🌱 Park Pesticides Plan + Peanut Butter Shortage + Life Sentence

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, John Braese, your host of the Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening locally...

Welcome to the Saturday edition of the Boise Daily. You may see some dandelions on your next park visit in Boise, but it is all part of the plan as you will see in our first story. The battle over a homeless shelter on State Street continues with the next step heading to the court system. A Boise man recently received a life sentence in prison, and we provide an update on some items you may not find in local grocery stores. Finally, one group wants the city to do more when it comes to preserving our past.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and very hot. High: 102 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. In years past, a trip to a Boise park may have come with a distinct smell if you arrived immediately after the parks department sprayed a pesticide. Perhaps you may have even grabbed the kid or pet and returned home after observing the blades of grass with that funny shine. Boise Patch carries the news the Boise Parks and Recreation Department continues with a three-year Pesticide Reduction Pilot Program on more than 1,600 acres of park land and more than 5,000 acres of open space across the City of Boise.
2. The battle over the placement of a new homeless shelter is heading to court. KTVB-TV staff report the Veterans Park Neighborhood Association is asking the courts to decide on a decision made by the Boise City Council allowing the Interfaith Sanctuary to construct a shelter on State Street. The council approved a conditional use permit, overriding a previous denial by the city's planning and zoning commission. The shelter would house 205 individuals once completed. (KTVB.com)
3. A Boise man received a sentence of life in prison for the sexual abuse of a child over a period of months in 2018. CBS2 news staff report Joseph Ribich, already a registered sex offender, received the sentence after new convictions of four lewd conduct with a minor charges, two counts of sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 16, intimidating a witness, delivering a controlled substance, and distributing a drug to a person under the age of 18. (Idaho News)
4. The media wrote numerous stories over the baby formula shortage. But Boise shoppers are starting to see a lack of other items on our local shelves. KISSFM's Stephanie Gull writes why sandwiches, your pet's feeding dish and toasting a wedding is feeling the pinch in finding items to fill the shopping list. Even the old staple of PB&J may need a visit to more than one grocery store. (1035kissfmboise)
5. Boise has some wonderful old homes and is known for the city's abundance of mature trees providing shade to many. One group, Preservation Idaho, claims the city is not doing enough to make sure our old homes and trees are protected. BoiseDev's Margaret Carmel speaks with representatives of the group and city leaders over what happens to people cutting down trees without permission or even demolishing an old home without city approval. (boisedev.com)

Today in Boise:

• The Capital City Public Market is open Saturday with the freshest of local produce and works of local artisans. (9:30 a.m.)
• For those wishing to write the next big hit on the big screen, screenwriters are invited to meet up and discuss their works at Boise's JUMP. (10 a.m.)
• Boise HempFest is up Saturday with 12 hours of entertainment and speakers. (10 a.m.)
• 208 Tatoo Fest continues a three-day run on Saturday at Expo Idaho. (11 a.m.)
• Spend the night sleeping with a bear. Snooze at the Zoo Overnight takes place Saturday evening. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Police Department: "After 28 years of law enforcement service, Capt. Tom Fleming retired from the Boise Police Department today. Capt. Fleming leaves as a well-respected leader, friend and officer." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Warm temperatures continue for the next several days. Here's a quick look at expected daytime temperatures. #idwx #orwx" (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Spider monkeys — like our famed Elvis — are native to Central America, a region rich with animals but limited resources to protect them. This creates a perfect market for illegal traffickers." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "The accidental comedy career of Dave Hill Dave Hill’s first dream was to be a visual artist, then it was a rock star. He has had stints in just about everything, from music, TV, journalism, radio and writing autobiographies." (Boise Weekly via Instagram)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "'A touch of nature makes the whole world kin.' Thank you to our facilities manager Taylor, for these beautiful images of Western Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies on our grounds! We can’t wait to see you this weekend for 'ROMEO AND JULIET.'" (Idaho Shakespeare Festival via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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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