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CONTRIBUTORS

MANAGING EDITOR: Liza Long ASSISTANT EDITOR: Kirk Walton

KIRK WALTON

PETE GRADY Pete is an award-winning commercial and editorial photographer based in the Boise, ID metro area. With a career spanning 4 decades, Pete’s photographic interests include live stage, architecture, corporate editorial, executive portraiture and the food and hospitality industry. With an education in studio arts, Pete still pursues painting and drawing. When he’s not working he enjoys camping in Idaho’s wild places with his wife Joyce and dog Ella. Visit Pete’s website at www.gradyphoto.com to see more of his work.

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.

Kirk has been writing for IMP for over three years now. Kirk enjoys playing the piano, cycling, recreational soccer, and enjoying both the local scenery and the eatery in the company of good friends.

Kirk is also President and a board member of Idaho HOSA, a governmentsponsored PTE organization designed to help high school and collegiate students prepare for futures in the medical field.

CONTRIBUTORS: Liza Long Nicole Sharp Pete Grady Nicole Pettinger Amy Larson Jacob Rivers Toby Brockner Jessica McAnally Dr. Tamara Simon GRAPHIC DESIGN: Brainstorm Creative PHOTOGRAPHY: Cy Gilbert Mark Dyrud FOR RESULTS-DRIVEN ADVERTISING: sales@eaglemagazine.com Errin C. Brown 208-869-8030 FOR GENERAL INFORMATION: www.eaglemagazine.com 208-484-8215

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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.

Lettie studied creative writing and has since worked for two publishing houses, a music venue, farmed, and written for a variety of magazines, newspapers, and online outlets. Lettie enjoys writing about travel, food, farming, and music. She spent the past year exploring New Zealand and is now excited to discover all Idaho has to offer. Visit www.lettiestratton.com to learn more.

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KRISTA FENNELL I received a BA in Psychology and minors in Human Biology, Human Services, and Interactive Journalism from The College of Idaho. I am a Sensory-Motor Coach for Brain Balance Achievement Center in Eagle, Idaho. I spend my free time bicycling, hiking, camping, going to concerts, and traveling.

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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.

Nicole's heart is in establishing the non-profit IDAHO WALLFLOWERS, which is a grassroots outreach to all Idaho children instilling the love of music, art, and Idaho past-times through workshops.

The workshops are mentored by local musicians, artists, and those knowledgeable of such past-times as fly-fishing, topography, hiking, archery, foraging, etc. *what's in our own backyard!

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Living life well on a budget

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Cover photo: courtesy of Thin

Seeing our community through an artist's lens

De p a r t m e n t s 10 | Community Note

12 | Talking Points

34 | Health & Beauty

38 | Close-Up

26 | The Arts 40 | Face 2 Face

48 | Real Estate Listings

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COMMUNITY NOTE

Boise River in the Fall

Dear Readers, Fall has always been my favorite time of year in Eagle. There’s nothing better than a long, meandering walk down the greenbelt along the river, surrounded by the beautiful colors of fall. This issue is all about the beauty of fall, and we’ve done our best to cover some of the many interesting things in Eagle happening this season.

places where you can find this level of unparalleled community involvement, from citizens to the mayor, and that’s special. We always try to highlight a few other special individuals in the community, so be sure to read about Andy Johnson--a local author--as well as the owner of Doug’s Burger Den--who has struggled with brain cancer.

Fall is one of the most visually striking times of year, and in keeping with that we’ve highlighted the Eagle Camera Club as one of our features. These local photographers work hard to take amazing pictures year-round, and their work is truly impressive. We’ve also written a story on the prettiest walks in Eagle--with some great photos--to help you figure out those special places where you can best enjoy the beauty of Eagle. As always, the Mayor has written a special history piece, and it’s truly an interesting read. Eagle is one of the few

There’s a lot to do in Eagle this fall, from car shows to the newly installed Eagle Island Zipline, there’s something for the whole family. There’s so much more to this issue than what I could write here, so I’ll leave you with our thanks--thank you for making Eagle such a wonderful place to live, work, and grow in.

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Across the U.S., you can find “Detroit Rip-rap” scattered along the banks and bottoms of rivers. These are remnants of a time when rivers were less regulated and people were trying to figure out how to battle the escalating problem of erosion. Adding the name “Detroit” refers to the home of car production in the U.S. The cars would have been completely stripped and left with just their metal shells. For a while, it was a popular way to put old cars to use; and while car bodies might be cheaper than manufactured materials for rip-rap, abandoned cars carried with them residues of grease, paint, oil, and rust. Placing them in waterways was not environmentally safe nor sound. The practice is now rare.

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TALKING POINTS

ORVILLE JACKSON SOLDIER-PHARMACIST-ENTREPRENUER

By Mayor Jim Reynolds Orville was forced to live off the largess of the German people until he found his way back to the States.

still lives in the home. The Jackson’s had one stipulation: all the kids must help clean the pool each spring.

