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ust hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-ting-tingling too.

Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you."

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If you couldn't tell, we're snuggled up by the fire, drinking some peppermint hot chocolate and dreaming of sugar plums—reading this month's issue of Boise Lifestyle, of course. Thanks for joining us!

The holiday season is one perfect for community. Whether you're shopping locally for holiday presents, getting into the giving spirit by volunteering around town or donating to children and families less fortunate, it's the most wonderful time of the year to get involved in Boise holiday happenings.

As you flip through these pages, pay close attention to the spirit behind the articles and don't forget the real purpose of this season—to celebrate those around us, to be thankful for what we have and to give back to those in need.

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Giving Back

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Tech Savvy

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Open House

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Locally Owned

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

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Biking in Boise

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Trailing of the Sheep Festival

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AROUND TOWN SEAN EVANS NAMED PRESIDENT, CEO OF JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT The Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Idaho announced the appointment of Sean Evans as president and CEO effective Oct. 13.

Most recently, Evans served as the vice president of sales and marketing for the Idaho

Sean Evans

a lifetime commitment to advancing the quality of life through service to the profession and society.

This year’s academy inductees included William Eisinger of Boise (bachelor's in electrical engineering, 1975) and Jim W. Linford of Eagle (bachelor's in mechanical engineering, 1971).

“One of the distinguishing things about having the new class of Academy of Engineers come to campus this year is that they have the opportunity to meet our inaugural class of students participating in our Grand Challenge Scholars Program, ” said Larry Stauffer, dean of the College of Engineering. “It’s a full circle of our college’s best and brightest.”

LOCAL HEARING CARE PROFESSIONAL SCORES TOP HONORS AT AUDIGY TEAM SUMMIT

Deborah Page, a back office staff member at Audigy Certified Treasure Valley Hearing and Balance, has received Audigy Group’s “Outstanding First Impression-Individual“ Award for exceptional service to patients—for the third consecutive year.

Stampede, the development league affiliate of

The award—which recognizes the individual whose sense of leader-

the NBA Utah Jazz. Before that, Sean had an

ship inspires, elevates and sets the pace for the entire practice—was

almost 20-year career in the newspaper indus-

presented during the 2016 Audigy Team Summit gathering of hearing

try serving as publisher for several newspapers

care professionals in Las Vegas.

in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Idaho.

“Getting this award is especially satisfying when you know your

Sean studied business administration at Northeastern State

whole team demonstrates a commitment to excellence every day and

University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and has called Boise home since

this accomplishment would not be possible without the support of

2009 when he moved here to manage the Idaho Business Review.

a team,” Page said. “Helping our patients hear their best starts with

Active in the community, he has spent two terms on the Idaho Nonprofit Center Board, having served there as president in 2013. He also served on the Boise Metro Chamber Board from 2012–14, and as communications co-chairman for the Boise Valley Economic Partnership’s Competitive Edge Initiative in 2011, and he is a graduate of Leadership Boise.

expertise but also belief, which inspires the people we serve.”

Treasure Valley Hearing and Balance has been in the Treasure Valley for 26 years with locations in Boise, Meridian and Nampa.

BOISE REGIONAL REALTOR MEMBERS SELECTED FOR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION'S COMMITTEES Boise Regional REALTORS will be well represented as National Association of REALTORS 2017 committee appointments.

The six BRR members appointed to national committees are: • Michelle Bailey, Keller Williams Realty Boise—Member of the Multiple Listing Issues and Polices Committee • Kit Fitzgerald, Red Barn Real Estate—Vice Chair of the Leadership Academy Advisory Group and member of the REALTORS Political Action Committee Major Investor Council • Gail Hartnett, Keller Williams Realty Boise—Member of the REALTOR Party Member Involvement Committee

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BOISE, EAGLE RESIDENTS INDUCTED INTO UI'S ACADEMY OF ENGINEERS The University of Idaho's College of Engineering inducted eight members, including a Boise resident and an Eagle resident, into its Academy of Engineers. The academy, now in its sixth year, honors eminent engineers

• Brenda Kolsen, Woodhouse Group—Member of the Professional

Development Committee

• Georgia Meacham, Georgia Meacham & Company—Member of the Housing Opportunity Committee and Vice Chair of the Smart Growth Advisory Board • Katrina Wehr, Keller Williams Realty Boise—Member of the Risk Management Issues Committee

who are UI alumni or engineers deeply connected to UI’s legacy of global

BRR members Julie DeLorenzo of Keller Williams Realty Boise

engineering impact. Members are recognized for their personal contribu-

and Carey Farmer of Group One Sotheby’s International Realty will

tions to engineering achievement, leadership, engineering education and

serve as directors on NAR’s board. Breanna Vanstrom was appointed

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to a national committee and will serve on NAR’s 2017 Association

emergency assistance with non-repayable grants to offset finan-

Executive Young Professionals Network Advisory Board.

