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contributors

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2016 MANAGING EDITOR: Brainstorm Creative ASSISTANT EDITOR: Reagan Englesby

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.

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.

TIFFANY HOWARD Tiffany is a wife and mother to three beautiful children.

When she is not at soccer or baseball fields, she enjoys exploring the great outdoors with her family and her dog.

She finds joy in capturing the beauty of life through photography.

BRAD CARLSON Brad Carlson began his reporting career in 1988. He worked at the Idaho Business Review for 16 years and most recently has contributed profiles and features to the Idaho Press-Tribune daily newspaper, Idaho Outdoor Journal website and Boise Christian Living magazine. He graduated from Lewiston High School and the University of Idaho. An avid fly fisher and jazz listener, he lives in Meridian.

BRITTANY SAILORS Part-time Air National Guardsman and full-time mother of three, Brittany spends her “free time” researching, reading, and writing. With a Bachelors Degree in Marketing and six years in Air Force Intelligence, she delights in educating others with thoughtful and well-informed content.

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

Sara Mitton Cox has loved writing from the time she could hold a pencil. She recently traded her career in corporate marketing for motherhood and to pursue her passion for writing stories that inspire and spread joy. A native Idahoan, Sara loves exploring Boise’s beauty with her husband, twin babies, and teen stepsons.

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.

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contents SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2016

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FALL FOODS

Making the Most of Recipes Only Offered in the Fall

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Eagle's Business Boom The Eagle Culture is Cultivating Big Business

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Community Note

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Talking Points

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The Arts

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Living

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Community

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Health & Beauty

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Community

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Cuisine

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community note

Dear Readers, There is so much in this issue that we could go on and on… please read ahead and I am sure you will find plenty that interests you!

Don’t think we forgot about the men! You will learn about what Dan Abel is doing with Epic Shine Car Wash and how Nick Landry is keeping the community safe.

The weather, the leaves, the colors—it’s the time when everything around us is changing. Living in Idaho, seasonality is one of the special things that you get to experience and feel every year! Just another reason why I love where I live!

All of this and we haven’t even mentioned the feature stories…one feature focuses on the impact that being in Eagle has on local companies and their success. While the other feature gives you a taste of the foods we have so close to us this Fall.

Another special part of where we live, is the people. This issue features a few of the people that help create the unique culture of Eagle, Idaho. When reading about Ruth Romero (and seeing her photos) you won’t be able to help but smile. And the influence that Jennifer Meyer is making for her fellow women in the community is tremendous.

We are packed full this issue and want to share our love of Eagle with you!

Sincerely, Tia Crabtree

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talking points EBIKES ELECTRIC BIKES ARE MAKING THEIR WAY THROUGH EAGLE

By Steve Noyes, City of Eagle Parks & Rec Alternative transportation is about getting from A to B in smarter ways and I may have a fun one for you.

Walking, ride-sharing, and public transit all take cars off the road, and that’s a good thing for reasons that have been well documented by those more informed. But in Eagle we find ourselves with fewer alternative choices and our destinations seem farther between. It’s not like living in the Northend where you can buy most of what you need, take in a movie, or find five restaurants within a mile of your couch. Walking and biking to major shopping and business centers isn’t something most of us would consider because we chose to live far away from major shopping and business centers.

Consider a pedal assist ebike. It’s just like riding a bike because, well, it is a bike.

All the controls are where they’ve always been. Everything feels the same except for one thing.

Gravity.

And then you smile. People always smile the first time they feel that push.

Go ahead and imagine riding the greenbelt to the Shakespeare Festival.

Or just showing up for a meeting in Boise and not smelling like an Armstrong. How about riding right up to the edge of the blue turf, locking this magic carpet to the fence, trotting upstairs to your seats, and then beating the traffic home after the Broncos win?

For some of us the vision is more practical. An ebike will add miles to your usual playground. It can take the pressure off a sore leg or back or allow you to keep up with the grandkids or an overachieving spouse. It can allow you to tow a trailer full of dogs or drag two frozen turkeys home from the store. (It could happen.)

There is an ebike in my future because it’ll help me live a longer, healthier, and happier life. It blurs the line between bicycles and motorcycles. There’s even a little “midlife crisis convertible” in one and I qualify.

