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y grandpa was an Idaho farmer who always had a huge garden full of corn, tomatoes, radishes, raspberries and blue ribbon prize winning banana squash. I spent many hot summer days eating strawberries right off the vine while "helping" grandpa husk corn for dinner.

Nothing tastes better than fresh, locally grown produce, especially if you helped grow it. Each year as my husband and I help our little girls plant and eventually harvest their very own tomatoes, I can't help but reflect on summers past.

I remember the year my daughter Hannah planted a cabbage hoping to take it to the fair.

As the cabbage grew bigger and bigger, so did Hannah's anticipation of following in her Great Grandpa Beck's blue ribbon footprints. Then tragedy—in the form of a small animal—struck and Hannah's cabbage was decimated. As she looked at her demolished cabbage, tears welled up in her eyes because her cabbage was more than just produce. It was something she had watched grow from a tiny seed into something majestic that had the potential to feed many.

Like the garden we plant each year, our children are also locally grown. The Treasure Valley helps shape who they are and who they will become. Let's work together to make this beautiful valley a welcome treasure for generations to come. Watch for our feature article about the Tomato Independence project on page 18 to learn more about the importance of locally grown produce. Also check out how members of our community help refugees from around the world grow their own gardens on page 14. I hope these stories and the others in this issue serve to inspire our community.

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contributing writers Jim Cosgrove, Doug Copsey, Marc Normandeau, Patrick Orr, Jim Price, Pamela Thompson

contributing photographers Russ de Ment, Arlie Sommer, Lance Thompson

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Giving Back

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Locally Owned

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Parent’s Corner

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Your Neighbor

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Tech Today

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Sold Properties

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Meet local interior decorator Marva Don Card.

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Parting Thoughts

18 Ending the Tyranny of Tasteless Tomatoes

Treasure Valley Residents encouraged to buy and eat local produce.

34 I Live Next Door to What’s-His-Name

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Around Town DISCOVERY CENTER OF IDAHO OPENS NEW FIZZYOLOGY EXHIBITION After a record-setting year of growth, the Discovery Center of Idaho recently unveiled its newest exhibition, FIZZYOLOGY: The Science Behind Bubbles, presented by the Micron Foundation. This will be the science center’s second consecutive exhibition designed and produced in-house.

FIZZYOLOGY, a hands-on exploration of the science behind bubbles and how and why they appear in everyday life, will run through November 2015. Marquee exhibits include a giant bubble ring patrons can get inside, a bubble geyser, a bubble heartbeat tank, a toddler area, and an activity station where visitors can perform bubble experiments. The exhibition features more than 10 interactive exhibits overall.

“FIZZYOLOGY is the perfect way to enjoy summer and beat the heat,” says Discovery Center Exhibits Director Eric Miller. “Adults will love the science behind the exhibits, and what kid doesn’t love bubbles? It’s a win-win for every member of the family.”

ans to camp, but these aren’t typical camps. At Camp Rainbow Gold there is a fully functioning “Med Shack” where oncology kids receive chemotherapy and other complicated treatments during their stay. See the Lifestyle Calendar on page 30 for more information.

LOCAL PROFESSIONAL GUITARIST GIVING AWAY ONE MONTH FREE GUITAR LESSONS Esteban Anastasio, M.M. believes that learning music is not only fun but teaches children and adults how to be successful. Esteban’s job is to motivate, inspire, lead, encourage, train and coach his students to be successful guitar players. Discipline, persistence, and goal achievement are fundamental concepts in learning music.

As a professional guitarist and educator Esteban has taught more than 10,000 guitar lessons to all ages of students. He has taught at major universities and has been a professional guitar educator for more than 10 years, specializing in classical, flamenco, and modern electric guitar. Esteban performs with local bands Afrosonics and Tambalka. For more information about how to get enrolled in free guitar lessons with Esteban call 208.252.5636 or visit ThatGuitarSchool.com

CURT ASPEY, PROVEN LEADER AND BUILDER, RETURNS TO BOISE STATE ATHLETICS Boise State University recently announced that Curt Apsey has been named the university’s new athletic director.

“I couldn’t be more excited to be home,” Apsey says. “Looking at the high level of performance across all sports on the field and in the classroom, it is clear that Boise State Athletics has never had a more promising future. I look forward to working with our coaches, student-athletes, athletics leadership team and the university in continuing to build one of the most admired programs in the country.”