cial hardship and crisis situations for active duty, Army and Air

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS TO BSU John V. Evans Jr., president and chief executive officer of D.L. Evans Bank is pleased to announce that Natalie Perdew, Hannah Sturtevant and Brooke Mickelson were awarded $250 scholarships to Boise State University.

Force Reserve and National Guard personnel and their families, and civilian personnel at the Mountain Home Air Force Base. The charity provides assistance for financial hardship, travel, food or bills after service members have exhausted other options.

This year, more than 144 golfers participated.

“This is for such a good cause, and it’s an honor to volunteer every year as part of this event,” said ACHD Commissioner Sara

Perdew and Sturtevant are 2016 graduating seniors of Rocky

M. Baker, who helped run the putting contest.

Mountain High School, while Mickleson is a 2016 graduating

The charity golf tournament included two Patriot sponsors,

senior at Timberline High School. The students have demonstrated

the Micron Foundation and the Julius C. Jeker Foundation.

academic excellence, community service and had additional out-

There were also four major sponsors: Holland & Hart attorneys,

standing contributions to their school.

Jacksons Food Stores, St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center and

Every year, D.L. Evans Bank awards scholarships to each of the following colleges/universities: Idaho State University, Boise State University, College of Idaho, College of Southern Idaho, University of Idaho, College of Western Idaho and Treasure Valley

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CITY OF BOISE HIGHLIGHTS 'START YOUR BUSINESS TOOL' INITIATIVE The city of Boise has a new Start Your Business Tool, which is

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designed to streamline the process for starting a new business in Boise. It is part of a much broader “high-touch meets high-tech” resident experience initiative underway at Boise City Hall.

The Start Your Business Tool is a “one-stop-shop” online service that reduces the time it takes for new local businesses to apply for the permits and licenses needed to get up-and-running. With the right information, some business can do this in just one day.

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ACHD’S ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $160,000 FOR LOCAL CHARITY The Ada County Highway District hosted its 15th annual Charity Golf Tournament at The Club at Spurwing, raising $160,000 for

“We are looking at technology tools that will improve the experience our citizens have with their city government. This is a perfect example of that,” said Boise Mayor David Bieter. “We know entrepreneurs are essential job creators in a vibrant economy.”

In August 2015, the city of Boise was among 27 cities nationwide to receive a $50,000 grant from the Small Business Administration’s Startup in a Day initiative to help streamline processes for new businesses. The city used that funding to create the tool.

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Neighborhood

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# Beds

# Baths

Boulder Heights

0.47

3

2.5

2877

39

$699,900

$674,000

Bown Crossing

0.26

3

3.5

2562

6

$724,000

$717,000

Calderon Estate

4.96

5

3.5

4055

71

$669,900

$669,900

Covenant Hills

0.864

4

3.5

4415

33

$799,000

$774,000

Covenant Hills

1.308

5

4.5

5016

23

$829,000

$824,000

Ellis Addition

0.16

4

3.5

2960

2

$650,000

$665,000

Highland Park

0.14

4

4.5

4638

1

$939,900

$900,000

Horizon View Ad

0.22

3

3

2607

7

$600,000

$600,000

Lakemoor

0.31

4

3

2924

157

$679,900

$670,000

Legacy

0.28

5

4

4283

0

$610,000

$610,000

Mace River Ranch

0.569

5

4.5

4564

0

$752,089

$752,000

Mace River Ranch

0.36

4

3.5

4012

146

$859,900

$850,000

Mace River Ranch

0.35

4

4.5

4491

177

$959,900

$950,000

Not Applicable

0.52

4

3

3912

7

$724,900

$698,000

Not Applicable

0.26

4

3

3357

66

$849,000

$834,500

Quail Ridge

0.367

3

2.5

3272

27

$688,000

$678,000

Quail Ridge

0.698

5

3.5

4101

96

$749,000

$740,000

River Run Sub

1.04

4

3.5

4903

136

$1,399,000

$1,350,000

Rivers End

0.35

4

3.5

5346

150

$668,500

$650,000

Sugarberry Wood

2.138

5

6

5666

232

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

Tahoe Ridge Sub

1.802

4

3.5

4056

66

$749,900

$725,000

The Preserve

0.422

6

5.5

4677

0

$602,712

$602,712

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BIKING IN BOISE

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ARTICLE BILLY YOUNG The City of Trees, known as Boise, is a bike-friendly environment with access to the Boise Green Belt that intertwines near the river, colleges and parks. Out of such an environment has arisen the Boise Bicycle Project. This organization is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community cooperative group that works to make sure everyone has access to a bike, regardless of income or background.

