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So Grateful AS NOVEMBER BEGINS, WE’RE EAGERLY AWAITING THE APPROACH OF THANKSGIVING, THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND TIME SPENT WITH OUR LOVED ONES. The winding down of the year always brings about a time of reflection as the winter chill sets in and we retreat to the warmth of our homes.

LAYOUT DESIGNER

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Hayley Hyer STAFF WRITER

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We hope you enjoy this “Thankful” issue, remembering and reflecting upon the accomplishment of months past, thinking of the people, experiences and things

Jonni Armani, Marlee Drake, Lauren Lindley, Valerie Music, Roger Phillips

we’ve been blessed with in the last year. We are grateful for the opportunity to share stories and moments that occur in our community with you and wish you the very best this holiday season. We are also grateful to our advertising partners who make this all possible. Without their support, we would not be able to share so much of what makes our community so

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And finally, we would like to thank the many local writers, photographers and

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account managers who work tirelessly to gather the best of our community and

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share it with us all. We hope that as you read this issue, you—like us—find inspiration in the lives and experiences of your neighbors and the connections that have been made.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2019

FEATURES 14 Pecan Tassies A Twist on a Holiday Classic

18 Make a Difference Helping People in Our Own Community

22 Simple Changes for Your NEST Taking Your Bedroom from Everyday to Holiday

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26 New Season, New Reasons to Get Outdoors Embrace the End of Fall and Get Ready for Winter Sports

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Culinary Creations

22 Renovate & Refine 26 Water & Woods 28 DIY 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

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Clubbing Like an Argentine Cecilia De Paoli and Tom Torkelson are proud to announce the opening of The Empanada Club, offering authentic Argentinian empanadas baked from scratch. In addition to empanadas, tartas, mini tartas and varieties of alfajores and pasta frola sell out soon after they hit the display cases. Open for lunch and dinner, they close on Sundays. 1580 N. Stonehenge Way, Meridian

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The Collector's Outpost Opened Aug. 17 More than a comic book store, The Collector's Outpost is also a cafe offering drinks, pastries and snacks. The store boasts an expansive variety of comic books, related toys, collectibles, and Idaho's only virtual reality with a KAT VR treadmill for a fully immersive experience. They are closed Mondays. 2951 E. Overland Road, Suite 170, Meridian

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Zennify Ribbon-Cutting Wednesday, Sept. 4, Zennify celebrated the grand opening of their new location in Meridian, 2775 W. Navigator Drive, Suite 100, with a ribbon-cutting and reception. PHOTOGRAPHY BY VALERIE GARRETT

Coleman Homes Design Studio Ribbon Cutting Coleman Homes, a Toll brothers company celebrated the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of their new design studio Sept. 12. PHOTOGRAPHY BY VALERIE GARRETT

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AROUND TOWN

RIBBON-CUTTING: FOOTHILLS PHYSICAL THERAPY TEN MILE Join

Meridian

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Nov. 12, 12-1 p.m. for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of Foothills Physical Therapy at their new Ten Mile Crossing location. A light lunch will be served. Enjoy a tour of the facility and enter to win raffle prizes! Foothills Physical Therapy's therapists are skilled in a variety of therapy techniques to offer expert and specialized one-on-one care. They are equipped with the knowledge and experience to rehabilitate a variety of musculoskeletal injuries through cardiovascular, strength, proprioceptive and functional training. See their website (FoothillsPT.com) for a list of services offered.

