a dreamer. She dreams of a borderless world that practices one religion, the religion of love. She is a mum to 2 beautiful girls. Bavani is passionate about helping others in need and is convinced that just an ounce of effort from everyone would create a positive ripple of change in our world. Spending time with her girls, reading and just breathing would spell an ideal day for her. Originally from Singapore, she is now proud to call Boise, home. Bavani is also a Huffington Post Blogger and the publisher of www.meridian.macaronikid.com
Jessica McAnally Jessica McAnally is a freelance writer and owner of Things That Start With J, a digital marketing business. As a third generation Idahoan, Jessica is very proud of what the Treasure Valley has to offer, and loves to share stories about the community. In her spare time, Jessica can be found immersing herself in all of the diverse events and activities the area has to offer. From rodeos to performing arts, county fairs to music festivals, she is an avid lover of Idaho culture.
Rachel Holt Rachel Holt recently graduated from Boise State with a degree in International Business and Marketing. When Rachel is not writing or traveling, she likes to kick back and watch old kung fu films.
Mark Dyrud My name is Mark Dyrud, and I am a photographer at large. I’ve studied photojournalism at LA Pierce College and have experience working in and out of the industry over the years. I’ve been blessed with a beautiful wife and two lovely children currently living in Boise. My drive as a photographer is to capture as many beautiful moments of the joy, grit, and passion in life as I can and share it with others. I hope you enjoy the effort.
Sara Mitton Cox Sara Mitton Cox has loved writing from the time she could hold a pencil. She recently traded her career in corporate marketing for motherhood and to pursue her passion for writing stories that inspire and spread joy. A native Idahoan, Sara loves exploring Boise’s beauty with her husband, twin babies, and teen stepsons.
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BY: CHELSEA CHAMBERS PHOTOS: MARK DYRUD
AS THE SUN BEATS DOWN OVERHEAD, teetering toward 100 degrees, the smell of fresh cooked ingredients comes cascading across the grass.
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After an entire afternoon in the park, volleyball, disc golf, and the occasional goose chase, you can work up quite the appetite. The sizzling sound of a burger being flipped on the grill and the aroma of sautéed onions and garlic is tantalizing. You’ve invested far too much time and energy into dragging all of your sports gear to pack up and go home now; luckily, just up the road lies an oasis of flavor in this vast Idahoan desert: a food truck paradise.
With all of the excitement of summer, there comes the definite need to eat and sometimes it’s not worth packing up everything just to go home and dirty up the kitchen. While barbeques are always a blast and it’s great to relax at one of Boise’s many unique restaurants, the speed and convenience of food truck dining is almost unbeatable.
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ONE OF BOISE’S NEWEST FOOD TRUCK ADDITIONS IS WETOS LOCOS TACOS, owned by Kristen Grugel. Grugel started the business about two years ago after making the decision to leave her job writing TPS reports. She wasn’t fully satisfied working in an office every day and sought out ways to combine her love of cooking and the outdoors with a source of income.
Genki Takoyaki, owned by former sushi chef and English teacher Rhett Atagi, is a truck that features fresh, tradition Japanese cuisine. The inspiration behind the truck is, of course, takoyaki, a dumpling filled with octopus, nori, and special sauce. In Japan, Takoyaki was Atagi’s favorite dish. He would travel all over Kyoto and Osaka in search of the most revered Takoyaki. On the weekends, Atagi would try his hand at preparing the dish himself with the help of his friends.
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He used to joke about opening a Takoyaki shop in America and in May 2014, the joke turned into a delicious reality. In addition to Takoyaki, Atagi has various rotating specials that he features at the truck. Genki Takoyaki can be found Saturdays at the Capitol City Market near the post office on Bannock. The truck will also be at Tour de Fat in August and various local brewery events and food truck rallies.
SINCE 2011, Bang on the Wall Burgers has been a pinnacle of Boise food truck dining. Owned and operated by Noe Claudio and Gypsy Thomas, the truck has been an incredible success and can be found all over Boise at local events and on Wednesdays at Amity and Maple Grove from 5-8. The original name of the truck was Big Boi Burgers, but due to its similarly to various other restaurants around town, Claudio and Thomas sought something else. They installed the large service window into the truck, but it was cut at Claudio’s height, which was approximately 6’2”. This is significantly taller than most and as it turned out, unless customers were 6’2”, they were practically invisible from the inside of the truck. At their first event, people were literally banging on the wall of the truck to get his attention. From this hilarious mishap birthed the name of the business, and it stuck! Bang on the Wall Burgers was created, equipped with fries with every burger because you simply cannot have a burger without fries.
FROM HOT DOGS AND BURGERS TO TACOS AND TAKOYAKI, THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING TO SATISFY ANY CRAVING. FOOD TRUCKS CAN BE FOUND CONVENIENTLY ALL OVER BOISE, ON NEARLY EVERY CORNER DOWNTOWN, AND AT A VARIETY OF EVENTS ACROSS THE VALLEY. Many of the local food trucks will be a part of the Food Truck Rally event at the Idaho Botanical Gardens on Friday, August 28. The event will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and admission is completely free. Come support local business and enjoy incredible, quality food 17 from the convenience of a food truck.
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ummer is a terrific time to be a dog owner as you romp outdoors with your pet along the Greenbelt or hike in the foothills or swim in the river. But summer also brings unique risks to your dog's health, so keep the following safety concerns in mind. Here are some tips to help dog owners keep their dogs healthy and safe.
THE HEAT IS ON “The only way dogs have to thermoregulate their bodies is panting, which is air flow over the respiratory system,” says Eileen Fatcheric, D.V.M. (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) of Syracuse, New York. Short-faced breeds such as pugs, boxers, and bulldogs have a high risk of overheating because they do not pant as efficiently as long-faced dogs. “These dogs are particularly at risk for heat stress because of the shape and design of the dog’s throat.” Make sure your dog has a shady spot to rest on hot summer days. Doghouses can trap heat. A child’s wading pool filled with fresh water can help your dog cool off. Never leave your dog tied up without fresh drinking water within reach. The temperature inside a car can rise to well over 100 degrees in a matter of minutes. Dr. Robert Ormond D.V.M., owner of Mobile Pet Medical Care/Linder Pet Medical Care in Meridian, advises, “Keep your pets out of hot cars and always bring water for your furry companions when you go out and about with them.” The American Kennel Club advises, “Avoid strenuous exercise on extremely hot days. Take walks in the early mornings or evenings, when the sun's heat is less intense. Avoid prolonged exposure to hot asphalt or sand, which can burn your dog's paws.” 18
BEWARE OF BUGS “There are a few essential things that I recommend to all my clients in the summer months,” says Ormond. “When looking at preventative medicine, first on the list is to protect against the potential of outside parasites like fleas and ticks. These pests have been on the rise in our backyards and along the greenbelt for the last few years and it is a good idea to protect our pets from them.”
