🌱 Ban Captain Underpants? + Boise Greenbelt Safety + No More Pancakes

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Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Boise Daily. We open today's news with a group urging members to become involved and remove children's books from local libraries. Your days of eating crepes at a Boise restaurant may soon come to an end and formalizing the Ada County budget for the upcoming year is next week. According to one group, Boise does not have the best restaurants in the state and one parent is raising a concern over activity on the Boise Greenbelt.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. "Captain Underpants" may soon fly out of a Meridian library if a watchdog group has their way. KTVB-TV's Andrew Baertlein reports an Idaho conservative group, the "Idaho Liberty Dogs", has identified the popular series of youth books and others as offensive. The group urges members to attend Meridian District Library meetings, asking for libraries remove books containing pornographic and LGBTQ content. (KTVB.com)
2. Boise residents may soon need to find a new place for that family Sunday breakfast. BoiseDev editor Don Day writes a company has plans to remove the popular Elmers Restaurant at Capitol and Yale St and build apartments. The drawings show a total of 88 apartments spread between two buildings along with amenities and parking for 88 vehicles. On a personal note to this story, the loss of Elmers is the loss of a group of retired educators meeting for a meal, including my mother, now deceased. (boisedev.com)
3. Ada County will formally adopt the FY23 budget on Tuesday, August 16. Boise Patch has the statement issued by the county regarding the budget, the decision not to raise property taxes, the emphasis on personnel costs and the use of growth paying for itself. (Boise Patch)
4. According to one recent study, Boise restaurants need to step up to catch...Twin Falls. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart reports the news and education site “MediaFeed” recently released their opinion of the “The Greatest Food City in Every State”. Using a number of different criteria including costs of meals, number of restaurants, number of grocery stores and others, Twin Falls was rated 26% higher than any other city in the state. (LiteOnline.com)
5. Very few things in life are more relaxing than a leisurely stroll along the Boise Greenbelt. However, as more users crowd on the paved pathway, problems arise. CBS2 reporter Ariana Pyper carries on Boise mother's concern after her son was struck by a bicyclist while out on a walk. With the exception of some bumps and bruises, the 7-year-old was not seriously injured. (idahonews)

Today in Boise:

• Managing your own business or career, a family and life is difficult. The Boise State University Recreation Center sponsors a webinar Thursday morning on balancing your life in these busy times. (9 a.m.)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Thursday is Fire Station 3 located at 2202 S. Gekeler Lane. (Noon)
• A glass of Chardonnay, appetizers and zoo animals are on the schedule as Zoo Boise hosts a Wine Safari Thursday. (4:30 p.m.)
• The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho continues the Summer Drive-In Movie Series 2022 Thursday evening. (7 p.m.)
• The Thursday Thunder Summer Concert Series at Boise Spectrum returns Thursday with live music by Audio Moonshine. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Idaho Botanical Garden: "We all know that most bugs will eat plants or other bugs, but at Bug Day there will be plenty of food options for people too! Our vendors are excited to offer bug-themed treats and bites, so prepare to get some grub." (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "Very few audition slots left! Did you sign up yet? (Audition required, limited space available. To schedule an audition, please email js@bctheater.org." (Boise Contemporary Theater via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "The group says it holds 695 mining claims for a 5,644 hectare area of Valley County it's calling Horse Heaven." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Your favorite community radio station will be at @boisesoulfood this Saturday, August 13th at Julia Davis Park! Come on down for some great music, great times, and some amazing soul food." (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Boise Weekly: "Bill Cope: No Concern for Old Men (Or Young Ones, Either) “Three weeks ago, something got me thinking: Bill, when was the last time you wrote a column on abortion?" (Boise Weekly via Instagram)

That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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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