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contents

It’s a Boise Thing!

features 14

A Trip Down the Greenbelt

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Life After NASA

departments 20

Spin Two-Storied Creator & Connector

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Roots Making a Lasting Impression

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Clutch Get Happy!

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On The Trail Get Out & Explore

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Flow Spreading Love & Luck

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The Dirt Raising the Bar on Good Deeds

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Freestyle The Local

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Dwell It Paint N’ Sip

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the cover

Photo by Mark Dyrud

districts

North End Home Garden

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Downtown Mother to Mother

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Shop Delectable Delights

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Out East Beyond Summer School

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guides Recreation

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Real Estate

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Dining Guide

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Beer & Wine Guide

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spoke May through June is the time of year I look forward to the most. It’s not a season really, rather a transitional period combining all the best elements of spring and summer. It’s warmer each week, but not the melt-your-face-off-fried-egg-onsidewalk heat that comes later in the year.

It’s still cool in the mornings and evenings, but just enough to make you appreciate the heat later in the day. Best of all, it’s in this particular two-month period that Boise comes alive.

In this issue, we feature A Trip Down The Greenbelt, highlighting stops, shops, places

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to relax and places to recreate. You’ll also read about Astronaut Roy Swanson, and his journey from space to Boise, Idaho in Life After NASA. For those of you with green thumbs, gardening experts Garnette Edwards and Anju Lucas, from Edwards Greenhouse, can teach you some tips and trends for the 2016 planting season in our piece Home Garden, while Cass Jones from Boise Bicycle Project shares his cycling enthusiasm in Two-Storied Creator & Connector.

From biking to hiking, from wine to brew, this issue of Greenbelt Magazine has a little something for everyone.

As always, we encourage you to stay active, Boise. Experience the Greenbelt, get out and explore the Boise hills, and take advantage of this season within a season.

-Tia Crabtree

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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.

Kirk Long Kirk has been writing for IMP for over four years.

He is a past president of Idaho HOSA, a professional-technical organization designed to help high school and college students prepare for careers in the medical field. He attends Idaho State University, where he is majoring in math and physics, with a minor in piano performance. Kirk enjoys playing the piano, cycling, recreational soccer, and hanging out with his friends at all of Boise’s cool restaurants.

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A TRIP DOWN

THE

GREENBELT

BY CHELSEA CHAMBERS

PHOTOGRAPHY MARK DYRUD

When Boise wakes up to summer, it is

nearly reflexive to jump on a bike and hit

the Greenbelt trails for a day in the sun. The 25 mile stretch of paths twists and turns

around the heart of Idaho, the Boise River.

It spans from Garden City to Barber Park, with dozens of amazing stops along the

way. No matter which route you take, t he beauty of Idaho is guaranteed to inspire, to calm, and to liven t he senses.

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PHOTO BERNADINE QUINN RIVERSIDE PARK

Starting from the Northwest side of the Greenbelt in

Garden City, cyclers, skaters, and travelers of all kind are blessed with the serenity of the river as it rushes through the tranquil, forested lands in the city of

trees. Early in the morning, this side of the Greenbelt doesn’t see much traffic and the air is peaceful and slow as the journey begins toward downtown.

VETERAN’S PARK QUINN’S POND

The path leads up a hill and around to Veteran’s Park,

established in 1997 as a memorial for veterans and as a tribute to

recreation. In 2009, over 80 new trees were planted in the area

and the lush foliage continues

to flourish throughout the park.

Coming down the shaded hill into Veteran’s Park, travelers are met

with a rush of green as the dense leaves pack the sky and give way

to the sunlight overhead. Veteran’s Pond is a perfect place to picnic and swim as the large body of

water spans a vast portion of the

park. The Farmer’s Market recently

collaborated with the City of Boise and Parks & Recreation to create

the Mobile Market, which stops by the park on Wednesdays between 11 and 1:30. The Mobile Market

delivers fresh fruits and veggies for the perfect picnic.

Just beyond Veteran’s Park lies Bernadine Quinn Riverside Park, home of

Hunger is imminent and luckily

the 22 acre Quinn’s Pond, which is annually stocked by Parks and Rec to

The Sandbar Patio & Grill is just a short

by the Boise River Park, which is an amazing spot to grab your kayak and

the river by the Riverside Hotel. We

make Quinn’s Pond a famous hub for local fisherman. The area is shared ride the rapids. Or if you’re looking for a more relaxing stay at Quinn’s

Pond, stop into Idaho River Spots and grab a paddleboard. Rentals are extremely affordable and the pond is also the place to be for various water yoga and exercise classes.

jaunt up the Greenbelt, overlooking

highly recommend stopping in for some live music and the always satisfying

quinoa burger with avocado spread—an energizing lunch for a day in the sun.

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PUBLIC LIBRARY

THE BOISE

As the Greenbelt continues, it runs through

Morrison Park—to stop and stretch your legs or take a refreshing dip in the river. Two places

travelers shouldn’t pass by are The Boise Public

Library and Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial.

The idea for the Boise library has been in the

making since 1895 but has moved all over the

city for decades. In 1973, the city renovated the

building where the library is currently. The Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial was inspired by

Anne Frank’s unwavering faith in humanity and now boasts a 180 foot quote wall that catalogs

Crossing under Capitol

Boulevard, the Greenbelt opens up to Julia Davis

Park, 89 acres of history and recreation that

includes the aesthetically

and intellectually alluring Boise Art Museum, Idaho Historical Museum,

Zoo Boise, Idaho Black

History Museum, and The Discovery Center.

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MUSEUMROSE GARDEN

history through the beauty of the written word.

BOISE AR T

BOISE ZOO

some amazing spots—including 153 acre Anne

ANNE FRANK HUMAN RIGHTS MEMORIAL

If time allots, we recommend making time to stop in to all of these iconic pieces of the city. They house both the history and the evolution of Idaho. Located in the middle of the park is the beautiful Rose Garden which holds an enamoring amount of colors and fragrances, perfect for a relaxing stop before continuing your ride down the Greenbelt.

Spending a day on

the Greenbelt can be

exhausting and it is vital to stay hydrated and

nourished. Thankfully, just a short ride past Julia Davis Park and

travelers are met with an

The Ram Restaurant & Brewery has some of the best food in

eat, drink, and recharge.

and Boise River. Don’t miss out on their Vampire Fries, drizzled

abundance of places to

town along with a beautiful patio overlooking the Greenbelt with fresh garlic oil and chopped garlic—a helpful deterrent

to those pesky mosquitos on your ride back home. The Boise Greenbelt has not only given us our namesake but also

provides all of Boise with miles of beautiful pathways to get out and enjoy nature as it is intended to be.