WATER SAFETY The American Kennel Club reminds, “Never leave your dog unattended in water.” If you own a swimming pool, make sure your dog learns where the stairs or swimout is located. Ensure that pool covers are firmly in place; dogs can slip in under openings in the covers and drown. Be careful of strong tides if swimming at the ocean, or strong currents in rivers. When boating, ensure that all passengers wear life jackets that fit snugly, including dogs.
FIREWORKS AND FEAR Ormond notes that the Fourth of July can be scary for some animals. “Don’t try to get your pet used to the fireworks by dragging them out to events with friends and making them sit and deal with the fireworks. Be sensitive to their needs. Keeping them in a bathroom or somewhere away from the noise and running a fan for white noise can help. Asking your doctor for medication that can help reduce and take away the anxiety associated with noise is a good option. Make sure your doctor stays away from the sedatives; these just make your pet sleepy. Inside their minds they are still experiencing fear; they just can't react any more.”
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INTO THE WOODS Dr. Ormond also reminds dog owners to “make sure your pets are up to date on all vaccines to prevent potential infection from wild animals that share some of the same diseases as canines. When on trails be mindful that you will most likely run into others that may not be dog aware or friendly. Keep your dogs under control either with good training or a leash to make sure they don't get into trouble with the local wildlife or other individuals on the trail.” The most common problems dogs face in the summer include ear infections, skin infections, or allergy issues. “We are also seeing many more issues with ticks, fleas, and heartworm,” states Ormond. “Certainly we can see ligament injury and other injuries due to fast increases in activity.” “Owners should be aware of what their dogs could be exposed to on the trails and in the woods,” notes Ormond. “Not only the bugs but things like snakes, skunks, raccoons, and many other animals. Also things like cheatgrass that can get caught in between toes or in ears; that is very bad to have to deal with. Start out slow and work into major physical activities; as with all of us coming out of winter, we need some time to adjust to our increased activity.”
Keep these tips in mind and you will enjoy a happy, healthy, and safe summer with your dog!
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STORY CHELSEA CHAMBERS | PHOTOS NEW BELGIUM BREWERY
tour de fat
Beer, Bikes, and Bemusement
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n Saturday, August 13, Ann Morrison Park will be transformed into a world of bikes, beers, and endless entertainment. While many of us have heard about walks for the cause or races for the cure, there is one fundraiser that’s raising the bar on staying active and giving back to the community: Tour de Fat—a national bicycle festival that happens in nine states across the U.S. Ran by New Belgium Brewing, the event has been a success since its inception 16 years ago in Fort Collins, Colorado. Tour de Fat was originally created to establish a greater awareness of cycling and the benefits of sustainable transportation. Each year, the event grows larger and more inspiring as thousands of people dress up in elaborate costumes, don their bicycles, and ride through the city. While riding bikes is the premise of the event, it is not the only pinnacle of entertainment that Tour de Fat has to offer. Their slogan of “Beer, Bikes, and Bemusement” will not disappoint. Alongside all of the glorious eccentricities of the costumed bike ride will be several local bands playing throughout the day, as well as more beer and merchandise than you could imagine. The event is free to attend, meaning it will be hitting the top of our list for this summer’s local activities. To make things even better, all of the donations and proceeds from the merchandise and beer sales will be going directly to nonprofits here in Boise. This year the Boise Bike Project, Treasure Valley Cycling
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Alliance, and Southwest Idaho Mountain Biking Association will be feeling the Tour de Fat love. Tour de Fat is the brainchild of New Belgium, a Colorado-based brewery started in 1991 by Jeff Lebesch and Kim Jordan. For over 25 years, New Belgium has made it their goal to be as energy-efficient and sustainable as possible. From their green operation facilities to their community support initiatives, New Belgium has been a driving force in the industry to do more for the environment. Tour de Fat is a direct reflection of their belief systems—the event encourages the use of cycling as a sustainable method of transportation. The idea for the event came from two employees of the company, the marketing director and the sales director, sitting around a picnic table having a beer. They felt that New Belgium has been greatly supported by the bicycle community and they wanted a way to give back to them. The initial project was led by David Kemp and Bryan Simpson along with a team of people devoted to philanthropy, and thus, Tour de Fat was born! Since the event began, Tour de Fat has raised over $4 million dollars and all that money goes directly back into the local communities that host. If you would like to be a part of the 2016 Tour de Fat in Boise, preregistration is available on Eventbrite. The costs associated with GREENBELT MAGAZINE | JULY-AUGUST 2016
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nature is a real treat Treats Photography Gives Back to Nature
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natural world alongside talented, high-fashion models; the images will then be designed into a series of merchandise— photo books, calendars, prints, etc—and placed up for sale. All of the proceeds from the purchases will be going toward local nature conservation facilities like the World Center for Birds of Prey and the Craters of the Moon Natural History Association. The project consists of 10-12 photoshoots, each with a unique theme in nature. Throughout the year, Treats Photography will be traveling to various locations across the state to capture the beauty and versatility of the Idaho landscape. Treats Photography is working with a talented team of designers and artists including Amanda Woods doing hair and makeup; Holly Taylor, Nina Luque, and Unique Irish specializing in costume; Danielle Solberg, Abby Dee, and several others that will be ensuring that the project runs as smoothly as possible. Creatively themed shoots are vital to the concept of the nature conservation initiative and Treats absolutely does not disappoint. The first shoot encapsulated the idea of wildlife as a whole and was shot with the models donning animal costumes featuring a bear, wolf, and an elk. The landscapes and scenery are elegantly captured and maintain the principles of the initiative that nature is something to conserve, to protect. Another two themed shoots will be taking place on July 31 and August 27.
