🌱 Elderly Homeless + McGeachin Troubles + New Open Space

Hello, everybody. It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally. Including news about:

• A new restaurant is opening in Boise, and you decide if it is Pho-Nomenal.
• Our recent storms have turned trails in the Boise Foothills to a muddy mess.
• With winter coming, the plight of elderly homeless is studied and the results are not good.

And don't forget today is Election Day! Get out there and make your voice heard. Today is also my birthday (yes, my birthday does fall on Election Day), so I will be working watching the election results while eating cake and ice cream. I am older than 20 and less than 90.

But first, today's weather:

Rather cloudy. High: 49 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. As the weather continues to chill, many elderly in the capital city are finding themselves homeless. Boise State Public Radio's Samantha Wright speaks with Margaret Carmel regarding a new study showing Boise is struggling with caring for elderly homeless. (Boise State Public Radio)
2. The Idaho Attorney General has now ordered current Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin twice to "cease and desist." KTVB-TV carries a story by Idaho Press reporter Betsy Russell reporting McGeachin has been violating the Public Integrity in Elections Act by advocating for candidates in her official state office newsletter. Using the official Lieutenant Governor's website, McGeachin wrote Democratic candidate for Idaho Attorney General Tom Arkoosh was a “radical Democrat” and referred to a long list of prominent Idaho Republicans who’ve endorsed Arkoosh as “mutinous Republicans” and “turncoats who are now blatantly working on behalf of the left.” (ktvb)
3. If your plans for dinner include Banh Mi, Pho, or Lo-mein noodles, a new restaurant opened Tuesday for you. BoiseDev managing editor Gretchen Parsons reports Pho-Nomenal is located at 10548 W Fairview Ave. (boisedev.com)
4. Your mother yelled at you for walking through the mud and now the City of Boise is doing the same. Boise Patch carries a message from the city warning hikers to stay off muddy trails to prevent long-term damage to the Ridge to Rivers Trail System. (Boise Patch)
5. Keeping with the Boise Foothills, CBS2 news staff write the Land Trust of the Treasure Valley raised $250,000 in six weeks to preserve 320 acres of the Boise Foothills from potential development. The South Fork Willow Creek has now been set aside as public land and open space. (idahonews)

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Today in Boise:

• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Tuesday is the Cole and Ustick Library located at 7557 W Ustick Road. (Noon)
• The City of Boise will hold a virtual conversation regarding the Zoning Code Rewrite. (Noon)
• The STEAM Club meets Tuesday at the Boise Public Library. (4:00 PM)
• The Morrison Center hosts the All Campus Band Tuesday evening. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Idaho Humane Society: "We love hearing how life has changed since bringing home your new best friend! Here is another great 'Happy Tails' we want to share: 'Hello! My name is Kylie and I adopted Mello (now Floki) back in January.'" (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Early morning frost." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "Can you spot the snow leopard in this Zoo Boise photo? Appropriately nicknamed “The ghost of the mountain,” snow leopards have phenomenal camouflage. Pair that with the ability to leap 30 feet in a single bound." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Santa is coming! Santa will be at Winter Garden aGlow on select nights in December. If you wish to see Santa at the Garden this year, get your tickets soon, these nights will sell out fast!" (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Ballet Idaho: "We are thrilled to announce our first official collaboration with Project Flux Join us Sunday, Nov. 13 as @parterrewinery pairs three wines with three excerpts from both the Ballet Idaho Trainee program and Project Flux." (Ballet Idaho via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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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