“Curt is one of the main reasons Boise State University has achieved the incredible athletics success it has enjoyed for more than a decade,” Boise State University President Bob Kustra says. “He understands how we got to where we are today, and knows where this university needs to go in the future. I know that our coaches, players, fans and supporters will be as glad as I am that he is back.”

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ANDY GRAMMER HEADLINING BALDAPALOOZA 2015 Grammer will headline the 3rd annual family friendly music festival Baldapalooza to raise money to help Idaho’s children who are battling cancer. The event will be held at the campus of Scentsy's headquarters in Meridian. Local acts will also be featured including the Runaway Hamsters.

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The 12th Annual Western States CAT/Idaho Ronald McDonald House® Sporting Clays Tournament was very successful and raised more than $60,000.

The weather was perfect. A total of 295 shooters take part in the tournament. The proceeds from this event will help ensure that the House remains a welcoming and comfortable “home away from home” for the more than 550 families that stay there each year.

DIAMOND GIRLS OPEN STORE AT NEW LOCATION The Diamond Girls recently moved into their new location on the corner of 11th and Grove. With more than 20 years of combined experience, Natalie and Lisa are experts on all things diamond. Please

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They welcome you to call and set up an appointment to visit them at their new location.

"We are very low key, and try to make everyone feel completely comfortable in the buying experience," says Natalie.

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BOISE ARTS EARN CITY BEST PLACE TO RETIRE HONORS Money magazine recently released an annual “Best Places to Retire” list, and Boise tops the list as The Arts winner. According to Money there are 17 museums withing 30 miles.

“Celebrated for its natural wonders, Boise is also rich in culture, including the annual outdoor Shakespeare festival, the art deco Boise Art Museum, the Boise Philharmonic, Ballet Idaho and Opera Idaho. Despite a booming economy, Boise has also maintained a low cost of living and median-priced homes for $184,500.”

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For more information about how to volunteer and/or purchase a CSA account visit GlobalGardensBoise.org or call 208.336.4222.

ant to make a difference here in our community? Global Gardens is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping refugees from Somalia, Burundi, Congo and Burma to Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Bosnia and beyond. These refugees are provided with a garden spot on donated land where they can learn agricultural practices and raise food for their families.

While many gardens have been planted, Global Gardens is always searching for more land to offer these refugee families. Katie Paint, the Global Gardens Coordinator explains why there is a need for more land.

“We are currently looking for parcels one acre or larger with irrigation or well water so that graduating farmers may have more space than the quarter acre plots available at our farm,” explains Paint.

Not only do these refugees eat what they grow, the Somali Bantu refugees also sell a portion of the produce grown in the gardens at the Capital City Market and the Boise Farmers Market. Support these growers by purchasing their wares.

Before the produce makes it to the market, it has to be harvested. The Global Garden at the Five Mile Farm welcomes volunteers on Fridays to help the refugees with the harvest. If you want to help with the harvest, contact Global Gardens for more information.

Another way you can assist is by joining the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). CSA is similar to Bountiful Baskets, though it differs because all produce purchased is grown locally. By purchasing a CSA you are directly supporting refugee families. These refugees learn how to become business owners, work on their English, and spend quality time with their families while growing nutritious local produce.

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Marva Don Card, Owner, Decorating Den Interiors of Eagle assists clients with design ideas and products.

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daho native Marva Don Card had dreamed of being an interior decorator since she was a teen, and after an extended career detour, opened Decorating Den Interiors three years ago to help clients transform their homes. Born in Caldwell, Card managed a professional medical practice for 28 years and brings many of the skills from that career to her interior design business.

“My best friend from high school told me about the Decorating Den Interiors franchise,” relates Card when asked about how her business got started. “I called, asked many questions, and passed the interview, design and business tests to qualify for ownership of a Decorating Den Interior franchise. I decided I should follow my passion and go back to what I wanted to do when I was 18."

“I take the risk out of decorating on your own,” says Card, a Certified Interior Decorator. “I come to you with product samples and decorating ideas. I can assist you in determining the products and designs that are right for you, in the colors and lighting of your surroundings. Because each client is unique in their tastes and lifestyle, I custom tailor their home's interior to their individual needs and desires. And I make it fun!”

Marva Don shares decorating tips she has learned.

“When selecting the color scheme for your room, a good rule of thumb is to begin with the rug and fabrics,” Card advises. “Since there are infinite shades of paint but only a few ideal fabrics don't make the popular mistake of selecting the wall paint first. You will save yourself a lot of leg work by selecting the wall paint after all the fabrics have been determined.”

