🌱 Viral Boise Pastor + Chip Seal Map + Tour Train Memories

Hello all. I'm back with your new edition of the Boise Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

Welcome to the Saturday edition of the Boise Daily. We start the weekend off right with a guide for you to not be delayed due to road construction in your area. Multiple agencies were busy in Meridian after an officer-involved shooting and take a step back 30 years with the Boise Tour Train. Our own "CSI-Boise" has received accreditation and a Boise pastor is picking up views on YouTube after his sermon on homosexuality.

First, today's weather:

A passing afternoon shower. High: 84 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. Driving around Boise can sometimes be irritating, but with the summer upon us, chip sealing is here. CBS2 news staff provide a map of the upcoming chip sealing schedule for the summer including a website, updated daily, on the location of those crews slowing you down. Remember to slow down as to not kick up the oil used in the sealing process. Once dry, the oil is a pain to get off your car's paint job. (Idaho News)
2. An incident starting in Garden City ended in Meridian and involved a shooting, a stolen vehicle, a car chase and an arrest of one man. KTVB-TV's Ryan Hatten and Tristan Lewis were present during a joint press conference of Meridian and Boise Police updating the situation from Thursday afternoon. The unidentified suspect was transported to a local hospital after an exchange of gunfire resulted in his injuries. (KTVB)
3. For this next story, we go back 30 years when Boise streets could be seen with a miniature train chugging along, complete with a conductor pointing out to the riders points of interest in the capital city. BoiseDev editor Don Day found a YouTube video of Boise's Tour Train, a popular attraction during the summer for visitors and also for school field trips at the time. One part of the video shows the Fun Depot in Julia Davis Park, another popular attraction from days past. (boisedev)
4. The Boise Police Department is celebrating as the agency's crime lab recently received international accreditation. Boise Patch carries the news the forensic arm of local law enforcement is now accredited through 2024. (Boise Patch)
5. A Boise pastor has received national attention after stating in a sermon shown on YouTube, "Put all queers to death." The Boise Weekly's Tracy Bringhurst writes Joe Jones, pastor at Shield Baptist Church in Boise also stated "sodomites are reptilians." Bringhurst's story also mentions the church's website states "No sodomite (homosexual) will be allowed to attend or join Shield of Faith Baptist Church." (boiseweekly)

Today in Boise:

• A group of 55+ residents are coming together to sell their stuff to you. The Shenandoah Estates will hold a community wide garage sale Saturday morning. (9 a.m.)
• The Capital City Public Market will open Saturday morning with a full slate of farm goodness and art pieces. (9:30 a.m.)
• The State Street Marketplace is hosting a Father's Day Pop-Up Saturday morning. (10 a.m.)
• You can partake of books, live music and a beer as CopenRoss Growlers hosts Books and Brews Saturday afternoon. (2 p.m.)
• The Boise State Recreation Center welcomes Iliza for her Back In Action tour Saturday evening. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Making waves in Boise, Idaho! Follow the official Instagram account of the @boise_whitewater_park for photos, condition reports and more from park managers. We’re grateful for the surfing and kayaking communities in Boise. #boiseparks" (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Significant rainfall will impact the region late Saturday into Monday. Excessive rainfall amounts will cause sharp rises on small rivers and streams, with a risk of mud and rock slides in steep terrain." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Downtown Boise: "Join us for the Father’s Day Car Show in Downtown Boise! The 19th Annual Downtown Boise Father’s Day Car Show presented by @broncomotors is like no other — celebrating transportation, both past and future." (Downtown Boise via Instagram)
• Boise State Public Radio: "More than 100 kids, parents and teachers alike braved the threat of rain Wednesday in Nampa to get their hands on books recently banned by the city’s public school district." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "French Breakfast Radishes… so good with a little soft butter and salt. Get some and give it a try! #Repost @true_roots_organics with @make_repost #boisefarmersmarket #midtownboise #frenchbreakfastradishes #thisisboise" (BOISE FARMERS MARKET via Instagram)

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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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