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making fit a reality
Black Box VR is Transforming the Gym Experience
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he world opens up before you. Bright sunlight hits your eyes as you hear the crowd roar for the next round. To your left, your teammates prepare themselves for battle. On the far side of the arena lies a large wooden gate. It is the only thing that stands between you and imminent victory. You know not what dwells beyond this gate or to what extent you will be tested, but one thing is absolutely certain: you will not rest until you are crowned champion. A flume of dust rises from behind the gate as whatever man or beast lies beyond grows restless with anticipation. A bell tolls in the background and the gate slowly begins to open; the crowd screams wildly and you steady yourself, ready for anything. The world of technology is on a constant rise. Every day we are presented with a new phone, a new app, a new game, all of which demand our attention, and for good reason—it’s all so unbelievably captivating. It’s hard to escape the latest game, especially when you’ve finally leveled up your skills so high that you have become virtually indestructible. There is an allure to this experience, to absorb and to learn all that you can about these fictional worlds. Overnight, we transform into the greatest basketball player in the universe, the most revered dragonslayer, the most talented blacksmith; we become the hero, the best, the strongest, the fastest, the most sought after, and most desired creatures that have ever lived.
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But in reality, we are merely sitting on the couch, often surrounded by junk food and energy drinks, whatever we can grab quickly, sustainable enough that our stomachs are silenced as we plot our next attack on the zombie scourge. We all know that fitness is a necessity to leading a healthy lifestyle, but oftentimes the choice between going to the gym and staying home with FIFA 16 offers little to no competition. But what if I told you that soon there will be a way to combine the best of both worlds? That in our very near future, you will be able to take that alluring love of video games and combine it with actual physical fitness that is both good for your body and wildly entertaining? Ryan DeLuca, creator of BodyBuilding.com, is seeking to do just that. Alongside co-founder, Preston Lewis, the two are combining forces with an elite team of graphic designers, engineers, and electronics pros to create a virtual world that will make the dread of going to the gym disappear completely. A born entrepreneur, DeLuca enjoyed retirement for less than six months before deciding to once again delve back into the world of fitness, but this time with a completely new spin. Lewis and DeLuca have teamed up to create Black Box VR, a virtual reality gym experience unlike anything the fitness industry has seen before. GREENBELT MAGAZINE | JULY-AUGUST 2016
When asked what inspired this innovative concept, DeLuca responded, “People spend so much time leveling up their character, while they themselves are leveling down. We want to take the best part of video games and the best part of eSports and combine it with resistance training and fitness.”
When looking at how the actual process will take place, fitness results should be secondary to the fun and entertainment with Black Box VR. With the growth in virtual reality, you can now be the hero of your own story, while simultaneously building muscle, burning fat, and gaining strength.
With Black Box VR, working out will cease to be a dreaded ordeal. No longer will strength training feel tedious; all of the painstaking confusion and monotony of working out will disappear and be replaced with an extraordinary fictional world in which the act of moving your body will be as necessary as reloading in Call of Duty, and a million times more beneficial.
Black Box VR is looking to expand their team in order to streamline the project and get it off the ground. They’re looking to hire multiple positions in marketing, sales, electronic engineering, and game development.
By utilizing the ideals of exercise—strength, agility, balance, and speed—in combination with a larger-than-life virtual world, Black Box VR is able to harness the nature that is brought out in video games—dedication, determination, and longevity—and turn it into a real, physical workout that challenges both mind and body.
For more information about the future of fitness, Black Box VR, and how to be a part of the team, visit their website at www.BlackBox-VR.com
The team is currently working on building the prototype, but the idea has already been set into motion. Boise, Idaho will be seeing a great economic boom as the world of virtual reality technology continues to expand. Within the next year, Black Box VR will be establishing a gym in which members will be able to attend their own personalized virtual reality classes. With the VR goggles intact, the days of dragging your feet to the gym will be no more and instead replaced with that excited wonder that lives in the levels of virtual reality.
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STORY LONNI LEAVITT-BARKER | PHOTOS MARK DYRUD
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here are those who go the extra 420 miles. In the next few months, Eagle’s Dena McLauchlin will crisscross the country as she takes part in all seven of the Susan G. Komen’s 3-Day walks. It is an expensive undertaking. Not only does she have to pay for her expenses to get her to each race (Twin Cities, Seattle, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Dallas, Michigan, and San Diego), she also has to raise 16 thousand dollars to go towards finding a cure for breast cancer. McLauchlin has already raised 10 grand by holding a “Party in Pink” fundraiser and selling baked goods and greeting cards. You’d think with this huge commitment and high level of passion that she was a survivor herself. She’s not. “I’ve lost my best friend, two aunts, and then two years after I lost my best friend, I lost another friend,” said McLauchlin. “And I have several friends currently going through treatment.” With as prevalent as cancer has become, it would be a challenge to find a family who has not been touched by the disease through a neighbor, co-worker, friend, or relative. It would also be a challenge to find someone as passionate about supporting breast cancer research as Dena McLauchlin.
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“My best friend who died was my soul sister. We married the same year, had two daughters the same age, had almost identical wedding dresses and had the same middle names,” said McLauchlin. “When we met, it was as if we’d known each other our whole lives.” So when her friend Jean was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer, it should come as no surprise the first call she made was to McLauchlin. “I promised her when she passed, I would keep fighting for her.” And fight she does. She will start her tribute treks the first weekend in August by going to Michigan all by herself. On the first of the three days, she’ll log 24 miles but she won’t be alone. She will join thousands of others as they laugh, cry, remember the lives lost, and celebrate those who have beat cancer. “I know so many people through the 3-Day community, the staff and other walkers, I never feel like I’m by myself,” said McLauchlin. “It is like a big family.” As if her commitment isn’t remarkable enough, almost exactly one year ago she had a full knee replacement after injuring her knee as she crossed the finish line of, yes, you guessed it, a cancer walk. GREENBELT MAGAZINE | JULY-AUGUST 2016
“Some people call me crazy,” said McLauchlin. Crazy? No. Passionate? Yes.
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STORY LONNI LEAVITT-BARKER | PHOTOS MARK DYRUD
turning the gardens blue The Ever-Growing Boise Blues Festival
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f you ever wanted to be part of something that was on the brink of going big, now is your chance. On Sunday, July 17th, the Boise Blues Festival will be hoping this is the date they look back on and remember as the one where they broke through to the next level.
It started off at Barber Park, but they outgrew that venue and moved to Ann Morrison Park. When those quarters became too tight they scooted over to Julia Davis Park. “We sorta outgrew it last year. We had the best attendance ever; we broke close to two thousand people,” said Harris.
“We are hoping this will be the year that puts us on the map, steps it up a level, brings bigger crowds—you name it,” said Ken Harris, president of the Boise Blues Society, the organization putting on the festival.