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“Color sets the feel and mood of your home environment,” shares Card. “And that is not to say it has to be bold and bright, but color is tricky and getting it right can be a challenge. Adding other elements like textures and patterns make for a great design.”

“Each design project I do for my client is their dream project so I give my very best to each one,” states Card. “I enjoy each design project because they are as individual as my client. When I have my first complementary consultation with clients, I tell them they only have to do three things: first they need to like me, as we need to communicate and feel comfortable with each other to achieve their dream design; second they have to LOVE the design because after all they are going to live with it, and it won't hurt my feelings if we need to tweak the design; and then the last thing is that I have stayed in their budget that they established and are ready to proceed with the design project.”

From the comfort of the client’s home, Card provides expert guidance on colors, materials, textures, finishes and furniture to arrive at the perfect solution, which may include everything from window coverings, custom bedding, floor and wall coverings, upholstery and fine furniture to lighting and accessories. She also offers help with outdoor furniture and color consultations. Decorating Den Interiors can also help with closet and storage spaces. They will measure, design and install a system to suit every need and budget.

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plan, you could see several rooms from wherever you stood. The husband was very sure we really didn't need to paint the family room–it was a peachy sand color–but once it was painted a beautiful warm gray hue, we won him over to show how color can change the ‘feel’ of a room. We added beautiful leather recliners, a wine bar area and a conversation sectional for when they entertain. We used dramatic draperies in their dining room and accessories to pull the color scheme of oranges, soft grays and touches of yellows. We succeeded in transitioning every room in their home to give a warm, comfortable Wow-this-ismy-home!' look they were looking for!”

Sitting in the beautifully decorated living room of her new home, Card reflects on her new venture.

“I love the fact that I am following my passion, can work from my home design studio, be my own boss and enjoy spending time with my family and friends. Life is good,” she affirms.

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Growing the Tomato Independence Project ARTICLE DOUG COPSEY | PHOTOGRAPHY ARLIE SOMMER

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ehold the lowly tomato. Cast for centuries as nothing more than a common garden vegetable, its true identity as a fruit kept hidden through the ages. Imprisoned by the very vines that gave it life, until ransomed by ripeness. Then shuttered away in case lots and shipped to distant warehouses, only to be crushed, diced, peeled, or worse yet, pureed and stuffed into cans and jars for ignoble display on supermarket shelves. Is it any wonder the tomato suffers from low self-esteem?

Enter the Treasure Valley Food Coalition (TVFC), formed in 2010 to try and engage the area population in a conversation about the resilience, integrity and economic development of our local food system.

“It was very clear that the global, corporate approach to agriculture was becoming increasingly problematic,” says Susan Medlin, treasurer for TVFC’s all-volunteer board.

“With waves of recalls, everything from spinach to ground beef, and lots of other issues, we thought somebody should start thinking about how much of what we’re growing in our wonderfully fertile, agricultural valley was actually being consumed here.”

A meta-data analysis commissioned

by TVFC produced some startling conclusions. Typically, about three percent of the food consumed in a given area is locally produced, but that figure may be even less in the Treasure Valley.

“There is a huge investment in cattle-related crops, whether it’s for beef or milk production, and what’s left is mostly onions and sugar beets," says Medlin. "All in all, more than 85 percent of the valley’s beef and milk products leave the state. So we decided what was needed was a more handson, grassroots approach.”

The first thing they did was convince the state legislature to declare 2011 The Year of Idaho Food.

“That was really our first attempt to raise awareness of the local food situation and engage the larger community in a conversation about food,” says Medlin.

Through some informal research they learned that institutional food buyers had a list of local items they would be happy to purchase if they were available in quantities that would fill their needs. First on the list was apples, and second

was tomatoes. It turns out that 95 percent of all the fresh tomatoes consumed in the Treasure Valley are imported, at an estimated annual cost of $15 million, and that doesn’t include all the preserved and value-added tomato products we bring in as well.

“We often refer to tomatoes as a gateway food when it comes to local food awareness,” Medlin says with a laugh, “So we tried to get everyone growing tomatoes.”

In the summer of 2012 the TVFC began building a group of nursery partners around the valley, and put together event schedules with each of them. Every Tuesday, all summer long, was Tomato Tuesday.

There were classes on tomato plants, tomato seeds, tomato diseases, and there were tomato tastings and salsa festivals. Packets containing four varieties of tomato seeds, along with growing instructions, were distributed at each class. Boise ad firm Oliver Russell created an iconic logo for the newly christened Tomato Independence Project (TIP), and they sold t-shirts with their tag line, “Ending the Tyranny of Tasteless Tomatoes,” emblazoned on the back.

