🌱 Potato Drop + Recalled Sprouts + 23 Items Considered Toxic

Hello, friends! It's Monday in Boise and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally, including news about...

• Boise welcomed 2023 while Star did it with a star.
• A family had new memories to see of their father after a stranger returned a SD card found in a camera bag purchased at a thrift store.
• There exists 23 items you should not be throwing in your garbage can.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 35 Low: 20.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. For the 10th time, Boise rang in the New Year with a potato drop. KTVB-TV's Mellisa Paul, Joey Jenkins and Jude Binkley were there live along with hardy Boise residents bundled up and watching the fireworks. (KTVB)
2. If you have alfalfa sprouts sitting in the refrigerator, you may want to check the brand and the date on the container. CBS2 news staff report four lots of SunSprout Enterprise's raw alfalfa sprouts were recalled on December 29 by the company for possibly containing salmonella. The alfalfa sprouts were sold to grocery stores between late November and mid-December with best-by dates between Dec.10, 2022, and Jan. 7, 2023. (idahonews)
3. The Boise Daily attempts to keep you updated daily on where to dispose of household toxic waste. KIDO-AM's Ryan lists the 23 things Ada County considers toxic waste and the 13 items banned from tossing into residential dumpsters. (kidotalkradio)
4. A camera bag purchased at a thrift store, a SD card of lost photos and videos and a miracle at Christmas. KIVI-TV's Steve Dent presents the story of how a stranger made Christmas extra special for the Delgadillo family. (kivitv)
5. The year 2023 may be the year you are planning to move into that new home. Boise Patch has five new properties on the market and ready for you to be the new owners in 2023. (Boise Patch)

Today in Boise:

• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Monday is Meridian Republic Services. (Noon)
• The Rolling Hills Public Charter Schools hosts a Children's Winter Art Camp Monday. (2:00 PM)
• The Mad Swede Brew Hall features a Late Night Happy Hour Monday. (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Boise: "2022….what a year! We can’t wait to experience all of the amazing things that Boise has to offer in 2023. Cheers to everyone: @disraeliphoto #visitboise #visitidaho #thisisboise #bogusbasin #newyears #exploreboise #whatayear" (Visit Boise via Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "If you haven’t heard, we’re building a brand-new red panda habitat that can house multiple pairs! Leave a legacy for your kids or grandkids by purchasing a commemorative tile with their name on it, which will become part of the exhibit." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Boba: "Happy New Year!! Stop in next year for some boba! #happynewyear #boiseboba #boisebobatribe #boisebobalife #boise #newyear #resolutions #boba #bobatea #pun #nextyear #idaho #potatodrop #2023 #happy2023" (Boise Boba via Instagram)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Dearest Patrons, Happy New Year! We cannot wait to see you in the amphitheater in 2023." (Idaho Shakespeare Festival via Facebook)
• Montessori Academy: "Happy New Year from your friends at Montessori Academy Idaho!" (Montessori Academy via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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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