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).

Unplug it from the wall and switch it on.

When you begin to pedal, the darn thing senses your effort and matches it. It feels like you’re steering a bicycle-built-forthree and Kristin Armstrong and Lance Armstrong are on the back seats trying to impress each other. But they won’t let you just steer—if they sense you’re slacking, they back off. You feel like you could ride all day.

wit & wisdom “IT’S THE JOB THAT’S NEVER STARTED AS TAKES LONGEST TO FINISH.” — J.R.R. TOLKEN

"A LOT OF PEOPLE GIVE UP JUST BEFORE THEY’RE ABOUT TO MAKE IT. YOU KNOW YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THAT NEXT OBSTACLE IS GOING TO BE THE LAST ONE." — CHUCK NORRIS

"I'M SO GLAD I LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE THERE ARE OCTOBERS.” — L.M. MONTGOMERY

"INSTEAD, PURSUE THE THINGS YOU LOVE DOING, AND THEN DO THEM SO WELL THAT PEOPLE CAN’T TAKE THEIR EYES OFF YOU." — MAYA ANGELOU

"PEOPLE LEARN SOMETHING EVERY DAY, AND A LOT OF TIMES IT’S THAT WHAT THEY LEARNED THE DAY BEFORE WAS WRONG." — BILL VAUGHAN

“IF YOU SAY "CAN’T" YOU’RE RESTRICTING WHAT YOU CAN DO OR EVER WILL DO.” — MICHAEL PHELPS

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the arts

BY BRITTANY SAILORS

PHOTOS BY JIM PETERSON

BRIDGING THE GAP

Rebuilding Generations Brings Together the Old and New

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daho is a state with no shortage of car enthusiasts, as is evidenced by the nearly twenty auto shows scheduled within the next thirty days alone. Kevin Keep is among those who consider themselves classic car aficionados. Kevin, a local business owner and community activist, started a youth program that would merge his love for vintage with a desire to give back to the community. The program, coined Rebuilding Generations, serves youth by providing the opportunity to learn the art of auto restoration alongside seasoned industry veterans.

The therapeutic nature of the activity and the bonds formed when working toward a common goal are what lay the groundwork for healing and positive changes in the lives of all participants.

Kevin’s greatest challenge in running the program is in procuring proper funding. Anyone who’s ever attempted to restore a classic car is familiar with the cost of having it done right. Kevin relies primarily on donations from a few financial contributors, as well as sponsor-donated parts. “Our goal is to get to a point where we can build cars that we own and auction off to help fund the program and ensure its future,” says Kevin.

A self-proclaimed motor-head nearly all his life, Kevin knew that he could rebuild more than broken vehicles by bringing together two generations that rarely see eye to eye. In 2013, he founded Rebuilding Generations, an auto restoration program with youth ministry at its core. The program pairs “plugged-in” youth with “unplugged” adults in the hopes that both will have something to learn from the other. Kevin’s perceptions are spot-on, as the generation gap has never been wider than it is today when BabyBoomers and Millennials form the bookends of our workforce.

“With the schools taking away programs like shop classes, home economics, and many others, it is our responsibility as parents and mentors to ensure that the next generation is equipped with the education and tools they need to be successful,” says Kevin.

“Our goal is that they will do the same for their children and the generations to come.”

What’s most important to Kevin, however, are the numerous relationships repaired through the “common ground” found in a love for cars.

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BY PAMELA KLIEBRINK THOMPSON

GETTING THE TRUTH ABOUT RUTH Ruth Romero has an Enthusiasm and Youthfulness that is Contagious

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t age 47, Ruth Romero almost didn’t go to the interview that would change her life.

Now 82, Ruth embodies an enthusiasm for life that could be the secret to eternal youth. Her optimistic attitude has served her well and is an inspiration to others all over the world, including former Miss Universe New Zealander Lorraine Downes, who met Ruth in St. Louis, Missouri in 1983, while competing in the Miss Universe Pageant. Ruth was working for the Miss Universe Corporation as a chaperone to Miss USA and Miss Universe.

Ruth and Lorraine have remained close friends since that year.

