🌱 Boise Possible Tax Loss + Driver Identified + Old Boise Menu Prices

Hello, neighbors! It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. In this issue, you'll find...

• A former detention deputy for Ada County is now sitting on the other side of the metal door.
• You can help out the Boise Police just by looking at a picture.
• We make you yearn for the days of the past by looking at some old menus from Boise restaurants.

But first, today's weather:

A little a.m. snow, up to 1 inch. High: 37 Low: 19.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The City of Boise stands to lose approximately $24 million in tax revenue if a bill on the Idaho House floor passes. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel writes the bill, sponsored by a Nampa representative, would withhold any sales tax revenue from cities or counties that pass an ordinance or resolution opting not to enforce Idaho’s abortion ban. (boisedev.com)
2. The driver of a vehicle involved in a train/vehicle accident has been identified. KIVI-TV staff report the Ada County Coroner has identified the victim as 67-year-old Gary Baker of Meridian. Baker was the lone occupant of a SUV struck by a train on Kuna/Mora Road in South Ada County. (kivi)
3. A former detention deputy for the Ada County Sheriff's Office is himself sitting in jail after an arrest on eight counts of lewd conduct with a minor and two charges of child sex abuse. CBS2 news staff report Gerald Fairbanks worked for the Ada County Sheriff's department from 1992 to December 2011. He was arrested after Nampa Police investigated multiple incidents said to take place between 2008 and 2014. (idahonews)
4. Boise Police are asking for the public's help to solve a burglary on the 8000 block of W. Donnybrook Drive. Taken in the burglary was $2,500 in cash. (Boise Patch)
5. It has been a tough day and fixing dinner is not in the plans. If you decide to go out to eat, we all know prices have risen. Be prepared in this story to be saddened. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart dug up old menus from some of Boise's finest establishments to look back a menu prices. Imagine large nachos at Cafe Ole for $4.50. Think back to steak and lobster at the Chart House for $14.45. Grab the change on the dresser for a bacon-wrapped Filet Mignon at the Branding Iron in Garden City for $3.25. And if you wanted to eat Chinese, egg dishes were 45-90 cents at the Bamboo Garden in Boise (compare to today's $5 a dozen prices). (liteonline)

Today in Boise:

• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Thursday is the Idaho Department of Transportation building on State Street. (Noon)
• The City of Boise Parks and Recreation Commission convenes Thursday. (4:00 PM)
• The Threadbenders meet Thursday at the Boise Public Library. (6:00 PM)
• The students of Rolling Hills Public Charter School present a winter concert Thursday evening. (7:00 PM)
• The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts hosts the Peking Acrobats Thursday. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Winter weather advisories have been issued for much of the region as widespread snow moves in tonight through Thursday. Check out the forecast totals and probabilities! Use caution when traveling." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Shade canopies are being installed over the swings and toddler playground at Cassia Park (4600 W. Camas St.). The canopies will provide protection from hot summer temperatures." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Ever get into a staring contest with a lion? Our mane man, Revan, looks ready for any challenge! Assistant Curator Mel" (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Farmers Market: "Join us Jan. 19 to talk all things local food! We will have our Boise Farmers Market booth loaded with vendor information, sponsorship opportunities and more! Come say hi and learn about local food!" (Boise Farmers Market via Instagram)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Birds are coming back around the Garden right now. 🐦🧣❄️ Critters love when the Garden is quiet, so this time of year is a good opportunity for birdwatching if you don't mind the cold!" (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "The initial 2021 decision authorized more than 16,000 sheep to graze on Bureau of Land Management Land near Twin Buttes, which is also a winter migration corridor for the sage grouse." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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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