🌱 Boise Reader Feedback + Blizzard Return + Record Sturgeon Picture

Hi all. John Braese here with your fresh copy of the Boise Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now.

Reader Feedback: Before we present Monday's news, we recently asked our readers views on the Boise Greenbelt. If you recall, a child was recently injured after a bicycle/pedestrian accident. In response, DeAnna was kind enough to take the time and provide the Boise Daily her views as a frequent user of the Greenbelt.

"Thanks for this opportunity to respond.
I use the green belt frequently. The majority of time when I am on the green belt I am walking. Many bikers are polite and notify me when they are coming back from behind but several are not. In fact they ride too fast and don't give any warning. My fear is that I might just move over just a few inches and get hit. I have heard that some cities require a bike to either have a bell or some sort of a sound device that they have to activate when they are approaching other folks on the trail.
Thank you
DeAnna"

Our question for Monday may spark some controversy. If you visited the Boise Soul Food Festival over this past weekend, what was the best food offered? Email your response to john.braese@patch.com.

Now, welcome to the Monday edition of the Boise Daily. Boaters and tubers beware, the water level is dropping at Lucky Peak. The Ada County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance and a favorite Blizzard is coming soon to your local Dairy Queen. Idaho has a new record fish catch and parents in one new subdivision will not see a new school for a long time.

First, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 98 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. In Boise, there are a few markers of the end of summer-the Western Idaho Fair, purchasing school supplies and the end of boating season at our local reservoir. KTVB-TV staff report the drawdown of Lucky Peak started Sunday with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation dropping water levels 1 to 3 feet each day. Boaters are urged to watch those depth finders near the shoreline. (KTVB.com)
2. Staying with recreating and the Lucky Peak area, the Ada County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's assistance with an incident at Sandy Point the night of July 2. Boise Patch carries the story of an assault, robbery of a firearm, an altercation starting with children and a gun laying on the ground in the middle of all this mess. (Boise Patch)
3. Here is a further sign of the end of summer and the start of fall. Mark your calendars for Aug. 29 as Taste of Home's Amrita Thakkar announces Dairy Queen is bring back the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard to the menu. Like other fall specials, the Pumpkin Pie is available for a limited time and will join Krispy Kreme’s pumpkin spice lineup for the fall. (tasteofhome)
4. Many local anglers are pleased with a mess of perch from Cascade Reservoir or hooking a good size trout from the Boise River. CBS2 news staff have the picture and the story of a new Idaho record sturgeon caught recently at CJ Strike Reservoir. Measuring 10 feet, 4 inches, the monster appears to be the size of the boat in the background of the photo. (idahonews)
5. Parents of children living in a new subdivision in Ada County want a school for their children before 2034. With land donated for purpose of a school, the Ada County Planning and Zoning Commission has denied a request for a charter school to be built. BoiseDev reporter Autum Robertson lays out the story of Dry Creek Ranch residents wanting the West Ada School District to act now to build a school on the donated land. An option, a charter school to be built, was denied by the planning commission. (boisedev)

Today in Boise:

• The Idaho Indian Education Summit is an all day event taking place at the Boise State Student Union Building Monday. (8 a.m.)
• Grab the little one in the household for Baby Storytime at the Library! at Cole and Ustick. (10:30 a.m.)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Monday is Meridian Republic Services located at 2130 W. Franklin Rd. (Noon)
• Grab a beer and support servicemen, women, and military spouses opportunities to succeed in Idaho after the military through the pillars of education, employment, and engagement. Payette Brewing Company holds Kegs 4 Kause Monday with this week supporting Mission43. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Police Department: "About 70 kids are heading back to school in style after shop with a cop in Boise this morning. Thanks to Fred Meyer, Eastern Idaho Credit Union and donations from BPD employees and their supporters." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Sloth bear Paji woke up this morning and reminded us all why she’s the queen." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise's Best Bites!: "Habanero pizza season is back !!!!@flyingpiepizzaria you can get a single or double or triple. That just changes the amount of chopped habanero they add to the pizza. If you are a newbie you can get a small single habanero to try." (Boise's Best Bites! via Instagram)
• Boise Weekly: "Vall-eBike: low-cost, electric transportation Like the two-wheeling life but get a little sluggish on the uphill? Now, you can take on those verticals like a breeze. Valley Regional Transit launched an electric, pedal-assist bike share." (Boise Weekly via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "The scene near sunset from the Bogus Basin webcam shows a *much* quieter evening weather-wise across most of southwest Idaho. Expect an almost identical day tomorrow!" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Radio Boise will be down at @boisegoatheadfest on August 27th! Join us for a fun-filled day of bikes, beers, food, and fabulous costumes!" (Radio Boise via Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! I'll see you 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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