This year the festival will still be outdoors but at the Idaho Botanical Gardens. And for the first time ever, there will be a small admission charge: $15 in advance, $20 at the gate. “At the parks, we could never charge admission. This year, by charging, it allows us to bring in bigger names and take it to a better level,” said Harris.
And they do expect big crowds this year as they bring in international Blues star, Anna Popovic, as their headliner. Popovic is billed as a “hard touring guitar slinger” who has become a force in the world of contemporary blues music. The undercard will be rounded out with Nashville blues and soul group; Andy T-Nick Nixon band, local favorite Smooth Avenue Band and the Boise Blues Society Scholars and Friends (students who have been mentored and are now ready to hit the stage). “These are kid musicians who come to our jam sessions; we give them scholarships. They are the future of the Blues,” said Harris. The past of the Boise Blues Festival is a nomadic one. It started in 1992 but was then known as the Summer Picnic. It wasn’t christened as the Boise Blues Festival until two years ago. 28
Last year, admission was a couple of cans of food to be donated to the Idaho Food Bank, which added up to 18 barrels of canned goods. The Boise Blues Society still wants to partner with the Idaho Food Bank so this year they’ll now donate a portion of the proceeds to the charity. Ken Harris is like a kid on the first day of Kindergarten when it comes to talking about the Blues Festival. He’s been involved with the organization since a year or two after inception. “I fell in love with jazzy bluesy music in second grade,” said Harris. He grew up in a musical family and started his own band in 1965 while still a student at Boise High School. “We had a gig every Saturday night. We played for teens at the Highland Bomb Shelter near the Crane Creek Golf Course. Back then nuclear GREENBELT MAGAZINE | JULY-AUGUST 2016
war was bothering everyone and the shelter was sitting around so we put it to use,” said Harris. His band back then? The Hangmen. He started a new one in 1993, the Hoochie Coochie Men and they are still playing to this day. It is clear his passion for the Blues has not faded. That is why he is so excited to see the Boise Blues Festival get bigger and better. “Anna Popovic is by far the most famous and the biggest blues star we’ve ever had,” said Harris. When she played Boise last year, she played to a sold-out crowd. Harris is betting she’ll draw an even bigger crowd this year.
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the da vinci doctor
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e’re all about education. We should be utilizing leading technology, like the da Vinci system, but explain it in a way the patient can understand; where her and I come together and come up with a treatment plan that she understands and that she likes. You’re really in control of your own healthcare but you have an expert to help and guide you,” shared Dr. Jeffrey Jacobs, a Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and certified da Vinci robotic surgeon. Transformations Idaho, Dr. Jacobs’ practice, opened in October of 2015 and is located in Meridian. Jacobs’ goal was to have a practice more focused on the patient. Dr. Jacobs’ son was diagnosed with neuroblastoma as a child and spent some time under the care of St. Jude’s; this experience guided who he became as a physician. “The way medicine is going now it’s almost a mill type system. You see 15-20 patients minimum a day, sometimes 25-30, and so you really don’t get to spend time with the patients. I treat every patient like they’re my own family. My experience with them has molded who I became as a physician. I treat them like they’re my mother, my daughter, my sister, my wife and I’ve done this for years. That’s part of why I opened a private practice is I feel I can take care of people the way they need to be taken care of, the way St. Jude’s takes care of kids.”
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Transformations Idaho specializes in the ‘total patient’ care specifically in gynecology and aesthetics not including obstetrics. “Everyone gets an individual treatment plan and it’s a lot of fun for us because we get to spend time with the patients. It’s like going back to the old model. The aesthetics allows us to have a patient come in and want to talk to us about a bunch of different issues and I don’t have to sit there keeping an eye on my watch. We have a spa-like environment. Not a medical feel like most ob/gyn offices.” One technology they utilize, the da Vinci Surgical System, is a robotic surgical technology that allows surgeons to operate with precision through only a few small incisions and is used for a variety of surgeries including cardiac, gynecological, as well as other types. Practitioners must become licensed to use the da Vinci system through coursework approved by the FDA. Jacobs first learned the da Vinci system while practicing in Pocatello. Initially an opponent of the system, after receiving some training Jacobs calls himself a ‘convert’ and has an analogy he likes to use when discussing the system with patients. “When you go to a master carpenter they are good at what they do. They can use the old muscle and use a hammer to GREENBELT MAGAZINE | JULY-AUGUST 2016
nail a nail or they can be really precise and use a nail gun. The hammer allows them to get the nail in, but the nail gun becomes an extension of their arm and they get faster and more precise and they do better work. And that is exactly what the robot does. There’s less post-operative pain, less postoperative bleeding, the patient typically is on the table less time. Having dedicated robot teams allows them to get the routine down and allows me to become a better surgeon. You always have to consider the individual patient’s situation, but when in doubt, I’d much rather use the daVinci. In 20 years, I think there will not be any surgeries done without some sort of robotic assistance. It makes us better surgeons.”
