🌱 92 Year Old Shot + Maskless Meridian + Cheap Birthday McMuffin

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

The Boise Daily continues with the news you want to know. An elderly man is dead after a shooting involving Caldwell police, and students in the West Ada District will be able to leave their masks at home after the Thanksgiving break. The decision on where to construct the Interfaith Sanctuary has been placed on hold while an old murder case involving a Meridian cheating spouse will be highlighted on national television. Finally, grab the family for a cheap Thursday morning breakfast courtesy of McDonald's birthday.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 46 Low: 35.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. A 92-year-old Caldwell man is dead after a shooting involving Caldwell police. KIVI-TV has the Associated Press story of the incident that took place early Tuesday. Reports state the man, sitting in a pickup, raised a firearm towards responding staff and was shot by the two officers. (KIVI)
2. Students returning to school after the Thanksgiving break in the West Ada School District will be able to do so without masks after a decision Monday evening by trustees. IdahoEdNews reporter Kyle Pfannenstiel reports on the unanimous decision to lift the mask mandate. (idahoednews)
3. The decision on a conditional use permit to build a new home for Interfaith Sanctuary has been placed on hold until at least Dec. 6. BoiseDev reporter Margaret Carmel writes after four hours of testimony, the Boise Planning & Zoning Commission decided to hold off any decision until additional public testimony could be heard on the proposed State Street location. (boisedev)
4. If you were planning on catching some television this upcoming Sunday, you may want to tune in to the Investigation Discovery channel as a 2011 Meridian murder is highlighted. LITE-FM and Mateo announce the show will discuss the murder in a Walgreen's parking lot involving a cheating spouse. (liteonline)
5. We certainly hope you opened your Boise Daily this morning so you were able to plan for tomorrow's 63 cents Egg McMuffin. McDonald's is celebrating turning 50 on Thursday and is offering the breakfast sandwich for its original price during breakfast hours (6 to 10:30 a.m.). We were tipped off to the great deal by Jordan Valinsky, a CNN business reporter in a story carried by the East Idaho News. (eastidahonews)

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Today in Boise:

• Timberline High School will be conducting group and club photos on Wednesday. (8 a.m.)
• Cryptocurrency is on everyone’s lips — from small-time investors looking to strike it rich to government officials worried it will destabilize the economy. In this webinar, author Jeff John Roberts will cut through the hype and hyperbole surrounding crypto and explain the most important ideas in everyday language. He will cover the basics of blockchain technology, show how crypto is transforming finance and culture, and introduce you to the colorful people who have shaped the crypto world, from the CEO of America’s biggest crypto company to Bitcoin’s anonymous founder Satoshi Nakamoto. (10 a.m.)
• Join this virtual apprenticeship accelerator and learn how youth apprenticeship can be used to enhance your business talent development sponsored by the Idaho Business for Education. (Noon)
• The City of Garden City will hold a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Wednesday. (6:30 p.m.)
• Join Animal Control for a special night as the Idaho Steelheads take on the Adirondack Thunder. (7 p.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day

The Egg McMuffin was created by California franchisee Herb Peterson in 1971, which compared the sandwich to being eggs benedict on the go. McDonald’s brought the sandwich nationwide in 1975 and it eventually became a cornerstone of its menu.

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise State University: "Celebrate the holiday season with @BoiseStateMusic on Friday evening at the @morrisoncenter! This yearly tradition features holiday favorites performed by some of the university's top student-musicians. " (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "We have some adorable sheep who are ready to meet Ewe! Dolly and Daisy were surrendered after their owner couldn't afford to take care of them any longer. These two lovely females are available for $50 adoption each." (Facebook)
• Boise's Best Bites!: "Thanksgiving ice cream flavors at @ilovethestil ! This one is called 'Everything but the Turkey.' It has cranberry, walnut, goat cheese and rosemary and is available at the downtown and Latah locations soon to expand to Harris Ranch." (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "'This doesn’t hurt me. This actually frees up my schedule and I’ve got a lot going on,' said Giddings, who’s running for lieutenant governor next year." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Here are the Top 10 most-played from last week! Enjoy these groovy tunes!" (Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Looking for something festive to do with the entire family? Check out our Ice Show, Jingle Blades on Dec. 4. Tickets now on sale through Idaho Central Arena box office at https://boxoffice.adventuretix." (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.

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