🌱 "Spring Clean Up" + Treefort Damage + Lt. Maxey Scam

Hello, Boise! John Braese here with your fresh copy of the Boise Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• New homes are on the market in Boise and Boise Patch has a list of houses ready for you.
• A Boise realtor has been up and down Camel's Park more than a few times and for a good cause.
• This week is the time to send to the landfill that backyard project you have not touched for 13 years.

But first, today's weather:

Increasingly windy. High: 78 Low: 52.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. For those living outside the Boise city limits in unincorporated Ada County, this week is the time to get rid of that unwanted garbage around the house. KTVB-TV staff write during "Spring Clean Up Week", customers, regardless of their service level, will get free collection service, for no extra cost. (KTVB.com)
2. If the clean up goes well and you sell your home, Boise Patch has five new homes on the market ready for new owners. Included are numerous three and four bedroom models around the Boise area. (Boise Patch)
3. A Boise realtor and former radio DJ should be in good shape. CBS2 news staff report Chris Stewart just completed climbing Camel's Back for the 175th time, all to bring attention to child abuse. (Idaho News)
4. Mud, music and many music lovers equals more than $40,000 in damages. BoiseDev reporter Autum Robertson reports Treefort organizers are paying for the turf damage to Julia Davis Park sustained due to heavy pedestrian traffic and wet weather. The amount will cover more than five acres of over-seeding and about a quarter acre of new sod. (boisedev)
5. If you receive a call from "Lt. Maxey", hang up. POWER-FM's Chris reports Nampa Police are reporting a new scam is out there asking for social security numbers and claiming false warrants. Law enforcement advises they never collect social security numbers over the phone or call to serve warrants. (powerboise)

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Today in Boise:

• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Monday is Meridian Republic Services. (Noon)
• Boise Parks and Recreation is holding an informational open house to share design and timeline details of the Peasley Street connection to Ann Morrison Park. (5:00 PM)
• The City Council for Garden City convenes Monday. (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "We loved having all of our peeps visit The Blue yesterday. Go Broncos!" (Boise State University via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "High temperature records are in jeopardy on Monday due to a strong surge of warm, southwest air into the region. Winds will also be gusty throughout the day. Check out the max temperature and max wind forecast." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "With warmer weather finally approaching, the Boise Fire Department urges people to stay off the Boise River. The river is rising, today it is flowing just above 2,000 cubic feet per second, and it is expected to continue to rise." (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Pour another cup and have yourself a Spoonful of early blues, classic country, vintage rock ‘n’ roll, and gospel music. Host @popsbeek spins all the platters that matter from 11am to 1pm every Sunday." (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Calling All High School Theater Enthusiasts! Do you remember the moment when theater changed your life? The moment you found belonging and inspiration through treading the boards with your fellow performers?" (Idaho Shakespeare Festival via 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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