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thinking inside the box
Brian McCoy is Using His Fodder Boxes to Change the Ag Industry
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hat would possess a successful, wealthy, soon-to-be retiree to dive into a complex new business that until recently, he knew nothing about? It’s simple: the love for a son. Brian McCoy, a real estate developer based in Sun Valley, is in the process of winding down his career. Rightfully, he should be polishing his golf clubs and looking forward to hours of chasing the white ball on a lush, green course. Instead, he’s spending more and more time on an arid, windy, sagebrushdotted 120 acres several miles south of the Boise Airport. He’s not alone out there. He’s got plenty of company—his son Alex and his young family and over a hundred “breeders”— ostrich roosters and hens. There are clean pens, corrals, and warming units everywhere. From a temperature- and oxygencontrolled room with eggs on warming trays and brand new baby ostriches the size of full grown chickens; to mamas and their “toddlers” in several corrals, and breeding pens where a pompous 280 pound male, with his prehistoric feet, struts around servicing his “ladies”—it is quite impressive. Especially when you learn McCoy’s son Alex is already one of the largest suppliers of ostrich meat in the U.S. and expects to become the ostrich version of “Colonel Sanders” in the next year. Ostrich meat is a red meat, higher in protein and lower in cholesterol than chicken or turkey. The McCoys say it is a cottage industry and they see themselves where Purdue and
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Tyson were a hundred years ago. However, there is nothing antiquated about their operation. Everything is computerized, with technology touching nearly every aspect of the ranch—all the way down to the radiant heated floors in the brooding barns. “I want to see him grow his business and minimize mistakes,” said Brian McCoy about trading his retirement to help his son. He brings decades of experience to the task of running the business. And that know-how to research, to find what works and what doesn’t, is already proving to be a huge windfall. McCoy has developed a system to reduce feed costs by 50% to 70%—from $100,000 a year to well under 50. “This system could have a huge impact in the Ag industry,” said McCoy. “It could be used to cut costs and feed dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, goats, and horses.” What is most impressive, perhaps, is the fact costs are not only cut but so also is water consumption. Like a modern day mad scientist, McCoy has tinkered with, finessed, and fine-tuned what’s known in the Ag world as the Fodder Box. He’s taken a used, extra tall shipping container and outfitted it with eight levels of 13 foot long trays. He fills those trays with barley seed, then has a “recipe” for a certain amount of hourly water and a certain amount of LED lights (he’s testing whether red, blue, or a combination works best). Within six days, he has GREENBELT MAGAZINE | JULY-AUGUST 2016
rows and rows of tall, leafy, luscious, and highly nutritious feed for the flock. “We see a tremendous economic benefit and a tremendous nutritious benefit,” said McCoy. “This Fodder Box feed has actually been shown to increase fertility.” It may sound simple but it is really quite complicated. McCoy has an elaborate computer program that monitors and manages all the gadgets controlling the water spray, the carbon monoxide levels, the humidity, the temperature, the lighting, and the mold risk. His set up is so sophisticated that visiting children have asked him where he keeps the speakers. “They think it looks like a disco,” said McCoy. He soon hopes to have all the scientific variables figured out to determine what combination works best to produce the highest yield with his Fodder Boxes. And from there, he believes his new streamlined system could have a huge impact on medium or large size ranches or farms, especially those in areas that struggle with water (think California and parts of Texas). “Do you remember two years ago when they had to slaughter all that cattle down in Texas because of the draught?” said McCoy. “This will eliminate the dependence on water or natural rainfall and take a chunk of the risk out of farming.”
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Opera Idaho is Switching Things Up for Summer
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n 2010, Opera Idaho began offering a summer musical-inconcert, much to the delight of their fan base. It’s been held at locations such as the Egyptian Theatre and the Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater. This year, they’ll perform at these two locations, and add a special family-friendly show at the Scentsy Amphitheater in Meridian. “We want to invite people who live in the Western part of the Valley to enjoy one of our most popular performances,” said Fernando Menéndez, Marketing and Education Manager at Opera Idaho. “We have very loyal fans, most of them in Boise, and we hope this new location will attract a larger crowd from Meridian, Eagle, and the surrounding areas.” Opera Idaho will perform South Pacific in concert, the show that started the musical-in-concert series six years ago. It includes songs such as Some Enchanted Evening, There Is Nothin’ Like A Dame, and I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair. Soprano Leslie Mauldin returns as U.S. Navy nurse Nellie Forbush, and baritone Jason Detwiler joins the cast as Emile de Becque. The plot features a spunky American nurse stationed on a South Pacific island during World War II, who falls in love with a middle-aged French plantation owner. The nurse has a difficult time accepting the plantation owner’s culture and mixed-race children. Meanwhile, a second romance between a
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U.S. lieutenant and a young Tonkinese woman leads to further complications brought on by racial prejudice. The original Broadway production, written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II premiered in 1949 on Broadway and was an immediate success, becoming the second-longest running Broadway musical to that point, behind Rodgers and Hammerstein’s earlier Oklahoma!, and has remained popular ever since. Menéndez said that overall South Pacific shares a positive message of love winning over hate. People of all ages tend to enjoy it, and some of the performers are children. “It’s the perfect show to debut at Scentsy’s amphitheater, a family-friendly venue in a non-alcohol environment,” added Menéndez. The South Pacific musical-in-concert shows will be held Friday, August 19 at the Egyptian Theatre in Boise; Sunday, August 21 at the Scentsy Amphitheater in Meridian; and Monday, August 22 at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater in Boise. Each show begins at 7:30 pm and prices range from $24 to $48 for adults. Prices for seniors, children, military, and groups of more than 10 are also available. Tickets can be purchased at OperaIdaho.org/tickets or by calling the Egyptian Theatre at 208-387-1273, the ticketing agent for all three venues.
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s the long days of summer stretch out before us, it seems like the whole state is ready to play every weekend. If you’re the owner of a boat or recreational vehicle, do you ever feel guilty when you can’t use your gear? Or if you don’t have an RV or boat, have you struggled with high rental prices and confusing processes? Boise-based Outdoor Toy Share has a solution for you. “Traditional rental companies have fixed inventories,” said Kyle Sales, founder and CEO of Outdoor Toy Share. “We can connect potential renters with a much wider inventory, even helping people to rent gear on dates that would seem impossible— Fourth of July, Labor Day, etc.” Outdoor Toy Share is based on the same sharing economy principles that underlie successful companies like Uber and Airbnb. Sales, a CPA with private equity and technology experience whose wife Lindsay works at St. Alphonsus as a radiation oncologist, got the idea for the company after the couple’s attempts to rent a boat for the weekend failed. “We had an idea of what we wanted to pay, but when we called traditional rental
companies, the cost was outrageous—over $350 per day in Boise,” Sales told me. By the time Sales and his wife finally decided to rent, everything was booked. “Even if we were willing to pay outrageous prices, there wasn’t anything available,” he said, noting that the process was also way more complicated than it needed to be. Sales decided there had to be a better way. He researched the idea of a web-based sharing exchange for recreational vehicles, exploring other markets as well. In May 2015, Outdoor Toy Share soft launched in Boise, McCall, and Coeur d’Alene, so that the company could test its processes in a limited market. The business bought a boat and rented it. Sales and his wife used the boat five times themselves, renting it out on the other weekends. “The average boat owner only uses it 7-11 times per year,” Sales told me. “We rented ours out 20 times. That was enough to not only cover our boating costs, but we also made a few thousand dollars.” Outdoor Toy Share provides several advantages for both renters and owners. The rental process is automated through
the company’s website. Listing your boat or RV takes only a few minutes, though Sales does recommend high quality photos to show off your gear. Owners set their own rates and approve any potential prescreened renters. Outdoor Toy Share takes care of the rest, from background checks to securing insurance to preparing one-page rental contracts. “We make it turnkey for owners and renters,” Sales said. “We handle all of the insurance for the owners and renters. If something happens, owners are protected.” Based on demand, Outdoor Toy Share also plans to offer jetskis, ATVs, snowmobiles, and even dirt-bikes. This year, they’ve expanded to eight marketplaces including Seattle, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Dallas, and Atlanta, Georgia. Sales hopes to change what it means to own a boat or an RV. “Some owners feel guilty when they aren’t using their RV or boat. People get busy,” he said. “Now there’s a solution.”
