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MANAGING EDITOR: Brainstorm Creative ASSISTANT EDITOR: Reagan Englesby

TAYLOR CUNNINHAM

JIM PETERSON Retired North Ada County Firefighter now enjoys taking photos for Eagle Camera Club, Eagle Magazine, the Treasure Valley, and his own photogrpahy businesses.

Photography has been in his blood since high school. Jim worked with periscope photography in the U.S. Navy and has fueled his passion by taking photgraphy classes at Boise State University.

AMY LARSON A former professional cake decorator, Sun Valley electrical contractor and Treasure Valley property manager, Amy realized midway through life that it was simpler to write about what interested her, rather than trying to do it all. Middle child and devoted chocoholic, Amy continues to learn and explore Idaho with her family and Weimaraner.

Taylor will be graduating from UC Davis this June with a double major in Italian and Comparative Literature; this summer she will start working in Business Development at a technology company in Alameda, California.

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LIZA LONG

PAMELA KLEIBRINK THOMPSON Once upon a time, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson lived in a big city “out west” where she won an Emmy for her work as a production manager on The Simpsons. One day, her prince charming swept her off to Idaho to live happily ever after. They live with their enchanting teenaged daughter in a castle in Meridian. Pamela has yet to float the Boise River or ski at Bogus Basin. Besides writing, she also does career coaching and acts at the Peace Officers Standards and Training facility in Meridian.

You can reach her at PamRecruit@q.com.

BAVANI PURUSHOTHAMAN Bavani is a writer, mamma and a dreamer. She dreams of a borderless world that practices one religion, the religion of love. She is a mum to 2 beautiful, free-spirited girls. Bavani is passionate about helping others in need and is convinced that just an ounce of effort from everyone would create a positive ripple of change in our world.

JIM REYNOLDS

LONNI LEAVITT-BARKER Lonni is an award-winning investigative news reporter whose career took her from Vegas to Raleigh, Phoenix to CBS in LA. Lonni and her husband have three girls and a little boy.

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Jim Reynolds is a regular contributor to EM, and the former Mayor of Eagle. He served for nine years in the Air Force. After his military service, he worked as certified commercial pilot, flying corporate jets for the ag industry. After retiring in 2008, Reynolds moved to Eagle with his wife of 39 years, Joanie.

CONTRIBUTORS: Liza Long Brad Carlson Pamela Thompson Amy Larson Lonni Leavitt-Barker Bavani Purushothaman Jim Reynolds Jessica McAnally Taylor Cunningham

Liza is an author, educator, mental health advocate, and mother of four children. Her book, The Price of Silence: A Mom’s Perspective on Mental Illness, is available in bookstores everywhere. Follow her on Twitter @anarchistmom or visit www.lizalong.com.

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COMMUNITY NOTE

Dear Readers, We are really starting to heat up! Its time to break out the shorts and tee shirts. Now is the time to get out and enjoy our community. I can’t help but get excited about the summer and everything there is to offer.

In this issue we highlight the latest trends, events and businesses in Eagle as well as looking at the constants in the community. The wine scene is in full bloom and continues to expand throughout Eagle. With the addition of the Eagle Foothills AVA and the support of the local restaurants serving local wines, there seems to be plenty of fine wine on the horizon. Speaking of bright futures, we feature Judd DeBoer as he describes how his local businesses pushed through the recession. DeBoer also shares his insights on the economy of the Treasure Valley.

And we know the community is doing just fine because of all the established, annual events. We can look forward to Eagle Fun Days, the Field of Honor and the Plein Air Festival. But there is lots of new happening too! A new location for Eagle VisionOne, a new start for injured vets, new trails at the bike park, a new way to do lab testing, and a New York-style of grub…this issue is sure to offer you fresh finds!

Before you make your summer plans, take a minute to see all that’s happening right here in Eagle. Now get out and enjoy our community!

Sincerely, Tia Crabtree

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TALKING POINTS

EAGLE FUN DAYS A CONSTANT VARIABLE IN THE SUMMER OF EAGLE

By Jim Reynolds, Former Mayor of Eagle For many Eagle residents, the most significant event of the calendar year is Eagle Fun Days. It all began in August 1964 as Eagle’s “Fun Fair”: a parade along State Street, donkey baseball, donkey basketball, a carnival for the kids, and finally a fundraiser auction.

Sponsored by the Eagle Community Improvement Committee, the goal was to add bleachers and a backstop to the baseball field at the Eagle Grade School. The event netted $843, allowing local companies and volunteers to complete the improvements. Fun Days developed into one of the Valley’s most popular venues as the local communities offered mutual support. Sandwiched into June and July with other area festivities—Meridian’s Dairy Days, the Emmett Cherry Festival, and Weiser Fiddle Festival—the Eagle Fun Days help make these months a fabulous and fun time of the year.

and the line for food grew to over an hour as the firemen kept everyone’s glass full of beer. Former Fire Chief Dan Friend recalls the party became quite raucous and rowdy, with a few actual fights between revelers. The firemen cooked as many as two tons of testicles and poured over 100 kegs of beer.

As Eagle became more “civilized,” the consumption of beer declined, and with it, the most spirited behavior. In 2014, Fire Chief Mike Winkle cited the escalating price of “oysters” as the reason the event was finally put to rest.