“She has mentored me through different phases of my life,” says Lorraine. “I consider her one of the most influential women in my life.”

Ruth has impacted many other women, including Miss USA 1982, Terri Amos, who wrote, “Ruth was an inspiration to me then and continues to be to this day. She epitomizes wisdom, courage, and a passion for life that only a few ever attain.”

“Life is a journey,” reminds Ruth. “You have to be open to all the possibilities, even when you are experiencing situations that are painful.” A broad smile and twinkling eyes are part of Ruth’s style. You wouldn’t suspect she has faced challenges. After being a homemaker for 18 years, in 1974 Ruth suddenly found herself divorced with 2 children. It was a shock, something she hadn’t expected.

Ruth grew up in a traditional Mexican home in Southern California. “In those days, women were expected to behave in certain ways.” She remembers traveling in Spain shortly after Franco died. When she discovered that being divorced was perceived as unacceptable to many of the people she met, she revised her story and told people she was a widow instead.

After traveling to New York for two weeks in 1978 as a representative for Srednick, a Chinese importing company, she fell in love with the city’s energy. “Deep down inside, I knew that one day I would return to live there.” Only 4 months later, the East Coast competitor offered a wonderful contract to Ruth to join his company and she accepted. The job only lasted 2 years, but Ruth soon found a job managing a women’s upscale fashion boutique. She loved the job and it was there that she crossed paths with Rose Lanard, a young college student whom she had hired as a part-time salesperson. Rose would change Ruth’s life. She told Ruth that an Executive Search firm was looking for a Traveling Companion for Miss Universe, Inc. and one of the requirements was being bilingual, because the companion would act as interpreter. “I knew nothing about pageants, but had watched one here and there, never with great curiosity. Rose urged me to go with the assurance that I was ‘perfect for the job.’” Ruth finally decided to apply months later.

“The day came when I reluctantly decided to connect with the executive search firm. However, about a half hour before my

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PHOTOS BY LANCE THOMPSON appointment, I decided to call and cancel the appointment. I looked at the clock, fifteen minutes to go, when I heard a strong voice say, ‘When did you give up being curious? Go and find out what it is all about.’ I walked across the street and entered the office on 5th Avenue. Upon arriving, I heard the comments, ‘She has arrived, She is it.’ I felt frightened, what did they mean?

I knew little about pageants and nothing about the job. That same afternoon I found myself sitting across from the stuffy and arrogant pageant president, Harold Glasser, who hired me that same day.”

The job title was Traveling Companion, but Ruth changed it to Traveling Manager because she managed the pageant contestants. Ruth communicated the responsibilities and duties clearly to each titleholder and ensured that she performed her professional duties whether at home or on the road. “For one year she was to be conscious of her title, making sure that she conducted herself in a professional manner. I was offered a corporate apartment to share with both Miss USA and Miss Universe. We had to be in no later than midnight, and there were no overnight guests. According to Miss Universe, Inc. rules, we were to protect the title and the company at all times. They were public figures and their conduct was to remain impeccable.”

It was Ruth’s job to remind titleholders of their responsibilities.

“One big one was the ‘forgotten’ sash and/or crown. The crown in particular was quite burdensome and painful to wear.

I understood but had to insist they follow company policy.

Appropriate professional dress for each appearance was a must.”

Ruth also planned the titleholder’s wardrobe for the year, which consisted of business and evening attire. “I was given a budget for each one.” She also prepared titletholders with input and guidance for media interviews, such as newspaper and television.

“If we traveled to any of the Spanish-speaking countries, I served as interpreter and on occasion faced the television camera myself. Understanding the different countries and cultures was crucial and important for the ladies to know.”

“Most important for me, though it was not on my job description, was to make each girl feel at home and to express love and understanding. The foreign girls in particular had difficult times. I felt the need to embrace them as a mom or friend would, remaining mindful that I worked for Miss Universe, Inc.” Ruth moved to Eagle in 2006 to be near two of her four grandchildren and became involved with the Eagle Arts Commission and Dress for Success, a charity that assists lowincome women with career development and employment. She has received numerous awards, including Business Woman of the Year 2011 by the National Association of Women Business Owners—Boise (NAWBO); Recognition of commitment to Women Veterans from The Idaho Veterans Conference – 2011; and the Idaho Business Review Women of the Year 2008 Award.

