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APRIL 2019 PUBLISHER

Richard Meyer | richard.meyer@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Julie Meyer | julie.meyer@lifestylepubs.com

It's No Joke! WITH THE DELIVERY OF YOUR SECOND COPY OF THE NEW MERIDIAN LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE, YOU MAY BE REALIZING THAT IT’S NO APRIL FOOL’S JOKE—YOUR NEW MERIDIAN LIFESTYLE WILL BE ARRIVING EACH MONTH TO HIGHLIGHT THE EVENTS, PEOPLE AND HAPPENINGS WE ENJOY IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. This month, as we celebrate Easter and Earth Day, we wish you the very best and hope you enjoy this April and the beginning of spring to the fullest.

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Ruth Novella STAFF WRITER

Jamie Ames CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Rachel Bennett, Julie Meyer, Roger Phillips, Shelly West CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Roger Phillips

In this issue, we will explore a fun day in Meridian and share ways to repurpose items for upcycled farmhouse style. We also invite you to take a deeper dive into the Around Town, Good Times and Lifestyle Calendar sections each month to see some of the good news, wonderful people and events our community has to offer. For a quick list of events and happenings in Boise and Eagle to our east, visit BoiseLifestylePubs.com. If you have not yet, please visit our new Facebook page at Facebook.com/ MeridianLifestyleMagazine as we will be posting even more good news as we move forward into the year. Of course, don’t forget that this monthly publication is also found digitally on our website at LifestylePubs.com/Meridian which can be

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involved in our great community.

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As always, if you know of significant events or family and friends who are being heroes in

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our community, please share with us so we can include them in our future publications.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

Have a little fun on April Fool’s Day, enjoy your family this Easter, and do something special to care for our planet on Earth Day.

EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

We hope the stories in these pages invoke feelings of gratitude for the wonderful world we live in—and the wonderful people in our community who strive to sustain it.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2019

FEATURES 16 A Day Out in Meridian Spring Weather Encourages Us to Break Out, Stretch Our Legs and Explore Our Neighborhoods and Community

20 Up-Cycle Decorating: Bringing Fresh Life to Pieces with History Fancy Farmgirls Marg and Liz, Experts at Getting that Coveted Farmhouse Look

28 Hunting for Treasure in Treasure Valley Ponds Fishing in Local Waters

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34 Inspired by Success Brandi Swindell, Founder/CEO, Stanton Healthcare

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26 Hot Spot 28 Water & Woods 30 DIY 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

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Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Sweet Zola's Candy Shop Sweet Zola's Grand Opening and ribbon cutting took place on Feb. 4. Idaho Miss Amazing was on hand to celebrate the store. Sweet Zola's employees are primarily individuals with developmental disabilities. The shop wants to show that disabilities don’t limit ability to contribute to society meaningfully. Sweet Zola's is located inside Potter's Tea House, 917 N. Main St., Meridian.

University of Idaho Master Gardeners Present Spring Garden School Die-hard gardeners from across Treasure Valley bundled up and braved the snowstorm on Saturday, Feb. 9 to learn from the University of Idaho Master Gardeners about various gardening topics. Classes were held at Edwards Greenhouse in Boise and covered basic composting, improving garden soils, strawberry growing, beneficial insects and more. For information on the Master Gardener Program, visit Extension.UIdaho.edu.

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MAYOR TAMMY DE WEERD’S 16TH AND FINAL STATE OF THE CITY The mayor’s State of the City address was delivered at the newly opened Galaxy Event Center inside Wahooz. “The State of Meridian is strong. We are debt-free. We have one of the lowest tax levies for full-service cities. We are among the top safest cities in Idaho. We continue to rate among the best places to live,” the mayor said. The theme of the speech was “The Greatest Home.”

