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The absolute fun of a good scare

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crouched under the theater seats, waiting for the zombies to pass by. Live zombies, mind you, not zombies on the movie screen. I was scared; I didn’t want those awful-looking things to see me. My younger sister sat calmly in her seat, looking down on me with bemusement. But never mind that. I didn’t want those voodoo monsters within 5 feet of me!

Okay, that was a long time ago, but it still embarrasses me.

I don’t remember my precise age, so I’ll guess maybe 13. And yes, I knew those zombies were grown men in Halloween costumes. But still, they had crazy hair, wild eyes, and fake oozy blood on them.

I know some people these days don’t like the scary, sort of gruesome side of Halloween; and as an adult, I don’t care much for it either anymore. But it sure was fun as a kid. I did, after all, go to that scary movie voluntarily, and I did know that at some point, some “real” zombies were going to invade the theater. Sometimes there’s just something fun about being scared on a voluntary basis — saying, in effect, “I willingly allow you to frighten the daylights out of me!”

As we approach Halloween 2019, I look back on another memorable “go ahead and scare me” moment.

Haunted houses were a hoot. Back in the small town where I lived as a kid, we generally knew most of the people who ran what passed for “haunted houses” in those days. I remember walking through one of them with my cousin. A good friend of my parents’, a man named Jack, was helping lead kids through the house. It was very dark... Darkness alone is enough to scare you. Jack took my hand, put it into a bowl full of squishy stuff, and said, “This is a bowl of blood and guts.” Then he took my cousin’s hand, put it in the bowl and said the same thing: “This is bowl of blood and guts.” To which my cousin replied, “It is not! It’s spaghetti!”

Yep. It was spaghetti all right. I played along — Jack was a family friend after all. My cousin wasn’t so amenable.

What about nowadays?

My mother likes to decorate her house every Halloween, and she does include some of the scary stuff like ghosts and such. She could decorate with goblins, but who really knows what a goblin is? But she has skeletons, ghosts, spiders, and a snake or two (plastic ones of course).

I’ve watched kids of all ages walk up the driveway and they never seem the least bit daunted. They politely yell, “Trick Continued on Page 15

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BABY A & BABY B

My life as a mom of 2 special boys

By Jen Johnson

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always wanted to be a mom, and after completing a master’s degree and building a career, I decided it was time. With the help of fertility treatment, I was blessed with twins. It was at my 20-week ultrasound that I learned one of my babies would be born with a serious heart defect called Tricuspid Atresia. So many thoughts went through my head. How would I treat twins when one had a serious medical issue? How would I afford the time away for out of state surgeries? Would my child be able to participate in activities and live a “normal” childhood? What would my child’s quality of life look like?

It would be two years later when I would learn that Baby A’s serious heart defect was not nearly as difficult as Baby B’s mental health and developmental difficulties, which would soon become apparent.

My special Baby A had a difficult first five years undergoing seven surgeries, including two out of state open heart surgeries. I was thankful for all the prayers and support of those around us during this time. It was my Baby B who others did not understand and who struggled developmentally and psychologically. After Baby A’s first open heart surgery, he started physical therapy through an infant and toddler program to help him learn to crawl. It was then that the therapist from the infant-toddler program noticed the sensory differences in Baby B and recommended an occupational therapist evaluate him for services as well. This started us on a long road into multiple services, including occupational, speech and physical therapies.

By age 3 my babies had graduated from the infant and toddler program and qualified for services through the school district, spending two years participating in developmental preschool. We also reached out to private providers to continue with therapies and for Baby B added counseling and medication management.

As we continued down the road of providers, adding new diagnoses and services, I realized this would now be my life.

As my schedule began to fill with appointments and driving my children to multiple providers, I lost what had previously been the life I had known. The dreams I had for my children and their future had changed. Learning to navigate the system, finding providers, completing paperwork, getting referrals, and being placed on waiting lists (often months and even years long) became my new reality. Today that reality feels normal; at the time is was lonely, scary, and overwhelming.

My babies are now 10, each with their own unique needs.

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Jen Johnson is the mother of two sons with very special needs. She started a business — a kids’ gym called The Sensory Playce — specifically to help hers and others’ children. (Courtesy photo) multiple interventions, including occupational and speech therapy, counseling, medication management, community behavior rehabilitations services, habilitative interventionists, and social skills groups. Baby A is doing well physically and currently only requires annual cardiology check-ups. The doctors are hopeful for Baby A’s future and believe future cardiac surgeries will be minimal. Baby A also struggles with sensory processing disorder and auditory processing disorder.

Baby A continues to participate in weekly occupational therapy as well as utilizing an auditory FM System in school to help him be successful.

As a mother I have left two jobs in order to have the flexibility to be available to attend multiple weekly appointments. I have created a new business to supplement my children’s therapies and meet some of their sensory needs. I have replaced furniture, fixed walls, held my children, cried alone, cried together, lost friendships, found new supports through local and online support groups, attended multiple school meetings asking for school supports, spent hundreds of hours filling out paperwork for yet another provider or government program, and fought for understanding.

I love my children deeply and know they are exactly who they are meant to be. I will continue to work to provide my children with all of the services they need to be successful.

Sometimes that means more paperwork and meetings and long waiting lists, but as a mom I am prepared to work just as hard as my children do.