The organization was created in 2007 when two hotshot firefighters, Brian Anderson and Jimmy Hallyburton, set into motion those wheels that continue to turn at promoting the personal, social, and environmental benefits of bicycling. They both recognized a huge demographic of people that needed access to affordable bicycles and repairs.

“There was a lot we liked about the bike shops, yet there was a lot we saw missing. So the idea that started growing was to create a place where anybody—regardless of income—could have access to a bicycle and affordable bicycle repair.”

Since its growth from a small studio apartment to the old Boise Rescue Mission, and on to its current location on Lusk Street, it has become a strong advocate of affordable bike repair and educational programs that teach safety and bike maintenance skills. Since 2009, the Boise Bicycle Project has had more than 13,000 bikes donated from the community. Thus, Jimmy and his crew are able to work the BBP's first Shifting Gears program graduate with program coordinator Officer Carlson!

magic that turns 75 percent of these bikes into refurbished bikes. Fourthousand of these bikes have been donated to kids.

When visiting Boise Bicycle Project, it is not uncommon to see youngsters and their family members in the workshop area where

Celebrating the Bike-A-Thoners Hard Work!

elbow grease, bike chains and wheels are turning. At Christmas time, Boise Bicycle Project has a giveaway day of bikes. All the bikes are donated and refurbished. Girls and boys draw a picture of their dream bike and submit it to Boise Bicycle Project to get on the giveaway list.

SHIFTING GEARS

Perhaps most important and impressive within the organization’s humanitarian efforts is one of their most notable programs: The Shifting Gears Program. This program helps women who are in prison reintegrate into society with reliable bicycle transportation when they are released. This program teaches the women how to repair bikes, and they earn a free bike when they get out for transportation, jobs and Bike rider enjoying ride on Boise Green Belt near the river

probation meetings. For many, it has made them feel part of something bigger with overwhelming pride of what they are doing.

MESSAGE FROM JIMMY,

Bicycles are a tool that opens up a lot of doors. It’s not just about getting people on bikes for fun, it’s about helping people out there use their bikes to build a stronger community. The bike helps get someone connected to the community, no matter what their income level is.

If you would like to volunteer, or if you have a bike you would like to donate or any other contributions, visit BoiseBicycleProject.org or call 208.429.6520 December 2016 | Boise Lifestyle

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Tech Savvy

Five Ways to Protect

Your Family ARTICLE ERIC CRAWFORD

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here is no love like that of a parent for their child. As parents, we will give anything to keep our children safe and protected.

We build homes in the right neighborhoods, buy phones so we’re always in touch, get GPS watches for our little ones and regularly monitor their social network. There is an innate responsibility we feel to ensure their safety.

However, most of us only get one chance to be a parent and therefore are often learning "under fire" as to the right and wrong things we can do to care for our children. As with most parenting activities, the rules are not the same now as in day’s past.

At the core level, there are certain things we can do to ensure our families stay safe. Below are five products or actions you can use to improve the safety of your family.

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1 2 3

• LOCK THE DOORS: I know this sounds cliche, but before bed each

night ensure your doors are locked and your garage doors are closed.

Little ones may unlock a door to check on the dog before bed and forget to re-lock it. Remember when closing the garage doors to watch them until they fully close to ensure they don’t encounter an obstruction, leaving you exposed all night long.

• LINK THE LIGHTS: Study after study has proven that keeping lights

on in and outside your home significantly decreases the likelihood of a break-in. Whether you are home, leverage light and motion sensors to

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automatically turn on your outside lights at night or when someone is walking around your home. This can also make it easier to know when your teenager comes home late and tries to sneak in the side door.

• ADD A SECURITY SYSTEM: You should add a security system to

your home, but not for the reason you may think: break-in prevention.

