🌱 Silver City Tour + Boise Street Goofs + Whiplash and Boogie

Hey, 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. Without further ado...

Welcome to the Monday edition of the Boise Daily. We open the week with a photographic tour of historic Silver City. A local family continues to search for answers in a 10-year old murder and take a look at the newest homes on the market. If you are counting on Google Maps in Boise, you may not end up at your destination and meet some local rodeo stars.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 97 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. If you are a newcomer to the Boise area or have been around for years, a weekend trip is always in store. Just a few hours from Boise is Silver City, a mining ghost town with 75 structures still standing. CBS2's Josh Hemmert provides 79 photos of one place you need to visit at least once. Sitting at 6,200 feet, a trip will get you out of the heat and let you explore Idaho's past. (idahonews)
2. It was 10 years ago Phyllis Ward was found murdered in her Boise Bench home. With still no arrests made and no suspects named, KTVB-TV speaks with a family still looking for answers. (KTVB.com)
3. A great way to start off the new week is searching for a new home. Boise Patch offers five new properties on the market including a lot in the forest ready for your home idea, an architect's dream for $1.5 million, and a two bedroom for under $400,000. (Boise Patch)
4. You are headed out the door and punch in the address in the vehicle on Google Maps. BoiseDev editor Don Day reports if you are searching for your destination in Boise, you may be driving around for a while. Google Maps will send you to the corner of 6th Street and 6th Street downtown. Google Maps also states Capital Blvd. intersects with Broadway Ave. And if you are heading to McCall for the weekend, you may not wish to let people know you are heading for Karen Ave. (boisedev)
5. You may not know their names, but if you are a rodeo fan, you probably have seen Whiplash and Boogie. LITE-FM's Kevin Miller speaks with a local entertainer performing at rodeos around the nation. Kenny Petet takes a backseat to the star of the show, Whiplash the Monkey and Boogie, his Border Collie mount. (liteonline)

Today in Boise:

• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Monday is Meridian Republic Services located at 2130 W. Franklin Rd. (Noon)
• The City Council for Garden City meets Monday. (6 p.m.)
• The Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Boise meets Monday. On the agenda is a number of garage requests. (6 p.m.)
• The Boise City Library continues with the community listening sessions, going virtual on Monday. Registration is required for virtual sessions. (6 p.m.)
• The Idaho Climate Justice League will hold their weekly meeting Monday evening. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Zoo Boise: "We’d love to shout out our amazing ZooTeens! Every summer they raise thousands of dollars for wildlife conservation, operate animal fact stations, and help run our Zoo Farm, education camps, Butterflies in Bloom Exhibit, and more!" (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Contemporary Theater: "BCT's 2nd Annual BIPOC Playwrights Festival Passes are $15; individual readings are $10. All Students with a valid student ID can attend any festival event for FREE! Tickets are available now through the Morrison Center ticket office." (Boise Contemporary Theater via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "A Boise nonprofit organization is finding an uptick in unethical - and sometimes illegal - clauses in rental agreements." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Just over TWO WEEKS until we gather for the 20th Annual Gala at our beautiful Amphitheater & Reserve. Join us for the celebration of the summer! Preview auction items, register as an online bidder (free), and purchase Gala tickets." (Idaho Shakespeare Festival via Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Hey folks! The Camp concert is on July 26th, so the Garden will be closed while we prepare for an awesome night of music on Outlaw Field. Coming to the concert? Enjoy the show! Our website, idahobotanicalgarden.org, has concert info." (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow 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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