🌱 Boise Horse Betting + Candy Corn Debate + YMCA Kids Run

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening locally. Today we have these stories and more...

• Harrison Boulevard will be busy Sunday morning as future Olympic stars take running to the streets.
• October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we provide resources available for Boise residents.
• A former director of a city agency voices some concerns over how reports of the former police chief's behavior was handled by the city.
• Head on down to Boise State University for an engaging game of dodgeball.

Our reader question of the day is very simple and deals with our fifth story today. Candy corn, love it or hate it? Email your response to john.braese@patch.com.

But first, today's weather:

Warm with plenty of sunshine. High: 81 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Old timers in Boise will recall taking your ticket after a race to cash in your winnings at the Turf Club located at Expo Idaho. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel writes a proposal from a Las Vegas-based company to lease the mothballed Turf Club at Expo Idaho for off-track betting this summer has seen no action from the Ada County Commissioners. Midnight Racing, owned by Eric Nelson, operates 15 off-track betting facilities throughout Wyoming and wanted to add the Boise site. (boisedev.com)
2. Boise kids can lace up those running shoes and don those running shorts as the YMCA Harrison Classic Kids Run is scheduled for Sunday. CBS2 news staff reports this is the third year race organizers are partnering with IncludeAbility Inc., a Boise-based charity that promotes the inclusion of children with physical and intellectual disabilities into mainstream events. (Idaho News)
3. A former director of the City of Boise's Office of Police Oversight sat down with KTVB-TV's Alexandra Duggan to discuss issues with the recent resignation of Boise's police chief. Natalie Camacho Mendoza left employment with the city in 2015 after a change in the office's duties. Emails now show police staff went to the city's Human Resources department with concerns regarding the chief, but an investigation was denied. The employee was directed to report concerns to BPD's internal affairs, a department overseen by the chief. In addition, members of the Boise City Council were not informed of the chief's resignation, instead learning about it from news sources on the day it occurred. (KTVB.com)
4. Boise Patch and Ada County is pleased to get the word out October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In Boise, there is assistance for those experiencing domestic violence including the Faces of Hope Victim Center and the Women’s and Children’s Alliance (WCA). You can also learn more about Ada County’s Domestic Violence Court including information on Protection Orders, No Contact Orders, Victim’s Compensation and more. (Boise Patch)
5. A new report is one that will cause discussions and arguments in Boise households. According to byte.com, the most popular Halloween candy for Idaho is... candy corn. Idaho joined Oregon and Utah in picking candy corn as the one trick-or-treaters are looking for as the door opens at the neighbors. The report also cites candy corn as the most controversial treat. More than one out of three (34 percent) Americans hate it, and a little more than one out of five (22 percent) love it. The other 44 percent are indifferent. (byte.com)

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Today in Boise:

• Take the younger crowd out of the house and down to Preschool Storytime at the Boise Public Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• The Dick Eardley Senior Center holds an immunization and health screening clinic Tuesday morning. (10:30 a.m.)
• Take a friend or enemy down to the Bronco Cup Dodgeball game at the Boise State University Recreation Center. (6 p.m.)
• Rocky Mountain High School will be on the field versus Capital High School in varsity boys soccer action Tuesday. (6 p.m.)
• The Morrison Center presents Sugar Skull Tuesday evening. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Fire Department: "Come get your pumpkins next Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.at Boise Fire Station 10." (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Halloween at Zoo Boise is the best time of the year! See the entire lineup of events at zooboise.org/halloween For the family: Boo at the Zoo — Oct. 29 and 30 Candy stations, costume contests, vendors, Halloween treats for the animals." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Tune in the first Sunday of each month for Writer to Writer on Stray Theatre. This month’s guest is Anne-Marie Oomen. Anne-Marie Oomen recently won the AWP Sue Silverman Award Nonfiction Award 2021 for her forthcoming memoir." (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Boise State University's president Dr. Marlene Tromp visited with Morning Edition host George Prentice to talk about contraception on campus, a concerted effort to attract more in-person, in-state freshmen and her level of involvement." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lakewood: "Taking orders for this week — tamales, tacos and enchiladas. Orders by Wednesday for Saturday pick up. Requests are always welcomed!" (Nextdoor)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you tomorrow for your next 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.

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