🌱 No Mugs + Real Home School + Teacher Contestant

Hello, neighbors! It's me again, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily.

The weekend is here for many of us, but for the Hay's House in Boise, everyday is a weekend. Due to lack of staff, the shelter is closed. A local news station will no longer use mugshots for most stories, and an Idaho teacher is vying for a national crown. There is a family of kids who never get away from school and a homeless shelter in Boise is again back on track.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 75 Low: 48.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The Hay's House, a shelter for foster children and at-risk youth joins the establishments begging for workers. CBS2-TV's Trevor Fay visits the closed shelter and speaks with those unsure when the nonprofit will reopen due to lack of staff. (Idaho News)
2. KTVB-TV has announced mug shots will no longer be used in minor crime stories. According to the release from the Boise television station, "mugshots are often taken at what could be considered the lowest moment in a person's life and are not reflective of the person as a whole. Once online, the story and mugshot live on forever, even if the case is dismissed or the person is acquitted." (KTVB)
3. As contestants take the stage vying for the crown of Miss USA, Idaho will be represented by a Nampa teacher. Blake Jones and IdEdNews speaks with Katarina Schweitzer regarding her representing Idaho, but also educators around the nation. (IdEdNews)
4. When the kids are driving you nuts, it would be nice to tell them to just go play in the gym or run around the auditorium. A family in Eden, Idaho has those options. Jake Putnam, writing for the Idaho Farm Bureau, visits the Jensen family, proud owners of the old Eden High School. The family of 10 are busy converting the 1920's school into a home. (idahofb)
5. A new homeless shelter to be located on State Street appears to be back on track. BoiseDev's Margaret Carmel reports Interfaith Sanctuary received approval from Our Path Home and has now resubmitted a conditional use permit to the city. (BoiseDev)

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Today in Boise:

• We have tickets available to our charity event, Sips for Hope, happening Oct. 2 at Sawtooth Winery! (6 p.m.)
• Idaho's original, largest and oldest outdoor Farmer's Market, Saturdays in the heart of Downtown Boise on 10th and Idaho Streets. Shop, eat, and experience local at Capital City Public Market. We are open every Saturday, starting April 3 through Dec. 18. Our vendors offer finely crafted art, fresh local produce, beautiful flowers, delicious specialty food items, all one of a kind, and all created locally! Come see us at the Market, where there is something for everyone to enjoy! SNAP & EBT accepted. (9 a.m.)
• The Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History can be found on the College of Idaho campus. The first Saturday of the month is our volunteer work day. During this time citizen scientists come to visit the museum, help curators with current projects and experience a learning seminar. (8 a.m.)
• Boise Open Studios (BOSCO) is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to the visual arts established to promote and foster greater understanding of the creative process between artists and the general public. (Online event)
• Join the Idaho Botanical Garden every Saturday throughout October for the family-friendly Fall Harvest in the Garden. Each week offers a unique experience featuring Scarecrow Stroll, artisan vendors, food trucks, local beer and cider, and live music. (10 a.m.)

Boise Patch Notebook

• #BoiseBucketList: "F is for Fall Harvest at the Garden. @idahobotanicalgarden annual Fall Harvest at the Garden is back. The festivities begin this Saturday and throughout October. Each week offers a unique experience." (Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "Zoo Boise and our season sponsor U.S. Bank would like to congratulate our ZooTeens on another successful season. The 175 ZooTeens volunteered 8,896 hours and raised $2,239 dollars for wildlife conservation." (Facebook)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Join us on Saturday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m.-3p.m. at our Parking Lot Party! 1300 S Bird St., Boise, Idaho 83709. Even though we aren't holding our official See Spot Walk event, the need to assist thousands of homeless animals remains." (Facebook)
• Boxer Lovers Rescue: "We have some of the best volunteers — one drove 2.5 hours this morning to pick up our newest BLR boy Chico. Chico is joining us from a UT shelter and will be available for adoption soon." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "A warming trend will ensue this weekend with temperatures around 10 degrees above normal on Monday and Tuesday! #idwx #orwx" (Facebook)
• Boise Philharmonic: "Fall Fund Drive. Audiences are preparing to get lost in the music in our upcoming 2021-22 season concerts and with your help, we can keep finding the power of music in our community, homes, and the concert hall." (Facebook)
• Boise Bicycle Project: "Our Membership Drive kicks of tomorrow Oct. 1 and goes all month long! When you purchase a BBP membership this month you'll receive a custom BBP 32 ounce water bottle, and the opportunity to order a Widefoot Cargo Mount at cost!" (Facebook)

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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.

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