By far the most popular aspect of the Fun Days Parade was the popular water fight. It started innocently enough with kids in pickups armed with a barrel of water and squirt guns battling bystanders with similar weapons. Eagle Fire’s

ancient fire truck upped the ante by using a small fire hose. Naturally, fire departments from Star, Middleton, the BLM, North Ada County, Whitney, and Boise felt obliged to enter into the fray.

Eagle’s own Larry Gebert, always an enthusiastic participant, is credited with turning up the pressure on one fire truck until the gauges shattered. Some trucks carrying some 3,000 gallons of water sported a 2.5-in hose delivering 200 lbs. of pressure.

Inevitably a spectator complained of injury to her eyes. Fervent apologies were rendered, but the fire department was hounded into reducing the mayhem.

Escalating costs and the fear of injuring a child is forcing Fun Days to morph into something less threatening. That result is still unknown.

A history of Fun Days would not be complete without mention of the merger with the Nut Feed in 1970. Billed as the “World’s Largest Rocky Mountain Oyster Feed,” this event predated Fun Days by a decade. Dr. Ralph Wilder, a local veterinarian, donated a year’s worth of frozen calf testicles to the event, a fundraiser for providing reading glasses for Eagle’s poorer children. Originally just for the firemen, it was held at the Bank Club (now daVinci’s) but soon moved to the fire house (Customedica), then the rodeo grounds, and finally, to Merrill Park.

Firemen began inviting their friends, and the venue grew steadily in popularity. Eagle Brand Meats continued to supply the “oysters” Any articles and/or opinions expressed therein do not necessarily reflect the views of Eagle Magazine or the City of Eagle but remain solely those of the author(s).

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WINE CULTURE SPREADING

TO EAGLE On November 25, 2015,

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The approval of the AVA comes at an important time for Idaho wine.

Historically, Idaho wine has not gained national recognition, leaving many people unaware of its presence. But over the past several years, Eagle has experienced a renewal of its wine culture, and the city is working to support the local wine economy.

An Eagle City Council member and the owner of local cafe Wild West, Naomi Preston, pointed out the impact that the Eagle Foothills AVA could have on Eagle’s economy, using Walla Walla, Washington as an example.

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“When you look at what’s happening in Walla Walla, that’s a model for what we could have here in Eagle.

“When you look at what’s happening in Walla Walla, that’s a model for what we could have here in Eagle. I would like to see Eagle City Council identify the Eagle Foothills AVA as one of our top priorities in terms of economic development.”

In order to further support the Idaho Wine Industry, Preston would like to see Eagle create an environment where wine-related industries want to come and build their businesses.

“Part of our plan could be to encourage wine related business.”

2016 is a big year for development in the City of Eagle; the city’s comprehensive plan is being rewritten.

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Dave Faulk, the owner of Porterhouse market and Grit restaurant in Eagle, has always been a supporter of local products because of their connection to the local economy. Faulk said that he has seen a change in Idaho wines since opening Porterhouse in 2000; they are getting better and better. Faulk said that someone who tried an Idaho wine ten or twenty years ago needs to try it again.

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Tom Holloway, the store director of Albertsons in Eagle says that he has also noticed increased interest in local wine at his store.

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Because the Idaho wine industry is still developing, some buyers at stores or restaurants face a dilemma when bringing in new wines. Especially if the shop does not have a designated wine steward to help their guests make informed purchases, most wines will need to sell themselves by inspiring recognition in consumers. So, many buyers balance their desire to source unique products with the necessity to meet consumer demand.

As the Eagle Foothills AVA’s recognition grows, local consumers have an exciting role to play.

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DeBoer bullish on Idaho

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Judd DeBoer likes what his family’s diverse operating businesses are signaling about economic conditions in the Boise-Eagle area and beyond.

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He and his wife, the former Diane Brown, and their three children own Brown’s Industries, which is based on Riverside Drive in Eagle. DeBoer is the longtime owner-operator of Evan’s Building Center in Eagle, the Brundage Mountain Resort ski area near McCall, and the 55-room Salmon Rapids Lodge in Riggins.

DeBoer, 77, a hard worker and eager learner who has been through several economic cycles, remains optimistic about Idaho. “It’s definitely growing,” he said.

“Boise has been strong, and I can see McCall picking up, too,” the Brown’s board chairman said. Eagle has seen growth and “has become a very desirable location for people not only in the local area but coming into the area from the outside.”

Among Brown’s-held businesses, Evan’s was hit hardest by the recession, DeBoer said.

Fortunately, it did not expand during the preceding boom in construction, and during the downturn kept revenue coming in fairly steadily from its hardware-store side.

“From a business standpoint we are slowly, gradually recovering from the downturn in the building business,” he said.

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The recession’s impacts on Brundage and Salmon Rapids Lodge were softened by some corresponding increase in close-to-home travel.

The approximately 15-year-old hotel at Riggins saw continued demand for government and other meetings, and from regional travelers identifying it as a central stopover point, DeBoer said.

“It has benefited from good fish runs, people traveling by car, and by the growing recognition of Riggins as a destination for wilderness backcountry travel, jet boat trips, rafting, and fishing,” he said.

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Brundage revenue as of late March was tracking more than 20 percent above 2014-15 and about double that of a decade ago, DeBoer said. Sources of additional revenue in recent years—helping as skier visits and snowfall fluctuated—included expanded instruction, equipment rental, tubing, and terrain-park offerings as well as an enlarged backcountry skiing area accessed by tracked vehicle, more food-and-beverage offerings, and more season-extending activities like mountain biking and hosted events.