Jackson was born August 16, 1893 in Salubria, a settlement that no longer exists, near present day Cambridge. England.

The name apparently took meaning from the word “salubrious,” meaning healthy or health seeking. This name proved prophetic, since Jackson would fashion his career in the healthcare retail establishmentof the day: pharmacy.

On his return, he entered the College of Pharmacy, now Drake University, in Des Moines, Iowa. After graduation, Orville returned home and worked for a druggist in Meridian where he learned all he needed to know about poor customer service. Apparently, the druggist preferred visiting with his cronies around the old pot-bellied stove to waiting on customers. He was well known for saying that he had just “sold the last one” or “he was just out” of the product desired. Orville never forgot that experience..

A solid member of the community, he made loans to new businesses and lobbied to bring to Eagle the 1st National Bank. After operating the business for 52 years, he sold to Wayne Crosby in 1974. Two years later, he was honored to have August 16th declared Orville Jackson Day. He passed away peacefully at the age of 90 after a very full and satisfying life of service to his neighbors and his community.

Yet Orville Jackson was not just a druggist, but also an entrepreneur in the manner of his grandfather Jackson who used to buy farms, “prove them up” or renovate them, and resell them for a tidy profit.

Mr. L.B. Harris first opened The Eagle Drug Store in 1906; ten years later he added mercantile to the west side of the store. It soon became a local bank for farmers and dairy workers wishing to cash their paychecks.

Jackson’s parents moved the family to Star, then to Middleton where Orville attended Caldwell High School. When the United States entered World War I, Jackson joined the Army. training as a medic at Ft. Douglas near Salt Lake City. He could not have chosen a more dangerous assignment than treating and recovering the wounded from the killing fields of France and Germany.

The body counts were legendary and the chance for survival for a medic, minimal.

Orville purchased the business in 1922 and renamed it the Orville Jackson Drug Store and General Store. Recalling his earlier experience in Meridian, he made his motto “We are never just out.” He carried a wide variety of merchandise from veterinary products to gold pans, mining supplies, horse and mule shoes and sheepherder’s bathtubs. It was an immediate success; enough that he married his sweetheart, Floy Sims the following year.

It is difficult to write about early Eagle without turning at some point to the Orville Jackson Drug Store and its iconic owner. For several decades, Orville Jackson’s was the center of commerce and conversation in developing Eagle.

He did survive, but after the Armistice, his records were lost and his parents for some time believed Orville to be a casualty of the Great War. No records meant no pay and

Sources: Images of America, Eagle, Arcadia Publishing, 2012. Life in Eagle, Idaho, Arthur A. Hart, Eagle Historic Preservation Society, 2008 Photo Courtesy of Alana Dunn, Eagle Museum

In 1931, Orville built the Tudor Revival home that still stands on Eagle Road just south of Rembrandt’s. To it, he added the very first swimming pool in Eagle. It was a huge hit with the kids, including daughter Shari who

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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“ALWAYS FORGIVE YOUR ENEMIES; NOTHING ANNOYS THEM SO MUCH.” — OSCAR WILDE

"IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO A THING, IT IS BEST NOT TO PUT THAT THING IN YOUR MOUTH, PARTICULARLY IF THE THING IS CATS." — LEMONY SNICKET

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The Krazy Coupon Lady LIVING LIFE WELL ON A BUDGET B Y C H E L S E A C H A M B E R S , P H OTO G R A P H Y C O U R T E SY O F H E AT H E R W H E E L E R

Local Eagle residents Heather Wheeler and Joanie Demer have revolutionized the way we look at shopping and the many ways we can save.

It started out simply, as most things do, with one burning need: to save money. Both Wheeler and Demer had families to care for on a limited salary; they were spending more money each week on products they could absolutely not go without like diapers, food, and toiletries. They wanted freedom from spending hundreds of dollars on necessities that they had little to no choice in purchasing.

Wheeler was raising a rambunctious two-year-old and had just become the proud parent to a newborn. With another mouth to feed, she began to realize that even buying generic wasn’t saving as much money as they needed. Demer and Wheeler both knew that as mothers, it was their duty to provide for their children, but money can only be stretched so far. So they sat down, created a budget, and looked at monthly expenses. Their largest expense was the grocery bill, well over $500 a month.

It was near the end of 2008 when they decided to make the change that would end up being a

savings catalyst for consumers everywhere. The idea came to Wheeler from a family member, an aunt in Utah, who had begun couponing and swore it changed the way she would shop forever. A bit skeptical but hoping for a miracle, Wheeler began clipping newspaper ads and searching online for deals. With coupons in one hand and a shopping cart in the other, she and Demer started their revolution at a local grocery store.