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LIFE

STORY BY EDITH LYNN BEER PHOTOS BY MARK DYRUD & NASA

AFTER

N A SA

ASTRONAUT STEVEN ROY SWANSON

Astronaut Steven Roy Swanson has lived all over the world.

When he was a child his father’s work took his family to such places as South America, France, Italy, and eventually Steamboat Springs, Colorado where he graduated high school. When Steve became an adult, his studies and work brought him to Florida, Texas, and Arizona. And he was, for 200 days, a resident in outer-space.

Yet, when NASA announced last fall that he was retiring, it took him and his wife, Mary, after having lived in all these extraordinary places, only a nanosecond to decide to move to Boise, Idaho.

Steve proclaimed to his family that he was anything but retiring. Steve indicated, “I like to have balance in my life, and work is still part of that for me. I am satisfied with what I have done in outer space. Now it is my turn to help the next generation accomplish their goals.”

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Steve explains that Boise is like a small Silicon Valley.

“There are excellent opportunities to work here in hightech industries. Hewlett Packard and Micron Technology, Inc. as well as many start up companies are here.”

Boise State University invited Steve to be their Distinguished Educator in Residence. The position requires him to multi-task, which Steve has had much practice doing. One of his jobs in the past was as station commander on a five and a half months outer space multi-national cooperative mission. As the commander he had to handle any conflicts aboard and was the conduit to mission control in Houston, Texas. Sometimes mission control, because not being in outer space, has a different view of a problem than the astronauts. While managing conflicts in space, he had to make sure that he

understood everyone correctly, since not all the international astronauts knew English well. He had also to figure out how to fix the old, problematic, Russian-built toilet on the Space Station.

One of Steve’s jobs at Boise State is to mentor students who are working on projects associated with NASA. This past spring one of these projects involved creating a tool to be used during spacewalks. The tool was designed to pick up at least three samples of soil on an asteroid, the moon, or even Mars, without any cross-contamination of the samples.

The group then went to Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas to demonstrate their newly developed tool at the center’s simulated microgravity pool, and at its neutral buoyancy laboratory (NBL). “One of the side benefits in such a project which requires collaboration,” Steve specifies, “is it teaches each individual the importance of teamwork.”

Steve talks as well to high school students throughout the State about what it was like to launch, live, and work in space and the benefits of a career in science or engineering, especially at NASA. He describes the opportunities available at Boise State University that can also help them accomplish their goals and dreams. He narrates a movie about his life in outer space and talks about the fantastic team at NASA of which the astronauts are just a

small part. He finds that many high school students are very excited at the prospect of working at NASA or in the space industry. Since Steve believes diversity in a team is very important, he and others at Boise State are trying to create interest in science and engineering to a broader group. Hence, Steve is presently working as a mentor on a Boise State sponsored, all girls FIRST <For Inspiration Recognition of Science Technology> Robotics Team. This past March they competed at the FIRST Robotics regional competition in Boise. The team had only 6 weeks in which to build a robot which can get over several obstacles such as a 5’x 5” beam, go under a low bar, or open a gate. Plus, it had to be able to pick up a 10” diameter foam ball and shoot it into a goal, all while avoiding a defender from another team.

Both Steve and his wife, who is a nurse practitioner, love Boise’s lifestyle. “It’s great strolling downtown along the river. We like the shops, the variety of restaurants and microbreweries, and when you stand online in the grocery store,” Steve points out, “chances are you’ll talk to the person next to you and if you talk long enough you’ll find that there is someone you both know. I like that.”

Mary and Steve’s daughter and two sons, all grown, are leading their own

lives. Steve says, “We get together to ski and in the summer to backpack for as long as a week at a time. Other cousins and siblings will come along too. We will be as many as 10 to 15 people with 7 to 8 dogs on our backpacking trip. We’ll set up tents at a base camp and then do day hikes from there. And sometimes when we come out, if we are near a nice lake, we may stay for a day or two there to swim and boat.”

It would take another article to describe all of Steve’s extra curricular activities. He enjoys mountain biking, hiking, fly fishing, skiing, basketball, and lifting weights at the Boise State’s recreation center.

While listing his activities, Steve highlights that he enjoys Idaho’s change of seasons. “The weather is temperate in Boise even in the winter, and when we want to ski or do other winter activities, we just take the short trip up to the mountains.” He and Mary drive frequently to Bogus Basin, to nearby Tamarack and Brundage Resort, for skiing or to take advantage of the backcountry powder skiing serviced by snow cats.

Steve says, “My parents who started us traveling have retired here. They knew why. Mary and I moved here only a few months ago but we feel at home here, really at home.”

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STORY BY AMY STORY LARSON | PHOTGRAPHY BY MARK DYRUD

two-storied creator & connector Boise Bicycle Project Changes the Way Boise Bikes

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”creator and connector” might describe an efficient networking personality, but it’s not a person we’re talking about; it’s a bicycle.

“When I first moved here, I drove,” says Boise Bicycle Project’s Cass Jones. “When people asked if I knew where things were, I might have driven past those places ten times, but never saw them. At higher speeds with multiple lanes of traffic, it’s harder to take in. A bike gives you that chance.”

Jones commuted on a single speed bike when moving to Boise to attend school, and he continued with the habit for a variety of reasons.

“You can stop whenever and wherever to take a look around.

Mornings, there’s time to think, get your day going right. After work, you cool off and get back in the groove so that when you get home you won’t sit there on the couch, pondering everything. You’re already over it.”

Jones says that the choosing of a bike should have some thought behind it.

“Don’t just buy any bike. Get one you’ll identify with.”

From the color to the style to the tires, bikes are conversation starters.

“When you’re out riding around, others will see your bike and identify with it. You’ll meet new people, stand around talking about it, and hear their stories, too.”

Jones gives a heads up for biking community newbies: “A lot of us are kind of little bike nerds, geeking out over bike features, so expect to hear, ‘Oh, look at those lugs!’ We pick out weird things. People will ‘o-o-h’ and ‘a-a-h’ over bikes.”

Jones has met a large variety of cyclists.

When becoming more involved in cycling, plan to become heavily attached to an inanimate object.