In the Treasure Valley, home break-ins are few and far between, especially if you take simple precautions (see previous two bullets). The real value of a security system is in the information it can provide when you are home, not just when you are away. Even the least expensive systems can notify you when a door is left open, when a door is open or closed outside of certain hours, or give you a reminder about an open window before leaving for vacation. The more advanced security systems can automatically trigger events such as turning lights on or

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off, and advise you before entering the home if the alarm was triggered while you were away.

• ADD ‘SMARTS’: There are numerous options on the market right

now to add intelligence to your home. However, there are products that can be added in just a few minutes that bring simplicity to your home.

Motorized locks automatically lock the door after a certain amount of time, ensuring your home is always secure. The more advanced locks are controlled from your phone and give you history and battery information. Liftmaster’s MyQ garage door openers easily link to your WiFi network, giving you full control and tracking of your garage doors.

These can make it easy to open or close your garage door even when you are not home. The more advanced systems have a feature called

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‘Mockupancy’ that can trigger lights and music while you’re away, giving any suspecting eyes the impression you never left.

• ADD A NANNY: No, I am not referring to the physical one. With the

growth of technology in the hands of our children, it is important to pro-

tect them from not only physical threats but electronic ones. Software

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Remember that the items you focus on are the ones that are likely to succeed. Spend a few minutes to evaluate and update your home, ensuring it is a safe place for your family.

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Trailing of the Sheep Festival ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BILLY YOUNG

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The streets were quiet and coming slowly alive in the early morning hours in Ketchum, Idaho, as you could see shop owners sweeping in front of their businesses and city custodians taping off orange cones on the main street. Everything was getting ready for what would be a bustle of activity on this final day of the Trailing of the Sheep Festival.

Each year Ketchum plays host to this fantastic festival that has become a historical event people from all over the world will travel to enjoy. Many have come here to see the first herd of sheep make their way down Main Street, crossing over from higher elevation toward their winter pastures in Gooding, Idaho before the day is over.

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IDAHO SHEEP ON THE MOVE (CON TI N U ED)

Shakers & Movers on hand-John Peavey(L) Charlie Bishop (M) & Jerry Seifert (R) Plus Aggie the Border Collie

From Generation to Generation This legacy is carried on by hard-working second- and third-generation families who are etched within a land that is still raw and rugged—a culture of people who have made this their home, livelihood and way of life. The heartbeat of the festival is the sheep, from which a cultural tapestry of concerts, workshops, presentations, characters, dogs and horses all come together.

Some of the best lamb and finest wool in the United States and around the world come from and are produced by sheep in the American West. The life of a sheep rancher can be challenging at times, as they face volatile markets, imports without quotas, high production costs, death losses from predators and loss of traditional public land grazing.

Amidst those challenges, generation after generation continue to choose the life of a sheep rancher—it is a family affair. In 2014, the Trailing of the Sheep Festival began ‘Celebrating Generations’ with the goal of listening, learning, sharing and saving the memories of the western sheep ranching families who live and work the land and are the keepers of open space.

Shakers and Movers The forefront of the festival brought accredited author Julie Weston Sheep moving on towards the river area

on hand for the signing of her books. Workshops and cooking with delectable lamb dishes served by acclaimed chefs and local restaurants were all part of the setting. The Sheep Folklife Fair provided displays of sheep wagons, kids craft activities, local artisans and demonstrations of sheep shearing.

Looking closer behind the festival are some shakers and movers who were on hand having coffee with locals and travelers from afar.

Third-generation rancher and former Senator John Peavey and local historian and former mayor of Ketchum Jerry Seifert were both speaking to a full house and answering questions about range management, ongoing debates, economics and marketing, and telling stories of wolves, guard dogs and horses. Heads of wool manufacturers such as Charlie Bishop with Pendleton Woolen Mills were also present, as they play a role in the economics of the industry.

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Border Collie herding Sheep through Town

National Point Qualifying Sheepdog Trials Animal enthusiasts gathered to see some amazing border collies at Quigley Canyon Fields in Hailey, Idaho. A field is set up with a predetermined course for handlers to work the sheep with their dog. Each handler then takes their turn to demonstrate how well the dog will work in the field and how responsive the dog is to the human voice, whistle and gesture.

The dog sets forth directing the sheep far away out into the field and then leading the sheep back into the holding pen for completion of the trial. Dogs such as the border collie take charge of sheep to make them go where they’re supposed to go and are independent enough to get the job done without constant direction. The border collie is known for its intense and unwavering stare of power, or “having the eye," with which they control their flock without the

Oinkari Basque Dancers and Musicians

need to have physical contact. They are dogs with unlimited energy, stamina and drive—all of which make them premier herding dogs.