Jen Johnson is founder, president and CEO of The Sensory Playce Gym for Kids in Boise. www.idahofamilymagazine.com

REQUIEM HAUNTED HOUSE

Scaring people, helping great causes

By Krista Brower-Wood

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y name is Krista Brower-Wood. My husband, Michael Wood, and I own Requiem Haunted House. We opened Requiem to bring something fun for families to do during the fall season in downtown Caldwell. We have two children, Trinidy and Titus, that work at the haunted house during the haunt season and give us ideas to do in the haunt. It has become a family business.

Requiem Haunted House is the largest haunted house in the Treasure Valley. We are a multi-level attraction. We have scares for everyone, including a blackout maze on one floor.

Requiem’s building is over 100 years old, and we have our own ghosts that reside there too. Last year, 2018, we had a paranormal group come in and investigate and we received nine pieces of audio from them.

The most amazing thing happened to us in our second year of operation when we got the chance to become partners with Don’t Be A Monster (DBAM). Don’t Be A Monster is a non-profit that works with the haunt industry, offering free anti-bullying presentations to schools. We could not turn this

opportunity down because our daughter was bullied at school, so this hit home for us. We wanted to get involved to help educate children and adults about bullying and spread the message to #BeKind to build better and stronger communities.

Requiem also works hand in hand with the Caldwell Firefighters Stair Climb Team. We offered to let them work at Requiem so children see that firefighters have lots of fun working at a haunt. In exchange, we donate $1 per ticket sold to the team to help them get to Seattle to compete in the Stair Climb competition.

Requiem’s future will consist of ghost hunting, breakout rooms, laser tag, and to be open for other holidays. We have many ideas for the future so keep your eyes out for us.

Requiem Haunted House opened for the 2019 season in September on Friday the 13th at 7:30 p.m. We are located at 810 Main St. in Caldwell. Please visit our website at RequiemHauntedHouse.com for the 2019 season, open dates, times and cost.

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CALENDAR Fall Flights at World Center for Birds of Prey Visit the Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey at 5668 W. Flying Hawk Ln. in Boise and see the birds do what they do best — fly. Watch as they swoop and soar over your head. This is your best opportunity to get up close to a hawk, falcon, vulture, or owl. You can watch the birds fly from now through November 3 (weather permitting), beginning at 3 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Be at the center by at least 2:30 as many shows sell out, especially on Saturdays. For more details, go to peregrinefund.org/flight-shows.

Monster Celebration & World of Fantasy

Lakeshore Learning Center at 417 N. Milwaukee St. in Boise holds a free crafts-for-kids program every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The craft topics for October include: October 5, Moody Monster Party Hat; October 12, Silly Slime; October 19, Monster Pennants; and October 26, Friendly Monsters. Craft topics for November include: November 2, Magical Reading Wand; November 9, DIY Wings; November 16, FireBreathing Dragon; November 23, Dragon Eggs; and November 30, Medieval Helmets.

of Events Idaho Dinosaurs

Celebrate Earth Science Week and National Fossil Day at Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology from noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, October 5. There will be a special 1 p.m. lecture by LJ Krumenacker (ISU) on Idaho dinosaurs, with a focus on Oryctodromeus cubicularis — great for students and adults. Other fun events include fossil rubbing, rocks and minerals, and a scavenger hunt. The event is free. IMMG is located at 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. For more details, go to www.idahomuseum.org.

Idaho City Days

The 3rd Annual Idaho City Days will take place October 5-6. There will be a cowboy poetry gathering, as well as rows of vendors on the city streets, an all-ages photography contest, a “Press Your Own Cider” apple harvest, and more. Go to idahocitychamber.org for more details.

Halloween Classic XXVI

This Halloween-themed event will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 9-13 at Firebird Raceway, 8551 Hwy. 16 in Eagle. It’s full of all kinds of surprises, from trick-or-treating to kids’ games — a drag racing marathon of fun. Go to firebirdonline. com for more information.

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Eagle Harvest Fest

The City of Eagle will hold a Harvest Fest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 12, at Heritage Park in downtown Eagle, 185 E. State St. There will be pumpkin decorating, live music, food trucks, kids’ games, a fall market, mini horses, and more.

It’s a free, family-friendly event. Go to cityofeagle. org for more details.

Big Boys Toy Box

Everything a “big boy” needs — tools, trucks, and other “toys” — will be available at this tool demo exhibition from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 12, at Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell.

There will be beer, a BBQ , and tool giveaways all day long, plus something for the kids to do while Dad nerds out on the latest nail gun. Go to cityofcaldwell.org for more information.

6th Annual Idaho Horror Film Festival

The Idaho Horror Film Festival returns for its 6th season October 17-19 at The Egyptian Theatre in downtown Boise. For three packed days, experience an eclectic mix of horror, suspense, thriller, dark fantasy, sci-fi and dark comedy in Boise’s historic (and haunted) Egyptian Theatre.

For ticket prices and other information, go to idahohorrorfilmfestival.org.

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Foster/adoption meetings

A Fostering Idaho foster/adoption meeting is set for 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Bannock Room on the lower level of St. Luke’s Medical Center at 520 S. Eagle Rd. in Meridian on October 14. A meeting will also be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Meridian Library District branch at 1326 W. Cherry Ln. on November 6. If you have questions in advance, contact Monique Layton, recruitment coordinator, at 208-249-0180 or mlayton4@ewu. edu, or visit www.fosteringidaho.org.

J.U.M.P. Flavorful Fairytales

The October Flavorful Fairytales centers around “Scaredy Cat, Splat!” and Splat the Cat’s costume adventures. The program begins at 4:30 p.m.

