🌱 Emmett Grandmother Sentenced + Parade Alternatives + Empty Eateries

Hey, everybody. It's Sunday in Boise and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Let's have at it...

Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Boise Daily. A sentencing in Emmett has ended a case from 2021 that started as three juvenile runaways and turned into a child's body found dead on the property of her grandmother. Boise no longer has a summer parade, but neighboring towns have picked up the slack and we provide when and where you can sit on the curb. Boise is the home to a new world headquarters, but this is not a corporate giant. You may be shocked at the value of your property this year, but we have some help and eating in downtown Boise is not so easy anymore.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 70 Low: 46.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The conclusion to a case that stunned the Treasure Valley came Friday as an Emmett grandmother was sentenced to 20 years in prison for convictions involving the death of the granddaughter. KIVI-TV's Meredith Spelbring reports Connie Ann Smith, 54, will serve a minimum of five years before becoming eligible for parole on two felony convictions. The body of Smith's granddaughter, Taryn Summers, was found April 15, 2021 at Smith's residence in Emmett. (kivitv)
2. Summer in Boise also means parades. Sitting on the curb and waiting for the antique car or float with riders throwing candy is a must for many local families. With the loss of Boise's own 4th of July parade, LITE-FM's Michelle Heart offers eight alternative parades around the valley area. If you really are in the parade spirit, the article includes links to register to be in the parade instead of just watching from the sidelines. (liteonline)
3. Boise is the new home to the headquarters of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation (WFF) and on Friday, a ribbon cutting formally opened the center to the public. KTVB-TV staff toured the facility that includes an exhibit to honor fallen firefighters. WFF's new Boise headquarters is located at 2933 West Airport Way. (KTVB.com)
4. A recent piece of mail may be good news or bad, depending on your attitude. Ada County recently mailed out Assessment Notices of property around the county. You will notice what the county states the value of your property has increased substantially. Boise Patch has some advice from county officials on why values increased and how to possibly lower your upcoming taxes through the Homestead Exemption. (Boise Patch)
5. If you are wandering around downtown Boise and feel those pangs of hunger, finding a place to grab a bite is not so easy anymore. BoiseDev editor Don Day looks at the growing list of restaurants pulling out of the downtown area and leaving empty storefronts. Pizza places, delis, ice cream shops, burger joints-none seem to be immune to the downtown exodus. (boisedev)

Today in Boise:

• Watson's Mystery Cafe and Spirits presents CSI: Crime Scene Insanity Sunday evening. (6 p.m.)
• The Boise Museum Association will be hosting its annual International Museum Day event on Sunday and all are invited Boise’s Basque Block to sample activities and displays from fourteen of Boise’s museums. The event is free, as is the admission to the Basque Museum and Cultural Center for the day. (Noon)
• Zhoo Zhoo/Hell's Canyon will hold a wine tasting event on Sunday. (Noon)

From my notebook:

• Visit Boise: "Follow this trail to the weekend. #visitboise #boisefoothills #boiseidaho #downtownboise #thisisboise #boiselove #exploreboise #ridgetorivers" (Instagram)
• Boise State University: "Congratulations to Boise State University's Theatre Arts program for having the fall 2021 production of “Oedipus Tremendous" selected by @KennedyCenter's American College Theatre Festival to be among productions showcased across the country." (Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "Zoo Boise is excited to announce that Paddles Up Poké is our first ever carousel sponsor! Take a photo, have a laugh, and create memories on the zoo's classic style carousel. The cost to ride is only $2." (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Thank you First Rate Property Management for holding a donation drive for kitten season! We are so grateful! If your company is looking for an easy way to support homeless animals, holding a fundraiser for the shelter is an easy way to give." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Below normal temperatures through Tuesday before a warmup arrives midweek. Lower valleys should see a return to the 80s! However, it might not be summer just yet- the 8 to 14 day outlook shows below normal temperatures likely to return." (Facebook)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Happy Opening! Look at this incredible company and these incredible supporters, we are ever grateful. Don’t miss this delightful comedy, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING!" (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Looking for more ways to support your friendly local community radio station? Join our incredible volunteer team! Radio Boise is going to have a busy summer roaming the streets at tons of community events." (Instagram)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "There's still time to get your fairy magic on - but only through June 19th! The Fairy House Exhibit is incredible this year without countless entries and boundless creativity, so be sure to come by sometime soon and see it." (Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— John Braese

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