“They’re nice, genuine, good-natured people,” he says, “They want to know where you’re from, and what your story is. There’s a slower-paced mindset, they’re not in a rush. They’re taking time, enjoying life.”

“People who’ve had their bikes stolen aren’t necessarily bummed that they have to replace them,” Jones says. “They’re bummed because of the memories they’ve had on their bikes. I still have the frame from a bike I toured on.”

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When gearing up, Jones is a big fan of one specific item.

“It’s crazy how much more I enjoy commuting with a rack on my bike,” he advises. “Getting the backpack off your person means you won’t arrive at your destination with a sweaty back. Strap down a coat, put a milk crate on it, whatever. There are equal arguments for both front or rear mounted racks.”

For beginners, Jones agrees, the Greenbelt can’t be beat.

“You can’t get lost,” says the cycling enthusiast, “Go west and you’ll see more trees, go east for the open, high desert to Lucky Peak.”

Jones’ favorite?

“Wandering to Hyde Park through Camel’s Back, looping to the MK Nature Center, going to the Old Pen, and maybe out to the golf course to a short cut that pops you out by this sweet waterwheel. That’s a fun ride.”

May is National Bike Month, which was established in 1956 and is sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists.

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roots

STORY BY AMY STORY LARSON | PHOTGRAPHY BY MARK DYRUD

making a lasting impression Ladybug Press’ Angela Stewart

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hen a former neighbor’s collection of vintage letterpresses sparked Angela Stewart’s curiosity, she was smitten. As a corporate designer, burnout potential was high. She was ready for something else.

After starting a family, Stewart worried things would slow down.

Then a friend told her, “You should sell on Etsy. What do you have to lose?”

Stewart searched for a letterpress. Instead, one found her, and the vintage machine found a borrowed space in a cold, unheated structure, next to a John Deere tractor. Traveling miles to work amidst a slew of old textbooks, Stewart gradually learned the machine’s rhythm. She thought it might be fun to make wedding invitations.

She listed her products and waited. Thirty days passed before the first Etsy sale, followed by multiple sales.

“It was addictive,” she says. “Then Martha Stewart’s team found our beer coaster designs and offered a spot in the magazine and at their Grand Central popup shop. If not for Etsy, I might just be doing wedding invitations and corporate design.”

After purchasing a new home, her husband, aware of her desire to have the press closer, casually asked, “Why don’t you build a studio here?”

Stewart made a decision. If she was going to make stationery, she was going to make a living at it.

Within the week, Stewart had one all planned out.

Ladybug Press cards are blank inside.

She was once asked, “Someone would really pay you to do this?”

“We’re all for saying whatever you want to say,” Stewart shares.

Stewart spent time wondering the same thing but continued to move forward. When others jumped on the trendy letterpress train, then jumped back off, Stewart stayed true.

“If you love something and are willing to try hard enough, you can make a living. People are excited over handmade creations.”

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She’s the creative behind the line of cards, coasters, notebooks, and other products. You may have seen Ladybug Press’s “Hello!”, “Love from Idaho”, and “Hello from McCall”.

Inspired by travel and life’s simple things like old-school cheese graters, coffee mugs, and colanders, Stewart pushes the letterpress envelope, recently incorporating watercolor washes GREENBELT MAGAZINE | MAY - JUNE 2016

and rainbow-colored ink, produced individually on the vintage Chandler & Price letterpress that Stewart affectionately calls the “blue beast.”

“We get ideas from clients, too,” shares Stewart, who’s currently working on pet sympathy cards, calendars, and larger notebooks. The calendar was a huge hit, so another is being planned for next year.

Keeping it close to the craft is what sets Ladybug Press apart, as does the commitment to recycling, using leftover cotton fiber paper and salvaged ink, and reusing packing materials.

“We’re not Hallmark,” Stewart says. “We’re exclusive, not found everywhere. People seek our products. When buying them, they’re supporting real people and a small business.”

Moments later, Stewart’s phone makes the “ka-ching” sound of a sale.

“My favorite sound in the world,” she smiles, “I make things I like, and thankfully others like them too. Surprisingly enough, someone would pay me to do this.”

For more information about Ladybug Press visit www.ladybugpress.com or call 208-433-8481.

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get happy!

NAMI Invites You to a Musical Celebration of Mental Health

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n May 11, local musicians including Meridian Symphony’s Young Artist Anna Black, Cantus Choir’s acappella group “Voiceover,” and jazz fusion trio “Quality Time” will share their talents on the Egyptian Theatre stage to raise money for the National Alliance on Mental Illness’s Boise programs. State Senator Cherie Buckner-Webb will emcee the event. As the Treasure Valley’s leading voice on mental health, NAMI Boise is the first line of support, advocacy, and factual information for many people who otherwise would have nowhere else to turn.

“We know that one in four people deal with mental health issues every year. That amounts to almost 60,000 people in Boise alone,” NAMI Boise’s board president Rick Simon told me when we met in the nonprofit’s Boise office. “Because of the stigma associated with mental illness, many people are afraid to openly discuss their challenges. That is why all of our classes, support groups, and civic presentations are offered at no cost to the participants.”

“I’ve often heard people say ‘NAMI was there for me when I needed it most’,” said Anne Shoup, NAMI-Boise’s executive director. “All of our programs are led by people who have had experience with mental illness in their lives, either by having a diagnosis themselves or by loving someone with a diagnosis.

What NAMI offers people when they need it most is support, but more importantly NAMI offers hope.”

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Jennie Rylee has been an “In Our Own Voice” presenter with NAMI-Boise for several years. Rylee will share her story at the Egyptian, starting with her first attempted suicide at the age of 16. “I grew up with [an] undiagnosed, untreated bipolar mom,” she told me. “In the 70s, there was no treatment, there was nothing. No attention was paid to mental illness.”

After another 42 years that Rylee describes as “very bewildering,” she was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder, type 2. “I don’t get the fun kind of mania,” she said, explaining that for her, hypomania meant anger and irritability.

Despite her mental health challenges, Rylee managed to have a successful career, first as a director for the State Emergency Response System, then as the hazardous materials coordinator for the Boise Fire Department, and finally as an environmental educator at the Foothills Learning Center.

But she is proudest of her ability to raise her own children without continuing the cycle of abuse she experienced. “I knew I could not do that to my own two children,” she said. “I somehow found a way to parent them.”