They remember looking at each other as they made their way toward the exit with full shopping carts and wondering, “Are they just going to let us walk out of here with so much free stuff?” They had spent under $60 to purchase everything they needed and more. At that moment they knew that they had to share this knowledge with consumers across the globe, and that is precisely what they have been doing.

They co-authored a book together, Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey, which has been wildly successful. The book lays out their couponing tactics and teaches people how to become master shoppers. Their website, krazycouponlady.com, is incredibly useful for all products, not just groceries,

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and conveniently compiles almost every coupon you could ever need for almost any product you could think of. It’s easy to use and makes the shopping experience significantly less painful.

Their latest endeavor, which will generate even more ease-of-access to saving, is their app that holds online coupons that you can simply show at the register. Wheeler and Demer know they’re not the first couponing website or application, but it is their goal to make theirs the best. The app has been in the works since last year and was launched midAugust.

The Krazy Coupon Lady has become so much more than a coupon site – it is two women’s dedication to becoming consumer advocates. There is no going back to the old way of shopping for Heather Wheeler, who says “It’s easy to spend 30 minutes a week when you’re saving hundreds of dollars.” What would you buy with over $300 extra each month?

Would you finally take that trip to Costa Rica?

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Eagle Camera Club Seeing our community through an artist’s lens

by Chelsea Chambers

Jim Peterson Eagle is a lovely community four seasons of the year, but fall is a special time. In this article, we profile five Eagle Camera Club photographers who are looking forward to autumn.

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Jim has been a part of the Eagle Camera Club for four years. He enjoys photographing people – families, couples, and high school seniors. Jim finds landscape work both challenging and fun. 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 photography classes at Boise State University.

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Don Johnson Don Johnson grew up with cameras and darkrooms in the film era and embraced the transition to digital technology shortly after its advent. He received formal photography training at Boise State University and Brooks Institute of Photography before embarking on an entirely different career path, one that led him across the United States and around the world before returning to his first love, the camera. His work has earned national and local awards and can be seen gracing the walls of St. Luke’s Medical Center, St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Idaho Central Credit Union, and other local businesses. Don provides portrait, commercial, and product services through Arrowrock Photography, event photography and skills training through Sawtooth Photo Pros, and was President of the Camera Club of Eagle from 2010 to 2012.

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Dan Mottaz It’s hard not to have a deep appreciation for nature when you grow up in a place like the Redwood Coast in Northern California. In the mid 1970s, Dan was a painter.

After a while, he discovered that to paint pictures of remote locations, he needed a camera so he could paint the scenes from the pictures he took. It didn’t take long before he fell in love with the art of photography. ”I put my painting aspirations aside and devoted my artistic inclinations to photography,” he says. ”Photography allowed me to explore not only artistic pursuits, but technical ones as well.” The art had the added benefit of allowing him to explore the outdoors where he prefers to be. In college he studied photography, art, and film production, and ended up devoting 25 years to a career in the film and video business. It wasn’t until about 8 years ago, when digital photography took hold, that Dan was reintroduced to photography by his wife who gifted him with his first digital camera. Today, Dan is an avid member of the Camera Club of Eagle and producing photography again, a dream come full circle.

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David McNeil David enjoys photography as a hobby and began to pursue this artistic passion in 2008. David and his family moved to Boise in 2012, and since then, he has been shooting photos of the beautiful and diverse landscape in our community. He is a self-taught artist who loves taking photos of scenery and hopes to continue to enjoy and improve his art. 22

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Mark Dyrud Mark has always been a very visual person with a critical eye for design. This talent drew him to the visual arts world. His love for photography began in college when he studied the art and craft.

He first began shooting at Los Angeles’s Piece College, where he originally went to study film.

His experiences prompted him to pursue photojournalism. Mark loves the storytelling nature of photojournalism and the excitement it brings; there is always the possibility of capturing an image with the potential to reach the world and bring about positive change. Mark seeks to grow as a photojournalist and desires to connect with communities and cultures around the world in an effort to bring truth and hope.

Jack Floegel Jack is a photographer and instructor for Sawtooth Photo Pros and the owner of JackZ Photography, www. jackzphotography.com. He has been taking pictures since he was 5 years old. “I love landscape work, photographing people, and animals,” he says. He currently volunteers with the Idaho Humane Society and teaches community education for the Boise School District. Living for 20 years in New Mexico immersed Jack in the diverse and colorful culture of Santa Fe and the striking landscape of the desert. More recently, Yellowstone and the beauty of Idaho has allowed him to test and expand his artistic horizons. He is grateful daily for the advances that digital photography has brought to the art.