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STORY CHELSEA CHAMBERS | PHOTOS MARK DYRUD
the recycled room Not Your Ordinary Consignment Store
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found myself in a conversation recently about the longevity of furniture; the woman I was talking with told me that, for the first time in over fifty years, she bought a new table. Before that, her tables were passed down from family members or traded with friends—she never thought it necessary to buy one herself because tables are so durable, long-lasting, and best of all, they held the history of those who owned it before. There are memories in furniture: eating dinner in your childhood home, feet dangling off the chairs, barely able to touch the floor. You will likely remember that table for the rest of your life, especially if it’s now sitting in your own kitchen. The Recycled Room is filled to the brim with furniture that holds the same memory-filled history. Owner Jill Monteith has always had a fondness for old furniture, which helped drive her ambition to take over the store from its previous owners. She’s always admired the way that furniture can help design and create a room. So, after 13 years of working for a phone company, Monteith decided to act on her dreams. She took the leap, made a change, and started working at The Recycled Room, a consignment furniture store. The open doors and smiling faces are a welcoming invitation into the 6,000 square foot showroom; the delightful smell of fresh wood and a large array of ornate decorations can be found in every corner of the building. Each object is perfectly placed, every shelf elegantly stocked. Dressers, chairs, night stands, 38
paintings, tables, sofas…there is no shortage of inspiration to help transform any house into a beautifully designed home. A majority of the items sold at The Recycled Room are brought in by other customers as consignment sales, but they like to ensure that the selection appeals to all and offers several new pieces for those with the interest. The Recycled Room also features beautiful locally crafted furniture by Mustache Flats; which includes unique pieces made from 100 to 200 year old wood. They also have a unique collection available from Dill’s Handcrafted Tables, in stock regularly. A highly popular seller is a line called Tropical Salvage, which hails from Indonesia. They have full lines of their hardwood selections featuring the elegant rosewood. Monteith is proud to announce that as of December, The Recycled Room team would like to welcome Vance Lichtenberger, their newest business partner and partial owner. Lichtenberger now holds the position of store manager and shares the same belief that has helped Monteith run the store: customer service as their number one priority. Regardless of taste or style preference, The Recycled Room has something for everyone. From 200 year old woods to innovative modern pieces, their selection is guaranteed to revamp your dining area or fill that empty space in your living room. GREENBELT MAGAZINE | JULY-AUGUST 2016
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on’t ask Jennifer Hudson to sing. She may share her name with the famous singer and actress and have her own growing fan base, but you won’t catch her belting out tunes while working with her patients. When J.R. (Jack) Simplot passed away in 2008, part of his legacy was a collection of vintage tractors. He envisioned a museum but some of his family members had an even grander vision. Inspired by the idea of human potential, the Simplot Family Foundation created a community gathering place where people can explore and share their passions, interests, and ideas. JUMP is an acronym for “Jack’s Urban Meeting Place.” The desire is for JUMP to honor the spirit of Jack—a pioneer, risk taker, and outside-the-box visionary—by giving all in the community opportunities for self-discovery. “JUMP is a place where anything can happen,” smiles Maggie Soderberg, JUMP’s director. “We welcome all ideas. It’s a springboard to help the community to use their imagination.” “JUMP provides opportunities for others to share, showcase, and inspire,” adds Kathy O’Neill, JUMP’s community engagement director. “It’s the ultimate place to meet your neighbors.” JUMP is a playground of the imagination where people can connect with their neighbors, find inspiration, and experience
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the unfamiliar. JUMP is a place to discover new possibilities and to try things for the first time. As soon as you walk through the entrance, you can sense the spirit of JUMP, a sense of wonder, of play, and of possibilities. A burst of color greets you at the JUMP exhibit, where you are encouraged literally to take a leap. Phrases over your head suggest: “Life is for leaping,” “Trust your crazy ideas,” and “Live what you love.” JUMP offers a wide range of programs and events in its park and outdoor areas. The vintage tractors are displayed as examples of industrial art throughout JUMP’s lively community space. Boise visitors and residents can dine al fresco in JUMP’s Park amid vintage tractors, a five-story slide, a climbing structure, and a fountain of dazzling lights. Open to the community, JUMP offers programming in five interactive studios. “Share” is a place of community, creativity, and cuisine where you can spice up your cooking skills. “Make” is a place of inspiration, invention, and engineering where you can design and develop your own creation. “Play” is a place where budding film makers learn to write screenplays, designers express themselves with digital media, and musicians record songs or create music videos headed up by studio manager Jesse Cordtz. “Move” is a place of action and excitement where you can engage in activities from yoga and fitness classes to GREENBELT MAGAZINE | JULY-AUGUST 2016
performances and cultural dances from around the world. “Inspire” is a place of insight and innovation where you can share your passions, ideas, and dreams to make them a reality. McCale Ashenbrener is the Programs Manager. A few upcoming class offerings at JUMP include: “JUMP into Go Pro” on July 6 and July 13 taught by Travis Bloedel, who shares, “I’ve been excited about shooting video and taking pictures from an early age. I have a drive for capturing stunning visuals and going to extreme places to get them. My goal is to build a great local company in Idaho and help individuals or companies stand out with innovative videos in an increasingly digital world.”
MORE ABOUT JUMP If you are interested in teaching a program or class at JUMP, email programs@jumpboise.org. Guided tours to explore JUMP are available every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 pm and 3 pm. To sign up for a tour please call 208-639-6610. For information on tours, programs, and classes, visit www.JacksUrbanmMeetingPlace.org
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“The Children’s Culinary Institute: Calzones” on July 9 taught by Rochelle Heathcock who says, “I believe that the view you adopt for yourself profoundly affects the way you lead your life.”
Contact Tracylea Balmer, Rentals & Events Manager at events@jumpboise.org to use JUMP’s unique spaces.
“Build a Bristlebot Robot” on July 9 with instructors Steven Rodoletz and Glen Martin who are inspired by “the inquisitive and searching minds of children eager to learn how things work through experimentation.”
If you have talent to showcase, people to honor, inspirational or educational messages to share, the PIONEER ROOM’s projection and sound systems are without equal, and the adjacent catering kitchen is available to enhance your gathering.