As the years went by, her depressive episodes grew increasingly severe, eventually leading to another suicide attempt. “I wasn’t

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trying to die, but I was trying to stop the life I was living,” she said.

After the bipolar diagnosis, everything changed. “It took a while to find the right medication,” Rylee said. “But when I found the right one, my world changed. I feel better than I’ve felt since I was a young teen.”

In addition to working with NAMI-Boise, Rylee has also volunteered at the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline since its start. When asked how it feels to be able to help others, she says, “I’ve taken all the difficulties in my life and turned them into something positive.”

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STORY BY CHELSEA CHAMBERS | PHOTGRAPHY BY MARK DYRUD

get out & explore It’s Time to Hit the Hills

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he rush of success and triumph is unmatched by nearly any other feeling in the world, especially from the top of a tall hill, overlooking the city below. Cars look like toys running on plastic tracks as they move this way and that on their busy commute to work. People are nearly indecipherable from this height. Up here, even just briefly, the world slows down.The constant slew of things to be done—work and responsibilities, the days that fly by as fast as the years—it all seems to take a moment to breathe. To exhale the stress of daily life and inhale that feeling of accomplishment—you did it, you can do anything.

The strangely satisfactory burn of muscles being exerted beyond their limit, the sharp intake of air as your body catches up with itself, and the heat emanating from your forehead are all tried and true marks of that pivotal moment when you just say, “Yes! I climbed this mountain, I made it to the top, I didn’t give up, and I deserve this feeling.”

Our bodies are in constant motion, and oftentimes, it’s not the sort of motion that we truly benefit from. Our lives are a perpetual balancing act—our jobs, our family, our friends—all require us to move about at sometimes unimaginable speeds in order to get the things done that need to be done. In the endless commotion of stress and responsibilities that is reality, we need to do our bodies and minds a favor.

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Exercise has been proven to help relieve stress and tension, while simultaneously allowing our minds to be at peace and giving our bodies the push it needs to stay healthy and fit.

And Idaho is home to hundreds of soul-energizing spots that will allow us to stretch our bodies and silence our minds, while enjoying the sunshine and aesthetics of the outside world.

Hiking is one of the greatest ways to feel that sense of burning accomplishment, quite literally. Boise is surrounded by dozens of foothills and mountains that are guaranteed to bring the respite and the exercise that our bodies crave, and the beauty of Idaho is that some of the most incredible hiking spots are a little bit off the beaten bath.

One of our favorite local spots is Hull’s Gulch at the top of 8th street. Nestled near downtown, the hiking trail is perfect for both strenuous exertion and those out for an athletic jaunt.

Hull’s Gulch is home to a wide variety of trails that incite all Idaho explorers to go out and discover a new adventure.

The Military Reserve Dog Park is a great place to take your dog for a little off-leash adventure, but it is also an amazing hiking location. Head toward the northeast side of the park and you are met with multiple trails of varying difficulty, perfect for hikers of all skill levels.

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Go back down Fort Street and turn right onto 6th and make your way to the end of the road to a street called Alturas. The foothills meet up here and there are plenty of trails that start on both 5th and 6th street. It’s a beautiful location but definitely bright, so pack plenty of sunscreen. Be conscientious of private property and stick to the trails.

If you’re in the mood for a drive, Jump Creek Falls, about two hours outside of the city, has a breath-taking waterfall and gorgeous trail to hike around the area. A day trip to Jump Creek is one of the best ways to spend the afternoon; we recommend bringing extra water and some snacks to recharge your body.

Bogus Basin is famed for its winter recreation but is also home to some incredible hiking spots around the mountain. Bogus has miles of paths that wind around the area and is directly next to the Schafer Butte Trails that are located atop the Boise Ridge Mountains. The Schafer Butte Trails span over 35 miles of hiking glory with varying levels of lengths and difficulties.

Whether you’re making a day of it or getting in an hour of exercise, Idaho has some of the most beautiful hiking spots in the nation. Remember to stay properly nourished and hydrated on your adventures and stay on marked paths to help sustain the areas.

For more hiking trails in Idaho, visit www.hikingidaho.com.

Stay safe and stay active.

Get out and enjoy the beauty of Idaho!

MUSIC THE KNITTING FACTORY Mar 5 - Tech N9ne Mar 18 - Violent Femmes May 21 - Devour The Day May 24 Baroness, Youth Code May 30 - Leon Bridges (Memorial Stadium) June 10 - Blistered Earth June 15 - Blue October NEUROLUX May 7 - Big Twig June 7 - The Wombats June 20 - Black Mountain MORRISON CENTER May 24 - Celtic Woman REVOLUTION CONCERT HOUSE May 25 - B.O.B June 3 - Kings of Love Tour June 30 - Ben Harper TACO BELL ARENA May 12 - Hillsong UNITED CENTURY LINK ARENA June 2 - The Cure

THEATER IDAHO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Mar 27 thru July 31 - And Then There Were None June 3 thru 26 - Love’s Labor’s Lost EGYPTIAN THEATER June 16 - The Melt Awards 2016 June 29 - Welcome to Night Vale MORRISON CENTER May 3 thru 5 - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat June 15 - Neil DeGrasse Tyson An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies BOISE LITTLE THEATER May 20 thru June 4 - Flaming Idiots STAGE COACH THEATRE May 27 thru June 11 - The Great American Trailer Park Musical TREASURE VALLEY CHILDREN’S THEATER June 10 thru July 27 - Jack and the Junk Food Giants

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spreading love & luck The Penny Project Brings Boise Couple Years of Joy

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hen Jeanne Huff talks about The Penny Project she helped create, her eyes light up. A bit of the joy that lives in the mission shrines through. But tears are right under the surface. The Penny Project can be described as an act of kindness, a social experiment, interactive art, even a book; but most of all, it’s a love story.

It all began nearly 14 years ago after a day of brainstorming in a coffee shop with Huff’s friend who lived two doors down, Bob Neal. The two were fed up with the bad in the world. It was 2002 and people were still shaken by the terror attacks of September 11. The news was filled with doom and gloom.

“It was hard to get a smile from people on the street,” Huff remembers. Huff and Neal wanted to do something to spread joy, to simply bring some happiness to people when things were scary and uncertain.

They thought about randomly handing out lottery tickets, but they didn’t have a lot of money to spare. Bob was an artist and wanted to do something beautiful in theory and visually; he wanted it to be art.