Ruth recently made her big screen debut in a film called Higher Education. “I had one line, but it was fun and it’s a funny script.”

The filmmaker, Ben Hausdorff, hopes to have a screening at the Egyptian when it is finished and plans to submit it to film festivals. Ruth is also a scenario role player at POST—Peace Officer Standards and Training—where she acts out roles ranging from an incarcerated inmate to an outraged citizen.

But her real role in life is one of encouragement and being a role model. “I live life to make a difference with whomever I encounter.” Her zest for life and youthful spirit inspire all. Ruth’s true secret to youth is to embrace new experiences, try new things, and stay positive and upbeat.

In her book, Be the Rage at Any Age, she writes, “So much of our success in life depends on being able to present ourselves as confident and competent when it matters most…making the right style choices is an art.” Ruth definitely knows the art of living at her best and enjoying life.

As a Personal Stylist/Professional Image Coach, Ruth is committed to guiding her clients through a personal journey of self discovery. “Finding your own style is about learning to embrace your strengths and paying attention to the details that make you You.” She encourages her clients to discover who they truly are and clients often find the inner transformation even more incredible than their outward look. Anne, one of her clients from Idaho Falls, wrote, “The process really stretched me out of my comfort zone. I had no idea what to expect, but having done it, I wish that every woman (and man) could have this experience.”

Ruth helps clients make a powerful first impression. “Good manners and common courtesies contribute enormously to a positive first impression. Social graces are not innate; they are learned.”

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BY PAMELA KLIEBRINK THOMPSON

fight fire with training Nick Landry, Division Chief of Training and Education, Eagle Fire Department

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lived in Idaho for a short time as a child and had always planned to move back if given the opportunity professionally,” says Nick Landry, who is thrilled his family gets to “experience living in such an amazing place.” Nick and his family have been Eagle residents since June 2016, when Nick became Division Chief of Training and Education, Eagle Fire Department. His wife and love of his life is Sarah, a speech and language pathologist. Their son Dane, age 7, is “an amazing and fun kid.” Nick enjoys “the community feel and how each citizen assumes responsibility in protecting the traditions of the city and in preserving our relationship with nature. I also appreciate greatly the relationships between citizens and their public servants.”

Nick first became involved in firefighting and emergency services at 14, when he participated in the Explorer Scouts through Boy Scouts of America, and began his career in 1999 in California.

Who or what encouraged you?

I have been passionate about training throughout my career and many of my colleagues and my family encouraged me to pursue a training position. I look for inspiration in many places—people like my wife, my son, and many of my coworkers. We all face challenges and I am often impressed by the ability we have to overcome obstacles and to rally around those that need help.

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PHOTOS BY LANCE THOMPSON What is your training/background?

I have had the opportunity to teach nationally in truck company operations and tactics and was assigned a divisionlevel training role for my previous organization. I was also fortunate to be a lead recruit academy instructor in ventilation, forcible entry, search and rescue tactics, firefighter rescue (RIT), structural fire suppression, as well as a myriad of other roles.

What do you want readers to know about you and the Eagle Fire Department?

I am proud to have the opportunity to work alongside the most committed and motivated group of firefighters I have met in my career. I want the community to know that your fire department works tirelessly to be the most prepared and equipped, and that we strive each day to represent our community and ourselves to the highest standard.

Please describe your approach to management.

I believe in approaching management from a human behavior approach focused on developing collective capability through team work and productivity.

What makes your approach different?

All that have assumed this position have faced daunting challenges. I come from an

organization that had historically lacked in every way adequate training, and it took the efforts of dedicated men and women to be the impetus of measurable and relevant training that improved our capability and reduced our injuries to firefighters and civilians.

This experience has taught me many lessons, I have gained many perspectives, methodologies, and ideas as to the best way to deliver training. Many of these will serve me well as I move Eagle Fire into the future in training; however, I carry with me the fortitude that it takes to see a training plan through and to develop the next generation of training officers that will carry the torch when it is their turn to assume this role.

What is your philosophy?