KUNA STATE OF THE CITY The Kuna State of the City will take place

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On Saturday, Nov. 23, young ladies from across

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Treasure Valley will compete for the titles of Miss

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Which teen contestant will follow in the footsteps

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CULINARY CREATIONS

A TWIST ON A HOLIDAY CLASSIC ARTICLE MELISSA R. WOLFE

EVERY HOLIDAY SEASON MEANS A RETURN TO OLD FAVORITES. When I was a child, one of my favorite treats were these bite sized delicacies. We call them Pecan Tassies. I don’t remember a Thanksgiving without them when I was young. I still remember rolling the dough into round globes, as my mother pressed them quickly into the mini muffin tin pans. She had a knack of expertly pouring the filling so that it just reached the edge of the dough, with no drips between the mini pies. I’ve not quite mastered that skill, but each year, they still taste just the way I recall them from memory. My mother passed this recipe down to me when I left home. She collected the Pecan Tassies recipe sometime during the many travels which the military took my parents on in the early years of their marriage. Pecan Tassies have graced her counters and table at every winter holiday since. I make Pecan Tassies each holiday season for and with my own children. They are delicious and bite-sized, a twist on a pecan pie that is perfect for adults and children alike. This recipe is also an excellent one to prepare with little helpers, children or grandchildren because the recipe is uncomplicated. Share the creation of your Pecan Tassies with a child who can feel accomplished as they form the small globes needed for the mini muffin tins. Rows of these sweet mini pecan pies fill my memories of the holidays, along with the scent of them baking. The crust is crumbly and has a little extra something special to hold this treat together. When you bite inside, you’ll find pecans and the lovely brown sugar layer that is the recognizable hallmark of any pecan pie. I think you’ll enjoy this twist on a classic pecan pie enough to make it a new tradition at your gatherings.

I make Pecan Tassies each holiday season for and with my own children. They are delicious and bitesized, a twist on a pecan pie that is perfect for adults and children alike. ”

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PECAN TASSIES

PECAN TASSIES INGREDIENTS DOUGH:

FILLING:

+ 2 cups flour

+ 3 eggs, beaten

+ 6 ounces cream

+ 2 cups brown sugar

cheese

+ 2 teaspoons vanilla

+ 1 cup butter

extract

Mix together the

+ 3 tablespoons

above ingredients

melted butter

for the dough. Chill

+ 1 cup pecans,

in the fridge for

chopped

one hour.

Mix filling ingredients.

DIRECTIONS Grease mini muffin tins. Form dough into 1-inch globes, rolling until smooth. Place one globe in each muffin tin, pressing in the middle and around the inside of the mini tin to create a tiny pie shell. Pour filling into uncooked dough shells. Bake at 350 F for 25 minutes. These small treats are fabulous whether warm from the oven or served at room temperature. Store in a cool, dry container.

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Make a Difference

Executive Director, Rachel Flichel, Dress for Success

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HELPING PEOPLE IN OUR OWN COMMUNITY

DRESS FOR SUCCESS, BOISE VALLEY, WAS

With her vision of being accessible to as many

STARTED 20 YEARS AGO AND WAS ONE OF THE

women in the Treasure Valley as possible, Rachel

FIRST AFFILIATES WORLDWIDE. On a yearly basis,

acquired a fashion truck that they are able to stock with

they serve around 350-400 women. The organiza-

everything they need to supply women at shelters who

tion is solely for women who are in a situation where

might not be able to access the resource otherwise.

they’re trying to get back on their feet by finding

“I am so blessed with a lot of volunteers; once

employment. In many cases, it’s because they’ve

they’ve started being a volunteer, they never leave,”

recently been unemployed or in shelters, or they may

Rachel adds. “We have very little turnover. I currently

have been incarcerated. Dress for Success is a tool to

have 36 volunteers and I would say since I took over

help women get back out there with confidence and

six and a half years ago, probably 30 of them are still

find meaningful employment.

the original ones that came on with me. So it’s a very

“When a woman walks in our doors, the first thing

special volunteer position. We call them personal

we do is we offer a bottle of water; we try to make her

stylists, so they’re the ones that actually work with

feel like she’s stepping into a high-end boutique, which

the ladies when they come in. We don’t let the ladies

is like an experience that a lot of these women have

shop for themselves. Again, we want that high-end

never felt,” Executive Director Rachel Flichel says. “We

boutique experience where we’re personally picking

want their first impression to be amazing for the poten-

things for them, for their body type and style just to

tial employer as well as feeling valued and special. We

ensure they receive the best possible service.”