The two left the coffee shop out of ideas, and in the parking lot, Huff saw a shiny new penny heads up. “Find a penny, pick it up, all day you’ll have good luck, I recited as I grabbed it,” said Huff.

“And Bob said, I think we just found our idea.”

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The two began their experiment at the Capital City Public Market in Boise. Armed with pennies and a camera, they scattered the coins about, heads up, of course. Then, they waited from a distance in the crowd.

“It was a little like fishing,” recalled Huff. “You had to wait quite a while. Then someone would finally pick one up. We snapped a photo of their expression as they picked up the penny. Usually it was sheer joy.” The photos were the art part of it Neal was after.

Huff and Neal were amazed at what a little coin would do. They heard people happily saying the familiar penny rhyme. They overheard stories like, “my mom always said pennies were lucky, or you’re supposed to put them in your shoe.”

They were hooked. They started taking pennies all over town— the airport, the mall, the county fair, always hiding to snap a photo at the moment of discovery, never talking to the penny recipients because they believed that would be interfering with their moment of joy, their found luck.

“We watched one guy pick up a penny on the sidewalk, waiting at a red light to cross the street. He looked at the penny, then took off across the street. I guess he thought the penny would keep him from getting hit.” Huff remembered with a smile.

“Maybe it did.”

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As The Penny Project grew, so did the relationship between Huff and Neal. They were falling in love. They spent the next few years planting pennies in their spare time across Boise and then other places—Old Faithful, Mount Rushmore, and the famous Miracle Mile in Chicago. They were struck that no matter where you were, or who was there, it was the same thing. Delight in picking up a shiny penny.

Huff is determined to make his wish a reality. She recently launched a website, BobsArtFarm.com, that will house The Penny Project revival and display some of Bob’s art. She hopes it will spur people to do their own Penny Projects around the globe. The website will also feature an interactive blog so people can share their stories.

They showcased photos of The Penny Project in art shows at local coffee shops and studios. They told tales of the many smiles caused by people slipping lucky pennies into their pockets. Huff even wrote a book about the experience called All Day Long using her pseudonym Scarlett Jones.

“The Penny Project created joy times three,” said Huff. “It made the penny finder smile, it brought us so much happiness, and it delighted those who experienced it through an art show or book.” Now Huff is working to take it to the next level, because now The Penny Project is about more than joy and luck. It’s about the legacy of Bob Neal’s spirit, art, life, and love.

Huff and Neal married in 2006, four years after dreaming up The Penny Project. “Those lucky pennies became the focal point of our thoughts, the intention behind the rest of our lives,” explained Huff. “Bob called me his Silver Lining Girl. I always wanted to find the happiness.”

Surel’s Place, a non-profit artist-in-residence program in Boise will be hosting an art show to pay homage to Bob Neal September 30 – October 2, 2016. To submit a proposal of art to be featured, or for more information, visit surelsplace.org/bobsartfarm.

Huff admits it’s been hard to find her positive spirit lately. Neal was diagnosed with stage four melanoma in June of 2015 and got very sick right away. He passed away just months later in September.

It didn’t surprise Huff that The Penny Project was still at the top of his mind at the end of his life. She made an audio recording of Neal during his last days expressing his wish to grow the project even more, encourage people to participate all over the world, and then share that experience.

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raising the bar on good deeds Payette Brewing is Giving Back - One Keg at a Time

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elp is on tap for Treasure Valley non-profits, thanks to Michael Francis, owner of Payette Brewing Company.

“Kegs4Kause is a unique, recurring event created as a means to give back to the community,” shares Ashlee Struble, of Community Events | Payette Forward. “Every Monday, Payette Brewing donates 50% of proceeds from beer sales in the tap room to the selected non-profit of the evening. Non-profits must have a current 501(c)3 status and able to show proof of designation.

Non-profits are eager to apply and secure their evening of fun and fund-raising. Some of the summer Kegs4Kause recipients are: Boise School of Rock, Hearts for Hadley, and the National MS Socie-ty Utah/Southern ID Chapter.”

“Many non-profits have benefited already, but just recently we have had New Approach Idaho, Dirt Dolls, PAWS Rescue Idaho, and many more. Already this year we have donated $2,581.50 to non-profits through our Kegs4Kause program,” notes Struble.

“We have supported over 200 non-profits through our weekly Kegs4Kause Program. We take great pride in being able to support local non-profits weekly! It’s that good old warm fuzzy feeling,” she enthuses.

“Kegs4Kause technically started in August of 2011,” Struble reflects. “We were working with Radio Boise trying to come up with some ways we could help them raise money. We were 30

tossing around ideas and thought we should have a night in the tap room to promote Radio Boise. At the time, we weren’t open on Mondays, so it seemed like a good day to do it. We decided that we would donate 50% of the proceeds from that night but asked if they could let all of their listeners know it was happening. We had some people show up that Monday wanting to support Radio Boise by drinking a beer, and the rest is history.”

Kegs4Kause is not the only way Payette Brewing Company gives to the community. Payette Forward is their charitable giving program. “We brew our Payette Forward IPA and it is put on tap mid-December each year,” states Struble. “100% of the proceeds from the sales of this IPA is then donated to the selected Idaho non-profit. Applications for our Payette Forward program open in November and non-profits are encouraged to apply. This year, the recipient of our Payette Forward Program is Usful Glassworks Inc.” Payette Brewing Company has also benefited and received support from giving back. The brewery opened in May 2011 and is expanding; a new production facility will open in spring 2016.

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The owner/brewer/founder of Payette Brewing Company is Michael Francis, a former Boeing engineer, who has an obsession with craft beer and decided to turn his hobby into a career. “The brewery is named after the Payette River and Lake,” states Francis. “While in Seattle planning a brewery, I was thinking about what I missed most about Idaho—kayaking the Payette River and spending summers on Payette Lake—it just seemed like the perfect name.”

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A New Neighborhood Hangout

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y sister and I opened this place together. We grew up in the neighborhood and our parents still live here.

We really wanted to create a local neighborhood hangout. It is something the area was just missing,” shared Katie Blackwell, manager of the Local.

comprised of soups, salads, and sandwiches with gluten free options available. Alcohol options include a variety of beers, ciders, and wines, many of which are from the Pacific Northwest, such as Boise’s own Meriwether Cider.

Owned by Rebecca Blackwell and Stuart Ford, the Local is a 21 and up restaurant and bar in Boise and opened a year and a half ago. The Local is nestled in a small strip mall, located just off of West State Street at 5616 W State Street in Garden City.