Trailing of the Sheep Parade As the festival parade starts, a culture that is rich in history and full of characters comes out to show all its beautiful colors.

Weaving the way through the main street for the beginning of the Trailing of the Sheep Parade were: • The Peruvian Dancers and Musicians (formerly Latino X) who have been playing together for several years performing Andean music and the contemporary dance music of Peru.

• The nationally acclaimed Oinkari Basque Dancers and musicians trained in traditional Basque music who accompanied these dancers. The music and dance they play and perform could have been heard more than 100 years ago.

• The Polish Highlanders of North America presented the folk music and dance of their families who are shepherds from the Tatra Mountains of southern Poland. Their singing was once used to communicate from mountaintop pastures to the valleys below.

• The Boise Highlanders, who are one of the oldest pipe bands in the Northwest. Dancers join the Pipers and drummers performing the Highland fling and jigs. This popular group performs regularly throughout the region.

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IDAHO SHEEP ON THE MOVE (CON TI N U ED)

On the Move with Faulkner Land and Livestock Sheep The parade included historical sheep wagons and participants from the Folklife Fair, and, of course, the sheep who are making their annual journey home crossing into warmer pastures and destination of Gooding for the winter. The authentic trailing of the sheep as part of their annual migration to winter pastures followed behind the Boise Highlanders. Fifteen-hundred sheep paraded down Ketchum's Main Street with sheep ranching family members and herders headed south.

People from all walks of life, families and children were all there as the first herd of sheep came around the first bend and through the crowds gathered alongside with cameras and camcorders catching all the action. As the sheep made their way through town, you could see the famous guard dogs known as the great white Pyrenees ever on guard as they trotted alongside, with their regal bearing of courage and bravery. As the last of the herd of sheep exited the town, you could still see many people following along to get the last glimpse before they disappeared into the wooded area near the river.

The hosts of this year's sheep for the parade were the men and women of Faulkner Land & Livestock, headquartered in Gooding since 1933. They were assisted by Sheep Manager John Etchart. Most of Faulkner's sheep run in the Smokey Mountains at the head of the South Fork of the Boise River, in the hills behind Featherville and Fairfield and through the Wood

Darby with Kelso & Fez who led the Sheep through Ketchum

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The transformation begins when Gloria Gaynor’s, I Will Survive, queue’s staff to grab a ladder, head outside and flip the Bacon signage to Berryhill. The lighting transitions, the historic family tables — dating back to the civil war era — become adorned with flatware as the kitchen staff scurry to swap out bistro cuisine with equally tantalizing evening fare.

When asked about his best selling entrée, John assuredly states, “Mac & Cheese”. Traditionally one might imagine Mac & Cheese as the store-bought kind. Not only is Bacon and Berryhill’s Mac & Cheese not boxed, it adds to the dish with mushrooms, tomatoes, and bacon. This dish is so popular and delectable, it was awarded by Food & Wine magazine as the “Best in the U.S.” Aside from the award-winning dish, Berryhill’s other best sellers are their Agri Beef steak dishes. John explains, “We sell a lot of Double R Ranch filet mignon. It’s essentially a deconstructed bacon wrap filet mignon. We don’t wrap it with bacon, we slice it. Then, we put the bacon over [the steak] and top it with what we call bacon spuma.”

By now it is apparent that John Berryhill knows how to satisfy the palate and as he puts it, “everybody loves bacon!” Should a patron have taste of a different kind, the Berryhill and Bacon menu’s are rich in additional selection ranging from catfish, grits and etouffee. With an assortment of specialty cocktails to match.

While exceptional food and drink bring people through the doors for business, what remains most important to John is the experience people have sitting across from one another in his retaurant. As John tells a story of an elderly woman recognizing the age of one of his dining tables and then subsequently proclaiming to him that it reminds her of her late father, John explains, “Southern food isn’t about grits, catfish, and frog legs. It’s all about comfort and family and appreciating that”.

John’s desire to bring people together serves well in supporting his staff also. While John doesn’t see himself as a mentor to his staff, he does gain fulfillment when he sees individual growth. John explains that to grow individually, one must experience loss. He pronounces, “We learn how to lose, so that we can appreciate the win.”

John admits that he has made it through some pretty tough times since the beginning of his restauranteur career in 1995. Yet, here he is, 2016’s Best of Treasure Valley and FSRs Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S. Gather your brood, friends and bacon lovers to enjoy Bacon and Berryhill in the heart of Downtown Boise. Berryhill also offers catering services and if you just can’t get enough of their bacon, you can take a pack home with you.

