🌱 Transgender Legal Fees + Local Zoo History + Vet Fishing And Chili

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

• The city states a need is present for a day shelter for the homeless, but local businesses are not keen on the idea of the location.
• A sunny day is great to get out of the house and go fishing and that is exactly what local veterans did along with a bowl of chili.
• The state has been ordered to write a big check to a former transgendered inmate after years of court hearings.
• Friday is a great day to grab a picture of your pooch adorned in harvest attire.

Our reader question of the day involves our story today of Zoo Boise. The story provides the past of our beloved zoo, but we want to know the future from your view. What is the one animal you would like Zoo Boise to include in future exhibits? Email your answer to john.braese@patch.com.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 82 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The bill has arrived to the State of Idaho and it is a big one. CBS2's Zachary Taylor reports a transgender inmate, who sued Idaho after she was denied gender confirmation surgery while incarcerated in the prison south of Boise, will reportedly be awarded $2.5 million in legal fees. At the time, Adree Edmo was serving a 10-year sentence for sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy. Edmo went to court asking she be allowed to transfer to a women's prison, allow her access to "gender appropriate" clothing, and also provide her with gender confirmation surgery. According to the Associated Press, a federal judge recently ordered Idaho and its prison medical care provider to "pay more than $2.5 million in legal fees" to Edmo. (idahonews)
2. Here is another example we are returning back to normal after COVID-19. Veterans were once again enjoying a day of fishing and a bowl of chili according to KIVI-TV's Kelsie Rose. The annual event had been on hiatus due to the pandemic, but veteran patients at the Idaho State Veterans Home and the Boise VA Medical Center were once again honored at the Juniper Ranch Fishing & Chili Feed Event. (Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls)
3. The weekend weather looks to be perfect for a trip around Boise looking at homes for sale. Boise Patch has five new homes on the market ready for your inspection. Even if you fail to find a home to purchase, looking at these may just provide you a great idea what to do with that dead spot underneath the stairs. (Boise Patch)
4. Local Boise businesses in the River Street are not excited with the City of Boise's idea of opening day shelter services for the city’s homeless community in the area. BoiseDev senior reporter Margaret Carmel reports the businesses state the city has failed to address its concerns about littering, crime and other quality of life issues they say are caused by some members of the homeless community. The area is part of the Shoreline Urban Renewal District, which was created in early 2019 with the idea of using it to develop a new stadium for the Boise Hawks. (boisedev)
5. If you were out in the desert between Boise and Mountain Home and found a monkey, what would you do? If your answer is start a zoo, that is exactly what the City of Boise did in 1916. KIDO's Nikki West provides a look back on how our beloved zoo first started. A monkey escaped from a traveling circus and when found, the circus had already departed. From almost closing in 1961 to the first admission price of 35 cents in 1971, take a look at the zoo's past. (kidotalkradio)

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Today in Boise:

• Nette from Unleashed Fur pet photography will be taking harvest-themed dog photos at the Bird Street Adoption Center. (8 a.m.)
• Friday morning is the start of Boise State Parent and Family Weekend. Catch the full calendar of activities here. (8 a.m.)
• The Boise Public Library welcomes comic lovers to the Kids' Comics Club Friday. (4 p.m.)
• The Capital High School football team will play under the lights at Middleton High School Friday evening. (7 p.m.)
• Watson's Boise features five comedians on stage for Freaky Friday. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: " It’s a beautiful week to celebrate being Broncos! boisestate.edu/homecoming #BroncosHome" (Boise State University via Instagram)
• Boise Police Department: "A morning well spent with the residents and staff at Overland Court Senior Living enjoying coffee with a cop! Thanks for the invite, the great conversations and the delicious treats." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Boise Police Department: "BPD is searching for an endangered runaway who has been missing since 1 a.m. Landin was last seen in the area of Cole and McMullen wearing a black coat with jogger style pants. He is 15 years old, 5 feet 1 inch tall, and 100 pounds." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Boise Fire Department: "Fire Safety Week continues! We are having so much fun visiting your schools and teaching students about fire safety. #firesafetyweek #BoiseFire #BFDMissionStrong" (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "A new, world class skate park is coming to Molenaar Park in Southwest Boise. This planned amenity is breaking ground much sooner than expected thanks to a $1 million donation from the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Boise’s Micron Technology announced a $100 billion investment in what will be the largest domestic semiconductor manufacturing plant in U.S. history, to be built in Clay, New York." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early 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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