I believe in people. Organizations change, directions change, lots of things change in an organization except, for the most part, the people. The men and women that are the moving parts of the organization are the lifeblood of what we are able to do for our public. I believe strongly that investment in developing each and every individual is paramount for a leader.

What do you like most about your line of work?

I enjoy most our ability to give families another Christmas, the ability we have to manage a crisis at any time, day or night, for the people of our community. We are

so fortunate to have this special and unique opportunity. I am also sincerely honored to work alongside such dedicated and selfless individuals.

What is your biggest challenge?

I am a self-motivated person and I am very task focused. As I continue to mature in my new role I must learn to focus more exclusively on strategic level objectives and to delegate the tactical training operations to capable people within the organization.

What tips/advice would you give aspiring firefighters and emergency personnel?

Honesty, integrity, and a good work ethic go a long way with lots of mental fortitude and tenacity. Getting hired is the first in a long list of challenges for this rewarding career.

What can a citizen do to help the fire department?

Often citizens can do a great deal by remaining informed of fire hazards, flood and swift water warnings, fire clearance recommendations, and other public service announcements.

Plans for the future?

I see myself here in Eagle long into the future. I have the opportunity to work with an amazing group of professionals in an amazing community, and I look forward to raising my family here and being a long term leader here at Eagle Fire.

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HOME GROWN HEALTH Healthy Rootz is the Natural Way for Healthy Solutions

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ake a stroll down old State Street and you’ll find yourself immersed in an eclectic “vintage meets modern” atmosphere. Amid the storefronts of locally owned businesses and tucked away behind a happily worn door, I found myself in a calming space adorned with reclaimed wood beams and earthen furnishings. The store’s window reads Healthy Rootz; the name alone draws me inside, wanting to know more. The scent of diffused oils and welcoming ambiance are what make me want to stay all afternoon.

Amber Branch, the owner of Healthy Rootz, describes her store as a place for Eagle residents to find alternative health and wellness solutions. When she first moved to Eagle she’d hoped to find a store offering natural health remedies and was surprised by the lack of options. Amber’s solution? Start her own business.

She opened her doors five years ago and has been evolving her business ever since.

Healthy Rootz’ current offerings range from reflexology to green juice delivery. The Juice Caboose, aptly named, will deliver 32 ounce bottles of freshly squeezed greens to your home or office.

It is Amber’s belief that what we put in our bodies has a dramatic impact on our overall health. At Healthy Rootz, prevention and attention to nutrition are the cornerstones of physical and emotional wellbeing.

Throughout our conversation, Amber recounted multiple clients who had come to her looking for ways to decrease their dependency on daily medications. Many of her personal acquaintances have dealt with long-term illness and found

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THE MAN BEHIND THE SHINE Dan Abel Brings Business Savvy to Eagle and Your Car

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or Eagle resident and Epic Shine Car Wash owner Dan Abel, starting a car wash company from scratch wasn’t always in the plan. After a successful career working for several major software companies, Abel was looking for an opportunity to invest more of his time, energy, and money locally. When the Epic Shine opportunity came across his table, he found it hard to turn down.

It turned out to be a pretty smart move.

The first Epic Shine location, located on the northeast corner of Chinden and Linder, opened in December of 2015. Epic Shine offers three washes ranging from $7 to $15, and unlimited monthly wash packages starting at $19.99 per month. They have been busy since the day they opened.

“I believe we timed it right,” Abel said, “That area was underserved, and with Epic Shine we were able to fill a void in the market and bring that side of town a solid wash experience.”

It was the success of the first Epic Shine that spurred Abel to begin looking for additional wash sites, settling on property in front of the Home Depot on State Street and Highway 55. The two locations strategically bracket Eagle to the east and to the west. Epic Shine broke ground on site #2 in June and expects to open the State Street location by November of 2016.

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What began as a simple investment quickly became a labor of love. Abel embraced the challenges of the car wash industry and set out to improve the Epic Shine customer experience.

“The best thing we did when we first opened was that we listened. We listened to our customers and we reinvested in certain areas of the wash based on that feedback.”

Empowering the voice of the customer has since become a mainstay in Epic Shine strategy, culminating in the hiring of a full-time employee focused exclusively on engaging customers and improving the customer experience.