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North end Modern Update PRESERVING THE HISTORY IN ONE OF BOISE'S OLDEST NEIGHBORHOODS ARTICLE ELENA TOMOROWITZ

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efore Mark

Clark and his building team began working on this Boise North End home, it had a small kitchen, a dilapidated garage and traditional styling that paid heed to early 1900s architecture but didn’t fit the style and needs of the homeowner. Though much of the original home was preserved, this home has been artistically updated to function for the modern family.

The homeowner insisted on retaining some of the original charm of the house, and these details can be found throughout the home. The lead glass windows were removed, then repainted and repaired before being reinstalled. The texture of the glass is something you won’t find in newer homes, and when the sunlight shines through, it’s obvious why these were such an important piece to the renovation. Some original light fixtures remained—including the gold-toned Art Deco chandelier in the dining room—while some new fixtures were purchased that blend right in. Additionally, you’ll find the classic glass doorknobs and an original clawfoot tub that was pulled from a downstairs bathroom, renovated, then reinstalled with a built-in shower in an upstairs bathroom.

One of the major requests from the homeowner for updating this home was to have a spa-

cious and contemporary kitchen. Even if you were just to peek through the front glass door, you’d see straight back to the sparkling new kitchen. The majority of this space was added onto the original home, complete with a second story above it and an attached master suite. The painted cement tiles by 26

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Front of the house

the Clé company were chosen partly because of their style, but also because other tiles were too thick to match up with the existing wood floors. The low profile of these tiles brings a touch of Danish modern design to this minimalist home.

The French doors lead out to a brand new deck shaded by mature trees, making this an ideal space for summer dinner parties.

Behind the home is a brand new structure where the old garage used to be. Besides serving as a two-car garage, the second story is a perfectly-sized studio apartment with its own kitchenette and bathroom. Despite the typically small plots of Boise’s North End, this home truly takes advantage of the entire space, while still leaving room for a grassy yard and garden.

Restoring an old home in Boise means more hassle and paperwork than starting from scratch—in that the historic preservation commission must sign off on any major renovations within a historic district—but the end product is worth it. In a city where very few buildings have been around longer than 20 years, it’s necessary to preserve the history of in one of Boise’s oldest neighborhoods, while realizing that modern updates are essential.

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gratitude jar is a timeless keepsake that you can make year-round for anyone, or for any occasion, for little to no cost—ensuring you'll get points for creativity and thoughtfulness. Using a repurposed food or canning jar with a lid is preferable, but a small, plain or decorated cardboard, wood or tin box will also work. Use scraps of paper big enough to write a short sentence, but not too big to fit in your jar or box. Decorate with ribbon strips, along with your added love and imagination.

1. Make sure the jar or box, if reusing one, is clean and dry. There are several different routes you can take to decorating it. You can use festive holiday paper, felt or 3D stickers; a picture collage; or decorative paper scraps, shells or silk flowers. Attach with a hot glue gun or an all-purpose glue, such as Gorilla glue. Once the glue is dry, get your pen or marker ready for Step 2.

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2. Cut small scraps of paper into 2x2-inch strips.

Depending on how much you want to fill the jar or how much you want to write, you can fill out any time frame of memories or notes of gratitude about the gift recipient.

For example: 12 notes—one for each month of the year, or 52—one for each week of the year, as it all depends on you. The notes may read "I love your amazing smile," or "I appreciate your thoughtfulness."

3. Once you have filled out all the notes you want, roll them into little scrolls and tie with your scraps of ribbon or bread ties, or apply a small strip of tape to secure them.

4. Place them inside the jar or box and close the lid.

Attach a handmade gift tag and get ready for endless hugs!

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"It seems to have been meant to be," Jeff and Stacy write in the grand opening letter announcing the opening of their store in early November. "Everything just fell into place."

As Jeff and Stacy describe, first came the retirement of several local jewelry stores. Then, Sarah Eshelman (goldsmith, jeweler, and longtime trusted business associate and friend) wanted to branch out and become their business partner. After that, the economy in Treasure Valley continuously improved. Finally, they found the perfect location that provides easy access to everyone in the Valley: right off the freeway, Meridian Exit 44, across from Winco.

It all led to the locally-owned and operated jewelry store—with 75 years combined experience among the two goldsmiths, gemologist and owners—that can identify as the only retailer of Crafted by Infinity Diamonds in Idaho and the whole Northwest, the world's most perfectly-crafted diamonds.

