🌱 Air Jordan Robbery + Veteran's Motorcade + Bialys Opening

Happy Friday, Boise! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

Welcome to the "I made it to Friday" edition of the Boise Daily. We open today's news with two men in jail over old Air Jordan sneakers. A family is thankful to numerous airport personnel after an impromptu motorcade was organized for a veteran loved one. A Boise organization is assisting teens experiencing dating violence, and downtown Boise will soon see a Bialys shop. Finally, don't miss Olympic hockey action as a former Steelhead will be on the ice.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 50 Low: 26.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Two local men are in custody after the robbery of four boxes of vintage Air Jorden sneakers. A Boise teen met the two men in a local park late at night after an agreement was made to sell the shoes. After the men robbed the teen of the shoes, Ismael A. Aceves, 20, of Nampa, and Danny Borges Santiago, 19, of Caldwell were stopped by law enforcement in Canyon County. They were arrested after the shoes were found in the backseat of the vehicle. (Boise Patch)
2. Numerous airport personnel, including the Boise Police Department, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Horizon Air, coordinated a motorcade to remove an Idaho veteran's body from an airplane at the Boise Airport after the family was delayed from meeting the plane. KTVB-TV's Jeremy Stiles reports the family was making the drive from Washington to Boise after receiving incorrect information regarding the flight time. After the body arrived with no one present, a motorcade was quickly organized as a way to pay respects and thank the veteran for his service. (KTVB.com)
3. According to the Boise group, Faces of Hope, one in five teenagers ages 13 to 18 will be victims of dating violence. CBS2 reporter Ariana Pyper writes Faces of Hope offers various resources to teenagers suffering from abuse including medical care, forensic examinations, crisis counseling, support groups, and even 'Hopes Closet,' which offers people the chance to pick out some clothes. (Idaho News)
4. If you are a lover of a Bialys, downtown Boise will soon be the place for you to visit. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart was downtown and after seeing workers in the location of the previous Kiwi Shake & Bake, discovered the location will soon be the new home of Goldstein's Bagels & Bialys. You will need to read the article to discover if you have ever partaken of a Bialys. (liteonline.com)
5. If you are a fan of the Idaho Steelheads, you may recall the name Pat Nagle. In addition to playing goalie for the Steelheads, Nagle played for a number of minor league teams for the past 11 years. Fans can now catch him playing for gold as Nagle is a member of the U.S. Olympic hockey team. His journey, including his time in Boise, is chronicled by KIDO's Kevin Miller. (kidotalkradio)

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Today in Boise:

• The Garden City Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Learning Lab Lunch for Literacy on Friday. (11:30 a.m.)
• Join Boise State University's Director of Government Affairs Andrew Mitzel for a quick update on what is happening in the Idaho State Legislature. (3 p.m.)
• The Simplot Ballroom will be transformed into a swanky Jazz Age casino scene so you can dance the night away to live music. Grab some free food, and play games for a chance to win some keen prizes. Come dolled up in your most dapper attire for a costume contest and photo booth! This one’s the bee’s knees, so save your dough — it’s free and open to all Boise State students with a student ID. (9 p.m.)
• Celebrate Lover's Day Burlesque style with Femme Von Follies: Neo Classical Burlesque floor show accompanied by Leta Harris Neustaedter and The Soul Cats at Neurolux. (9 p.m.)
• The City of Boise will hold the Cupid's Shuffle Pickleball Tournament on Friday. (Noon)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Spruce Meadows: "Bathroom mirror for free — 42 x 36" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West of Allumbaugh: "Lost kitty cat — reward — My son's therapy cat got out and is missing. If anyone sees him, please please please contact me. He is tiny for his age of 3 and goes by the name Alfred/Alfredo Sauce/Baby Kitty. He is a therapy cat." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rockhampton II: "Do any of you folks out there have a good suggestion for my teen to set up her first bank account? I don’t know if I want her to do it where I am at. I’m looking for someone who does maybe something matching at first." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Borah: "Need a babysitter for Valentine's Day. All recommendations welcome." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hobble Creek: "Best place or recommendation on a birthday cake? Looking for nothing fancy, for a 6 year old's birthday party. I want to spend less than $50. Any thoughts?" (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.