They capped off each season with a community read, featuring various tomato writers. In 2013, they brought in Barry Estabrook, author of Tomatoland: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed our Most Alluring Fruit. He packed the Jordan Ballroom at Boise State and another lecture at the University of Idaho. The book made the freshman reading list at both universities and the College of Western Idaho, and was used as a text in the Foundations classes at Boise State, as well as several classes at the College of Idaho.

The summer of 2014 saw fewer TIP events, but that’s not to say the tomato had run its course by any means. The movement simply evolved. Taking their campaign into the marketplace, they partnered local farmers with six valley restaurants, each of which created menu items featuring that grower’s tomatoes for a week.

Instead of weekly classes, the nurseries each decided to pick a sig-

nature tomato event for the summer.

For example, North End Organic Nursery holds a salsa festival, with competitions at both professional and amateur levels. Edwards Greenhouse continues its enormously popular tomato tasting with the goal of reaching 100 different varieties. Last year also marked the emergence of Franz Witte’s infamous Bloody Mary Contest, an event that had more humble beginnings the summer before.

“In the spring of 2013 we had a meeting with the nurseries, and we were all throwing out ideas," says Medlin. "I don’t remember exactly how the Bloody Mary idea came up, but we all said, ‘Hear! Hear!’

That first year members of the group came up with our own takes on the drink. We juiced up some fresh tomatoes and everyone had a ball. Then we realized we could do this much better.”

The second time around they recruited bartenders from The Modern Hotel and Bar in Boise, and from Bardenay and Rice in Eagle, and 3 Girls Catering jumped on board with a drink of their own. The Modern took home top honors, along with a $500 gift certificate to Franz Witte, which they used for several colorful planters that now decorate their outside seating area. All the participants got $100 certificates, and there were even door prizes in the form of funky plastic flamingos. Add a dash of live jazz and you have one wildly successful event.

The end of the 2014 season saw the group’s first departure from tomatoes when they brought in representatives from the California Olive Oil Council and held a huge tasting event at the Visual Arts Collective in Garden City.

“The olive oil event really gave us a chance to broaden our conversation. When we talk about local food, we can’t get too narrow,” Medlin says, laughing. “We don’t want people to think we’ve gone off the deep end and that all you can eat is tomatoes.

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The whole campaign kicked off again at the beginning of this year’s tomato growing season. A further evolution resulted in Tomato Tuesday Tidbits where fans of the Tomato Independence Project Facebook page receive weekly facts that are all focused on what else—tomatoes. Take note that the third edition of Franz Witte’s Bloody Mary Contest is set for August 26, with The Modern returning to defend its 2014 title, and the ever-popular tomato tasting at Edwards Greenhouse will take place in September as part of their Harvest Festival.

The farmer/restaurant partnership concept is taking on a more official tone. The 10 participating restaurants each have actual contracts with farmers to buy produce— not just tomatoes—throughout the summer, and receive a decal for their windows from the TVFC that officially verifies they are serving locally grown food.

So, has the tyranny of tasteless tomatoes at last been vanquished? If the veritable cornucopia of creative cuisine at TVFC-verified restaurants around the valley is any indication, we can all rest easier in the knowledge that tyranny is never, ever, in good taste.

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few years ago there was an ad that ran with a trustworthy actor, hands oil stained and strong from years of service repairing his client’s vehicles which were essential to their daily lives. The tag line was “Pay me now or pay me later;” implying attention to maintenance and repair now would be less costly and troublesome than a major overhaul later.

Think of your dentist in a similar fashion, but without the greasy knuckles (that image is not what is called a “practice builder”).

Just as you now subconsciously listen to your vehicle and immediately can tell that the new squeak or rattle portends trouble, you have similar alerts to your dental health. Common things do not commonly cause problems. When you notice changes, pain, appearance variations it may be time to see about a dental health check-up. It is also just as important to recognize that the masticatory miles add up, even with the best maintenance. As you transition from the shiny new showroom statue to the vintage classic category, don’t be surprised to hear you need a rebuild of sorts to continue down the highway of life with fewer detours and speed bumps to arrest your progress.