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THE ARTS

A Little Bit Country By Liza Long PHOTOGRAPHY courtesy of Desirae Bronson

When it comes to music, Desirae Bronson is a self-described “late bloomer.” This petite Nash Next Country country music semifinalist with the curly blonde hair and smoky vocals is a self-trained musician; she didn’t even pick up a guitar until her brother started learning the instrument 8 years ago. With encouragement from a church leader who recognized her talent, Bronson, who calls Meridian, Idaho home, started to perform at the age of 21, winning fans at local venues including the Knitting Factory and the Sapphire Room.

Now, 5 years after the release of her first album in 2010, Bronson has a shot at country music superstardom. But she needs help from her Treasure Valley fans.

A Little Bit Country Desirae Bronson takes her song-craft from Boise to Nashville

“I think my husband was surprised at first,” Bronson told me about her decision to pursue a music career when she called me from Nashville, where she is representing Idaho as a potential finalist in the Nash Next Country contest. “He didn’t know I had this in me, but he has been incredibly supportive from the start.”

Bronson has opened for headliners at Revolution Concert House and the Knitting Factory, and she performed at the Mountain Home music festival this year. She credits Sheryl Crow as a musical influence. “A lot of people compare me to her,” she said. Her confessional ballads and clean vocals are similar to Crow’s storytelling musical style. In 2013, Bronson was chosen as RAW artist “Musician of the Year,” and she received over 100,000 votes to win the National Radio Talent Contest.

She has also been a finalist in Nashville’s Music City Songwriting contest, and “There’s something incredibly vulnerable about putting yourself out there,” Bronson told me when I asked her what it felt like to perform her own music in front of crowds

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of people. “I wrote the song ‘Pep Talk’ to explain how hard that process can be.” One of her most popular songs, “This Is Me,” showcases her down-to-earth, countrygirl nature. With no formal training, Bronson, relies on formidable natural talent. “My Dad’s side of the family is all incredibly musical,” she said. “I guess I’m lucky to have this gift.”

The Nash Next contest is similar to “American Idol”.

Contestants are given challenges, then they post their performances to the Nash Next site where fans can vote for them. As a semifinalist, Bronson must successfully

compete in 5 challenges, including most creative cover (Bronson does a delightful version of Miranda Lambert’s “Automatic”), a Twitter Jingle, a live broadcast, an Instagram challenge, and a picture collage challenge. The 10 finalists will each create a music video with animation and will participate in a 2016 Nash Next national tour. The grand prize winner will be announced in December.

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Bronson describes the Treasure Valley music scene as “incredibly supportive,” but she is also grateful for the opportunity to meet artists from all over the United States as part of the Nash Next challenge. Through the whirlwind ride, she has maintained the down-home attitude that shines through in her upbeat lyrics: “I’m not afraid to let you see this is me.”

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A Different Grain By Brad Carlson PHOTOGRAPHY BY Phil White

Moderate Growth Proves Winning Strategy for The Teff Company

Nearly 35 years after Wayne Carlson launched what is now a leading supplier of the African small grain called teff, he still wonders if it was a good idea. “It has worked, but if I had to do it again, I would keep a day job,” he said.

The Teff Company succeeded largely because Carlson and the farmers he enlisted grew the enterprise slowly out of necessity. “It has been relatively slow, steady growth all along,” he said. “That was by choice, and by the fact that we had financial constraints. But constrained financials limit your mistakes. We had invested our time, and we had skin in the game.”

Teff is an annual bunchgrass native to Ethiopia and Eritrea, where it is a staple in offerings like injera flatbread. Teff lacks gluten and is known for its balance of amino acids as well as high levels of protein, calcium, and iron. It grows well in places that have hot days and limited precipitation, one reason Idaho is a leading U.S. producer.

Carlson, whose “day job” was in public health research, learned about teff while working on projects in Ethiopia in the 1970s. He liked it as a food staple and saw its potential in Idaho. He started setting up the business in 1981, selecting varieties he thought would grow well here and meeting with farmers. It was 1984 before the business generated income as a going concern.

“What I wanted to do was transfer a useful, lifesustaining crop from one culture to another,” Carlson said.

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“We’ve never consciously tried to build it into the next big thing,” Wayne Carlson said. “We’ve tried to grow it at a rational rate based on real demand, not artificially stimulated demand.” The Teff Company adds growers only if both parties see a fit and a mutual benefit.

The company employs seven in-house employees in a teff-exclusive production facility and renovated office on Ninth Avenue North in Nampa. It produces its own seed and works with a longstanding group of growers paid on contract. Its Maskal Teff is packaged as flour or grain, in brown or ivory. Buyers include people who moved from Africa to the U.S., other American consumers who discovered Ethiopian cuisine or like teff’s nutritional properties, and rural property owners who buy seed for teff hay.

“It’s something I’m familiar with,” Ethiopia-born employee Yordanos Refu said, “and I feel like they care about the experiences Ethiopians have regarding teff.”