Friday, October 18, in the J.U.M.P. Share Studio.

After the story, participants will make a sparkly pumpkin paper collage and then decorate (and eat) some black cat chocolate cookies. Attendees are welcome to wear costumes. There is a ticket price per participant, and all ages are welcome with a parent. Registration ends Wednesday, October 16.

Go to http://register.jacksurbanmeetingplace.org/ mastercalendar/.

Meridian Public Safety Day

A free open house for the public will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 19, at Fire Station One, 540 E. Franklin Rd. in Meridian.

Come meet Meridian police and firefighters, see demonstrations, a 911 simulator, McGruff the Crime Dog and Sparky the Fire Dog, and enjoy free hot dogs and chips compliments of the City of Meridian.

College in downtown Caldwell. The Pumpkin Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, October 19, around Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S. Kimball, and will include a pumpkin carving contest, giant pumpkin weigh-off, pumpkin pie eating contest, the Indian Creek pumpkin race, the downtown wine walk, vendors and more. Go to indiancreekplaza.com for more details.

Halloweentown

In conjunction with the Idaho Horror Film Festival (and Parkside School), a free family event called Halloweentown will be held Saturday, October 19, at The Egyptian Theatre in Boise, beginning at 10 a.m. There will be face painting, a raffle prize, and other highlights. Costumes are encouraged. Go to idahohorrorfilmfestival.org.

Erth’s Preshistoric Aquarium Adventure

Take your family on an all new adventure — all the way to the bottom of the ocean — beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 22, at the Morrison Center. Erth shows use actors, technology, puppets, science and imagination to create a visual experience that connects young audiences to the real science of paleontology. For tickets and other information, go to morrisoncenter.com.

WaterShed Weekend – Fall Festival

Celebrate the beautiful fall colors of Boise from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, October 19, at the Boise WaterShed. Create fall-themed arts and crafts, see some live reptiles, and take a hayride around the outskirts of the water renewal facility. It’s all free fun for the whole family. Go to bee.cityofboise.org for more information.

Family Fun Harvest Party

A Harvest Party will be held at the Children’s Museum of Idaho from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, October 19, at 790 S. Progress Ave. in Meridian. There will be inflatables, a scavenger hunt, vendors, eats and treats, and more, including items and attractions for both adults and children.

For more information, call 208-353-2678.

The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival

The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival is held in conjunction with Boo Bash, an annual trunk or treat put on by Treasure Valley Community

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Nampa Public Library offers a number of family- and kid-friendly programs on different days each month. A special program titled “Iron Chef for Kids” will be held from 6 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, October 24. For more information, go to nampapubliclibrary.org.

Halloween Kids’ Trick-or-Treating

Bring your spooky trick-or-treaters to Edgewood Spring Creek Senior Living Center, 653 N. Eagle Rd. in Eagle, for some trick-or-treating fun from 6 to 7 p.m.

Friday, October 25. Kids ages 0-6 will visit with the residents and get some treats to kick off the Halloween weekend. Go to cityofeagle.org for more details.

Dine Out Boise

Dine Out Downtown Boise Restaurant Week will begin at 9 a.m. each day from October 25 through November 3. There will be special menus, an opportunity to try a new dish, try a new restaurant, or find a fresh twist at a familiar favorite. It’s a fun dining experience with menus for every price and palate. Children are welcome. Go to downtownboise.org for more details.

Halloween Dance Camp

Downtown Meridian will become a festival of costumes as more than 120 businesses create “mini other worlds” and hand out treats for the kids from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, October 24. Go to meridiancity.org for more information.

Kids ages 5-10 can dance to their favorite spooky tunes, play games, and more — all while wearing their favorite Halloween costume — at Halloween Dance Camp from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, October 26, at the Nampa Rec Center. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Go to nampaparksandrecreation.org for more information.

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Have harvest fun at the Nampa Rec Center from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 19. The outdoor, carnival-style event will include face painting, crafts, dancing, storytelling, a costume contest, games and more. There will be something for everyone. Cost is $5 for members and $6 for nonmembers. Go to nampaparksandrecreation.org for more information.

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October 3 Make art with BOSCO artists as part of Preview Night for BOSCO’s Open Studio Weekend.

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ran it with a tight fist. She was a lifeguard, she was everything, and if you wanted to go from the shallow end to the deep end, then had to pass the test. So when you did that,

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that was a right of passage. I mean, it was, “I passed!” Just before you did it, you were scared to death. And then, to dive off the high tower, that was another big deal. “I’m gonna do it, I’m gonna do it!” But, that’s where we went every summer. We’d walk from our house, so it was quite a hike, and in the heat.

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Boo at the Zoo

Zoo Boise will once again host one of the best Halloween events in town, this year from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 26. There will be costumed characters passing out candy, costume contests for all ages, games, photo ops, face painting, special Halloween-themed treats for all the zoo animals, and more.

Go to zooboise.org for more information.

Kleiner Park Family Fun Halloween Trick and Trunk or Treat Bash

This fun-for-all-ages event is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 26, inside and out at the Meridian Senior Center, 1920 N. Records Way at Meridian’s Kleiner Park. Inflatables, rides, a scavenger hunt, booths and vendors, and more will highlight the day. Call 208-353-2678 for more details.