Blackwell laughed, “It’s hard to dedicate taps to only local or only Boise stuff when there are so many good options in the area. The “local” in the Local doesn’t mean local beers or wines, it’s meant to be as in the ‘local neighborhood hangout’ not just a focus on the beer or wine we offer.”

Blackwell said, “It’s a quiet place for adults. Not that it’s always quiet here but it’s a place people can talk. We wanted to create a place where people come and discover something new that they like, a non-intimidating, friendly environment.”

With a large dining area, patio, and bar, the Local offers a variety of food and drink options.

“Almost everything is made from scratch. We have really good housemade desserts including a variety of handspun ice creams.

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Each week the Local has a number of events including live music on Tuesdays and trivia on Thursdays, with more events happening throughout the summer. Additionally much of the art adorning the Local’s walls is from customers.

“We have really great customers. We’ve been able to feature some of their artwork and we’ve seen some really neat pieces.

We also have an amazing staff. It’s just a really fun community,” said Blackwell.

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wanted to make people’s lives better. I had gone to a type of place like this in Dallas. I tried it once and then I went back, then I went to multiple locations. I want people to know they can do art. To give them that first taste,” shared Jennifer Godoi, Owner of Paint N’ Sip. Opening 4 years ago, Paint N’Sip is a wine bar and art studio.

Specializing in beginners, they offer beginner classes in acrylic painting with no experience needed. Instructors guide students through a painting step by step and are on hand for helpful advice.

Godoi shared, “Our 4 great instructors are all artists. They already have an art education but they can also teach and enjoy teaching. It can be hard to find that. Even our hosts are involved in the art community. It’s really great.”

Classes come in 1, 2, and 3 hour increments. The typical class runs for 2 hours and is $35. There are over 200 painting options with everything from outer space to landscapes.

“We keep our paintings pretty simple but we have a lot of variety. We have landscape paintings, Boise related paintings, national forest and music images. There’s always something for everyone. My instructors provide 6 to 8 new paintings each month so we always have new choices.”

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In addition to the classes, Paint N Sip will also do private parties, private lessons, open studio, and other special events. Private parties do have a minimum party size but are highly customizable on painting choice and even colors for a variety of groups such as bachelorette parties, birthday parties, and more.

For their private lesson program, any medium is an option and they encourage budding artists to explore different mediums.

“In the private lessons if there is something that really jumps out at you like watercolor, we’re there to help them figure things out.”

Paint N’ Sip also holds periodic special events such as Paint with the Artist night. Their artist instructors come in and work on their own paintings while attendees paint their own works as well; they paint while you paint. The next Paint with the Artist nights are May 12th and June 9th starting at 5 pm.

Godoi shared, “So many people come in with fear. You can see it in their eyes. Someone told them they are bad at art. But when they leave, they may not be entirely happy with their painting but they’ve had a taste and they want more. That’s my favorite part.”

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an extensive bar with over 40 varieties of wine, beer, and cider to choose from.

“We are a wine bar. We’re very passionate about wine. We try to support local wines as well as having local beers such as Payette or Sockeye. We like trying to get people to try new things and offer a few unique wines such as a sparkling red and an almond wine.”

Paint N’ Sip is open. For more information about Paint N Sip, their class schedule and paintings or wine, check out their website at: http://www.paintnsip.com

EVENTS UPCOMING MAY EVENTS May 8 - Boise Area Runners Running Clinic 8:30AM, Boise State University Riverfront Hall 102, 1987 Cesar Chavez, Boise May 9 - David Cross: Making America Great Again (18+) 7:00PM, The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise May 11 - NAMI Boise Spring Spectacular Musicale 7:00PM, Egyptian Theater, 700 W Main St., Boise May 13 - GingerFest 6:00PM Old Idaho Penitentiary, 2445 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise May 14 - Panning for Gold in Grimes Creek 8:00AM, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise May 15 - Doug Loves Movies (18+) 3:30PM, The Knitting Factory, 416 S. 9th St., Boise May 20 - Amazing Grace: Songs of Atonement & Freedom Millennial Choirs & Orchestras 7:30PM, Morrison Center, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise May 21 - 2nd Annual Boise What a Girl Wants Expo 10:00AM, Expo Idaho. 5610 Glenwood, Boise

UPCOMING JUNE EVENTS June 3 - 13th Annual Western States CAT Idaho Ronald McDonald House Sporting Clays Tournament 11:00AM, Black Dog Clays, 7680 Vallejo Rd., Boise June 4 - Buckle Up for Bobby Family FUN Walk and Run 8:30AM, Tully Park, 2500 N Linder Rd., Meridian June 9 - 10th Annual Evening in the Garden 9:00PM, FarWest Landscape & Garden Center, 5728 West State St., Boise June 10 thru 12 - World Village Festival 4:00PM, Capitol Park, 601 W. Jefferson St., Boise June 10 - Summer Chamber Music Camp “Finale” Concert 7:00PM, Morrison Center, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise June 11 - Paint The Town 9:00AM, NeighborWorks Boise, 3380 W. Americana Terrace Suite 120, Boise June 14 - Tears For Fears 7:00PM, Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise June 17 thru 18 - Snooze at the Zoo 6:30PM, Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Dr., Boise June 25 - Boise Music Festival 2016 10:00AM, Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood, Boise June 26 - Boston: 40th Anniversary 5:00PM, Memorial Stadium, 5600 N. Glenwood St., Boise

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Alive After Five Won’t Miss a Beat

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ednesday nights this summer, on a culturally rich block that can hold more people than its intimate atmosphere suggests, employees at The Basque Museum & Cultural Center will work late so they can be available to a couple thousand more people.

The museum will extend its Wednesday hours to align with Alive After Five, the 30-year-old weekly concert and event series in downtown Boise. This year’s series, June 1-Aug. 31, will be staged in the Basque Block rather than its longtime site in nearby Grove Plaza, which is unavailable due to construction.

“We’re hoping that with it being held on the Basque Block, it will bring a lot of people in who normally would not come in,” said Wendy Bauer, front-end manager at the museum, a popular destination on the block that encompasses Grove Street between Capitol Boulevard and Sixth Street.

Staging Alive After Five at a new site presents new opportunities along with some challenges inherent in relocations.

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Wednesday event moved might be the first challenge, though the Basque Block is wellknown and well-liked.