“A lesson from the small operator is that it’s a hell of a lot of work,” DeBoer said.

These entrepreneurs remind everyone how important it is to take care of each customer, he said.

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As an Idaho Travel Council member for six years in the 2000s, he tapped his Brundage experience to help operators of small guiding, skiing, and hospitality businesses market themselves in the West’s big cities.

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Other lessons he has learned include that long-term employees benefit a business and its customers—some Brown’s staffers have been with the company 35 years—and that “everything takes longer than you hope for” due in part to ongoing business and regulatory challenges. He has supported an additional highway connection between the Eagle-Emmett area and locations to the north, proposed about a decade ago.

DeBoer said he’s always optimistic about the Treasure Valley economy in the long term.

“There’s just no place that has as many pluses, in my opinion, than this area,” he said.

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*Images courtesy of Brundage Mountain & Salmon Rapids Lodge

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THE ARTS

Fine Art in Eagle

By Bavani Purushothaman PHOTOGRAPHY BY Jim Peterson

The arts are alive in Eagle! Stepping into the Gallery at Finer Frames, my expectation of walking into a little framing shop was pleasantly transformed by the sight of a beautiful, spacious art gallery. Columns of unique, grand frame samples grace the walls while carefully chosen pieces of exclusive artful gifts delicately adorn the gallery.

Finer Frames specializes in art restoration services, art installation, and design-oriented preservation. After having worked in a confined space for the last five years, Finer Frames celebrated the grand opening of their newly expanded premises at the end of March this year.

Meg Glasgow is the owner and visionary behind the Gallery at Finer Frames. Glasgow’s inspiration arrived as early as during her childhood when “she grew up playing with the tools and in the saw dust in the workshop of her father who was a cabinet maker”. Realizing her gift for art, she ardently pursued painting during her school years. While living in Portugal for three years, she spent her days hanging out at a frame shop where she learnt the European method of framing from the owner with whom she had struck up a friendship.

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between the artists and the community. The objectives of the festival, Glasgow says are, “one, to recruit top quality artists, the cream of the crop. And two, to attract an audience, people who appreciate the art and who are going to engage with the artist, purchase and support the arts. The more buyers there are, the better quality artists that can be attracted.”

The event kicks off on Wednesday, June 1st with a pre-festival paint out for the artists on the river behind Bella Aquila Restaurant. The next three days will see Eagle turn into a living art gallery. Artists from around the region will come to paint, draw, and sketch around the picturesque and natural, greater Eagle area. They will compete for ribbons, cash prizes, and, of course, deserved recognition.

Glasgow’s passion for the arts is visibly evident as she tells me excitedly about the 2016 Eagle Plein Air Festival & Competition which will be held from June 2nd to June 4th. Plein air is a term derived from the French phrase “en plein air” which means in open air. Plein air painting is a 19th-century style which takes artists into nature to capture subjects while being tested by the challenge of the ever-changing elements of nature, such as light and air movement.

The 3-day event will also include painting demonstrations and workshops. On Friday, June 3rd, David Mensing, who was the 2015 grand prize winner, will conduct a workshop on the “Key Principles for Fine Painting on Location”. He will also serve as the guest juror for the competition this year. On Saturday, June 4th, there will be a “paint in the park” free family event for anyone to have a go at creating their own plein air painting with pastels. The Festival culminates at The Gallery at Finer Frames with an award ceremony, refreshments, and a silent auction. The event is going to be a meaningful experience for art collectors who will be able to see first-hand art being created, learn about and engage with the artists, and finally have the opportunity to purchase original art.

After the resounding success of last year’s inaugural festival, Glasgow expects to see a 40% increase in the number of artist participants. This competition is open to professional and non-professional artists of all skill levels. This signature event that brings the community together is Glasgow’s initiative at playing matchmaker

Glasgow says, “I have had a wild, wonderful career.

To be able to find something you love to do and be rewarded for that not just by the community who loves and supports what you do but also by the industry is amazing.” She is grateful to be an instrument in fostering the arts in Eagle.

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By Pamela Kleibrink Thompson PHOTOGRAPHY BY Jack Flogel & Jim Peterson

Eagle’s Merrill Park will be transformed on May 20th to a Field of Honor when volunteers gather to fill it with 600 U.S. flags in perfect rows. It’s appropriate that it happen in Merrill Park as Eagle’s former mayor, Nancy Merrill, began the Field with her Mayor’s Youth Council in 2006.

“Nancy had seen a Field of Honor in Washington DC and wanted to host one,” recalls Heather Paredes, current project co-chair with her sister Kathy CoburnLimbaugh. The sisters now run the event with the help of family and friends and the cooperation of the City of Eagle. “This is our 10th year being involved and our 9th year running it,” shares Paredes.

Paredes invites everyone to help set up on Friday May 20th at 4:00pm at Merrill Park or help take-down on May 31st at 6:00pm. Sponsors and cash donations are also welcome. “Cash donations allow us to sponsor flags for individuals who don’t have anyone to sponsor a flag for them,” states Paredes. It costs only $30 to sponsor a flag. “The purpose of the Eagle Field of Honor is for anyone to be able to honor their loved ones no matter when or where they served. At the end of the event they keep the flag. We have shipped flags overseas to our currently serving men and women who have carried their flag in their packs while deployed. We have shipped them all across the United States to military families and veterans. We mail them with a letter explaining the Field and why they are receiving the flag.”