Idaho Gourd Festival

The Idaho Gourd Society’s 20th Annual Festival is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, October 26, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, October 27, at Potomac Manor, 7311 W. Potomac Dr. in Boise. This event is a celebration of the beauty and versatility of hard-shelled gourds and gourd art in Idaho. As well as displays, there will holiday gift items and make-and-take activities for both kids and adults. For more information, go to http://www.idahogourdsociety. org/2019-festival.

Creepy Critter Encounters

Learn about creatures of the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge on a spooky hike, see live animals, hear stories about creepy critters, and create Halloween crafts. Come in costume for a special treat, from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 26, rain or shine at the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 13751 Upper Embankment Road, Nampa. The event is free. For more information, call (208) 467-9278 or go to http://www.fws.gov/refuge/deer_flat/.

Tractor Tour at J.U.M.P.

Jack’s Urban Meeting Place in downtown Boise showcases more than 50 vintage tractors and steam engines dating as far back as 1885. The Nampa Rec Center will host a tour of these tractors and engines — accompanied by the Tractor Doctor — from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, with departure and return at the center. Cost is $15. There will be a box lunch prior to the tour. Go to nampaparksandrecreation.org for more information.

Craft & Chocolate Affaire

The Nampa Civic Center will once again be the site for the 18th Annual Craft & Chocolate Affaire from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, November 1, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 2. The event is free to attend, and along with 100 artisans selling their wares, there will be gourmet fudge, handcrafted macaroons, rich chocolate pie, and many other chocolate treats. Go to nampaciviccenter.com for more details.

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Holiday Bazaar

Crafters, artists, and distributors will be selling their works from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, November 9, at the 40th Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Dick Eardley Senior Center, 690 Robbins Rd. in Boise. Purchase a chili burger, chips, and a soft drink for just $5. For more information, go to cityofboise.org and click on Parks & Recreation.

Ice Show

The annual Ice Show co-produced by Idaho IceWorld and the Boise Figure Skating Club will be held Sunday, December 8, at times still to be determined.

This show is professionally choreographed and features local youngsters. It has become an IceWorld tradition so big there are two sold-out shows every year, with tickets selling out early. Because of the popularity of the show, it has been moved to CenturyLink Arena. Go to idahoiceworld.com for updates as they become available.

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Maybe it was an Idaho Sasquatch?

By Chuck Carpenter

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t seems like when folks find out that you not even noticing Eric in his ghillie suit. He spend a lot of time in the backcountry just looked like a bush or something that was somebody always wants to know if you have supposed to be there. When the first horse ever come across a Sasquatch. Well sorry was about even with him, Eric raised his arm, folks, I’ve never seen one, never found tracks, I’ve waved, and said, “Howdy!” never even found any kind of sign that I thought All three horses decided it was time to go could have been left by Ole Big Foot. back up the trail. They went straight in the air Over the years I have meet a few fellers that as high as they could go and swapped ends just think they may have seen one or heard one. I like they had been practicing this maneuver. think with all the good trappers and hunters Now the lady was in the lead, the packhorse in the country somebody would have got one was still in the middle, and the guy that was somehow? I have seen a few fellers that have in the lead was now in the back hanging on had a hind foot that I think was probably close Chuck Carpenter the side of his horse with everything he had to the size of a Sasquatch’s. I worked with a and trying to get back in the saddle while the guy like that named Eric. Now if this ole boy were wearing a horses were charging back up the trail. In a few jumps and a hat with a little fur on it and some horns on the side, he would few seconds they went back up the trail over a small ridge and have looked really close to a Viking. If you would follow his out of sight. bloodline back, he could have been related to those ole boys.

Eric told me he had never seen anything like it. He said he Eric was a healthy-sized guy, probably about 6’5” or 6’6” tall couldn’t believe how fast everybody disappeared in a cloud and about one and a half axe handles across the breadbasket. of dust. It was almost 20 minutes before Eric noticed a horse He probably weighed about 325. Eric was one of those fellers peeking over the ridge. The horse’s eyes were stuck out so with a good-sized hind foot. You would be pushin’ your luck to far you could have knocked them off with a stick. His ears get two pair of shoes for this guy out of one cowhide. were stuck up as far as they would go and he was snorting Ole Eric liked to hunt and wanted to get a bear. One of the like a bronc! There was no way he wanted to go back down guys he worked with found quite a bit of sign in an area and the trail toward whatever that great big hairy-looking thing let Eric know there was a fair chance he could find a bear in was waiting in ambush. After lots of encouragement from that drainage. the riders, the horses all eased down the trail with their legs Eric headed to the area early one morning. It was about a shaking and eyes bugged out. four-mile hike from the trailhead up a pack trail to where he The man leading the packhorse told Eric that he really was going to hunt. appreciated him moving over and letting them go by, but Eric left well before daylight and headed up the trail packing maybe next time he could move over a little farther and hold his rifle and wearing a ghillie suit for camouflage. Eric’s ghillie really still so the horses might get by before they spot him. suit was like a long coat that hung to his ankles with strips of Eric, not spending much time with horses, didn’t know why camouflage material hanging on it that blended in perfectly he had spooked them so bad. I laughed and explained to Eric with the surroundings. Eric was also sporting a big red beard to try and think like a horse. They are all coming down the and mustache under the hood of his ghillie suit. trail headed to the horse trailer probably thinking of getting By daylight Eric was a couple of miles up the trail. The sun a pan of oats when they get back and all of a sudden there’s finally eased over the ridge and it looked like it was going to be some great big hairy-looking thing standing by the trail one of those beautiful, crisp, September mornings in Idaho. waving his arm and making noise. The riders and horses all After easing up the trail a while, Eric heard a noise up ahead probably figured they had found the first Sasquatch in Idaho! of him. After further inspection, Eric noticed a man on a saddle Eric didn’t get a bear on this trip or even see one. Maybe horse leading a packhorse coming down the trail toward him. A the bears noticed him slipping up the trail earlier in the day lady, apparently his wife, was riding another saddle horse behind and decided not to mess with Ole Sasquatch either. the packhorse. They had been to one of the high mountain lakes Chuck Carpenter, originally of Montana but now of Idaho, likes to fishing for a couple of days and were heading home. hunt, fish and trap. He worked on a farm as a boy; then, as an adult, Being a friendly courteous type, Eric decided to give way he took a job with the Department of Interior’s Animal Damage to the horses and riders and moved off the trail 10 feet or so, Control, now called USDA Wildlife Services. He ultimately became a then waited for them to pass by. They came on down the trail district supervisor. He retired in 2011.