Revenue nearly doubled in the past five years with more customers and growers, but moderate annual growth is targeted, Carlson said. Competition is strong, and the Idaho company’s supply can change as farmers retire or plant a rotation crop other than teff.

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Where the Eagles Fly By Ed Camp PHOTOGRAPHY courtesy of Eagle Magazine

Living in the Eagle foothills offers residents a unique quality of life. If you enjoy unobstructed views of the surrounding mountain ranges, sweeping valley vistas, wildlife, and the absence of mosquitoes, this place might be right for you.

As a decade-long resident of the Willow Creek Area foothills, I have learned there is much to appreciate Where else can you have a country retreat away from the noise yet only minutes from the amenities of a city? This lifestyle requires no second home to get away from it all when you choose to put down roots in the foothills.

An added bonus, due to the geographical uniqueness, soil, and climate, is the granting of the Willow Creek Viticultural Appellation. This designation will have a positive impact on the local wine industry, which includes 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards, the future Whispering Hills Vineyard, and other boutique Idaho vineyards.

Vineyards, grazing horses, and open space with views that bring a peace only nature can retrieve are all part of living in the Eagle foothills.

Building or buying an existing residence in the foothills requires a knowledge of water rights, wells, septic systems, soil composition, easement trails, road maintenance, public lands, and future development to name a few issues potential homeowners need to be aware of. Questions concerning local well depths, production of gallons per minute, acquiring water rights, domestic rights, permitted land use, and CC&Rs, can all affect cost and/or purchase price. Having a knowledgeable realtor to serve you will promote informed decisions that will benefit your purchase of a lifetime.

Over the years, there has been a dramatic change in the reasons for choosing to purchase acreage property. Not long ago, people who lived on an acreage property generally owned livestock and and farmed. However, now residents are seeking the expansive views and sense of space. My wife, daughter, and I have enjoyed riding our horses over vast areas of the foothills. My daughter

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became an accomplished rider. My wife Jane and I have since traded our horses for mountain bikes, enjoying the trails in a different way.

Although most of the acreage lots in the foothills are 5-10 acres, it’s a misconception that maintenance will be time consuming In fact, since I live on a 10-acre lot, I can testify that there is less yardwork than that of most of my friends in town. A relatively small yard surrounded by natural habitat allows me the joy of maintaining my space with effort that does not consume my time. We have a new neighbor building in our neighborhood who has chosen the zero landscaping option. Besides keeping the land natural, other land use options include pasture, tree farming, vineyards, and row crops.

With a limited number of acreage foothill view properties in the Eagle Foothills, living “where the Eagles fly” will continue to be a rewarding and special place to live.

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By Nicole Sharp PHOTOGRAPHY by Eagle Magazine Staff

Finding a niche market, creating a successful business, and developing a few franchises is a sound plan if you want to be your own boss. It’s the way many successful businesses have been created. Bubble Soccer Idaho is another in a long list of business plans that have gone right. In fact, the owner has already contributed the maximum amount to his individual retirement account and started a second franchise in Twin Falls this year.

There is one small difference between other business models and that of Bubble Soccer Idaho: The owner, Max Pilling, is 14 years old.

The oldest of six children and headed into 9th grade this coming fall, Pilling might have the normal woes of teenage life, only he has added “business owner” to his repertoire. Max wanted a job and needed to start saving money for college. While most teens in his situation mow lawns, a different opportunity found Max. After seeing a video on Zorb Soccer by Devinsupertramp, an extreme sport videographer, Max saw an opening to do something different. There was nothing like bubble soccer in Idaho.

With the support of his family, he purchased his first set of bubble balls and began advertising, first through Groupon, and also through old-fashioned fliers.

Eventually, this young entrepreneur’s business took off.

What exactly is bubble soccer? The rules are simple.

There are two teams of five. Each person then climbs inside what looks like a bean bag size ball of bubble wrap. Team members harness themselves in and can hold on to the bubble in the front. Then, they play soccer, only this time, intentionally running into another player makes the game so much more fun. Inside the bubble, you can bounce and fall all over the place.

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Bubble Soccer Idaho is definitely a business. Pilling’s family makes sure that Max understands the concept. He leases the space in the garage where he keeps the equipment. He hires friends who can drive to take him and the equipment where he needs to go. If he is unable to do the delivery himself, he hires someone.

Pilling delivers, sets up, and takes down the equipment for different events. The most popular have been birthday parties, end-of-the -year parties for soccer teams, family reunions, and team building exercises for various corporations. Word has gotten out about this new fun sport, and the summer has been busy, with at least one to two events booked each week.

How well is Bubble Soccer Idaho doing? Pilling has already saved enough money for at least the first year of college. And here is another interesting fact; Pilling started his business in January of 2015. Pilling rents out a set of ten bubbles at a time, “Ten is good for a group of 20 to 30 people,” he told me. As it turns out, bubble soccer is a real workout. Pilling has three sets and can handle more people for an adjusted price.