“The Eagle Field of Honor is a tribute to all of our nation’s military, past and present,” explains Paredes.

“The Field represents all who have served, including all veterans, POW, MIA, all those who have served throughout history and throughout the country as well as our currently serving military personnel.”

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“The flags will be displayed from May 21st through May 31st, 24 hours a day,” says Paredes. “We have lights on the flags at night. It is the most peaceful time to visit the Field. We have volunteers who watch over the flags throughout the night.” The opening ceremony, with a keynote by Brigadier General Walter Donovan, USMC (Ret.) begins at 4 pm on May 21. Bagpipers, buglers, and weather permitting, a flyover from the Warhawk Air Museum will be part of the ceremony recognizing the attending servicemen and women. A BBQ dinner will follow the opening ceremony and is free for all veterans and currently serving military personnel. A $5.00 donation is requested for any non-military attendees.

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Ribbons are tied to each flag pole and placed in alphabetical order by last name. “All branches of military, all wars and campaigns, and all eras are intertwined throughout the 600 flags,” notes Paredes.

“As you walk down a row of flags, reading the names on the ribbons, they may be in an order such as: a pilot who served in the Army Air Corps during WWII next to the flag of someone who served in the Marines during Vietnam, who is next to a woman who served in the Army National Guard who served two tours in Iraq, next to a Navy Corpsman currently serving. To me, it is a sign of unity among all of our nation’s heroes.”

“We wanted to continue the Eagle Field of Honor because of the people we met during that first year’s event,” says Paredes. “I’ve never seen such appreciation and awe. It’s a sad truth, but for many of our veterans this is the first positive recognition they have received from the civilian population regarding their service. This is especially true for our Vietnam veterans. We have had the distinct honor of meeting some of the most amazing

people and have been blessed with stories that range from deeply sad and heartbreaking to joyful, patriotic, and even quite funny. The Eagle Field of Honor is a place where they can reflect on those experiences and has become a place of healing for many.”

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Specialty Labs in Eagle has offered an alternative for patients needing lab work across the Treasure Valley for the last six years. Patients can bring their doctor’s orders into the relaxing spa-like environment, lay back in a reclining chair, and have their blood drawn. The lab specializes in making things comfortable and calm for you and giving you fast results at a competitive price.

Now, they are adding mobile services, traveling to the location of your choice, to offer greater comfort and ease. “We have found that people are wanting convenience to match their busy lifestyles,” said Becky Dembowski, Specialty Labs Patient Liaison. “We want to give people the freedom of not interrupting their schedules.”

Dembowski explains that the mobile unit will be especially convenient for people who have to get regular blood draws. It will also be a great comfort to people who have fear or anxiety when it comes to needles. The hospital environment can make people more anxious, especially kids, Dembowski said. Now, with a call to Specialty Labs, they come to you. Certified phlebotomists can take blood in a child’s bedroom where they are surrounded by things that make them comfortable. Or, they can come to your office and be in and out quickly.

“Fasting for lab work is also a hard thing for people.

They are completely out of their routine because they can’t eat as they normally do and people would have to leave the hospital or doctor’s office hungry and maybe not feeling well,” explained Dembowski. “At our office in Eagle, we offer small snacks and a beverage for

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people who need it right away. But the mobile unit lets people be in their own kitchen or wherever they choose.”

Rapid and accurate results is another benefit. “Our healthcare professionals make sure to process samples right away, giving people more accurate results,” said Dembowski. In most cases, results are available to your doctor within 24 hours.

Specialty Labs also accepts all major insurance. “And pricing is competitive, usually much less than other labs,” said Dembowski. The mobile testing does require an additional fee, which varies by location. She encourages people to call and inquire for more information. ”The next time your doctor orders labs, we would encourage you to give the mobile unit a try,” Dembowski said. “Let us come to you. No more rushing around, or waiting in line. We put your needs first.”

Walk-ins are welcome at the Specialty Labs Eagle office, though calling ahead for an appointment is encouraged.

Mobile unit appointments can be scheduled quickly, sometimes the same day. In addition to regular blood testing, Specialty Labs can do cultures and genetic testing.

For a full list of services, or to schedule an appointment, visit specialtylabtests.com or call 939-3555.

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CLOSE-UP

A Clear New Vision

By Liza Long PHOTOGRAPHY BY Jim Peterson

Since 2001, Eagle Vision One’s caring and skilled optometrists have been serving our community’s vision healthcare needs. As the city of Eagle has grown, so has Eagle Vision One’s practice. In January 2016, the three doctors of optometry—Shawn Sorenson, Aaron Warner, and Craig Moss—relocated into a stunning new office space on Eagle Road near Zamzows and Walgreens.

“It has been great to watch the community grow, and to grow with the community,” Sorenson said when I spoke with him and Warner in their state-of-the-art new facility.

Eagle Vision One’s Eyecatching Location Serves the Growing Eagle Community

The new building features a spacious, light-filled optical shop with designer eyewear from Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Prada, Kate Spade, and others. Brighter colors and bolder frames seem to be a current trend. A bubble wall provides a tranquil focal point as clients browse and try on the latest styles, aided by skilled assistants who provide recommendations and encouragement.