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Special Needs Guide 2019 - Part 2 SPECIFIC CHALLENGES Autism Spectrum Disorders Autism Society Treasure Valley Chapter 208-336-5676 asatvc.org Idaho Aspergers Support Groups parentingaspergerscommunity.com Idaho Autism idahoautism.com Idaho Autism Consultation (802) 233-6582 LoveMyProvider.com IdahoAutismConsultation.com National Autism Association (877) 622-2884 nationalautismassociation.org

Blindness/Visual Impairment Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ICBVI) 208-334-3220 or (800) 542-8688 icbvi.state.id.us Idaho State Talking Book Service 208-334-2150 https://libraries.idaho.gov/tbs/ National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (800) 562-6265 napvi.org

Deafness/Hearing Impairment American Speech-LanguageHearing Association (ASHA) asha.org Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 208-334-0879 cdhh.idaho.gov Idaho Hands & Voices idhandsandvoices.org/contact idhandsandvoices.org Idaho Sound Beginnings 208-334-0829 healthandwelfare.idaho.gov Idaho Speech, Language, Hearing Association, Inc. idahosha.org

Diabetes American Diabetes Association 1 (800) 342-2383 diabetes.org

HODIA – Idaho Diabetes Youth Programs 208-891-1023 hodia.org St. Luke’s Humphreys Diabetes Center Boise, 208-331-1155 Meridian, 208-884-4220 Fruitland, 208-331-1155 stlukesonline.org

Down Syndrome National Down Syndrome Society (800) 221-4602 ndss.org Treasure Valley Down Syndrome Association (TVDSA) 208-954-7448 idahodownsyndrome.org

Dyslexia Coopalo Learning Center 208-484-3816 CoopaloLearningCenter.com

Muscular Dystrophy Muscular Dystrophy Association of Idaho 208-327-0107 mda.org/office/idaho Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) (800) 572-1717 mda.org St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Hospital 208-489-4444 stlukesonline.org

Serious Illness Idaho / American Cancer Society 208-345-2184 cancer.org Make-A-Wish Foundation of Idaho 208-345-9474 idaho.wish.org

Spina Bifida

Epilepsy Foundation 301-459-3700 (Main) 1-800-332-1000 (24/7 Epilepsy & Seizures Helpline) epilepsy.com

Spina Bifida Association of America (SBA) Spina Bifida Association of the Intermountain Region (Idaho, Nevada, Utah) 310-359-9611 spinabifidaassociation.org

Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho 208-344-4340 epilepsyidaho.org

St. Luke’s Children’s Specialty Center 208-381-7000 stlukesonline.org

Epilepsy

Mental Health

SURVIVING MULTIPLE NEEDS

Idaho Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health 208-433-8845 idahofederation.org

Advocacy & Legal Services The Arc, Inc. 208-343-5583 thearcinc.org

Children’s Mental Health, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare 1-800-905-3436 healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

Brain Injury Alliance of Idaho (BIAID) 208-385-3013, Helpline: (800) 444-6443 biaid.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline, (800) 950-6264 (in a crisis, text NAMI to 741741 or call (800) 273-8255, 24/7) nami.org NAMI Treasure Valley 208-801-1609 tvnami.org

DisAbility Rights Idaho or Co-Ad Inc. 208-336-5353 disabilityrightsidaho.org

Multiple Sclerosis Utah-Southern Idaho Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society 208-388-4253 1-800-344-4867 nationalmssociety.org

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Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. (IPUL) 208-342-5884 or (800) 242-IPUL (4785) ipulidaho.org Idaho Infant Toddler Program 2-1-1 (Idaho CareLine) healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

EDUCATION Chatter Box Speech & Language Center Boise and Nampa boisechatterbox.com 208-898-1368 or 208-466-1077

Children’s Therapy & Learning Center 208-957-6301 childrenstlc.com Brain Balance Achievement Centers 208-377-3559 BrainBalanceCenters.com Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind (ISDB) 208-934-4457 (Gooding, ID) iesdb.org (Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind) Idaho State Department of Education 208-332-6800 sde.idaho.gov LearningRX Center-Boise West 208-258-2077 learningrx.com/boise-west