Your dentist is your oral health mechanic. We work with electrical, hydraulics, suspension, joints, body work, finishes, rebuilds, relines and frameworks. We, too, use diagnostic tools and skills to help you keep operating efficiently and smoothly. We ask you to come in for the dental equivalent of “scheduled maintenance” to prevent “breakdowns” and if a problem is discovered you can address it on your own schedule, rather than be left stranded by the side of the road. While we can’t offer “bumper to bumper” warranties, we can help you achieve years of masticatory motoring.

Dr. Jim Pierce has been in dentistry since he was 14 years old, and has been licensed for 26 years. He serves on the Delta Dental of Idaho board. Delta Dental of Idaho is a non-profit organization seeking to improve the dental health of all Idahoans through community outreach programs. For more information, visit DeltaDentalID.com.

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Parent’s Corner

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amilies here in Boise are beginning to catch up with the East and West Coast trends of ACT and SAT preparation. The leading provider of these services in the Treasure Valley is Huntington Learning Center.

“Families in Meridian and Boise assume that high school is naturally preparing our kids for these tests," shares Julia Wright, owner of the Hunting Learning Center on Chinden. "However, current standard practice for classwork, homework, and evaluation, while successful in many ways, isn’t preparing students for the type of critical thinking expected on the ACT and SAT. Our kids are just as smart as kids in prep schools and meet the expectations set by teachers. Exam prep allows students to take their skills to the next level in a different way than high school demands. Our programs are not just about tricks. They build a bridge between high school and college.”

Test scores matter. Jennifer Hovey, owner of the Huntington Learning Center Franchise at Bown Crossing, knows this from personal experience.

“My daughter had the 4.0 GPA and received scholarship offers for athletics from top schools," recalls Hovey. "I never dreamed her ACT score would get in her way.

After learning about Huntington’s programs as a new owner, I feel like I missed a huge opportunity.

All her friends had prepped and had fantastic improvements.

If my daughter had 4 or 5 more points on her ACT, I would have saved $200,000. As a parent, I should have informed myself about the options.”

The two Huntington Learning Center franchises here in Boise are two of the most successful in the country. Results are the driving force of that success. Huntington’s ACT and SAT programs are individualized, based on your child’s actual test results.

“We have found that students are more successful with 1:1 tutoring versus classes," advises Wright. "The concepts are very simple but require 24

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practice and feedback for students to own the strategies and apply them under pressure."

“Your test score should corroborate your GPA,” explains Hovey. “A 3.0 GPA is going to limit college options in today’s climate but should be backed up with a 23 to make the most of your options. A 3.5 GPA should be verified with a 24 to 28. A 4.0 GPA student should be getting 27 to 30. If you are taking AP classes and want colleges to take your grades seriously, you should get a 30 or higher. A higher test score is like an invitation to a more exclusive party; it opens doors.”

When should a student start preparing for ACT and SAT? Typically the tests should be taken during the student’s junior year.

However, there is a lot you can do as a parent to assure that your child is ready and will have the options he/she expects to have upon graduation. Parents need to be confident in their child’s academic foundation before he hits middle school or junior high in reading, math and writing. Students need to develop the study skills they will be using for the next stages in education before high school.

“They’re going to make mistakes," explains Wright. "Middle school needs to be about teachable moments in time management, studying, note taking and resiliency.” Students report feeling stressed more now than any other time in history. Our local Huntington Learning Centers have been helping families navigate this new landscape for 12 years. They work with K-12 students in many areas. Julia and Jennifer recommend calling and setting up an academic evaluation. They will meet with your personally to answer any questions.

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Your Neighbor

The New Sheriff in Town ADA COUNTY'S LATEST SHERIFF STEPHEN BARTLETT ARTICLE PATRICK ORR | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF ADA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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hen Stephen Bartlett decided in high school he wanted to make a career in law enforcement, he had two major ambitions.

He wanted to be chief of police in a dynamic city or to be sheriff of a dynamic county.

Thanks to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Barlett can say he’s been both.

“I’ve been able to achieve everything I set out to do here at the Ada County Sheriff’s Office,” Bartlett said in late June, days before being sworn in as the new Ada County Sheriff. “I owe so much to the men and women here at the ACSO. I am humbled to be able to lead them and serve the citizens of Ada County. I feel truly blessed.”

Bartlett was born in Edmonton, Alberta.

His dad worked for the Canadian Air Force.

Since his dad was always working with law enforcement as part of his role with the military, Bartlett was drawn to those worlds and developed an affinity for disciplined life.

That’s also why Bartlett got a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Christian Life College in Stockton, California. Bartlett wanted a richer understanding of what made people behave and act in certain ways, figuring it would make him a better law enforcement officer.