But Warner, Sorenson, and Moss are even more excited about their new diagnostic equipment, including an OCULUS Keratograph® that helps the doctors to pinpoint causes of dry eyes, a common patient complaint. They’ve also eliminated the dreaded “eye puff” test with more effective and less invasive diagnostics, and they continue to offer Optimap retinal scans to monitor ocular health.

“This new space allows us to implement new testing and services for more specific eye conditions, so that we can treat patients more comprehensively,” Warner added, noting that they are working with patients

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“Vision is the art of seeing things invisible.”

—Jonathan Swift

who have conditions like macular degeneration or glaucoma to provide the best vision possible.

The new space also includes an expanded on-site lab that can make basic prescriptions in about an hour, and they have several contact lenses in stock, so that people can see the world more clearly the same day as their eye examination.

In the summertime, people need to be especially concerned about their eyes, according to Sorenson.

Eagle Vision One holds an annual sunglasses sale each June. “We truly believe that protecting our patients’ eyes from damaging UV rays is critical,” Sorenson told me. “It’s an important part of healthy vision.”

From the ever-popular Raybans to the latest styles from Oakley and Maui Jim, the optical shop features a full complement of prescription sunglasses. They also carry the popular local Proof brand, a company started by three Idaho brothers who use sustainable practices to create unique eyewear designs.

The doctors also believe in supporting the community that supports them. “We partner with the Lions Club to collect gently used eyeglasses to donate to people who need them,” Sorenson said. They also support local sports teams, and Warner is exploring plans to do mission work in Central and South America. “Service is an important part of who we are,” he said.

For established patients and new ones, Eagle Vision One’s expanded location offers convenient, comprehensive eye care for the whole family.

Eagle Vision One NEW LOCATION Address: 355 S Eagle Rd, Eagle, ID 83616 Phone: (208) 938-2015 eaglevisionone.com

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COMMUNITY

Local Charity Gives Injured Vet a Fresh Start By Eagle Magazine PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF 208Cares

In 2012, it looked like Bradley Wells’ life was over, but now an Eagle, Idaho charity has given him a fresh start. 208 Cares, a local charity that provides housing for disabled veterans, has built a new home for Wells in the Warrior Park Subdivision. The three bedroom, two bath patio home has been specially built to accommodate Wells and his wheelchair. By providing wounded veterans with stable housing that lets them live independently, 208 Cares repays our debt of gratitude to the men and women who risk their lives to protect our freedom.

Bradley Wells served in the United States Air Force for two years and was deployed to Iraq. When he returned, he suffered from PTSD and chronic back pain, as well as kidney issues. He continued to work on base, but he was eventually granted an honorable discharge due to the severity of his medical issues.

After his discharge, Wells’ life began to spiral out of control. The doctors at the VA hospital couldn’t get a handle on his medical issues and instead prescribed him ever-increasing doses of OxyContin. His chronic pain was so intense that he’d run through a threemonth prescription in thirty days. Bradley Wells began to ‘doctor shop’ and seek out illegal dealers in an attempt to dampen his pain.

He enrolled in a VA drug rehabilitation program, but he left worse than he entered. He began a cycle of admissions and discharges. His life seemed hopeless.

He kept sinking lower and lower into a world of pain and despair.

When it seemed like his life couldn’t get any worse, Bradley Wells became the victim of a hit-and-run driver. He lay in a coma for over a week and awoke to the news that his leg had to be amputated. The surgery wasn’t immediately successful. He would undergo 18 more surgeries on his leg in the next 11 months. He continued to be addicted to pain medication.

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However, during this time, Wells experienced a resurgence in his faith. Slowly, he began to reach outside himself and help others. After being discharged from the VA hospital, he helped a fellow veteran with terminal cancer come to terms with his illness. He dedicated himself totally to God and overcame his dependence on pain pills. Today, Bradley Wells is a valuable member of the community.

He seeks to help others overcome pain and addiction and reconnect with their faith.

After hearing about Wells’ struggles and eventual triumph, 208 Cares decided to make him the beneficiary of the autumn, 2015 homebuilding project. The charity, formed by a coalition of area business owners, seeks to provide mortgage-free, accessible housing to Idaho veterans in need of a fresh start. By giving our veterans this support, 208 Cares helps them heal, reconnect with their families, and reengage with our community.

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CUISINE

The Delias Cook Up Delicious Treats at On a Roll Deli By Pamela Kleibrink Thompson PHOTOGRAPHY BY Jim Peterson

“The first question everyone asks us is…what part of New York are you from?” says Geri Delia, owner of On a Roll Deli, with her husband Tony. “We are not New Yorkers,” admits Geri, though “Tony has family that lives in Buffalo, N.Y.” Geri and Tony are from Southern California. A graduate of California Culinary Academy at San Francisco, Tony decided to follow his life-long passion for cooking and change his career path after he sustained an injury to his knee and could no longer work in the construction industry.

Tony and Geri owned and operated two restaurants in California’s Central Valley, where they lived for 14 years.

In 2004, they returned to Southern California, where Tony worked as a chef for The Four Season’s Hotel.

He started his own catering company in Carlsbad after working for three years in a corporate environment.

After Tony’s mother was diagnosed with lung cancer, the couple returned to the Los Angeles area and Tony worked for the West Los Angeles Veteran’s Retirement Housing Center—a brand new $10 million dollar facility that housed retired Vets dating back to WWII. “Tony still says that was his most rewarding job,” relates Geri. “He loved cooking for and listening to the veterans tell their war stories.” After Tony’s mom died, the Delias decided to move from California. After visiting friends in Caldwell, the Delias decided to move to Idaho and “were lucky to find a beautiful home in the Two Rivers subdivision.”