The new State Street location was an extension of that customer-centric mindset—unlimited monthly members will be able to use either location at no additional charge.

Epic Shine is actively hiring for positions at the existing location and the new location. To learn about employment opportunities, wash packages and more, visit www.EpicShineCarWash.com.

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BY PAMELA KLIEBRINK THOMPSON

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f you want to do something other than trick-or-treat on Halloween, check out the festivities at Twin Oaks Farms, an operating farm located north of Beacon Light on Eagle Road, home of the Scottish Highlanders, a breed of cattle.

Pick out a pumpkin grown at Twin Oaks and transform it into a jack o’lantern. Twin Oaks can accommodate tours of preschool groups, daycares, and homeschoolers.

Halloween fun includes a Kid’s Straw Maze, Pumpkin Bowling, Bunny Hill, storytelling around a bonfire, and more.

Halloween Land and a Corn Maze are also options. Twin Oaks has more than 4 miles of mazes, a pioneer cemetery, and a petting farm. For the braver and more adventurous, treat yourself to a tour of Nyah’s Haunted Woods on Friday and Saturday nights from 8 pm to 11 pm. Ruby Cupp is a fan of the corn maze: “This is the best corn maze in the world. I rate this place 100,000,000,000,000,000 out of 10.”

Angela M Baird-Hepworth agrees, “Been to all of the corn mazes around Boise and this was the best, by far. Enjoyed the three mazes, farm animals, and the actual farm!

It’s rustic and is nice that it’s an actual farm that has opened up to host holiday events!”

From sundown until 11 pm explore the Haunted Woods at Merrill Park, next to

oh, what a fright Stay Entertained on Halloween the Boise River in Eagle. Participants of all ages are invited to this Spooktacular event created by the Eagle Volunteer Firefighter Association with the help of drama students from Eagle High and other volunteers. “We try to involve the kids in the community. We can only do this with the support of our sponsors,” notes Shawn Nord, president of Eagle Volunteer Firefighter Association. Sponsors can contact Corey Dryden at 208-867-3328.

Haunted Woods is open every Friday and Saturday starting October 14 through October 29 and possibly also on October 30.

Tickets are $10. Admission fees from the Haunted Woods are used for: • Burn Out fund for families displaced by fire • Support annual scholarships that help high school students further their education • Provide Christmas presents for families who might otherwise not have any • Serve the community and support the department.

Tour the Old Idaho Penitentiary at night during the 8th annual Frightened Felons event and interact with actors portraying

inmates of the past. Enjoy a spooky evening with special performances of the Zombie “Thriller” Dance, costume contests with cash prizes, an undertaker with the historic hearse, food trucks, coffee & hot cocoa, and beer & wine. Tickets will be available on September 1st at BrownPaperTickets.com (keywords: Frightened Felons). Do you dare to enter the only haunted cell house in Boise? Friday, October 28th (Family Night) and Saturday, October 29th (Adult Night–21 and older).

Hear ghost stories of Boise on the Haunted Halloween Trolley Tours as you visit downtown, Hyde Park, and the Warm Springs Road area. Debra Miller, CEO of American Heritage Tours, Inc. says, “We have been doing this tour for about 6 years and it is a Boise favorite.” Starting on Friday October 7th at 8 pm, the 75 minute tours will run every Friday and Saturday night, through the 22nd and then nightly October 23rd-27th. On October 28th and 29th, the tour starts earlier because Frightened Felons is included. October 30th the tour leaves at 8 pm and on Halloween night, it’s adults only, 21+, because passengers can imbibe Vampyre wine and other treats. All tours leave from Joe’s Crab Shack parking lot in Garden City. Must be 13 years and older for all tours.

Vote for your favorite scarecrow at the Scarecrow Stroll at the Idaho Botanical Garden from September 16th to October 18th.

Kids will have a blast bouncing on inflatables and playing in Planet Kid and in the gym areas at the Halloween Sleepover, one of the Wing Center’s biggest events, on October 29th. Pizza and drinks will be provided.

Haunt the amazing mazes at Linder Farms and Farmstead. There are plenty of things to do at Linder Farms, the official corn maze of the BSU Broncos, including barrel train rides, laser tag, a petting zoo, obstacle course, Trail of Terror, and Zombie Acres, where you can take part in defending Idaho against the zombie apocalypse.

