🌱 10 Boise Rules + Rioter Sentenced + Park Protection

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily.

Welcome to the weekend edition of the Boise Daily. A Boise rapist is heading to prison for life after a recent sentencing, and Boise's mayor has spoken out against extremism in local politics. A Nampa man has been sentenced to federal prison for his actions in the Capitol's riot, and the city is legally protecting our local parks with some exceptions. Finally, we provide you 10 humorous rules for living in Boise.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 53 Low: 30.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. A Boise man with an extensive criminal history was sentenced to life in prison for the rape of a Boise woman inside her Boise home. CBS2 news staff report Joel Guerrero tied up the victim and raped her repeatedly in April 2020. (Idaho News)
2. After witnessing school board members, county commissioners and others step aside due to threats and harassment, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean released a statement discussing incidents involving her own family. (Boise Patch)
3. A Nampa man is heading to federal prison for over four years for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. KTVB-TV's Katie Terhune writes 68-year-old Duke Wilson received one of the longest sentences yet handed down. (KTVB)
4. The City of Boise is moving ahead with legal protection against development in Boise parks. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel clarifies the new protection will not include the land designated for the 160-acre Murgoitio park site as the city's deed only will extend to the city’s park sites, its open space reserves, the 200 miles of Ridge to Rivers trails and the 25 miles of Greenbelt. (boisedev.com)
5. Deer on the roadway. Creek versus "Crick." "Boy-see," not "Boy-Zee." LITE-FM's Michelle Heart gives the 10 unwritten rules for people living in Boise (yes, the use of fry sauce is included). (107.9 LITE FM)

Today in Boise:

• The high school district speech competition will take place Saturday at Borah High School. (7:30 a.m.)
• Future Hispanic Leaders of America (FHLA) is bringing together Hispanic professionals from health care and technology fields to speak about their experiences their careers. The expo will discuss different career paths, meet Hispanic professionals, speak with college and university representatives, and apply for scholarships. (8 a.m.)
• The Spring Fling is coming to Nampa, billed as the largest spring bazaar. (9 a.m.)
• Discover Boise State is a great event for prospective students to find out about College of Education programs and what the college has to offer. (11:50 a.m.)
• Syncopated Ladies, a female tap dance band from Los Angeles, California, will perform Saturday evening. The group was created by tap dancer and choreographer Chloe Arnold, a protege of Debbie Allen. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Police Department: "Boise Police officers are looking for two missing children who ran away from home. Sisters, 14-year-old Melissa and 11-year-old Marya, were last seen last night around 8:30 p.m. near E. Bergeson Street and E. Boise Avenue." (Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Outdoor gyms in Boise parks. With the weather warming up, fresh air and exercise are top of mind! Did you know there are a variety of options to work out at parks across Boise? These outdoor gyms are growing in popularity." (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "We have some purrrfect cats on our adoption floor looking for their new families! Is it going to be yours? Click the link included with each cat's photo to learn more about them!" (Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Bobcat Betty is on the loose. The Hort staff have named this bobcat after Betty White, and the critter has made several appearances since the start of this year." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Giving explicit material to kids has been a crime in Idaho since at least 1972, but public libraries, including those at colleges and universities, are exempted from that law." (Facebook)

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— John Braese

About me: Welcome to the Boise edition of patch.com. I am the community editor in this exciting endeavor for the Boise area. I was born and grew up in Boise, attending Bishop Kelly High School before graduating from Borah High School more than a few years ago. I have seen Boise grow substantially in the last few years, but still maintain my hometown appeal. I want to hear about what is important to you and the stories you wish to see on patch.com. Feel free to reach out to me via email at john.braese@patch.com or drop me a phone call or text at 208 954-9585.