“They are going to find the music one way or another,” said Pat Rice, who manages the Boise Centre convention building in Grove Plaza. “They will find the party.”

“One of the neat things about the Basque Block is that it showcases Boise’s history but is in the shadow of Boise’s future,” said Downtown Boise Association Executive Director Lynn Hightower, referring to neighboring major building construction.

DBA puts on Alive After Five with Capital City Development Corp. and other sponsors.

Hightower said she expects the block, which is popular and has hosted big events, to create a unique energy. Alive After Five attendance, typically 2,500 to 3,000 each Wednesday, shouldn’t change.

The temporary move from Grove Plaza means a different set of walk-in businesses can benefit. But big events going on outside the front door can add responsibilities as well as customers.

Craig West, who has worked as a bartender for about nine years at Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery in the Basque Block, said the establishment staffs up for big events.

Certain responsibilities can become more important, like making sure no Bardenay alcohol drinks go outside, and no alcohol drinks from outside come in, per law. West said he expects Alive After Five to boost the establishment’s Wednesday night business, which also rose when the event was at Grove Plaza.

summer. “And that’s going to continue on the Basque Block,” she said.

“It will be a different view for everybody,” said the museum’s Bauer. “Plus, the Basque Block is just beautiful this time of year.”

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Musicians will adapt load-in procedures and equipment setups to the Basque Block’s stage, on the Capitol Boulevard end.

“This is part of the musician’s community.

This is how we roll,” said Mike Elliott of Gig’s Music and Audio Services, which handles sound for Alive After Five and has worked Basque Block events before.

“Typically we adjust.”

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Tips & Tricks for a Lush Garden This Year

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ay in Boise means the last frost is finally behind us and it’s time for heavy planting. If you’re a gardener, you’re probably already seeing rows of delicate seedlings shoot up in the garden. Or maybe you’re working to fill your flowerbeds with an array of colorful blossoms.

I sat down with two gardening experts at Edwards Greenhouse— Garnette Edwards, Owner, and Anju Lucas, Nursery and Perennial Manager—to discuss tips and trends for the 2016 planting season, especially in Boise’s North End. A large portion of Edward’s customers are North End dwellers.

In fact, Lucas calls Boise’s North End the gardening capital of the city. But that doesn’t mean growing is easy there, explains Edwards. “That area is really a microclimate. There are so many large trees that the temperature and humidity is different from the rest of the city,” she reported. “It can be a 3- to 5-degree difference.”

Edwards has also found the soil to be different; it’s more neutral and slightly acidic. Plus, the mature trees provide a lot of shade, sometimes too much for certain plants, and can be especially challenging for vegetable growing. Their large roots can be a problem for planting as well, she explained.

“However, the cooler temperatures and shade in much of the North End means better growing for some plants,” said Lucas.

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“Japanese maples, hostas, ferns, and rhododendrons can do very well.”

Overall, they said the big theme for flowers this year seems to be bold, intense color. “Orange has been huge the last couple years and continues to be,” said Edwards. The muted colors that have been popular before are now being replaced with colors like chartreuse and bright jewel tones.

“Vegetable gardens also continue to be huge this year,” said Edwards. “This is about the tenth year of the vegetable growing revival, and now people are reigning in the size of their gardens.”

Weeding and watering a huge garden is time consuming and hard work, so people are learning what is best for their families.

“One way to make things easier on yourself, is to plant in containers or raised beds,” explained Edwards. A lot of people living in the North End have success with container growing because you can decide where it will go, install a drip line, and not have to deal with nearly as many weeds. It can be fairly low maintenance.

“Just make sure the size of the container is suitable for the size the plant will eventually be,” said Edwards. This is a common mistake in container growing.

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If you only have a little time for vegetable gardening or want to get the kids involved in growing, Edwards can recommend radishes and carrots. They tend to be foolproof and fun to grow.

She also recommends tomatoes and peppers. If your family is going to eat them fresh, and not worry about canning them, two to four tomato plants will do. And about a half dozen peppers will be good for the typical family.

Edwards Greenhouse carries nearly 100 different varieties of tomato plants alone, so experts are on hand to help you make selections. For a full list of plant varieties at Edwards or for a recommended vegetable planting timeline, visit edwardsgreenhouse.com/plant-lists.

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A New Mom’s Perspective is Helping New Moms

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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.

Dr. Jennifer Hudson is the newest doctor at Women’s Health Associates in downtown Boise. She joins a troop of OB/GYN’s, but she sticks out because she is the only doctor in her group to have the designation of D.O. instead of M.D. after her name.

Her training is as an Osteopathic doctor, one who tends to focus on the whole body approach. “I look at the body as a well-oiled machine. When something goes wrong, I try to see what is out of balance and why,” said Dr. Hudson. “For example, if a patient has heartburn, instead of handing her a prescription, I’m going to try to find out the root cause for that heartburn and treat that by eliminating certain types of food or activities.”

She describes herself as a “minimalist” when it comes to medicine. “I try to use pharmaceuticals, procedures, and surgery as a last resort,” said Dr. Hudson. Her patients, on the other hand, might describe her as a “maximist” when it comes to them. “She takes her time to get to know you”, said one of her patients, Erin. “My first appointment with her was for about 45 minutes. That is unheard of for a doctor!”

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Dr. Hudson will tell you a big part of her practice focuses on the nutrition of her patients—an area she doesn’t think traditional medicine focuses on enough. She is not a fan of the food pyramid. She thinks it is grossly outdated and based on poor studies. Instead, she pushes her patients toward a more nutrient dense, whole plant based diet—complete with meats and fats.

Yes, fats. She says too many stories in the media have scared people away from eating fats and that is why, she contends, we have so many hormonal imbalances.

“The more people stay away from things in the grocery stores that are boxed, packaged, and prepared, the more they will stay away from pesticides and chemicals,” said Dr. Hudson. And in turn, stay away from many of the health issues she sees plaguing our society.

She is a doctor who practices what she preaches; a new mom who specializes in helping other new moms. Sixteen months ago, she and her husband welcomed a baby boy into their family—a baby boy with whom they have been very careful about what he has been exposed to when it comes to food and products.

“We have tried to go very natural with him. No processed foods, minimal grains, we’ve pushed fruits and vegetables and we’ve been careful about the types of lotions and chemicals,” said Dr. Hudson.

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Not once in those sixteen months of his life has her baby been sick. She said she knows there are a lot of factors that play into that, but there have to be some correlations to the healthy environment they have created.