But they did not retire as they had planned. On a Roll Deli opened on March 3. “We decided to open the deli because we discovered that even though we are getting older, we were still young enough that we needed something to do to keep us interested and busy. Eagle didn’t have anything like this and we felt it would be welcomed and a good fit,” says Geri.

“We initially planned on being open only Monday to Friday to service the downtown Eagle working force and give them an additional option to all the other great food establishments downtown Eagle has to offer. However

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after the first days of operating Monday to Friday, our Facebook page blew up with requests from locals to be open on the weekend and later than 2:00 pm, so we listened and changed our hours to Tuesday to Saturday with operating hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm,” shares Geri.

“Tony and I love the huge sandwiches at Katz Deli in New York City. They are famous for their pastrami, corn beef, brisket, and smoked turkey,” says Geri. “We’ve tried to put something on our menu that would appeal to everyone’s palate: we have 1/4 pounder all beef Kosher hot dogs, 6 ounce hamburgers, fresh cut french fries, hand dipped onion rings, and not to forget our vegetarian friends we have a grilled veggie sandwich, black bean burger, and salads.”

On a Roll doesn’t own a freezer. Everything is made fresh. They use real brisket to make their pastrami, corned beef, and smoked brisket. The most popular items are the pastrami and corned beef—a taste of New York via California in downtown Eagle.

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RECRE ATION

Blazing New Trails

By Sara Mitton Cox PHOTOGRAPHY BY Jim Peterson

Ada/Eagle Bike Park Offers an Innovative New Trail

This time of year, outdoor enthusiasts of all ages flock to the impressive recreational opportunities at the Ada/Eagle Sports Complex. Located on Old Horseshoe Bend Road, just north of Floating Feather, it features a skateboard park, basketball hoops, a picnic area, a BMX course, and 29 different mountain biking trails.

The latest project aims to make the bike park more accessible to all.

Volunteers gathered on April 2nd to build a 500-foot trail that is suitable for adaptive cyclists, trail users who ride hand cycles built for off-road use. With a hand bike, you pedal and steer with your hands; your stomach also helps steer, as it rests on a pad. Adaptive cycling especially appeals to those with physical limitations that make regular biking difficult or impossible. But few trails of this kind exist.

The trail came about when Eagle Park and Recreation Director Mike Aho saw an adaptive cyclist unable to get through a gate at the Ada/Eagle Bike Park. After speaking with the cyclist, he learned there are many setbacks to riding. Aho asked Steve Noyes, Trails Coordinator for the City of Eagle, to look at their trails. Noyes found a lot of trails on the Eagle side of the park could accommodate adaptive bikes, but they aren’t designated to do so.

Noyes began searching for trail design standards for adaptive cycles. He contacted well-known recreation areas across the U.S. and in other countries to see what they offered for adaptive riders. He found that no trail design standards exist.

Noyes created a network of people from various locations so they could begin sharing ideas around adaptive trail design. He was able to test these ideas

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with the new trail at the Ada/Eagle Bike Park. Noyes said he hopes their observations of how the trail holds up over time will guide the development of standards for these trail users nationwide.

“We are at the ground floor of this concept, and we’re really excited about it,” said Noyes. “We hope this trail brings people to Eagle to check it out.” Noyes also wants adaptive cyclists to pass feedback along to him. “I want them to tell me how the trail feels and what they think. No idea is a bad one.”

An adaptive cyclist came to Eagle from Ketchum on the day the trail was built to help volunteers test it.

Noyes said he seemed pleased with the results. He and several of the volunteers were able to test out the adaptive bikes also. “I thought it was really a cool innovation,” said Noyes.

This trail fits perfectly with the prime mission of the Ada/Eagle Sports Complex—helping people to learn and love a life-long sport. “Eagle knows it’s important to our community to invest in things like hiking, running, and biking—things that provide recreation for a lifetime,” said Noyes. And the city of Eagle is always adding new things.

In October, a Skills Park was built for young and beginning bike riders. It has features like a teetertotter and twisting ramps so people can get used to riding on obstacles. Noyes said this addition, right across from the skate park, has been a popular one.

For more information about the new adaptive trail or events happening at the Ada/Eagle Sports Complex, including the Bike Park, contact Steve Noyes at snoyes@cityofeagle.org or 208-489-8769.

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High end design welcomes you into this extraordinary home in the highly desirable Two Rivers. Upon entering the towering glass chalet doors that lead you to the ultimate entertaining kitchen with a solid granite island with seating for 10, large pantry & gorgeous tile. Each bedroom boasts its own private bathroom, and the luxurious Master suite is abundant with amenities. The theater room is complete with adjacent built in refreshment area & an additional family room. Two upper private sun decks all on a corner lot.

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Eagle Dining Guide Oak Barrel of Eagle

1065 E. Winding Creek Dr. 208-938-3010 | boiseoakbarrel.com

A from scratch kitchen mastered by executive chef Mike Gradian. Every ingredient is fresh with sauces and dressings made in-house. Oak Barrrel of Eagle is well-known for having selection of fine wines and mouthwatering cuisine.

Expanding their uniqueness is a lounge where live music is played every Friday and Saturday night. Happy hour is daily from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with $2 off wines by the glass and half-price draft, bottles, and well drinks.

Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill

127 E. State St. 208-939-0212 | smokymountainpizza.com

Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill is a comfortable, casual, family restaurant located in downtown Eagle. Our extensive menu features unique pizzas & pastas, delicious salads, sandwiches, grilled steaks, hamburgers & more. In addition, we offer seasonal appetizers, entrées & desserts, daily lunch specials, a full bar and a great happy hour. There’s also a large kids’ menu, a game room and big screen TVs. Kids can even make their own pizzas! You can dine in, enjoy our wonderful patios, or call for our fast, friendly delivery service. So grab the gang and join the fun at Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill.

Le Coq d’Or

176 S. Rosebud Lane 208-947-2844 | chateaueagle.com

Serving traditional French and European cuisine, Executive Chef Franck Bacquet combines freshly grown vegetables and Northwestern meats with specialty imported ingredients to create dishes with genuine, passionate flavors. Located inside Chateau des Fleurs, Le Coq d’Or serves up delicious fine dining in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.

RICE

228 E. Eagle Plaza, Eagle, ID 208-939-2595 | riceeagle.com

Ahi Sushi Bar

1193 E. Winding Creek Dr. 208-938-FISH (3474) | ahisushibar.com

Sushi in Eagle? For sure! Ahi Sushi Bar is a relaxing environment where you can take a client, a date, or even the whole family. Enjoy weekly specials, happy hours and a menu fit for even the finickiest of fish eaters! Ahi Sushi Bar also offers a wide assortment of sake and local wines.

Treat yourself to some two-for-one handrolls while enjoying a fine wine after a hard day at work. You deserve it!

Rembrandts Coffee House

93 S. Eagle Rd. 208-938-1564 | rembrandtscoffeehouse.net

Rembrandts Coffee House is iconic for the delicious bake goods, R signatured lattes and sandwiches. The atmosphere is cosmic with color, artwork and comfy couches. Rembrandts thrives in entertainment with local jazz night, live local music, open mic night and family movie night. Open seven days a week and in the heart of Eagle on the corner of Old State and Eagle Rd.

Bardenay

155 E. Riverside Dr. 208-938-5093 | bardenay.com

In the year 2000, history was made when Bardenay became the first restaurant in the United States to include an in-restaurant distillery. Now with a hip third location right upon the river in Eagle, you can enjoy such spirits accompanied by an ambiance that only Idaho can bring you. Sit on the outdoor patio and watch the ducks swim by as you enjoy northwestern food faire made with organic and local ingredients.

Bardenay’s cocktails are handcrafted with their own distilled vodka, rum, gin and freshly squeezed citrus juices. Bardenay offers daily specials as well as discount coupons on their website.

Rice, a contemporary Asian cuisine restaurant, has a talent for fusing flavors from around the Far East creating a delicious menu of inspired dishes.

How do they do it? With their talented team of chefs imported from Asia, no doubt, who have experience in top notch restaurants in Asia. Add to this a full bar and fresh sushi menu, and this Eagle hotspot is a hit! Whether dining inside or on the beautiful outdoor patio, Rice has become a popular and trendy spot to enjoy Lunch Specials (11a-4), Daily Happy Hour (4-6p) and Live music on Thursday nights with buy 1 get 1 free drinks.

Sa-wad-dee Porterhouse Market

600 S. Rivershore Ln., Ste. 190 208-938-1441 | porterhousemarket.com

Porterhouse market is not only a great place to eat, but a great place to learn how to eat.

Porterhouse was born out of necessity. Stop in for lunch and try one of their famous sandwiches and soups—made fresh to order—and check out the plethora of quality meats and seafood for sale as well. Open Monday-Saturday 10 A.M. until 6:00 P.M.

1890 E. Fairview Ave., Meridian, ID 208-884-0701 | sawaddeethai.com

Sa-wad-dee is the valley’s most authentic Thai restaurant. The truth is, trying to describe the tastes that flood your mouth in a magazine is impossible. But when that first taste of coconut soup or the first bite of Green Curry hits your mouth, then you know, you have a favorite new restaurant. We also serve fresh delicious sushi as well as beer, wine, and a full bar is available.

Dine-in, take-out, delivery, and catering.

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Eagle Dining Guide GRIT

360 S. Eagle Rd. 208-576-6666 | gritcuisine.com

A newcomer to the Eagle dining arena, Grit has wasted no time in becoming one of Eagle’s best places to eat. Grit offers traditional American cuisine with a unique twist, and so far customers—and reviewers—are loving it. Their menu options include hand tossed pizzas, fried chicken, steaks, soups, and much more, all created by utilizing fresh ingredients from local Idaho farmers and producers. Stop in today to see their seasonal options, which change with the seasons as Idaho farmer’s produce different, delicious foods.

Bella Aquila

775 S. Rivershore Ln. 208-938-1900 | bellaaquilarestaurant.com

Bella Aquila is open daily for lunch and dinner as well as Sunday brunch with live music. Italian is our specialty with fresh house made pastas, local ingredients and impeccable service in a romantic setting along the Greenbelt. We feature a full bar and have been recognized by Wine Spectator magazine for our outstanding wine selection.

Happy hour is Monday through Thursday 4 – 6 pm with special appetizers and $1 off all drinks. Additionally our banquet room will accommodate up to 45 people for your private functions. Whether you come for a romantic anniversary dinner or other special event you will want to return often.