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD) 208-885-6000 (University of Idaho in Moscow) 1-800-393-7290 (Toll Free) idahocdhd.org Children and Youth with DeafBlindness 208-885-6000 (University of Idaho in Moscow) 1-800-393-7290 (Toll Free) idahocdhd.org Community Partnerships of Idaho (CPI) Boise Children’s Center 208-376-7846 mycpid.com Gem State Developmental Center 208-888-5566 (Meridian) 208-466-3838 or 208-4669661 (Nampa) gsdcdda.com Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities 208-334-2178 icdd.idaho.gov Idaho Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation, Inc. 208-338-5466 idaholions.org 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine (800) 926-2588 211.idaho.gov St. Luke’s Children’s Rehabilitation 208-489-5880 (Boise) 208-489-5099 (Meridian)

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208-489-5700 (Nampa) 208-385-3680 (Caldwell) stlukesonline.org

UnBefuddled LLC 208-466-3900 unbefuddled.com

Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services (STARS) 208-367-7827 starspt.org

THERAPY & TREATMENT SERVICES

ADAPTIVE RECREATION SERVICES AdVenture Program, Boise Parks & Recreation 208-608-7680 cityofboise.org Wings Center – Motor Development FireFly Children’s Center PLLC Helen Singh: (214) 641-5540 wingscenter.com Special Olympics Idaho 208-323-0482 idso.org Recreation Unlimited (RU) Bogus Basin’s Adaptive Snow Sport School 208-391-3594 recreation-unlimited.org The Sensory Playce 208-620-5330 thesensoryplayce.com Treasure Valley YMCA Caldwell YMCA, 208-454-9622 Downtown YMCA, 208-344-5501 Meridian Homecourt Y, 208-288-4400 West Boise YMCA, 208-377-4886 ymcatvidaho.org

SUPPORT

Advanced Therapy Care 208-898-0988 advancedtherapycare.com Brain Balance Achievement Centers 208-377-3559 BrainBalanceCenters.com Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy Center – Boise / Nampa 208-898-1368 or 208-466-1077 boisechatterbox.com Children’s Therapy Place Locations in Boise, Meridian, Nampa 208-323-8888 (same phone number for all locations) childrenstherapyplace.com Community Connections, Inc. (CCI Idaho) Boise, 208-377-9814 Nampa, 208-475-4236 cciidaho.com

Safe Kids Treasure Valley & Safe Kids Worldwide 208-381-1719 safekids.org/ coalition/safe-kidstreasure-valley Tomorrow’s Hope 208-319-0760 (Boise and Meridian) tomorrowshopeinc. org

WENDY PEREZ Social Worker, LCSW, ACADC 925 Main St., Suite A Meridian, ID 83642 Wendyperez@abundantserenity.co abundantserenitywp.com

208-918-0380

Kaleidoscope Pediatric Therapy 208-375-4200 KPTidaho.com

Aim Early Idaho aimearlyidaho.org

Ride for Joy 208-365-0671 rideforjoy.org

Idaho Parents Unlimited 208-342-5884 ipulidaho.org

Living Independently Forever, Inc. 208-888-0076 lifeincidaho.com

Play Therapy, Behavioral Health, Trauma, Drug and Alcohol Treatment

Imagine Pediatric Therapy World 208-467-1069 imaginepediatric.com

Mini Joys, Inc. 208-830-3227 minijoys.org

Easter Seals-Goodwill Behavioral Health 208-672-2904 (Boise) 208-454-8555 (Caldwell) easterseals.com

HEALTH CARE

Community Partnerships of Idaho (CPI) Boise Children’s Center 208-376-7846 mycpid.com

Access Living (855) 922-2207 (main toll-free number to each Idaho clinic) accesslivingllc.com

Ambitions of Idaho 208-454-2996 (Caldwell) 208-466-7443 (Nampa) 208-888-6123 (Meridian) ambitionsofidaho.org

Warm Springs Counseling Center (WSCC) 208-343-7797, ext.

1238 (client services line) childrenshomesociety. com

Speech & Language Therapy Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Learning Academy

The Sensory Playce 208-620-5330 thesensoryplayce.com VSA Idaho (Member of VSA Affiliate Network, a John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts program) 208-342-5884 ipulidaho.org

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TOP

PICKS

Buzz-worthy coffee houses

By Adrianne Goff

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The Top Picks items are listed in alphabetical order rather than ranked. To submit an idea for the Top Picks list, email adrianne@globalpsd. com. See our website at idahofamily.com for more reviews, extended reviews, and photos.

BOBBIE JEAN’S 11530 W. State St. Star, ID 83669 (208) 576-6112 www.bobbiejeanscoffee.com

Bobbie Jean’s in Star is a lovely little coffee shop that serves coffee, tea, beer & wine with a Southern flair. Bobbie Jean Byerly was a sassy, spunky, self-proclaimed “Georgia Peach”. She was known for her delicious grits, black-eyed peas, catfish, & always had iced tea in her fridge. Bobbie Jean passed her southern comfort food recipes down to her daughter, Lois & granddaughter, Kristi who opened Bobbie Jean’s. Definite stand outs were the Bobbie Jean, which is a honey latte with a kiss of cinnamon. The Southern Nights, which is Nutella infused mocha and their house-made chai is delicious, it doesn’t have that chemical, overly sweet taste that most coffeehouse chai’s do. Also Sweet Tea? I have never had a Sweet Tea that I liked, before this one.

You can actually taste the tea and not just a cup of sugar.

Now let’s talk about southern food; boiled peanuts! You will either love them or hate them, this was our first time trying them and the verdict is, well they were delicious and reminded us of a nuttier edamame. What could be more southern than a hot bowl of freshly made Grits served up with crumbled bacon and cheddar cheese.