So what’s next for this young entrepreneur? This ninth grader is thinking about the coming school year and the day he can buy a car.

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Breaking Barrier Biases By Chelsea Chambers PHOTOGRAPHY BY Phil White

Andy Johnson paving the path for acceptance, inclusion, and health.

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Andy Johnson has a noble aspiration for the continued betterment of humankind. He believes wholly in the fact that we can, as one society, break down the barrier of human biases and, in turn, create a healthy, accepting lifestyle for all who seek it. For this purpose, Andy has sought to help, lead, and inspire through consulting and conflict resolution.

Johnson is no stranger to animosity and friction. Like many of us, his experiences have shaped who he is as a person. But Andy has found a way to do something that not many of us have – a way to transform our negative occurrences into something positive and even inspirational. Growing up, Andy dealt with the ever-prevalent reality of being an introvert in a highly extroverted world. Instead of disregarding this trait as a shortcoming, he decided to harness and create something beautiful out of it, which has been a grand catalyst in his career as an author and consultant.

Johnson started out after college as an architect in California. After a number of years, he sought a change of scenery and moved to Idaho with his wife and three beautiful daughters to continue his career in architecture. Ten years later, he switched vocations and began pastoring at a local startup church. As is sadly too often the case, conflicts in his new career and the faith community he served began to arise. The experiences in that painful church ordeal prompted his first book, The End of Conflict. His second book, Entropy, was written to help all organizations deal more effectively with conflict while also moving toward team health. Both books are wildly inspiring for individuals and groups alike.

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“Life’s too short for people to feel like there’s something wrong with them.”

-Andy Johnson Introvert Revolution is Johnson’s latest literary endeavor and goes hand-in-hand with his resolve to aid and embolden introverts to live without shame and not only accept themselves, but to go a step farther and embrace their potential. By eradicating shame and encouraging teams and individuals to lead fearlessly and move toward their goals, Johnson is able to achieve one of his own personal dreams – to inspire and motivate people in such a way that they have no negative connotations about themselves.

We are at a time in history where we are constantly barraged with stimuli; it is often a conglomerated mix of positive and negative and may have longstanding repercussions on our self-worth and, in turn, our future potential. Andy Johnson has proven, and will continue to prove, that we deserve to live a healthy, positive, and productive lifestyle. No matter what our upbringing, our personality, or our preferences, we can and will succeed.

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All in the Family By Liza Long Photo Courtesy of Corta Family & Liza Long

An Eagle family restaurant and coaching legend faces his biggest challenge.

Ask Doug’s Burger Den manager Teresa Freinwald what she likes best about her job, and she doesn’t hesitate for a minute. “For me, it’s like working for family,” she says, noting that she has been with the restaurant for about a decade. “Our customers feel that too—they come in because of the nostalgia, the small-town feeling, and of course, the food.”

And the food is delicious. Doug’s serves up a classic café style breakfast complete with table service Monday through Friday until 11:00 a.m., and on weekends until 11:30 a.m. For the lunch and dinner crowd, the restaurant switches to a faster-food style using fresh ingredients, with a drive through window, and sit-down or take-out dining options.

According to Freinwald, the most popular item on the menu is the Burger Den special, a mouthwatering ½ pound burger with cheese and bacon. Personally, I love their authentic Philly Cheesesteak sandwich, smothered in mushrooms. For my kids, the flavor-burst ice cream cones are a unique treat.

But there’s more to this story than what’s on the menu.

Doug’s Burger Den is truly a family business. Doug is the son of Jim Corta, who started the original Burger Den in Middleton (there’s another one in New Plymouth). Doug opened the Eagle location in 1993, making it one of the longest continually operating restaurants in the community.

And on the outside of the restaurant, in bright and cheery paint, you’ll read a message about brain cancer.

Doug was diagnosed in March 2014 when he went to the St. Luke’s emergency room with a severe migraine.

According to Doug’s wife, Jacki, the doctors wanted to rule out the possibility of anything serious, so they ordered a CT scan.

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“I should have known when two doctors and the nurse come in together, they are not telling me he is ready to go home and all is fine!,” she wrote on her Caring Bridge site, where friends and family can follow Doug’s journes.

Doug has been battling brain cancer ever since.

He had his first brain surgery here in Boise, followed by chemotherapy and radiation. But the tumor returned, and Doug learned he would have just a few short months to live if he didn’t take immediate action. He found a new doctor in Seattle, followed again by targeted radiation and chemotherapy.

He also got a taste of hope. Doug found out he was a candidate for a new clinical trial. The Nativis Voyager headbands are noninvasive medical devices that use radio frequency energy to disrupt cancer cell division.