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A Day Out in Meridian SPRING WEATHER ENCOURAGES US TO BREAK OUT, STRETCH OUR LEGS AND EXPLORE OUR NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY

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The Village

The Village, Photo by Brian Nicholson

WHETHER YOU HAVE A WHOLE DAY TO SPEND OR JUST A FEW HOURS, MERIDIAN IS FULL OF GREAT ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO TRY SOMETHING NEW OR ENJOY AN OLD FAVORITE. What are some of your favorite things to do around town? Share your ideas with us at Facebook.com/MeridianLifestyle.

STOP #1: SHOP AT THE VILLAGE AT MERIDIAN Quickly becoming THE place to meet up, hang out or grab a bite, the Village has so much to offer and packs an entertainment punch. Home to lots of fun shops, there is something to interest everyone. Fountain Square is a beautiful gathering spot to let the kids play, relax by the fountain and enjoy outdoor dining. Watch a movie, play at Big Al’s or enjoy an event. TheVillageAtMeridian.com

Check Out: Middleton Mavericks Petting Zoo in Fountain Square 2–5 p.m., April 27.

STOP #2: PICNIC AT SETTLERS PARK Described as the crown jewel of the Meridian parks system, Settlers Park is one of Meridian’s most popular and highly utilized parks. It hosts a variety of community events and sports activities throughout the year. The kids will love Universally Accessible Adventure Island Playground, Little City of Rocks Climbing Features, Musical Sound Garden and the ZeroDepth Splash Pad (June through September weather permitting). Other activities include fishing the stocked pond, tennis, pickleball, horseshoes and seasonal disc golf (November through February) Concessions are available.

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In addition to the fitness studios and gym facilities, the South Meridian YMCA nicknamed

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with West Ada School District, St. Luke’s Health System, City of Meridian Parks and Recreation Department and Meridian Library District, this complex serves as a model for other communities by combining recreation, education, health, wellness and literacy in one location. Feeling adventurous? Try something new. How about a Zumba or Barre class, or perhaps a game of pickleball?

Did You Know? The South Meridian YMCA hosts a kids night out every third Friday from 6-9:30 p.m. Kids ages 5-12 will get a chance to enjoy a night of games, pizza, a movie and hanging out

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Up-Cycle Decorating:

Bringing Fresh Life to Pieces with History

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FANCY FARMGIRLS MARG AND LIZ ARE THE BEST IN THE VALLEY AT GETTING THAT COVETED FARMHOUSE LOOK AND FEEL

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Vintage dresser after: New paint and hardware can elevate an old piece of furniture to something extremely elegant.

The Farmhouse, a beautiful location for the twice annual Barn Sale.

There’s something beautiful and satisfying about bringing a piece of furniture back to life and giving it new purpose. A little more than eight years ago, Elizabeth Olsen took on the project of updating and

Antique hutch after: Use your up-cycled piece for function and beauty. Let it display smaller pieces that are special to you.

renovating her old family farmhouse that she and her twin sister, Margaret Nash, grew up in. Projects started out small, fixing up old pieces of furniture and the like, but when she put them out in the marketplace, the interest and demand for her up-cycled projects came flooding in. Surprised and excited by the success, Margaret and Elizabeth realized there was a strong demand and growing market for their sense of style. Fancy Farmgirls was born.

(Above) Vintage dresser before: It's OK if the furniture looks tired and worn when you get it. You're going to be overhauling its exterior! Paint can change anything. Don't be afraid to use color!

Liz and Marg grew up as farm kids with seven other siblings. Their mother loved to decorate their home and had to do it on a thrift-store budget. The twins grew up knowing no other way to decorate, and for them it was normal to take something someone else had discarded and make it new and desirable again. “I love that the farmhouse style can fit Antique hutch before: Go for the shape of a piece. Color can always be changed.

any budget—finding the ugly and making it pretty,” Margret says. It’s easier than you think to give a space a Fancy Farmgirl feel. Both Margret and Elizabeth say paint is the best way to start. It’s inexpensive and can completely transform any space. “Keep it light and bright, then layer with textures and metals and ground it with a bigger piece,” Elizabeth says. Look for a piece that has some history to it or a story behind it. That adds character and authenticity to the look. At the end of the day, the farmhouse style is a calm decor, so don’t feel you have to overdo it. Looking to make over your home? Don’t start too big; it’s OK to try it out on a small scale first. Change a bathroom or a laundry CONTINUED >