After graduation, Bartlett moved to Idaho in the mid ‘90s for family reasons and joined the Payette County Sheriff's Office.

Bartlett’s first job was in dispatch, working alone with one radio channel for the whole county. A few months later, he became a jail deputy. Not long after that, he joined patrol.

“You find yourself going to every possible call and having to deal with every type of situation by yourself. You really have to learn to talk to people. That was such a vitally important lesson for me,” Bartlett recalls. “And when you have maybe one officer each working for Fruitland and Payette police, and you are all covering a huge area, you really have to learn how to work together.”

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That’s when Bartlett came up with a clever way to increase deputy safety and improve staffing at a low cost for Payette County — adding a K9 police dog to the force.

It was that work that eventually got Bartlett to Ada County.

He was training K9s with Garden City and Boise police when Garden City approached him about an opening. Eager for a chance to learn about law enforcement in a more urban setting, Bartlett joined GCPD as a patrol officer at the end of 1999.

Bartlett spent the next four years with Garden City PD, where he first took on the job of detective, another step in his continuing law enforcement education.

The next move was to join the Ada County Sheriff’s Office in 2003. Just like the move from Payette County Sheriff’s Office to Garden City Police, the ACSO offered new opportunities to learn and lead.

The ACSO is the biggest law enforcement agency in the state of Idaho, with more than 650 employees, half of which are sworn officers on patrol or working in the jail. It is also an agency that serves both urban and rural areas.

Bartlett started on patrol, becoming a field commander. His next spot was as the City of Eagle’s first detective. (The City of Eagle contracts with the Ada County Sheriff’s Office for police services).

Bartlett was promoted to sergeant in 2011 and assigned to the Ada County Jail where he worked on honing administrative and management skills.

Bartlett took over the detective unit for the entire ACSO a short time later and ran that unit until he was promoted to lieutenant in 2013. That’s when Bartlett became the Eagle Police chief, achieving his first long-term career goal.

Bartlett was promoted to captain a year later and ran the Ada County Jail for several months while a different captain was doing a temporary stint at the FBI academy.

Bartlett’s last assignment before becoming the top lawman in Ada County was overseeing the public information and professional standards divisions at the ACSO. When former Sheriff Gary Raney swore Bartlett in as the 38th Ada County Sheriff on June 30, he got to fulfill that second career goal. Now he is concentrating on the steering the ship that is the ACSO. “Every day presents a different question you may not have thought of,” explains Bartlett. “It’s exciting to be in that position, to be able to develop solutions. I’m just thrilled to be in the position to do that for the people of Ada County. All my experiences have shown me the importance of continual improvement. Even the best can get better.”

Steve Bartlett and his wife Amanda live in Meridian. They have two pre-school age kids, David and Annika.

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Tech Today

Grow Your Business with Social Media IT'S NOT YOUR GRANDPA'S YELLOW PAGES

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oday things change at a rapid pace. Ninety percent of people use the internet to find business locations. The days of receiving the yellow pages on the front doorstep have dwindled and are nearly nonexistent. People talk about SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and how it is needed; however without a full strategy, including social media, businesses will not get the results anticipated. Social media encompasses numerous angles. For any business, three main points are necessary to drive success. First, directory citation sites like YellowPages.com, MerchantCircle.com and HotFrog.com. These sites allow business listings with all the necessary information. Second, review sites, such as Yelp.com, AngiesList.com, Manta.com and MojoPages.com. Third, the broad topic of social media profile sites.

These include, but are not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snap Chat, Tumblr and a multitude of others. Based on these three points alone, the need to have a strategy and not just wing it is clear.

To make a business successful online some important rules need to be followed. Some might say “I can do Facebook on my own” or “I built my Facebook page up to 5,000 fans.” That is great if a business built a page to 5,000 fans, but how many of those fans actually bought the business’s product? Maybe one or a couple. SEO and online marketing is a highly skilled and professional career rather than a short term job. Social media takes time to build results. A business will get relative exposure and see results in the first couple months when using a good agency. As with any other investment, this is a time investment in the business. It takes time to see continuity in process and a consistency in base and growth. This is not a “do this one time and call it good” thing.

It is an ongoing process. Largely due to Google’s ever changing criteria.

