Undead Furniture + New M&M + Restaurant Assistance Dollars

Morning, neighbors! John Braese here with a fresh edition of the Boise Daily.

The Boise Daily opens Tuesday with two stories of success. The first is one of health after waiting, while the second deals with finding success among health problems. You can check a searchable data base to see if your favorite restaurant received some help from Uncle Sam and for candy lovers, a new taste is coming.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 84, low: 56.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. A Boise teen is back home in the capital city after a successful heart transplant. Maggie O'Mara and KTVB-TV speak with Jacob Serre. (KTVB.com)
2. The pandemic was tough on many, but one new small business owner turned the lasting effects of COVID-19 into a business venture. KIVI-TV's Anna Azallion attended the grand opening of Undead Furniture CO and provides the story of resilience. (6 On Your Side)
3. Idaho received $47 million in federal money to assist restaurants make it through the shutdown. Margaret Carmel of BoiseDev reports while some received over a $1 million, others are struggling. The story also contains a searchable data base for you to search your favorite eatery. (BoiseDev)
4. We are all hoping 2022 surpasses 2021 with grandeur. One company is attempting to start 2022 off right with the announcement of a new flavor. Amrita Thakkar, writing for tasteofhome, updates readers 2022 will see the new M&M flavor of Crunchy Cookie. (tasteofhome)
5. A trip to start a first year of college has ended in tragedy. A mother and daughter traveling to Boise State University died while making the drive to Boise, as reported by CBS2 staff. (IdahoNews)

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Today in Boise

• Tuesday marks the first day of school for students of the Dennis Technical Education Center. (8 a.m.)
• Wear a clean shirt as Tuesday is "Picture Day" at South Junior High School. (8 a.m.)
• Tuesday is also "Make Up Picture Day" for Timberline High School students. (8 a.m.)
• Join GEAS and the Boise Bicycle Project as we participate in this year's Goathead Fest Collection effort. We need volunteers to help us remove the invasive plant puncture vine (a.k.a. goathead) at Warm Springs Park. Removing this pesky plant will improve bird habitat at the park and reduce flat tires for bicyclists along the Greenbelt. We will meet at the parking lot at 250 S Marden St., located right behind the Natatorium Pool. There is free parking and public restrooms available onsite. Please bring/wear the following: sturdy closed-toe shoes, sun protection (sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), water, snack if needed, mug for coffee. We will provide gloves and tools but you are welcome to bring your own. We will also have coffee generously provided by the Boise Bicycle Project! Questions? Email GEAS Volunteer Coordinator Adra Lobdell at alobdell@goldeneagleaudubon.org. (8 a.m.)
• JUMP, Jam & Jive presents: Charlie & the Changelings! The venue opens at 5 p.m. (2 p.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day

Puncture vine, also known as goathead or Tribulus terrestris, is a warm seasonal annual that is native to the Mediterranean region of southern Europe. It was introduced to North America unintentionally by early European settlers when the plant's blasted burs snuck their way across the ocean in sheep wool.

Boise Patch Notebook

• Boise State University: "The Boise State University community is greatly saddened by the tragic loss of first year student Emma Nutter." (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Beautiful Freyja is one of our longer term felines. When visiting her catio, she will run over and greet you." (Facebook)
• #BoiseBucketList: " Sunday Shake Day. Do you like piña coladas? How about a Rasberry/Pineapple colada shake?" (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "We've got some good news! A cold front passing through the region later on Monday will help to sweep out much." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Much cooler temperatures are coming for the middle of the week as an upper level low moves down over the state." (Facebook)
• Pug Pals, Greater Boise Pug Rescue and Placement, Inc: "Shelby would like to thank everyone who helped get her all set up with some new stuff! She loves her new bed." (Facebook)
• Boxer Lovers Rescue: "Here's a few more of our passengers." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "There's a city in there...somewhere... ...Bueller? View this morning (or not?) from @BOGUSBASIN." (Facebook)
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Tomorrow coming at you, APPRENTICE SHOWCASE 2021! 7 p.m., Monday Aug. 16 at the Amphitheater & Reserve." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Every Sunday from 5 to 5:30 p.m., the Poetry Show on Radio Boise celebrates our poetic best." (Instagram)
• Boise Little Theater: ""Cometh one, cometh all… Come yer yonder my bonnie lass and chivalrous lad… YES THEE!" — Idaho Renaissance Faire." (Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Independent radio, independent news. Every weekday from 8-9 a.m., Radio Boise gives you @democracynow." (Instagram)
• Boise Weekly: "This week Minerva answers a question about parenting. Read the column at boiseweekly.com." (Instagram)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "Did you forget to grab something at the Farmers Market on Saturday or already devoured all of your haul?" (Instagram)

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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.