"This cut outshines all the others," Jeff and Stacy say. "We are thrilled to have on site a renowned diamond expert and gemologist, Wink Jones. He has a stellar reputation in the jewelry business and has had a thriving business for more than 40 years."

Not limited to diamonds, Prestige Diamonds and Jewelry also carries a large selection of many different jewelry lines, including Gabriel & Co., Beverley K, Simon Golub, Lashbrook, Elisa Ilana and more.

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Lifestyle Calendar

December

DECEMBER 1 - 30

the Morrison Center will bring the magic of Christmas to your heart

MINIDOKA: ARTIST AS WITNESS

and inspire your soul. For information, go to Millennial.org.

BOISE ART MUSEUM Three of the artists included in this Boise Art Museum exhibition—

DECEMBER 10

Takuichi Fujii (1891-1964), Kenjiro Nomura (1896-1956) and Roger Shi-

BOISE PHILHARMONIC HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT

momura (b. 1939)—were relocated to Idaho's Minidoka War Reloca-

MORRISON CENTER

tion Center from Seattle during WWII. Both Fujii and Nomura painted

Bring your family to the symphony for an evening of holiday carols

a large number of works during their incarcerations. Also on view are

and cheer. Special guests include the Boise Philharmonic Master

large-scale paintings by Shimomura, who spent two years at Mini-

Chorale and other solo vocalists. Holiday Pops promises to mesmer-

doka as a young boy. For information, go to BoiseArtMuseum.org.

ize listeners with familiar repertoire and sing along with joyful memo-

DECEMBER 1 FIRST THURSDAY

ries of holidays past. Concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Morrison Center.

For information, go to BoisePhil.org.

DOWNTOWN BOISE

DECEMBER 14

Be downtown each First Thursday. Experience in-store entertainment,

OLD PENITENTIARY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

tastings, local art and special events from 5-9 p.m. the first Thursday

BOISE

of each month. Roving entertainment is thanks to Downtown Boise's

Come celebrate the birthday of Boise's Old Penitentiary as a historic site.

partners at Food Services of America and the Downtown Boise As-

Join the festivities for just $1. The Old Pen is open for tours from noon

sociation. For information, go to DowntownBoise.org.

to 5 p.m. (last admission is at 4:15 p.m.). The former prison is located at

DECEMBER 2 - 17 BOISE CONTEMPORARY THEATER:

2445 Old Penitentiary Road and was operational from 1872 to 1973. For information, go to History.Idaho.Gov

"A NIGHTTIME SURVIVAL GUIDE"

DECEMBER 15

BOISE CONTEMPORARY THEATER

MARCHFOURTH AT THE EGYPTIAN

Join the Boise Contemporary Theater for its new play, "A Nighttime

BOISE

Survival Guide." Verne, 11, lives in Arco, Idaho, where the nights are

MarchFourth (M4 to its fans) is a kaleidoscope of musical ener-

getting longer. Half a world away lives a girl named Aki. She hates

gy that inspires an atmosphere of celebration. Aside from their

her new home in rural Japan, and she’s terrified of what comes out

marching band themed costumes, the five-piece percussion corps

when the sun goes down. They’re united by a shared mystery and an

and six-part brass section, M4 is far from a “marching band” in any

unshared darkness. For information, go to BCTheater.org.

traditional sense (though they have been known to parade down

DECEMBER 4 FREE GUIDED TOUR OF THE BOISE DEPOT

Main Street before taking the stage). Doors open at 7 p.m. For information, go to EgyptianTheatre.net.

BOISE DEPOT

DECEMBER 15

See the history of the iconic Boise Depot as a guide takes guests

TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS

through the progression of local rail service, from the railroad’s arrival

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in Boise and construction of the depot to its years of operation and

Traditions of Christmas is a Radio City Music Hall style show that inspires

renovation. To register for the upcoming tours, go to

the hearts of audience members of all ages. Featuring a cast of 70 people,

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spectacular sets, live animals, and over 400 costumes, Traditions of Christ-

DECEMBER 7 MILLENNIAL CHOIRS AND ORCHESTRAS: GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN

mas is truly an experience you won’t want to miss.