Here is an example of why hiring an SEO Professional is necessary. It

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would be ill advised to go to a custom home builder and tell them how to draw up plans to my new house. If I approached him while he was building to instruct him on placing a beam, I would be misguided. Why? I know nothing about building a house. I have some concept of framing but would the framing even be straight? It is just as important to hire an agency to do your online marketing as it is to hire a professional contractor to build a house. A business owner knows their business but not SEO and social media strategies. It takes more than just putting up a website and a Facebook page in the hopes that people come.

There are eight pitfalls businesses do when attempting SEO and social media marketing on their own: • Not having a strategy.

• Being on every social media channel. (one to three max is a good rule of thumb. Two is perfect).

• Not being steady. ( Think Tortoise and the Hare, one plus years).

• Utilizing online networking as a business stage (sales platform).

• Having an assistant or intern do it all.

• Not engaging with followers consistently.

• Thinking that having first page Google results are everything.

• Not tracking analytics.

Boise and the Treasure Valley area have grown significantly over the past several years. Competition in every business has grown in return creating a smaller customer base. Having the right SEO and social media strategy can and will place businesses ahead of their competitors.

Marc Normandeau is the SEO specialist with White Rapids Marketing your source for businesses online needs in the Treasure Valley areas. To find out how we can help your company and to receive a free website analysis, visit WhiteRapidsSEO.com or call 877.314.0004.

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Lifestyle Calendar

August JULY 28TH-AUGUST 2 JAIALDI 2015 EXPO IDAHO

Ongi Etorri! Boise’s Basque organizers, Euzkaldunak, invites everyone to celebrate Jaialdi 2015. Jaialdi means “big festival” in Basque, and that’s exactly what it is. Every five years, attendees from around the world come to Idaho to celebrate the best of Basque culture. Share in our customs!

EVERY SATURDAY EAGLE SATURDAY MARKET HERITAGE PARK

The Eagle Saturday Market provides a quaint, wonderful atmosphere for the local community. You can engage with the people that grew your produce, baked your breakfast, or handmade your jewelry and art. Take a stroll through the Eagle Saturday Market and watch local artists at work, have lunch and enjoy live music, culinary demonstrations, tastings and more.

EVERY SATURDAY CAPITAL CITY PUBLIC MARKET 8TH STREET

Nothing beats locally grown food for freshness and flavor. And buying local food is a great way to strengthen our local economy by supporting our farming neighbors. Visit the Market at 8th street between Main street and State street.

EVERY MONDAY MEET ME MONDAYS 5TH AND MAIN

Meet Me Monday (MMM) is a FREE weekly run/walk held every Monday, yearround, rain or shine, Holiday or not! MMM is brought to you by Saint Alphonsus and Bandanna Running & Walking, partners in fitness, and sharing a common passion for improving the health of our Community.

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First Thursday takes place on the first Thursday of each month, throughout downtown Boise. The event takes place from 5:00-9:00 pm and focuses on providing downtown visitors the chance to stroll through the unique shops and galleries in downtown, while enjoying instore entertainment and special events.

Enjoying live music in the Garden on summer nights has become a local tradition. Bring your own low back chairs or blanket. Picnic baskets are welcome (though we ask that you please leave the alcoholic beverages at home) or guests can purchase selections from the on-site food and beverage vendors.

Don’t forget to take part in wine tastings with Uncorked in the Garden! Gates open at 5 p.m. IdahoBotanicalGarden.org

AUGUST 19 SILENT FILM SERIES: SEE IT @ THE LIBRARY BOISE PUBLIC LIBRARY MAIN

Bring your family, bring a date, or just show up to enjoy a free movie. We'll provide the popcorn and the big screen! Join us for this pre-event for Library Comic Con and see the inspiration for Batman's The Joker!

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TRICA SUMMER CAMPS

Boise’s favorite Summer Concert Series runs June through August every Wednesday and is held at The Grove Plaza downtown Boise. The event starts at 5pm and lasts until 8pm and is Free to attend. Visit DownTownBoise.org for more information.

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AUGUST 3-7 & 7-21 TRICA offers two different camps for kids this month. Girls Rock allows girls to amp it up as they form a band, learn to play instruments, write their own songs and perform together.

Ukulele Jam invites kids to strum like there is no tomorrow! Bluegrass and folk music inspired, this camp supplies each student with a colorful ukulele and basic instruction. Visit TRICA.org for more information.

ALIVE AFTER FIVE

EVERY SATURDAY The Boise Farmers Market is a community marketplace where local food and agricultural products are available year round and where the community can learn about and become engaged in food system issues. The Market is a catalyst and incubator for local food-related activities in the region, and helps to build personal and community self-reliance.

along with live music will add a sense of fun to this family friendly free event. The Nature Company will be there to answer questions and offer expert advice, but this is not a sales event. it is a simple way to say thank you for your support. Call 208.323.9421 for more information.