Doug wears the thin blue headband 24 hour per day.

“Nativis Voyager is a potentially revolutionary cancer therapy,” said Dr. Charles Cobbs, MD, Medical Director

of the The Ben & Catherine Ivy Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment, located in Seattle where Doug travels for his treatments.

On August 6, after Doug’s 18th round of chemotherapy, Jacki told me that his most recent MRI showed that the tumor was stable, which means it’s not growing, but he is still not in remission, so the fight continues. Since Doug got sick, Jacki has kept the family business and Eagle community staple running.

Doug is also the Eagle High School Varsity Softball head coach.

His team posted an impressive season record of 30-1, won the State championship, and Doug was named Coach of the Year.

Through it all, Jacki and Doug have maintained a positive, winning attitude, supported by their family, by their many friends, and by their faith. “We take every victory with grace,” Jacki said.

For More Information Doug’s Burger Den 231 E State St, Eagle, ID 83616 (208) 939-3300 If you would like more information on how to help Doug and his family, you can follow Corta’s Caring Clan on Facebook, or visit www.caringbridge.org, where Jacki posts regular updates for Doug’s many fans. Friends and family can donate to help with the medical costs at Doug Corta’s GoFundMe page, gofundme.com/v5dzfcg.

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Fall into Fun By Jennifer Orklund

Eagle Island State Park Now Has a Zip Line!

Eagle Island State Park just may be the Treasure Valley’s best kept secret. Minutes from Eagle, Star and Meridian, the park boasts an array of fun, familyfriendly recreation opportunities. The list includes swimming, hiking, bird watching, disc golf, picnicking, volleyball, equestrian trails, a waterslide and paddle board rentals, to name only a few. The park seems to offer it all. But now there is a new, exciting adventure-based opportunity at Eagle Island State Park.

zip lines upwards of a quarter mile long, include EBL patent dual side-by-side racing zip lines, and a Quick Jump for the adrenaline seekers who wish to have the sensation of a free fall experience.

As the park completed a new entrance and access road from Highway 44, it also partnered with Experience Based Learning, Inc. (EBL) out of Rockford, Illinois, to install a zip line experience open now to thrillseekers in Eagle and beyond.

The experiences within will not disappoint.

The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) believe the new entrance and zip line are going to be amazing assets to the park’s already lengthy list of great features.

Here’s more information about both projects at a glance: Access from Highway 44 (State Street) – The new entrance will be easier access into the park at the Fischer Park and Eagle Island Parkway intersection.

Turn lanes at the light and de-acceleration lanes will make the entrance safer too. Construction began July 1, 2015 and is slated to conclude this fall. Postconstruction, the current Hatchery Road entrance (off of Linder) will only be used for special events and emergencies.

Taking flight at Eagle Island State Park – Installation of the zip line course began in August and includes over a half mile of aerial fun that provides visitors with a way to view the park like never before. The course encompasses approximately two acres and is suitable for providing zip tours for participants with a wide range of experiences and physical abilities. The course, engineered for safety, is slotted to include six

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“We’re excited to continue building on Eagle Island State Park’s potential,” said David Langhorst, IDPR Director. “The park really is central to the Treasure Valley and has so much to offer in the way of outdoor recreation.”

EBL is one of the nation’s leading installers of zip line tours with over 39 projects since 2002 and currently is affiliated with and operates ten locations across the United States. With projects installed from Hawaii to Alaska, Idaho to California, and Wisconsin to Florida, EBL makes for a great, experienced partner for Eagle Island State Park. When it comes to safety, EBL literally wrote the safety standard on zip lines, which became adopted as the ANSI American National Standard in 2014. EBL is currently a Licensed Outfitter and Guide for the Zip Tamarack operation in Donnelly, Idaho.

Guided zip line tours start at around $79 per person and last roughly two hours, with shorter and longer tours and package discounts available. Only minutes from most Boise and Eagle locations, this tour is ideal for individuals, family outings, birthday parties, corporate functions, school groups, sports teams, and those checking off their bucket list items. Call 815-6372969 or visit ZipBoise.com for details and updates.

You may also research more on EBL at EBLziplines. com As always, Eagle Island State Park entrance is free with your Idaho State Parks Passport or $5 per vehicle, per day assessed at the gate.

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Fall has always been my favorite season. It’s nature’s fabulous 50-something woman, as glorious as she will ever be, decked out in gorgeous hues of gold and scarlet set against a dazzling blue sky. The air is cool, but the warm sun still remembers summer. Fall is the time for back-to-school, for harvest festivals, and for long nature walks along the river or in the foothills.

I love to explore Eagle in the fall. Armed with my camera phone and Instagram account, I treat each autumn walk like a treasure hunt, looking for the perfect hue. Eagle’s trails are a living museum of splendid color. Our family’s annual tradition has been to take family photos near the Boise River when the leaves change, so I am always searching for the perfect backdrop.