The grits were full of flavor and did not disappoint. Lastly, I implore you to not leave Bobbie Jean’s without trying or taking something sweet with you. The Pecan bar was so nutty with a beautifully crunchy crust that just melted in your mouth. The giant salted chocolate chip cookies are to die for and last but not least, they have a very unique and very tasty Grandma’s oatmeal cake. Try one, try them all. We will definitely be back for “a sip of the south.”

CAFFE CAPRI 2242 East Gowen Road Boise, ID 83716 (208) 338-3007 www.brewtimecaffe.com

Caffe’ Capri is not just a coffee house, they also offer several homemade breakfast and lunch items including a delicious Breakfast Sandwich, 3 to choose from: croissant with ham, everything bagel with bacon, parmesan bagel with sausage (all three come with egg and cheddar cheese). The Savory Pretzels are a stand-out (spinach & feta, sausage & cheddar, turkey & provolone and ham with savory cheese. Caffe’ Capri also has 4 beers on tap and an assortment of red and white wines.

Owned and operated by Terry and David Becker who live nearby opened Caffe’ Capri to generate an atmosphere that supports the people and businesses that live and work around them.

CAFFEINA COFFEE 4774 W State St, Boise, ID 83703 (208) 807-2332 6575 W Overland Rd Boise, ID 83709 (208) 801-6831 www.caffeinacoffee.com

Caffeina Coffee’s new “1950’s” location is on the bench! Stop in and check out this classic mid-century modern twist on a coffee house offering house-made Kombucha, locally brewed beers, wines, small bites and a drive thru for your added convenience.

The new Overland location, similar to the popular State Street location features community style seating with exposed industrial features, outdoor patio, bar top seating, community farm tables, and a plethora of eclectic furniture. All of the pastries and offering are made in-house or come fresh daily from their in-house bakery (located at the State street location).

CHARDONEY’S BREW LANE COFFEE 750 S Progress Ave #170, Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 884-1326 www.chardoneys-brew-lane.business.site

Coffee shop with ‘20s flair. “The Golden Era Coffee Shop.” At Chardoney’s Brew Lane they serve fresh coffee and pastries that put a little SWING in every cup. If you enjoy the Roaring Twenties and Gatsby themed environments, then stop on by! That’s not all

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customer service is excellent, and the drip coffee is less than $2.00 a cup and with every espresso drink, you’ll receive a chocolate-covered espresso bean. They have a small table for kids to draw on with colored chalk.

they provide, they also have some great vintage items for purchase.

That’s right, time to add another piece to your collection!

DEATHPROOF COFFEE 10481 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID 83704 www.deathproofcoffee.com

Deathproof is a hidden gem in a strip mall, there is no drive through but there is plenty of easy parking. Whether you like to keep it simple or prefer to get a little crazy with flavor explosions, Deathproof Coffee loves to help you come up with your own unique combination. Try one of their signature drinks: The Red Skull, Elm Street, and Insomniac are just a few. Also they brew their own tea and it is delicious! The venue is stylish and functional, and a big bonus they have concerts throughout the year, with a minimum of a live show every Friday.

FLYING M COFFEE 1314 2nd St S, Nampa, ID 83651 (208) 467-5533 724 Arthur St, Caldwell, ID 83605 (208) 718-2720 500 W Idaho St #100, Boise, ID 83702 (208) 345-4320 www.flyingmcoffee.com

Flying M started in 1992 as a small coffeehouse in Boise, Idaho with the simple goal of making delicious coffee for the local community. In 1995, they purchased a purple Diedrich 12-kilo drum roaster and began consciously sourcing and roasting our own beans.

In 2006, Flying M Coffeegarage opened in Historic Downtown Nampa where they now roast all of their beans, still on that same purple Diedrich. You can catch their roasting action Monday - Friday at the Coffeegarage. And, you can check their events page for more information about their public cupping classes. They proudly roast coffee for several cafés and retailers throughout the Treasure Valley.

Flying M also offers fresh, made-from-scratch pastries: muffins, scones, cookies, cakes & bars and most days they have wheat free, vegan, and/or low sugar options available.

LATTE’ DA 762 E Wythe Creek Ct, Kuna, ID 83634 (208) 996-7887 www.latteda.business.site

A comfortable and fun environment, where you can get a great cup of coffee, pastry, or multiple non-coffee drinks with a lot of free harassment and sass! Yes you heard that right. They have an inviting seating area, a quick drive-thru, and a relaxing patio. The

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REMBRANDTS 93 S Eagle Rd, Eagle, ID 83616 (208) 938-1564 www.rembrandtseagle.com

For many years, Rembrandts has been Eagle’s downtown neighborhood restaurant. Striving to create community within this historic landmark, Rembrandts’ baristas, servers, and staff treat our customers like family, learning your favorite meals and beverages by heart. A breakfast and lunch destination, we provide the space for good conversation and outstanding food and beverages. Our charming interior dining space and our relaxing patio open during warmer weather make Rembrandts a true community place to gather. Enjoy a meal with colleagues and friends, or treat yourself to a bit of relaxation over an espresso, mimosa, or glass of wine. We serve breakfast all day, with lunch options from 11 am to 3 pm, and we host private events and weddings in the evenings. You are invited to be part of our community at Rembrandts.