We look forward to welcoming you to Bella Aquila.

Bodacious Pig Barbecue

34 E. State St. 208-514-0068 | bodaciouspig.com

Located at the intersection of Old State Street and Eagle Road, Bodacious Pig Barbecue brings together the experience of husband and wife restaurateurs Joel and Tricia Anderson to create a traditional meets contemporary barbecue experience in the heart of downtown Eagle. Bodacious Pig offers Idahoans a hip, casual atmosphere, that’s an affordable place to enjoy great barbecue cooked right. The word “Bodacious” means remarkable, outstanding, bold and audacious, and we think the adjective describes them perfectly!

Wild West Bakery & Espresso daVinci’s

190 E. State St. | 208-939-2500 | davincis2.com

In the mood for some classic Italian food without any fuss? daVinci’s offers generously portioned meals at great prices, in a casual dining atmosphere with a unique local flair, set in a historic building right in the heart of downtown Eagle.

With a traditional menu and a friendly, helpful wait staff, sit down with the family or bring your special someone to share the veggie lasagna or chicken parmesan, wine from a local vineyard and tiramisu for dessert! daVinci’s offers a full bar, wine tastings, and great company from the patrons and staff. Indulge your taste buds with something savory, la dolce vita!

The Griddle

177 Eagle River St. 208-939-9070 | thegriddle.com

The original since 1948, The Griddle serves up friendly diner style fare with a gourmet twist.

Family owned and operated, this breakfast and lunch spot offers all the specialties you crave, including corn beef hash, biscuits and gravy and mom’s own special recipe for Quiche Lorraine. The lunch menu offers a variety of burgers and everyone’s favorite, the Patty Melt. The Griddle even serves up shakes, malts and floats!

Bring your appetite; you’ll be sure to take home some leftovers to enjoy for round two.

83 E. State St. | 208-939-5677 wildwestbakeryandespresso.com

Sunset Magazine called Wild West Eagle’s “first and friendliest” espresso cafe!

Known for our World Famous Sticky Buns, we’re serving Breakfast, Lunch, Caffe D’arte coffee and espresso; beer & wine. Stop in for an omelet & mimosa for breakfast, or one of Eagle’s Best Burgers for lunch! Open 6am-4pm weekdays, and 7am-4pm weekends. Celebrating our 20th Anniversary!

Lucky Fins Seafood Grill Joe Momma’s

600 S. Rivershore Ln. 208-939-3917 | joemommaseatery.com

Joe Momma’s uses many Idaho products to provide the freshest experience to their customers! The breakfast menu consists of an excellent selection of omelets, benedicts, fresh made sauces and gravies as well as many other breakfast classics. The lunch menu offers specialty burgers, sandwiches, and fresh made soups and salads. Joe Momma’s is located in the heart of Eagle, Idaho in the North Channel Center on Eagle Road.

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Pizza Hut

398 S. Eagle Rd. 208-938-9090 | pizzahut.com

Build a pizza that’s custom made for you. Start with your favorite crust, add all the toppings you want and just the right amount of cheese and sauce or pick one of our fabulous specialty pizzas. Our Super Supreme is a feast of pepperoni, ham, beef, pork sausage, Italian sausage, red onions, mushrooms, green peppers and black olives. Savor the flavor of fabulous warm Hershey chocolate dunkers or freshly baked cinnamon sticks. Whether you are gathering for a game or making it a lunch meeting, feeding a large group is easy with our affordable catering options. Get a lot for a little.

1441 N. Eagle Rd. 208-888-3467 | luckyfinsgrill.com

Lucky Fins Seafood Grill is an exceptional restaurant featuring Latin and Asian flavors intended to entice even the most sophisticated of palettes.

They offer a splendid variety of daily ‘theme based’ concepts, made with the freshest of ingredients. Wednesday through Saturdays, diners are offered a wide variety of sushi dishes that range from the tame to the boldly exotic—all of which providing a truly out of this world experience.

Lucky Fins also provides a full bar, extensive wine list, patio seating, and live music—all intended to enhance the diner’s experience and its warm and welcoming ambience.

L E COQ D’OR

Fine European Dining

UP COMING E V EN T S A F T ER N O O N T E A , A D U LT S $ 3 4, C HIL D R EN U N D ER 10 $20 Join us for Afternoon Tea at Chateau des Fleurs. We will be serving a selection of hand blended exotic teas and house-made pastries.

1:00PM-3:00PM, April 30, May 7, May 21, May 25, June 8, June 18, June 29, July 9, July 13, July 23, August 3, August 17, August 24.

YO G A , $20 Vinyasa flow yoga at the Chateau with Marcy Midnight. All levels of practitioners are welcome. Please bring your own mat.

10:00AM-12:00PM, May 21, June 18.

M O T HER ’ S DAY B R U N C H , $ 39 A D U LT S , C HIL D R EN 5 -12 $20 Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet by Chef Franck Bacquet. Sunday May 8. 11:00AM-4:00PM, last seating 2:30PM. Children under 5 are free.

FAT HER ’ S DAY, F R EE* British classic car show, live band and fun for kids and family. *Local beers, fine wines, and BBQ available for purchase.

Sunday June 19, 11:00AM.

Visit chateaueagle.com or call 208.947.2840 for reservations and information. 176 S. Rosebud Ln. Eagle, Idaho MAY/JUNE 2016 | 51

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