Tickets are $33 for Adults, $26 for Military and Seniors, $20 for Children TraditionsOfChristmasNW.com

MORRISON CENTER

DECEMBER 16 - 18

Good Will Toward Men: Christmas with Millennial Choirs and Orches-

BALLET IDAHO PRESENT THE NUTCRACKER

tras will remind you of the power of that age-old Christmas promise,

BALLET IDAHO

"Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men." This 7:30 p.m. concert at

Ballet Idaho continues the beloved holiday tradition of the The

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Nutcracker, with live music by the Boise Philharmonic. Join the ballet as it celebrates the season in glittering fashion – a joyful and elegant holiday party for the children, magical and playful mice and Clara’s life-size Nutcracker doll’s transformation into the handsome prince. To purchase tickets, go to BalletIdaho.org.

DECEMBER 18 & 19 STUBBY CRINGLE'S CHRISTMAS + A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES BC THEATER The Christmas Interludes is a Boise holiday tradition that began with a handful of Idaho Shakespeare Festival actors in the 1980s. It grew to a seasonal fixture around the Treasure Valley. After a 10-year hiatus, it's back with new actors, fresh scripts and traditional holiday music to delight audiences of all ages. For information, go to BCTheater.org.

DECEMBER 20 CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE MORRISON CENTER Now in its eighth year of multiple simultaneous touring productions, Cirque Dreams lights up the 2016 holiday season with its critically acclaimed holiday stage extravaganza, Cirque Dreams Holidaze. It's a new cirque show, Broadway musical and family Christmas spectacular all in one. Showtime is at 7:30 p.m. at the Morrison Center. For tickets, go to MorrisonCenter.com.

DECEMBER 22 FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO BOWL ALBERTSONS STADIUM The 2016 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl generates nearly $1 million in economic impact for facilities and charities. Kickoff is slated for 5 p.m. Dec. 22. The game, which will feature college football teams from the Mountain West Conference and the Mid-American Conference, will be held at Boise State University’s Albertsons Stadium.

For information, go to FamousIdahoPotatoBowl.com.

DECEMBER 31 IDAHO POTATO DROP IDAHO STATE CAPITOL For this New Year’s Eve in Downtown Boise, the fourth annual Idaho Potato Drop will be on display for thousands of spec-taters in front of the Idaho State Capitol. The event features live music, hot food and cold cocktails. Every year, the Idaho Potato Drop makes world news and publications reaching over 500 million people worldwide. For information, go to IdahoPotatoDrop.com.

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Parting Thoughts

Parting s t h g u o h T LEARNING WHAT IT MEANS TO GIVE ARTICLE CHRISTINA LORDS

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uff led voices from the living room trickled into my childhood bedroom. I was 5 years old. Groggy and hair askew, I sauntered out in my Little Mermaid pajamas into a scene of bustle and clamor. The house was packed with people: my aunt, uncle and cousin. Both of my parents. Members of my aunt's extended family visiting from out of town.

It was 2 a.m. on a cold, dark day in mid-December 1991.

Mom, who was making more eggs and bacon than our kitchen had ever seen, noticed my hesitation and pulled me aside to explain. Everyone was OK, but the house my aunt, uncle and cousin lived in—a mere eight blocks from our own—had caught fire. The damage, caused by aging electrical wires, was limited to the kitchen. The firefighters thought they had it completely out.

They didn't.

A day later, the fire rekindled, and the whole house went up in flames. The house and everything in it was a total loss.

It was two days before my cousin Amanda's 6th birthday, and only eight days before Christmas.

It was decided they would move into our basement—where they'd eventually stay for six months—until their home could be rebuilt. Amanda, who to this day is still more like a sister to me, would share my bunk bed. But we spent much of the first several days of their time with us debating and worrying

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if Santa would know where to find Amanda that year. Would he know to make a stop for two at the Lords residence?

We needn't have worried. Santa found us both, but the thing I'll remember the most from that Christmas wasn't what I got that year; it was my first lesson in what it means to give and receive.

As soon as they moved in, many acquaintances and strangers alike who heard about the fire started showing up on our doorstep with Christmas gifts, clothing and casseroles. The hospital my aunt worked at gathered more than $1,000 in cash donations. The Red Cross stepped in and offered assistance. Gift certificates and cards were sent in the mail by people wishing to remain anonymous.

Soon the pile of presents and donations of T-shirts, socks and pajamas were more than under our Christmas tree could handle. The precarious pile started growing up the wall with donations of kitchen curtains, canned food and beautiful quilts.

For the first time, I knew Christmas wasn't about possessions or toys or the new matching bicycles Santa left behind for Amanda and me. I knew it was about something much more: giving what you can, when you can, while you can, to the people who need it most.

That's a lesson we can all remember this, and every, Christmas season.

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