TREASURE VALLEY COFFEE 11875 W President Dr, Boise, ID 83713 (208) 377-8488 www.tvcoffee.com

Treasure Valley Coffee was started 35 years ago by Tom Boyer in his garage. Today Tom’s daughter, Suzanne carries on the quality-roasting that everyone came to love and expect. Treasure Valley Coffee selects only the finest Arabica beans from the many coffee growing regions of the world. They roast over 94 different whole beans in house and even offer a fresh roasted coffee of the day. Each 50lb roast-of-the-day is prepared every morning on a first come, first serve basis, you bag it yourself and it goes fast! A few of their signature drinks would be the Moochino, which is an espresso milkshake and basically any of their blended drinks. They also make

a mean shot of espresso, it’s the real deal.

WIRED BEAN 438 ID-55, Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629 (208) 793-3755

This is a great little coffee shop in Horseshoe Bend. The owner is a volunteer EMT in the community and most of her workers are a volunteer EMT’s as well. They have great inexpensive coffee and the service is always amazing.

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SAVE YOUR PUMPKINS

Don’t toss them out — use them

By Mary Ann Wilcox

Canned pumpkin puree has gotten really expensive as of late. My last price check was $1.20 for a 15oz. can. To me, that’s crazy! Pumpkin puree is so easy and inexpensive to make yourself, why would you ever buy it in the can for that much?

Thanks to Halloween, pumpkins are everywhere and chances are you have a few that you could set aside for winter.

Each year around this time, I take my pumpkins left over from Halloween, bake them, peal them, and puree them. Then I put 2 cups of puree into zipper bags and freeze it; 2-3 pumpkins is all I need to get me through the year until Halloween comes again. It’s a super easy way to get what you need from what you already have.

If you don’t what to risk the freezer space, dry your pumpkin like you would fruit leather. Dry it until it is brittle, then turn it into powder in your food processor. Then it is

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shelf safe and can be used in any recipe that calls for pumpkin: pies, cookies, cakes, soups, stews, etc. I have just finished my second edition of the “Just Add Water” book that address how to process pumpkin powder and how to use it in all your recipes.

Pumpkin Alternatives

If you find you are short on pumpkin and short on money, use one of these great alternatives — that’s right, I said pumpkin alternatives. You may be shocked and a little bit intrigued to know that BEANS make the perfect pumpkin alternative. It’s true! My family loves pumpkin pie, but I can totally fool them by using an alternative such as soybeans, navy beans or sweet potato paste. By adding the same seasonings that you do in your favorite recipe, the beans and potatoes imitate pumpkin perfectly and provide a great gluten-free alternative if you need one. Here’s what you do:

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Beans

(check out my “Cooking & Using Beans” book for more great recipes): 1. Soak your beans overnight to soften them and release the simple sugar that causes gas.

2. Drain and rinse the beans.

3. Add 3 cups of water for each cup of beans.

4. Cook in a pressure cooker, on top of the stove, or in a crockpot until soft and tender.

5. Drain the beans, but save the water.

6. Place the beans in a blender and blend until a smooth paste. Add bean juice (the water from the cooking process) a little at a time, until the beans have the same consistency as pumpkin.

7. Substitute the same amount of bean paste for the amount of pumpkin called for in the recipe.

Sweet Potatoes

If you are using canned sweet potatoes, drain the can and save the juice. Blend the potatoes, adding enough juice to make a paste the same consistency as pumpkin. Substitute the sweet potatoes for the amount of pumpkin called for in the recipe.

Because sweet potatoes have the same color and similar flavor to pumpkin, they can be interchanged in any recipe calling for pumpkin without adding additional spices.

If you are using fresh sweet potatoes, scrub the outside and bake them in a 350 degree oven until soft.

Skin the potatoes while they are still warm and blend them until smooth.

You might have to add a little water during the blending process to moisten them if they are too dry.

Substitute the sweet potatoes in any recipe calling for pumpkin.

Here’s my family’s favorite pumpkin pie recipe using bean paste.

Bean Paste Pumpkin Pie Filling • 1 1/2 C. Navy Bean, Soybean, or Sweet Potato Paste • 2 Eggs • 3/4 C. Sugar • 1/2 t. Salt • 1 2/3 C. Evaporated Milk (13oz. Can) • 1 3/4 t. Pumpkin Pie Spice OR • 1 t. Cinnamon • 1/2 t. Ground Ginger • 1/4 t. Ground Cloves Mix all ingredients together in a blender until smooth. Pour into an unbaked 9-inch pie shell. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees and continue to bake for 45 minutes. Top will be golden brown. Let it sit until it is room temperature and then refrigerate until serving. Add a little whipped topping to each piece and enjoy.

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or treat!” They’re all in costumes and they’re all polite, thanking us for the candy when we put it in their cloth bags or orange plastic pumpkins.

Mom and I tried wearing scary masks the last couple of years but, you know, when you’re older you just think, “Ugh, it’s hot under here.” Being an adult is so restrictive at times.... But I think the scary parts of Halloween are okay, as long as everyone is willingly in on the joke.

My favorite costumes nowadays are the princesses, the pirates, the superheroes, the ballerinas, and anything really cute on the littlest children. I look forward to seeing a parade of youngsters in costumes again this year. No zombies at our house, and no spaghetti...unless it’s for dinner.

We’re pretty low-key with The Scaries at Mom’s house. But if your children want to get voluntarily scared in a haunted maze or house, let them do it.

After all, it’s all just in fun.

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