She admits she is not your typical doctor and that is exactly the kind of doctor she wants to be.

For more information or to contact Jennifer, visit: womenshealthboise.com

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delectable delights Owl Tree Bakery Makes You Go Whoo Whoo

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riving down the stretch of Hill Road is one of my favorite things to do in Boise. Despite being a stone’s throw away from the chaos of State Street and downtown Boise, it gives me a feeling of being out in the countryside.

Imagine my joy when I spotted a little bakery nestled in a cozy cove in the foothills on this route. The Owl Tree Bakery is a quaint little grab-and-go bakery. With a total of six chairs for customers who would like to stay, I usually head for the owl-themed couch to secure my peaceful view of the trees.

The Owl Tree Bakery, which opened in January 2014, is the brainchild of Krysti Bradley. Bradley, who is originally from Missouri, moved to Idaho four years ago. Never having been here before, she took a chance with a job opportunity that arose with her previous employer, Natural Grocers. Her move not only saw her meeting the love of her life, her husband, Colby Bradley, but also taking a leap of faith with her dream of owning her own bakery.

The year was 2013, the month October, when Bradley, who was then a manager at Natural Grocers, found out that the location for the bakery was on sale. It was late one evening when Bradley, her husband, and a friend stood in front of the store.

They noticed an owl sitting on a tree for a good amount of time.

Bradley, who loves owls, said, “I took this as a sign to move forward with this venture”, and so the name and the store, Owl Tree Bakery, were born. A recurrent theme of owls adorns the

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store in the form of furniture and décor.

The Bakery’s popular breakfast sandwich—perfectly toasted muffins with an egg, Canadian bacon, and black pepper sauce—and the chai are my favorite items of choice. However, the delectable spread includes brown butter rice Krispie treats, buttermilk spiced muffins, cookies, banana bread, lemon oatmeal bars, almond poppy seed muffins, walnut coffee cakes, and many more treats that sit in the display case, tempting every patron who has the good fortune of walking in. Cinnamon rolls are highly sought-after Sunday specials. For coffee drinkers, this haven offers unique flavors such as almond cardamom breve and dark chocolate cream latte. The syrups used to flavor the drinks such as lavender and chai are homemade.

Bradley also specializes in catering for various companies and events. She has worked with the House of Wines, Healthwise, St Luke’s, Hewlett Packard, ACHD, and the Meriwether Cider Company. She receives orders for school events, birthday parties, and home gatherings. Bradley’s seasonal pies and dinner rolls are sellouts during the end of year festive period of Thanksgiving and Christmas, so be sure to put in your orders early.

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or high fructose corn syrup. I only use wholesome ingredients.

Being a one-woman operation gives me the benefit of knowing what exactly goes into the baked goods.” Visit the Owl Tree Bakery on any day and you can be sure of being greeted with Bradley’s personal touch, whether in the form of her warmth or delicious treats.

Owl Tree Bakery 3910 Hill Rd., Suite #102, Boise ID 83703 (208) 570-7164 www.owltreebakery.com

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beyond summer school

The Best Time To Improve Your Grades Is When School’s Not In Session

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hile most students can’t wait for the final bell that signals the start of summer vacation, many parents worry about how to keep their children’s minds active during the long break. That concern can be based on real-life consequences. According to the National Summer Learning Association, students tend to score worse on standardized tests after summer vacation than they do at the beginning of the summer. In fact, most students lose the equivalent of two months of math knowledge over summer break and may lose reading ability as well.

Fortunately, there’s a solution for parents who want their children to keep learning all year long. Huntington Learning Center, conveniently located at Bown Crossing in East Boise, offers individually tailored tutoring to meet every student’s academic needs.

“Summer is actually one of our busiest times of year,” Huffington Learning Center director Jennifer Hovey told me when I visited the center, a welcoming, spacious room with private tutoring areas.

When Hovey had the opportunity to take over operations at the Bown Crossing Huntington location three years ago, she didn’t hesitate—she knew it was the right thing to do.

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Huntington offers test-prep courses for the ACT and SAT standardized tests that high school students need for college admission. Many colleges also use these tests to determine eligibility for academic scholarships. Hovey’s oldest daughter, a 4.0 student and track athlete who wanted to attend Emory University, earned a solid score on her ACT, but it wasn’t high enough to translate into admission to her chosen school.

“I didn’t realize how high-stakes those tests were until it affected my daughter,” she said. “I wanted to be able to help students reach their goals, because it was personal for our family.”

Now, Hovey has also come to appreciate the individualized tutoring her center provides to students from kindergarten through college prep. “Our learning center kids have really captured my heart,” she said as she shared some achievements students had made.

With 40 years of experience in education, Huntington has developed a four-step approach that builds student confidence, while improving study habits and organizational skills, often translating into improved grades and test scores. They even have strategies to help students diagnosed with learning disabilities, including ADHD and executive functioning deficits, students who might fall behind in the more rigid public school climate.

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“Think of it as having a personal academic trainer,” Hovey told me.

The process starts with a comprehensive academic evaluation to identify your child’s strengths and areas of opportunity. Each plan is personalized to the individual student. Students work one on one with tutors to improve their math, reading, and study skills. Some students have seen their abilities increase by two or more grade levels in as little as three months. Huntington tutors all have a minimum of a four-year college degree and are certified and accredited to work with students from elementary school through high school. Many of them also teach in public and private school classrooms. And yes, they know all about Common Core.

This year, while the other kids are lounging at the pool or playing video games or making crafts at summer camp, your child can say, “I learned all summer long—and I loved every minute of it.”

For more information: Bown Crossing Huntington Learning Center (208) 331-9021 or eastboise.huntingtonhelps.com

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Elegant living is afforded in this grand estate, with flowing entertaining spaces from indoors to out! Main level Master wing boasts cozy fireplace, patio access, 2 walk-in closets & HUGE decadent spa bath w/multi body-sprayers walk-in shower. Fabulous gourmet kitchen, perfect wine cellar, 3 XL bedrms all w/walk-in closets & dedicated bathrooms. Private theater room, foothills view! RV parking. SEE MORE AT TempletonRealEstateGroup.com Dawn & Mark Templeton 208.473.2203

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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

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3083 S Bown Way, Boise 208.965.1551 | boisefrycompany.com

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246 N. 8th Street in Downtown Boise 208.429.6340 | bcrfl.com/bittercreek

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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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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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