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Tie in the color of the statement piece throughout the room, but don't think you have to stick to just one color.

room. Grab a gallon of paint, some peel-and-stick vinyl flooring and you’ve completely transformed a space for a doable price (their Instagram account and blog have a lot of good tips and information on how to do this). Want more of the Fancy Farmgirls? They have Barn Sales twice a year (fall and spring). Their Spring Barn Sale is happening May 17-18 in Meridian. Check their Instagram account or blog closer to the date for times and specific location. There will be local vendors from around the area and neighboring states. The twins build a curated show, which means you will have plenty of relevant and great finds to look through to make your space farmhouse perfection. With their business growing (design services, working with local home builders, etc), they will eventually build an event barn for future Barn Sales. You can follow them on Instagram @FancyFarmgirls, their blog at FancyFarmgirls.com and Facebook at Fancy Farmgirls Sale.

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The Fancy Farmgirls, Margaret Nash and Elizabeth Olsen

You don’t have to buy all new items to get a farmhouse feel. Use what you have and change it. Start with a piece that has a story behind it. Update it with a fresh coat of paint or new hardware. Moving the item from one space to another can give a completely different feel as well.

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++ Shop your own home. ++Update existing pieces with paint. ++ Shop second-hand to keep budget in check. ++When thrift shopping, look for good shapes. Paint can fix the rest. ++Paint is your secret weapon!

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THAT, A NEED HAS BEEN CREATED FOR A HUB THAT OFFERS SUPPORT TO ALL THINGS FOOD AND DRINK. Founder of the Culinary Collective Network Kris Ott identified that need and decided to fill it. In fall 2018, he launched the network that serves as a resource that brings together the community of local farms, breweries, wineries and restaurants for farm-to-table dining experiences, farmers markets, culinary events and much more. “After 25 years in food service and as an executive chef, I found that I wanted more time with my family while digging my hands deeper into the food industry here in Boise to help elevate the community,” Kris says. “Local growers and makers alike are supported by the network in many ways. We feature our members with a complete listing of their services or offerings in a web-page format. We also include a blog post for each that highlights what is happening locally to keep the connection between the public and the businesses we are working with. The blog posts feature our members in a way that introduces their goods or services while serving as a valuable resource to the public and other businesses looking to support the local community.” Following that spirit of supporting local farmers, Kris has another exciting project he recently introduced: Late Harvest Premium, a program where local farmers donate produce to develop and create smallbatch products, eliminating late-season waste. The end product is then sold in a variety of sales streams and will benefit charity as well as the farmers and creators who contributed. This project is due to expand this year with several local farms already expressing their desire to participate. The Culinary Collective Network is much more than a resource just for the industry, though; their website serves as a valuable resource for the public. The events page is updated on a regular basis, and more collaborative efforts are in the planning process. Be sure to bookmark the page at CulinaryCollectiveNetwork.com. As the network grows, so too will the offerings as currently they have upcoming supper clubs, classes or training, job postings and industry news that affects the community.

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WATER & WOODS

hunting for treasure in treasure va l l e y p o n d s FISHING IN LOCAL WATERS

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY ROGER PHILLIPS

TECHNICALLY, I’M TALKING ABOUT FISHING,

Not to sound like a braggart, which is kind of

NOT HUNTING, BUT TREASURE FISHING

redundant with “hardcore angler,” but from local

DOESN’T MAKE MUCH SENSE, SO BEAR WITH

ponds I’ve caught a 17-inch rainbow, a 4-pound

ME. I might be stretching the metaphor a little, but

largemouth bass, a 13-inch crappie, a 5-pound carp

I’m not stretching when I say Treasure Valley ponds

(intentionally, no less) and a bluegill bigger than my

are a treasure chest for anglers. This gem of intel

hand—and for reference, I wear XL gloves.