“Everyday Meditations” beginning August 9 with Colleen Fletcher, whose passion is “guiding you along the way to living a full and thriving life.” “Action Camera Workshop” on August 27 with Lance Thompson and Rob Namer, who train peace officers in Idaho. When Maggie was asked what Jack would have thought of JUMP, she replied with the eternal twinkle in her eyes, “I think he would have loved it.” Kathy adds, “He would love to feel that he contributed to other people’s laughter and success.” When asked what they wish people knew about JUMP, Maggie answered, “How much fun it is.” Kathy adds, “You need to experience it.”
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coming out of nowhere Serpent Skin Camo Expands Presence
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erry Blackburn’s nearly decade-long effort to market serpent-pattered camouflage was expected to hit some milestones July 1, the target date for making his first clothing sets available and launching the Serpent Skin Camo website. Also that day, television hosts who have worn his products on their hunting-themed program for nearly two years were scheduled to move to a higher-profile channel. At the end of May, about two weeks before Serpent Skin Camo LLC expected its first production run of about 1,200 complete sets to be going full-bore, he said he expected demand to exceed expectations in part because viewers of the Cross Hairs with Kris and Clay Hair show have been asking about it. Serpent Skin Camo principals believe their U.S.-made clothing stands a good chance to succeed based on its design, functionality, and durability. The company is based in Leadore, where Blackburn recently purchased a small building for storage, shipping, and some display, and where daughter Jeri Ann Beyeler is based as general manager. Garn Blackburn, Jerry’s son, is in the Boise area as marketing and sales manager. “Once we make product available for purchase, we believe sales will go very rapidly in the first run,” Garn Blackburn said.
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He expects momentum to grow as customers wear and get to know Serpent Skin, targeted for store availability eventually. The patterns also may appear as coating for equipment like gunstocks and bows, he said. Jerry Blackburn said one of the reasons Serpent Skin’s launch took so long was that he met with a number of U.S. manufacturers before finding one offering a suitable mix of capability, quality, and value. He also spent time submitting trademark and business entity filings and continuing to learn about a fairly involved process. Applying the camo patterns involves a sublimation process similar to inkjet printing, but for fabric, Beyeler said. The process aims to put colors into, rather than atop, the fabric so different pigments come to the forefront as colors of nearby objects change subtly. Snake-like patterns of many small shapes aid in apparent reflecting and blending. Garn Blackburn is based in the Boise area partly due to its proximity to many types of physical environments where patterns can be tested. The TV hosts field-tested Serpent Skin in hunting environments around the world. Jerry Blackburn grew up hunting, fishing, and herding sheep in southern Utah, where he learned about serpent predators’ GREENBELT MAGAZINE | JULY-AUGUST 2016
natural camouflage that he considered superior. He would continue learning about it in military service in Southeast Asia. “I could see serpents adapted to their environment, highly effective at making camo out of nature’s digital colors,” he said. “Serpents have set the standard for powerful, efficient, camouflage apparel.” Serpent Skin products, designed for various outdoor activities, feature two general shades and an all-polyester fabric designed to be durable, yet soft and “quiet,” Garn Blackburn said. Jerry Blackburn, a fully disabled Vietnam War combat veteran, said he plans to pursue a government contracting program geared toward veterans. (660) 654-4064 www.facebook.com/SerpentSkinCamo/
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tastes like summer
Ben’s Crow Inn Shares Final Season with Boiseans
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n one of those delightful moments of serendipity that punctuate our otherwise mundane lives, I first heard about Ben’s Crow Inn, an East Boise fixture for more than 70 years, from some Washington state tourists. My husband Ed and I were standing in line at an Idaho City gas station several summers ago, escaping the valley heat for some cool mountain air, when Ed struck up a conversation with the couple in front of us.
popular finger steaks for the seafood-wary kids. A “half fries, half salad” side order was always more than enough for two on both accounts.
“What brings you to Idaho?” he asked.
But as those Washington tourists had predicted, the clams were the stars of the culinary show, dipped in drawn butter, sweet and tender. To me, they tasted like summer. “Saigo da, origato,” my husband, who taught English in Japan, would say when I offered the last clam to him. “Thank you for the last bite.”
“We actually came for the clams,” the man unexpectedly replied. He then told us about Ben’s Crow Inn. As it turned out, his culinary Mecca was a mere five minutes from our house, conveniently situated along the Greenbelt where we biked each weekend.
They say that all good things must come to an end. Sadly, in the case of Ben’s Crow Inn, that’s true. Owners Ben and Connie Hamilton, who have owned the restaurant for many years, have decided to retire, and according to the Idaho Statesman, they have sold the land to a single family home developer.
On our next summer weekend bike ride, we made a point to stop at Ben’s Crow Inn, and like so many others, we were hooked.
The property transition has not been as smooth as the Hamiltons might have hoped. When Ed and I tried to head out for a Greenbelt hike after an April clam bucket lunch at Ben’s Crow Inn, we found our way blocked by a chain link fence, erected by the owners to protest negative comments on the proposed land sale and development (the fence quickly came down). Boise City Planning and Zoning failed to support the residential housing plan in April, and as of this writing, that decision is under appeal. Meanwhile, the inexorable development of East Boise marches forward along Warm Springs Road.
I can’t count how many buckets of steamed clams and pitchers of beer Ed and I have shared on the restaurant’s spacious patio over the years, but for me, as for many Boiseans, Ben’s Crow Inn became synonymous with lazy summer late afternoons. After a Highland Valley hike, we would park our bikes and choose a worn wooden picnic table, screened to keep out the flies. The old school metal construction toys delighted the younger kids while we waited for our clam bucket, with orders of equally 44
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While I don’t know how the Hamiltons’ well-deserved quest for retirement will end, I do know this: I will miss Ben’s Crow Inn. As one Facebook reviewer wrote, “The food is always good, and the beer is always cold.” For some, myself included, that might well be a definition of heaven on earth. The owners of Ben’s Crow Inn have said they plan to keep the East Boise landmark open until September, so there’s still time to make new memories or celebrate old ones. Ben’s Crow Inn, 6781 Warm Springs Road, (208) 342-9669
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Your Own Private Idaho on 2 acres! You can have your own private Idaho & upscale mountain living! A country flower garden oasis paints this property in color & VIEWS surround! Enjoy hosting many visitors or set up a multi-generational family dwelling: full walkout basement w/ it’s own kitchen/laundry/separate attached garage. Entertain indoors & out on the multi-level decks/patios/porches. Walking path around property. Main level Master w/ jacuzzi tub, 2 walkin closets. - SEE MORE AT TempletonRealEstateGroup.com
Custom-Built Home in Warm Springs Mesa! Relax & unwind in the pristine backyard with bubbling water feature, mature trees, extensive landscaping, & mountain views. Elegant & stately entry greets your guests from the street & welcomes them into a stunning living room with vaulted ceilings and fireplace with bookcase surround. Double doors open into a spacious office or potential 4th bedroom. Huge bonus room downstairs. Oversized 3 car garage. - SEE MORE AT TempletonRealEstateGroup.com.
