🌱 First Boise Baby + Boise Memes + Steamboat Gulch

Happy Sunday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

Boise has a new resident, born at 2:05 a.m. The Idaho Potato Drop welcomed 2022, but we found Boise is not the only city to celebrate with dropping food. We look at Boise's favorite memes and provide you a great place to go tubing.

First, today's weather:

Cold with clouds and sun. High: 27 Low: 19.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The Boise Daily would like to welcome the first baby of the year for Boise. CBS2 news staff have the story of Ezra, son of Soleil Rukamirwa and Claude Mukamyi and born at 2:05 a.m. at Saint Alphonsus. (Idaho News)
2. KTVB-TV's Tristan Lewis joined other revelers as the Idaho Potato Drop marked the beginning of 2022. (KTVB.com)
3. KIDO-AM's Hannah asked listeners for Boise's best memes. See if you agree with "distracted boyfriend", "expanding brain" or "first world problems". (kidotalkradio)
4. Jumping back to the Idaho Potato Drop story, the Boise Daily wondered if other cities celebrated the new year with food items. We found a story by Taste of Home's Laura Pucillo telling of a Watermelon Drop, MoonPie Drop, Pickle Drop, Giant Peep Drop and more. (tasteofhome)
5. Grab the tubes and sleds, Steamboat Gulch has opened for night operations. KIVI-TV and Steve Dent report the sledding hill near Idaho City is ready for winter fun with the price only $15 per carload. (KIVI)

Boise Fact of the Day:

According to Martin Fone, author of 'Fifty Curious Questions', the largest potato grown was 8lb 7oz, and grown by Peter Glazebrook from Northamptonshire in 2010.

From my notebook:

• Boise Parks and Recreation: "What do you plan to do in 2022? @johnodziemek" (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "The next storm system will bring widespread precipitation and gusty winds on Monday into Tuesday. Mountains will see snow but the valleys could see a mix of snow, freezing rain and rain. Winds 25 to 35 with gusts up to 50 MPH are expected." (Facebook)
• Visit Boise: "The sun has set on another year in Boise. We're closing out this year with a lot of gratitude for this city - everything from its hundreds of miles in the Foothills that we are all able to get out to enjoy to the many amazing restaurants." (Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "It’s not too late to support your zoo with a tax-deductible donation! Donate and learn more at https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E345529&id=98." (Facebook)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "Happy New Year from all of us at the Boise Farmers Market! We are looking forward to 2022 with gratitude and excitement as we get ready to celebrate our 10th year! What are you looking forward to in the new year?" (Instagram)

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— 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.