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I haven’t personally caught them, but I know

know our jaded reputation for veracity, trust me

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when I say local ponds are convenient places to go

10 pounds that were transplanted from the Snake

fishing with some really nice fish in them.

River. One Boise pond even mysteriously produced

Ponds are a great place to introduce kids to fishing.

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Panfish like bluegill and crappie provide fast action. They can be easy to catch in the spring when they’re schooled near shore to spawn.

Many Treasure Valley ponds have largemouth bass, and they will challenge your angling skills.

I learned some key things along the way. Not all ponds are created equal, and following the well-worn path to the beat-down spot along the shoreline is not the road to angling success. I fished both obvious ponds, such as those in parks, and secluded little ponds tucked away in harder-to-reach spots. I learned that a pond is like a microcosm of a lake or reservoir. a 5-foot sturgeon, and there may be others in there. Then there’s the

There are vacant waters where I can’t buy a bite and places that con-

tens of thousands of rainbow trout Idaho Fish and Game stocks in

sistently hold fish. I learned pond fishing can be automatic one day

Treasure Valley ponds each year (and year-round).

and stone-cold the next. I also learned if you want bigger fish, you

If that all sounds too good to be true, fair enough. Stay home and ignore the ponds in your neighborhood or the ones you drive by on your way to work. Go ahead and drive an hour (or longer) to wet a line. Your call. I skipped local ponds for years. In a rare moment of clarity and wisdom provoked by spending $50 on gas to go fishing and getting skunked, I asked, “Why not try one of those ponds a few miles from my house?”

better expect to work for them because they didn’t literally become the big fish in a small pond by being dumb and overly aggressive. I also learned that launching a float tube, or a kayak, gets you to spots that shoreside anglers can’t reach, and the minor embarrassment of using one in a pond that you can almost cast across is quickly overcome when you hook your first fish. I also discovered that if I apply the same stubborn persistence to a pond that I apply to rivers, lakes and reservoirs, I can not

If you’re expecting to hear “…and it was amazing!” Not so fast. I took

only catch fish, I occasionally catch trophy-sized fish. And there’s

my lumps. Angling is an act of faith, and sometimes, it’s blind faith.

satisfaction knowing that fish I just caught (and released) came

But I tasted enough success to whet my appetite and keep exploring.

from a spot some anglers consider unworthy of their attention.

Every year, usually during spring when pond fishing is at its

So do those years of experience mean I’ve cracked the code and

prime, I would try a few new ponds and return to old favorites. I

have an endless flow of piscine riches in my backyard? Not even

didn’t exclusively fish ponds, but they provided what more distant

close. I’m still fishing, learning, and most importantly, enjoying the

waters couldn’t: a quick trip after work or squeezed in on weekends

experience of seeking fish in the Treasure Valley in places many of

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DID YOU KNOW THAT IN 2016, WORLD PLASTIC PRODUCTION TOTALED AROUND 335 MILLION METRIC TONS, ACCORDING TO THE EARTH DAY NETWORK? Although you probably can’t singlehandedly change the environmental toll of the amount of plastic pollution that comes from that kind of number, here’s one way you can curb your consumption and do your part toward a healthier environment.

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R E D U C E We’re saying goodbye to plastic wrap, Ziploc bags and aluminum foil, and hello to reusable wax food wraps you can wrap around anything your hungry (or full) heart desires. Compare this handmade version to Bee’s Wrap sustainable food storage.

01 PREHEAT your oven to its lowest setting. 02 CUT FABRIC into desired shapes. Using pinking shears so the fabric doesn’t fray, you can cut your fabric into any shape or size you’d like. Consider what size or

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shape of food you store the most and use that as a guide.