The home of Idaho’s original corn maze, The Farmstead also offers a pumpkin patch, a jumping pillow, pig races, cow train, hayrides, and the terrifying Field of Screams.

The Northwest’s largest haunted attraction, Haunted World has three separate areas— Haunted World, Skullvania, and a corn maze—to have a frighteningly good time.

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Happier Today, Happier ToMORROW Can we really rewire our brains for happiness? Can we become more joyful and at-ease? Recent studies show

that we may literally create new neural pathways toward a meaning-filled, happier life.

The study of positivity has risen in popularity through the ground-breaking work of Dr. Martin Seligman, the founder of the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania. His many books, including Learned Optimism, Authentic Happiness, and Flourish, have set the standard for those seeking greater meaning, enjoyment, and hope.

The Eagle public library is hosting a sixweek workshop where key components of a meaningful life will be discussed. Based largely on the findings of Dr. Seligman, the course is entitled “Happier Today, Happier Tomorrow.”

Topics include: Imprinting Happiness, Creating Meaning, Becoming Fully Engaged, Living Heroically, Experiencing a Change of Heart, and Sustaining Happiness. Each week’s presentation is designed to stand alone if all lectures cannot be attended.

Workshop leader, Rose Edvalson, has recently retired. Prior to retirement Rose owned and ran two software-services companies. At the same time she maintained an active speaking schedule. Her presentations are laced with humor and feature strategies for creating our best selves.

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a taste of germany Schnitzel Garten Offers True Bavarian Experience

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rom schnitzel to bratwurst to huge pork shanks, authentic German food can be found in just one German restaurant in the Treasure Valley.

topped with a subtle yet flavorful sauce featuring fresh mushrooms. It’s served with Gurkensalat, or cucumber salad, prepared in a sour cream and dill sauce.

Eagle’s Schnitzel Garten serves up genuine—and memorable—traditional and family German recipes. There are no shortcuts to bringing that German home cooking to the table, from buying local whenever possible to mom and daughter Georgine and Stephanie Jeffries serving your dishes in traditional Bavarian dresses known as dirndl.

Schnitzel also comes in chicken and pork, in several different recipes such as their original, paprika chicken and Bavarian white, which are available for purchase and home grilling.

Partners Courtland Hugues and Elena Filenova—and half of their staff—are native Germans who offer the best of their native home cooking.

“You have to grow up with this food,” Hugues said. “The key to success is that people have an affinity for this food and, for them, this is paradise.”

Paradise comes in many forms, such as the Jager Schnitzel, comprised of a large, thin veal cutlet, gently breaded and fried and

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Hugues, who came to the U.S. from Germany in 2007 with his “life partner” Elena, said he had “a little hole-in-the-wall restaurant” in his native Germany. When he moved here he discovered there was no German restaurant in the Treasure Valley and decided with Elena to make Schnitzel Garten happen.

“There are so many Germans in the valley, you have no idea. I thought it would be good for the community, good for the Germans, good for business to have a German restaurant here,” he said.

Here, they can find more favorites including bratwurst with sauerkraut and

German mashed potatoes. All of Schnitzel Garten’s wursts and sausages are made in-house. Other German specialties include seasonal dishes, and there’s plenty of partying at Oktoberfest, with specialty beers, live music, and authentic food served on the dates that coincide with the festival in Munich.

Their Oktoberfest chicken is a rooster served with sides such as warm potato salad or fries with curry ketchup. Hugues said the after-club crowds often stop for currywurst and fries, among other “typical German street food.”

The restaurant offers a beautiful outdoor dining experience in their biergarten, along with weekly live music and catering.

They offer rotating varieties of imported German draft beers, from dark Hoffbrau lager to Schenkerla “Smokebeer,” as well as blondes and hefe weizen.

You’ll find Andech’s beer here, “a wellrounded, subtle, unique” brew that’s been around for about 500 years, Hugues said.

The Benedictine monks of St. Boniface in Munich and Andechs brew the beer.

They also offer a full bar, with schnapps and other liquors, and a wide selection of wine.

