🌱 Ski Swap Weekend + Ustick History + Chief Severance Package

Hey, neighbors! It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally, including:

• Boise residents will soon be able to surf the net while enjoying a picnic in the park.
• A man has agreed to a guilty plea in the case of a female jogger's sexual assault from 2018.
• Boise taxpayers will pay almost $150,000 in salary and benefits to the former police chief.

But first, today's weather:

A morning shower; cooler. High: 49 Low: 25.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Ski season is just around the corner and if you are looking to purchase some gently used equipment or sell some boots or poles no longer needed, Expo Idaho is the place to be this upcoming weekend. CBS2 news staff report the Bogus Basin Ski Education Foundation (BBSEF) is hosting the 71st annual Ski Swap with all benefits going towards competitive mountain sports programs for the youth of the Treasure Valley. (Idaho News)
2. By next fall, you will be able to SnapChat a friend or catch a video on YouTube while sitting in a Boise park without using your data limit. BoiseDev reporter Margaret Carmel reports Ann Morrison, Julia Davis and Cecil D. Andrus parks will have wireless internet up and running, offering free use for park users. (boisedev.com)
3. The case of a sexual assault of a female jogger in Boise from 2018 has come to a close with a man possibly spending the next 45 years in prison. Boise Patch carries the news of Nicholas J. Campbell's guilty plea last Friday to felony counts of battery to commit a serious felony, infliction of great bodily injury, and destruction of evidence in connection with the 2018 attack. (Boise Patch)
4. Most Boise residents know Ustick as a road name with subdivisions and malls. FromBoise's Sharon Fisher writes Ustick, at one time, was a community of its own, complete with an electric railway. The town also included a bank, a store (the Mercantile, or Merc), church, school, civic and social functions, and a post office. The article includes some great historic photos of the town. (fromboise)
5. The former Boise Police chief has a little time before he starts looking for a new job. KTVB-TV staff report Ryan Lee will receive a nine-month severance package at the value of his salary with health insurance. The estimated cost to city taxpayers of the package is $147,264. (ktvb)

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Today in Boise:

• For the entire clan, the Boise Public Library holds Family Storytime Wednesday morning. (10:30 AM)
• The Arts & History Commission for the City of Boise meets Wednesday. (3:30 PM)
• The City of Boise Open Space and Clean Water Advisory Committee meets Wednesday afternoon at the Boise Depot. (4:00 PM)
• The City of Boise Public Works Commission convenes Wednesday. (4:00 PM)
• The Boise Districting Commission will continue to present to the public their work on the district map for city council elections with a meeting Wednesday. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Idaho Humane Society: "How precious are these pooches? They are as sweet as candy corn and ready to be your new best friend. Come on by our adoption center tomorrow to meet them! We are located at 1300 S. Bird St. and open at 11 a.m." (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "We are so pleased to announce the 2023 Season Line-up! Wait, before we get to the fun stuff, a few important notes… Mark your calendars: Nov. 18, 10 a.m., tickets go on sale!" (Idaho Shakespeare Festival via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "George Prentice spoke with City of Boise employee June Meissner about her assault at the downtown library, support she has received from friends and coworkers, and the Idaho law that prevents her experience from being considered a hate crime." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "Running in to grab Winter Garden aGlow Tickets! This is your official reminder that Public Sale will be open tomorrow at 10 a.m." (Idaho Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Boise is an incredible place to live, work and play. We're working alongside Mayor McLean and the Boise City Council to create a city for everyone." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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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