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Join the fun while supporting a great cause at the 3rd annual family friendly music festival that raises money to help Idaho's children who are battling cancer. Headlined by Andy Grammer, this event is sure to be fun for all. The festival opens at 5 p.m. Baldpalooza.org

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LOCAL LIVING CULINARY NEIGHBORHOOD ADVENTURES!

Gino ' s Italian Ristorante 3015 W MCMILLAN RD #108, MERIDIAN, ID 83646 (208) 887-7710 Authentic Italian food with over 100 recipes inherited from his Grandmother is what Gino has been serving from his heart for years beginning in downtown Boise. But in 2009, quite a few restaurants in downtown Boise were moving or closing up. Gino took a risk and saw Meridian’s rapid growth and found a location at McMillian and Ten Mile offering a fresh perspective of ambiance and clientele.

Gino was born in Naples and moved to New York when he was two, growing up within his Dad’s Italian restaurant. In 1984 he moved back to Naples working in real estate for the Navy, but spent many hours at his Grandmother’s restaurant, Il Caminto’s. In the early 90’s after getting married in Italy, Gino moved to Idaho to start his own restaurant.

Everyone finds a dish at Gino’s that suits their tastes. It’s hard to pin down one signature entrée as there is such diversity on the menu. Boar Shank and Osso Buco are lovingly prepared with hours of slow cooking, something that really represents the flavors of Italy and that not too many would take the time to prepare at home. Risottos are available in a myriad of choices, but the Black Truffle Risotto seems to stand out as the favorite. Gino himself enjoys some of the simpler entrees of spaghetti and meatballs and picante. Then there is the secret recipe dipping oil that is aged for four months and served with the bread that everyone wants the recipe for. It is so popular that Gino now sells this up front in jars for people to take home.

The staff is solid with long tenure. “The people that work here bring the food alive. There is sincerity for the customer and what’s going on in their lives”, says Gino. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. The patio seats 68 and each summer flowers are planted in an array of beautiful planters.

Simply put, the Italian heritage is the core of this restaurant… it’s in the blood! If you haven’t tried the food at Gino’s, you are missing out.

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Fortunately there are other vegetarians on our street, so we don’t feel like complete odd balls. But the only way we found that out was by attending a previous block party. That’s where we found out that we have Presbyterians and Libertarians and a few septuagenarians on the block. There’s a band leader, a drama professor, a fudge maker, a former teacher-of-the-year, a cartoonist and two stay-at-home dads. It’s amazing what you can learn about your neighbors when you venture out the front door and share a meal together.

Living in the suburbs, we have, by design, bought into a more private back porch culture. It’s a different world from the front porch/front stoop culture of my youth where, for better or worse, we knew our neighbors and most of their business.

While visiting Mexico many years ago, I met a man who was fascinated by American culture. He said, “I hear that in the U.S. you can live next door to people for 20 years and never speak to them. Is that really true?”

“Yep,” I said. “Sad, but true.”

In our current back porch world, if you play it right, you could leave your home in the morning, get into your car in the garage, drive to work, park in another garage and return home in the evening without having to see or talk to a neighbor. And, as a bonus, you wouldn’t have to encounter nature either, as you’d be safely encased in a temperature-controlled environment from your bedroom to your cubicle, while traveling on paved surfaces. A person could go months or years without actually touching the earth.

This is fascinating and mind-blowing all at once.

But the block party gives us an excuse to be civil humans. And we all know that everyone else has plastered on their smiles and is thinking the same things, like “I’m supposed to know you, but

I can’t remember your name.” Thank goodness our neighbor Bob (who organizes the shindig every year) provides nametags, because it’s hard to remember these folks you only see once a year.

Now I’m not condoning alcohol as a sure-fire way to goose things up, but a few years ago we brought beer to share – the first time anyone had dared such a thing! What happened next was like the miracle of the loaves and fishes. Pretty soon bottles seemed to appear from nowhere.

People stayed later that year than they had ever stayed before. When we cleaned up, there were far more bottles than the six we brought.

And even if the conversations hover around the mundane – who moved in and who moved out to the latest remodeling project to what so-and-so is doing to keep the rabbits out of her hostas – just bear with it, because you not only might learn something, you just might enjoy yourself.

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