“I love this building and the beer garden,” he said. “The restaurant here is more of a destination, and people really do drive here from all over: Utah, Oregon, east Idaho, Washington…we even had guests who flew

in one evening, from California. They all come here, and they all come back. They say this is even better than in Germany.�

Hugues said he and Elena are thinking of expanding to a second location, either downtown or in Meridian.

For more information: Schnitzel Garten 1225 E. Winding Creek Dr. Eagle, ID 208.629.8855 hugues@schnitzelgartenboise.com www.SchnitzelGartenBoise.com Hours: Noon-close daily, closed Mondays

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Would-be entrepreneurs are often connected with VentureCapital.org through service providers such as attorneys. The organization offers a series of classes on financing basics as well as more intense mentorship opportunities.

There’s an extensive application process; Meyers describes mentoring partnerships as “cooperative venturing.” Mentors work with entrepreneurs to think through challenges and to build networks.

Prosperity Organic Foods, the womanowned organic food spread company that makes Melt, is one example of a VentureCapital.org graduate’s success story.

In addition to her expertise in finance, Meyer has also owned her own business.

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omen are enjoying tremendous gains in a variety of careers. But women entrepreneurs and the investors who fund them are still under-represented in society. In fact, a 2010 report from the American Enterprise Institute found that women are 60% less likely to start their own businesses than men.

One Eagle woman wants to change that. Jennifer Meyer, wife, mother, and MBA, has spent her career in industries typically dominated by men. Now, as Chief Operations Officer of VentureCapital. org, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching entrepreneurs how to take their big ideas to the next level by connecting them with investors, Meyer is passionate about helping business owners of both genders obtain the financing they need to grow their companies.

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PHOTOS BY JIM PETERSON I sat down with Meyer in her office in the Zion’s Bank building in downtown Boise to discuss her work with VentureCapital.org.

The nonprofit organization was started 30 years ago in Utah to address the disconnect between entrepreneurs and capital investments. Scott Anderson, president of Zion’s Bank, has been a strong supporter of the organization and wanted to bring it to Idaho.

“Traditional financing doesn’t work for most entrepreneurs because they don’t understand the finance world,” Meyer told me. “Our mission is to connect those two worlds, to educate entrepreneurs in how to speak the language of finance so that they can make an effective pitch and get the funding they need.”

Many readers are doubtless familiar with “Shark Tank,” the popular television show where would-be entrepreneurs present

One challenge women entrepreneurs face in obtaining venture backing is that most investors are men. For that reason, VentureCapital.org will soon offer a program specifically devoted to women entrepreneurs: WE ROC (Women Entrepreneurs Realizing Opportunities in Capital). The co-chair of the board of directors of VentureCapital.org, Debra Guerin Beresini, personally understands the challenges that women face, since she has had a successful career as an investor and was named one of the 100 most influential women in Silicon Valley in 2013.

The WE ROC goal is to increase investing in women-led companies, in part by “getting women to believe in themselves, that they can do this,” Meyer said.

“Women are about building community.

Entrepreneurship allows women to provide for themselves and their families.”

Meyer loves living in Eagle. “The people are amazing here,” she said. “I love the easy access to the Greenbelt, the connection to nature, the downtown. I do as much business as I can in Eagle.”

When I asked her for some last words of advice for would-be entrepreneurs of either gender, Meyer said, “If it’s going to be venture backed, call me. Don’t give up.

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dining guide Oak Barrel of Eagle

Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill

Le Coq d’Or

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 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.

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.

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

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

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!

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

Rembrandts Coffee House

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

Rembrandts Coffee House is iconic for the delicious bake goods, signature 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.

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.

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.

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.

The Schnitzel Garten

1225 E. Winding Creek Dr, Eagle, ID 208-629-8855 | schnitzelgartenboise.com

Idahos great German Restaurant here in Eagle.

Homemade food, great German beers, wine and schnapps! When it comes to a lip-smacking meal, one would want to pay some compliments to the cook.

Plan on saying ‘lecker’ (tasty) or ‘gut’ (good) when visiting this cultural establishment.

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 12-10pm (Closed Mondays)

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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

Bodacious Pig Barbecue

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.

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!

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

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!

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

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 breakfastand 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.

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.

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

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 provide 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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