🌱 IDOC Walkaway + Criminal Librarians + 10 Small Boise Wins

Hey, people of Boise! John Braese here with a fresh copy of the Boise Daily.

Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Boise Daily. We start today with a wanted person out of Boise. A businessman has chosen moving to Boise over staying with Trump Hotels, and Boise Patch has a listing of new jobs in the area. Boise librarians could face criminal charges for checking out books, and we provide a few items you can be thankful for today in Boise.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 49 Low: 29.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. A female inmate apparently did not want to wait until 2033 for her freedom. CBS2-TV news staff write the Idaho Department of Correction is seeking Cheri Lee Mayo who walked away from an East Boise Correctional Center on Sunday. A photo of Mayo is included in the story. (Idaho News)
2. A high-ranking executive has chosen Boise over Trump. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel reports Eric Danziger is leaving his post as the CEO of Trump Hotels to take over Boise-based investment firm Braintree. (boisedev.com)
3. If you are looking for employment or looking to change your current employment, Boise Patch has the new job listings available this week. (Boise Patch)
4. Your local librarian could face criminal charges if the Idaho Legislature goes forward with House Bill 666. The Idaho Capital Sun's Clark Corbin explains the bill would criminalize librarians for “disseminating material harmful to minors.” Supporters of the bill state libraries are no longer a safe place for children, citing one book that depicted a romance between a prince and a knight who slay a dragon together. (idahocapitalsun)
5. Sometimes in life, the little things are what matter most. KIDO-AM's Michelle Heart looks at 10 small wins in everyday life only a Boisean would appreciate. (kidotalkradio)

Today in Boise:

• Refashion the Closet: A Community Pop-up Rummage Event will take place on Tuesday. This is a chance to find clothing to use/embellish your fashion. (11 a.m.)
• Over the past 6 weeks, military members, veterans, and their spouses have been refining their business ideas as part of the Mission43 Entrepreneur Course. As a culmination of the course, these 17 budding entrepreneurs are ready to pitch their idea in a shark-tank style format. Join Venture College and Mission43 to support these entrepreneurs as many of them present their business for the first time publicly. (5:30 p.m.)
• Boise High School will hold a Guitar Spring Concert Tuesday evening. (7 p.m.)
• Bogus Basin will celebrate International Women's Day with a number of events on Tuesday. (9 a.m.)
• The Boise City Council will meet Tuesday. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Weekends along the Boise River Greenbelt Did you know — approximately 25 miles of this incredible pathway winds along the north and south sides of the river in Boise. It’s considered one of Boise’s most beloved parks." (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "In June of 1941, three concerned Boise women protested the inhumane conditions that existed at the then Boise City Pound. The facility at the time was a three-sided wooden barn located on the banks of the Boise River." (Facebook)
• Boise Boba: "Come join Our Boba Tribe! We are hiring for all positions at all locations: managers, day shifts, and night shifts. Send resumes to: Boisebobatea@gmail.com." (Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Tune in this Sunday from 5-5:30 p.m. MT to catch DJ Daphne’s conversation with Storyfort Director and author Christian Winn. Stream live from anywhere via radioboise.org/stream or over the FM airwaves at 89.9 / 93.5 FM." (Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Baby news from @zooboise. Cotton-top tamarins Mimi and Eddy welcomed a baby in February! You can visit the family in the Small Animal Kingdom. The baby will be found clinging to either mom or dad — just like in this photo." (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! See you all tomorrow morning for your next 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.