🌱 West Ada Resignation + Local Plant Sale + Symposion Future Plans

Morning, Boise! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today.

Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Boise Daily. A local school board will need to replace an outgoing member after he submitted his resignation. Listen to an interview with a Boise adult living his life with autism and grab the update on one of Boise's remaining neighborhood bars. A plant sale is coming your way and a review panel has decided an officer was justified ramming a suspect's vehicle.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon shower; cooler. High: 62 Low: 38.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The chairman of the West Ada School Board has resigned. IdahoEdNews news staff report Rusty Coffelt submitted a letter of resignation Monday, effective immediately. The letter cites "family matters" as the reason behind the resignation. (idahoednews)
2. April is Autism Acceptance Month and KTVB-TV's Maggie O'Mara speaks with Adam Felton, a 21-year-old Boise graphic artist and pizza box folder extraordinaire. (KTVB)
3. Boise may lose another small neighborhood bar, according to BoiseDev editor Don Day. The Symposion's building and land was recently purchased, and new plans call for apartments to be built on the site. (boisedev)
4. Do you have those one or two bare spots in your garden with no idea what to plant? Boise Patch announces the College of Western Idaho will hold a horticulture plant sale on May 5. Let the student experts help you decide the best plant for your needs. (Boise Patch)
5. A Boise Police officer was found justified in his actions of ramming a suspect's vehicle in October 2020. CBS2 news staff report a review of deadly force involved in the incident was warranted due to the suspect's actions and were within the department's policy. (Idaho News)

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Today in Boise:

• Borah High School juniors wishing to makeup the SAT test will have the chance on Tuesday. (8 a.m.)
• The Garden City Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly luncheon on Tuesday. All are invited. (Noon)
• Capital High School's girls varsity golf team will join other local teams at Falcon Crest Golf Course for tournament play. (1 p.m.)
• Edge Brewing will celebrate Boise State Night with 10 percent of all sales donated to support Intercollegiate Knights (IK) Endowed Impact Scholarship. (3 p.m.)
• The Morrison Center presents "Menopause The Musical" on Tuesday evening. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Jullion: "My stereo system in my 2010 Corolla suddenly stopped working. I don't want to take it to a dealer since they are so expensive. Does anyone know a person or place that can repair it and not cost a fortune? Thanks." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Charleston Place: "Anyone missing a dog? Looks like a German shepard mix with a red collar spotted on W. Hollandale Drive. We've fed it and gave it water." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lakewood: "To the lady who stopped to save the duckling on Chinden near Expo Idaho. Thank you! We had turned around to help the poor thing but you beat us to it. Thank you for being an animal lover with the willingness to help." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, SW Ada County Alliance - South: "I'm in search of a business that can remove a portion of my backyard lawn and do some sprinkler repair. Thanks." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wilderness Ranch: "Any local tile setters available to help me out? Need to repair a pan! Any recommendations will help. Thank you." (Nextdoor)

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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.