Here are a few memories of my favorite autumn walks in Eagle.

The Eagle stretch of the Boise River Greenbelt provides an unparalleled view of fall foilage (above).

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-Robert Frost When you’re planning your fall photos, be creative!

I love this picture of my daughter at Merrill Park, showing me a brilliant maple leaf (below).

Part of the Ridge to Rivers system, the trails at the Eagle Sports Complex off Horseshoe Bend Road offer unparalleled views of the fall patchwork quilted valley below (above).

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Banner Bank Mortgage Lending • Conventional • FHA/VA/Rural Development • Idaho Housing • All-in-One Construction to 95% LTV

Immaculate craftsman style home, single level, 3BD + den/office, all Stainless Appliances, new refrigerator & microwave, gas cooktop, double ovens, shower and separate tub in Master, dual vanities, extra large walk in closet, granite countertops, Central vacuum, hardwood through out, Inside painted this year, covered patio.

Community is tucked above Hill Rd. Walk or bike to downtown Eagle or Guerber park.

The “Aspen” features 3 bedrooms on the main lvl, plus & upstairs bonus room. It has 3 full bathrooms. There is a lrg gathering area for entertaining & day to day living. You’ll find hardwood & tile throughout the home.

Gas fireplace, oversized covered patio.

Master suite opens to the patio for quiet evenings outdoors. The master suite features dual vanities, tile shower, soaking tub, & has a spacious walk-in closet.

Oversized 4 car garage RV garage.

TOUCHMARK REALTY LLC Rhonda L Conlan, 208-559-4606

COLDWELL BANKER TOMLINSON Cheryl H Wettstein, 208-761-3663

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Eagle Dining Guide Windingcreek Grill

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

Windingcreek Grill offers a casual dining experience with a diverse menu that highlights the best of what Idaho has to offer. From sandwiches and salads to hand cut steaks, Windingcreek Grill gives plenty of options for a light to jovial appetite. Also choose from a number of northwest micro-brewed beers and fantastic wines from around the world. On the outskirts of downtown Eagle, Willowcreek Grill has an inviting décor on the inside for those rainy spring days and a marvelous patio for those sunny summer days.

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.

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!

Eagle’s premier sports bar, Busters is the perfect place to grab a burger and brew and catch the game. Featuring a full bar, happy hour is from 3 to 6 pm Monday through Friday featuring $1 off drinks, excluding drinks already on special.

Busters offers an extensive menu from appetizers, a slew of burgers, sandwiches and wraps, as well as the house specialties, soups, salads and desserts. Also enjoy daily and monthly food and drink specials and catch all the Bronco games this season at Busters on their big screen TVs.

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.

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

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.

Busters

1396 E. State St. 208-938-1800 | busterseagle.com

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

Bardenay

Ahi Sushi Bar

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

RICE

Jakers Bar & Grill

3268 E. Pine Ave., Meridian ID, 83642 208-288-0898 | jakers.com

In Idaho and Montana people know how to mix a great time with great food, and Jakers has been the prime choice for both for decades.

“Real good, feel good food” isn’t just a slogan— it’s a promise. Lunch or dinner, you’ll find our “focus on fresh” menu is extensive, but not expensive. See? You’re feeling better already.

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.

Sa-wad-dee

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.

Located on Fairview in Meridian (in front of Fred Meyer) just east of Locust Grove.

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Eagle Dining Guide Eighteen One

605 N. Edgewood Ln. 208-939-0402 | eaglehillsgolfcourse.com/ EighteenOne.htm

Located on the Eagle Hills Golf Course, Eighteen One offers fine and unique cuisine made from local Northwest products. The restaurant offers New American cuisine with an international twist and serves lunch and dinner daily, as well as brunch on Sunday. Eighteen One features a full bar and a broad wine list. Happy hour is from 4:30 to 6:30 pm Monday through Friday and offers drinks specials and $2 off all appetizers. Reservations are recommended.

And check out Eighteen One’s catering options on their website!

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!

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.

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.

Blue Moose

79 Aikens Rd. | 208-939-3079

Blue Moose Cafe is for you! This whimsical quaint restaurant is inside an adorable house in the center of Eagle; decorated with playful moose and welcome signs. With delicious soups, salads, plentiful sandwiches, and wraps all made with fresh natural ingredients, the Blue Moose takes simple bistro dining to a whole other level. It’s no secret, this is the local Friday night hot spot with live music and dancing. Blue Moose makes it convenient with delivery, so relax and dial.

Catering available for all occasions. Dinner special on Fridays with live music for only 12.95.

Hours: Mon.-Sun. 11am to 4pm, Fri. 6pm to 9pm.

Wild West Bakery & Espresso 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.

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