🌱 Body Found + New Court Scam + More Compost Space

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

In this issue of the Boise Daily, a body missing in the Boise River has surfaced and been recovered. A former Idaho legislator remains in a Georgia jail, but his attorney states he was not on the run, but only on vacation. A new email scam is making the rounds of Boise, and a local homebuilder has decided the price paid for a large parcel of land is just not worth it now. Finally, Boise residents are so into the composting program, more space is needed.

First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 72 Low: 47.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The Boise River has given up a body missing for two weeks. CBS2-TV staff were on the scene as a man's body was found about a mile downstream from where a witness reported seeing a man go under the water and not come up back on Sept. 15. (Idaho News)
2. A former Idaho legislator arrested on a rape warrant in Georgia was not on the run, but vacationing in Central America, according to his attorney. The Idaho Capital Sun's Kelcie Mosely-Morris was present at a press conference held by Aaron von Ehlinger's attorney. (Idaho Capital Sun)
3. A new email scam is hitting Boise residents and KIDO's Jess has the warning. The newest method to take your money notifies you of a summons and you need to "click here" for more information. (kidotalkradio)
4. A Treasure Valley homebuilder has changed his mind on a parcel of state land purchased for $35.2 million. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel reports CBH Homes has backed out of a winning bid submitted for the purchase of half a square mile of former Caldwell farmland owned by the state. (BoiseDev)
5. Looking at the numbers, Boise residents like to compost. KIVI-TV's Anna Azallion reports the city is expanding by 14,000 tons the facility the city uses in it's composting program. The reason is simple — the program has become such a success, more space is now needed. (KIVI)

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Today in Boise:

• Borah High School will hold a Homecoming Carnival on Thursday. (8 a.m.)
• You are invited to the Children’s Champion Luncheon honoring Cherie Buckner-Webb hosted by Idaho Voices for Children. (Noon)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site for Thursday is the Waste Collection Facility located at 10330 Seamans Gulch Road. (8 a.m.)
• The Garden City Library presents Music & Amp; Movement. (10 a.m.)
• The Discovery Center of Idaho is excited to announce the arrival of the world-class exhibition, Exquisite Creatures, an artistic experience that unravels humanity’s intimate relationship with the natural world. Artist, naturalist and New York Times bestselling author Christopher Marley reveals the obscure beauty in nature through his three-dimensional work with animal, mineral and plant specimens. (10:30 a.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day

What NOT to Compost

• Meat and Fish Scraps.
• Dairy, Fats, and Oils.
• Plants or Wood Treated with Pesticides or Preservatives.
• Black Walnut Tree Debris.
• Diseased or Insect-Infested Plants.
• Weeds that Have Gone to Seed.
• Charcoal Ash.
• Dog or Cat Waste.

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise State University: "Congratulations to the team of Boise State researchers that recently received a nearly $2 million grant from @nsfgov to engage prospective elementary teachers’ mathematical learning through STEM inquiry and experiential learning." (Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "It’s a great time of year to explore the Ridge to Rivers Trail System! Our trail team created a list of fall hikes and rides to see the changing foliage in the coming weeks. Save this post as inspiration for your next adventure." (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "We’ve now stopped surgical procedures that can be reasonably expected to be associated with a significant risk of permanent disability or pathology." (Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "@moldesbanda spoke with Boise Weekly about Treefort, their new album and what the future holds for the Peruvian punk band. The band’s translator, Patricia López, translated the interview via email. Link in bio." (Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Right now, vaccines are only available for kids 12 or older. In Idaho, between 30 percent and 40 percent of teens are fully vaccinated." (Facebook)
• Boise Bicycle Project: "The grand opening for the public is on the 8th and 9th. 50 percent of proceeds going to Boise Bicycle Project! Go get some tasty barbecue and support BBP at the same time!" (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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