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The BOULDER by Tahoe Homes has a stunning guest suite on the main level of this highly sought after floorplan! The open, airy & bright great room and spacious kitchen make entertaining simple and enjoyable! All the NATURAL LIGHT BEAMS into this gorgeous home allowing you to bring some of the outdoors in!! The master bedroom and bath have incredible views of the Boise Foothills! This home has a large backyard with a lush green lawn & expansive patio, as well as all of the natural amenities all around you! East Valley Stands Up To Even The Most Demanding Standards!!
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The MIRADA by Tahoe Homes has a hard to find RV BAY and an exciting new floorplan. The open concept of this LARGE SINGLE-LEVEL home encourages tranquility and adventure! The Jr. Master Suite enables tons of possibilities. An abundance of natural light flows into the Over-Sized Great Room! Entertaining in the gourmet kitchen, with a large pantry and tons of storage, will be nothing short of exquisite! Well-thought out touches can be found throughout this beautiful home! Looking for the impossible? Look no further!
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2860 sq. ft | 4 bdrms | 3 bath | RV Bay
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COMING SOON! Spacious single level home in Wood Duck! Immaculate landscaping with garden space and covered back patio. Amazing master suite with sitting area. Vaulted ceilings in the entry and great room. Quiet cul-desac location, easy greenbelt access and just a 5min walk to Bown Crossing! - SEE MORE AT TempletonRealEstateGroup.com
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COMING SOON! Gorgeous Boise foothills home in Boulder Heights. Hiking trails are just steps away! Newly remodeled and ready to move in. Spacious lot with brand new Trex deck featuring amazing city views! 5 bed | 3.5 bath | 3280 sq. ft.
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Beautiful custom built home with views to die for! Terrific floor plan w/ 3 patios and outdoor kitchen to maximize views! Stunning main floor master suite w/ dual sided fireplace & grand master bath. Gourmet kitchen with Viking gas range & wine rack. Gorgeous fireplace w/ built-ins in great room. Downstairs has a rec/media room with surround sound, wine cellar & walk-out patio. Upstairs has city view bedroom and office/music room.
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dining guide A Westside Drive-In
1113 Parkcenter Blvd, Boise 208.424.0000 | www.cheflou.com
B Waterfront Grill at the Drink
M Bowl of Heaven, Eagle 435 S Eagle Road Suite 110, Eagle 208.939.0748 | bowlofheavenboise.com
N Cylos Lounge
3000 Lakeharbor Lane, Boise 208.853.5070 | thedrinkboise.com
C Mazzah
1065 E Winding Creek Drive, Eagle 208.939.6253 | facebook.com/cyloslounge
O Crooked Fence Barrelhouse
404 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise 208.333.2223 | mazzahboise.com
D Lucky 13
5181 N Glenwood Street, Garden City 208.376.4200 | crookedfencebrewing.com
P Fork 199 N. 8th Street, Boise 208.287.1700 | boisefork.com
23662 South Eckert Rd, Boise 208.344.6967 | lucky13pizza.com
E Boise Fry Company
Q Bittercreek Ale House
3083 S Bown Way, Boise 208.965.1551 | boisefrycompany.com
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Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina
246 N. 8th Street in Downtown Boise 208.429.6340 | bcrfl.com/bittercreek
R The Dish
Boise Towne Square | 208.322.0222 3284 E Pine, Meridian | 208.887.3888 cafeole.com
G Bella Aquila
205 N. 10th St, Boise 208.344.4231 | thedishboise.com
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775 S Rivershore Ln, Eagle 208.938.1900 | bellaaquilarestaurant.com
H The Griddle
999 Main Street, Boise 208.342.4900 | angellsbarandgrill.com
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404 E Parkcenter Blvd #200, Boise 208.297.7615 | thegriddle.com
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Raw Sushi 2273 S Vista Ave, Boise 208.343.0270 | rawsushiboise.com
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Rice Contemporary 228 E Plaza St. Suite Q, Eagle 208.939.2595 | www.riceeagle.com
K Sa-wad-dee Thai Restaurant 1890 E Fairview Ave, Suite B, Meridian 208.884.0701 | www.sawaddeethai.com
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Proto’s Pizza 345 South 8th Street, Boise 208.331.1400 | www.protospizza.com
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Piper Pub 150 N 8th St. #200, Boise 208.343.2444| thepiperpub.com
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Juniper 211 N 8th St, Boise 208.342.1142 | juniperon8th.com
V Bardenay 610 W Grove St, Boise 208.426.0538 | bardenay.com
W Chandlers Hotel 43 | 981 West Grove Street, Boise 208.383.4300 | www.chandlersboise.com
X Bleubird Cafe 224 N. 10th St., Boise 208.345.1055 | www.bleubirdboise.com
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EE Capitol Cellars 110 S 5th St, Boise 208.344.9463 | www.capitolcellarsllc.com
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913 W River St, Boise 208.333.9800 | www.cottonwoodgrill.com
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1512 N 13th St, Boise 208.323.4688 | www.parillagrillhydepark.com
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7845 West Spectrum Street, Boise 208.658.7173 | www.goodwoodbbq.com
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108 S Capitol Blvd, Boise 208.345.4100 | www.goldysbreakfastbistro.com
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beer & wine breweries 1 Sockeye Grill and Brewery 3019 Cole Rd, Boise / 12542 W Fairview, Boise 208.658.1533 / 208.322.5200 | sockeyebrew.com
2 Crooked Fence Brewing Co. Tasting Room - 5242 Chinden Blvd, Garden City Crooked Flats - 3705 Hwy 16, Eagle 208.258.6882 | crookedfencebrewing.com
3 Highlands Hollow Brewhouse 2455 Harrison Hollow Lane, Boise 208.343.6820 | highlandshollowbrewhouse.com
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