+ Beeswax beads

03 PREP + MELT. Cover your baking sheet with parch-

+ Fabric + Pinking shears + Parchment paper + Baking sheet

ment paper and place the cut fabric on top. Sprinkle with beeswax beads and place in the oven to allow beeswax to melt for 5-10 minutes. 04 KEEP IT COOL. Remove fabric from baking sheet (careful, it’s hot!) and allow wax to harden and cool. FOR REUSE, wash in cool water (you don’t want the wax to melt!) with mild dish soap and let air dry. Tutorial adapted from ApartmentTherapy.com.

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APRIL

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

BUDDING ARTISTS

TEDX BOISE

DASH FOR DONATION

Children of all ages explore various

TedX Boise features two sessions of

Be a superhero! Organ donation saves

artistic mediums, develop their artistic

speakers, followed by a reception for

lives, and so can you at the inaugu-

side and tap their creative resources in

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ral Dash for Donation. Register as part of

a safe environment.

ets and further information about this

a team and get a discount on registration.

one-day event.

You can register through EventBrite.com

Meridian Library, Cherry Lane Branch

MERIDIAN WRITES AUTHOR RECEPTION

Meridian Library, Cherry Lane Branch

Come to the magazine area to cele-

Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park

JUMP! Boise

or visit YesIdaho.org. Contact alex@

idslife.org with questions.

TREASURE VALLEY ROLLER DERBY Expo Idaho

PETTING ZOO!

brate the 2019 Meridian Writes finalists

Get your tickets online, from a derby

and hear the winner announced!

girl or at the door. Tickets are $10 in

Join the Middleton Mavericks 4H Club

advance and $15 at the door for adults.

in Fountain Square with springtime

Kids are $5.

baby animals! Enjoy a fun, kid-friendly

6 SENSORY-FRIENDLY MOVIE: DUMBO (PG) Majestic Theater

Audience lights are turned up, and vol-

The Village at Meridian, Fountain Square

petting zoo with an assortment of baby

animals, ponies and more! Donations appreciated. All proceeds benefit the Middleton Mavericks 4H Club.

FAMILY PET EXPO Expo Idaho

ume is turned down. Audience members

Bring your well-behaved feline, canine,

We are always accepting submissions

can get up and move around if they

reptile or flying companions with you to

for events you'd like to see included

need. Doors open at 10 a.m.

sniff out the animal fun. Adults are $6.

in our Calendar section. Submissions

Kids 12 and under are free. Sponsored

are accepted via the Contact Us tab at

by the Idaho Humane Society.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

Inspired b y S u c c e s s Brandi Swindell PHOTOGRAPHY RUTH NOVELLA

+FEARLESS

+VISIONARY +IDAHO GIRL

WHAT DEFINING MOMENTS SET YOU ON YOUR CAREER PATH?

My faith journey began at a young age, which gives me tremendous inspiration, guidance and strength in the work I do today. As a successful

+FOREVER HOPEFUL

businessman, my grandfather taught me the

+FOUNDER/CEO, STANTON HEALTHCARE

which to this day provides a solid foundation for

value of self-reliance, hard work and risk-taking, all that I am involved with. My upbringing also taught me to overcome obstacles. The bottom line for me isn’t profit-centered but rather peoplecentered and making a tangible difference with my time on this earth.

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? Two things motivate me primarily. One, God’s extraordinary and unchanging love for humanity. The other is when one of our Stanton Moms comes into the clinic holding her baby with tears in her eyes and says, “Thank you… I couldn’t have done this without you. My child has changed my life. You gave me hope.” For me, helping women find their strength motivates me and confirms my purpose.

WHAT ARE YOUR SUCCESS HABITS? I never stop learning, growing and trying to improve myself. I seek wise input and surround myself with successful people. I’m not afraid to

I can sum up my thoughts on success in this quote by Mother Teresa: “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” I’d like to believe that by imparting ripples of love, hope, compassion and courage in the lives of people, I can help make the world a better place.

make the hard and difficult decisions. I drive my team and myself forward toward productive outcomes. I take time for adventure and enjoy life with friends and family. However, I never take my eye off the ball. There is critical life-saving and hope-filled work that must be done. And as Joan of Arc said, “I am not afraid. I was born to do this.” StantonInternational.org

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