have stylists that will work with our clients while they’re here providing anything that they need from the outfit to undergarments, makeup, jewelry, a handbag, pretty much anything that you would need to go out and put your best self forward in your interview.” To aide the resource center, they rely heavily on donations in both monetary gifts and goods. They are in search of professional attire, specifically suits and suit jackets, that is new or gently used and is no older than 3-5 years. They are also happy to receive brand new undergarments and new makeup that are in neutral colors. The boutique is also thrilled to receive other professional attire that will help outfit these women once they have landed the job. “So, once a woman gets the job, she can come back

AT DRESS FOR SUCCESS, EVERYTHING IS FREE OF CHARGE TO THE WOMEN THAT THEY SERVE, WHICH IS PRICELESS WHEN YOU CONSIDER THE AMOUNT OF HOPE THEY PROVIDE.

in and fill a bag full of work clothing,” Rachel says. “So then, she actually has clothes to go to her new job because a lot of the struggle, again, is that now

Rachel offers this final thought, “We have a pic-

they’ve got to go to work now, what will they wear?

ture of a woman in a suit jacket, and you don’t see

So frequently, they stop going because they’re embar-

her head. You just see her in a jacket, and it says, “To

rassed. They feel like people are looking at them. It’s

many, this is just a suit; to others, it’s a life jacket.’”

all that stuff all over again. So we provide them with the outfits and the clothing even beyond the suit.”

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BOOK IT FORWARD! IDAHO

CAMP HODIA

A joint initiative of Idaho Voices for Children

Camp Hodia is Idaho’s only residential camp

and The Cabin, we are dedicated to increas-

for kids with Type 1 Diabetes. Camp Hodia is

ing access to books for children. We collect

fun and offers kids the opportunity to share

new and gently-used books and get them to

common experiences, meet other Type 1

kids who have little-to-no access to books at

kids, and form meaningful friendships. For

home. Kids are learning to read up through

many campers, this is their first time away

third grade, and after that, they are reading to

from home. Our programs strive to foster

learn. Reading proficiently at the end of third

self-esteem and self-reliance in a safe,

grade is the single most important factor for

healthy environment.

success in school and in life. Having too few

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books for kids in low-income homes is a bar-

rier to developing their reading proficiency.

JEM FRIENDS

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One in three youth experience being home-

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF IDAHO

navigate their transition to independence.

McDonald House Charities of Idaho, we are

You can become a JEMfriend, someone who

helping families face the burden of their chil-

partners with JEMfriends’ work and vision, in

dren’s illness together. They have enough

various ways. We greatly appreciate prayer

worries attending to the complicated med-

support, financial giving and specific giving

ical needs of their child, maintaining their

to meet program needs. We also depend

jobs, caring for other children or family

on the many hours volunteers give in areas

members and keeping up with medical and

such as mentoring, providing transportation,

out-of-pocket expenses—at RMHC of Idaho,

accomplishing office work and preparing for

we care for the family so they can focus on

and staffing events.”

their sick child.

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House in Boise. The new House is slated to

WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE (WCA)

open in February of 2020 and will be more

For more than 30 years, the Women’s

than three times the size of the current

and Children’s Alliance (WCA) has been at

House. We need you to help us reach the

the forefront of providing services to women,

finish and make room for every family with

men and their children healing from domes-

a sick child.

tic abuse and sexual assault. Since its found-

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ing, the WCA’s crisis program has evolved into one of the most vital, unduplicated, comprehensive programs in our community

Safe Kids. Strong Families. Brave Volunteers.

and region. The WCA is proud to be a com-

Family Advocates works to strengthen

munity leader in providing these critically

families and keep kids safe by empowering

needed services. We’ve been an important

everyday people to protect and enrich the

community partner for more than 30 years,

lives of youth. We are fortunate to partner

and providing safe places for women to live

with hundreds of volunteers and many busi-

has always been at the core of our mission.”

nesses to make sure that Idaho families have

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in the United States. We provide a program to help youth aging out of foster care as they

FAMILY ADVOCATES

year, and 20,000 youth age out of foster care

they need most is their family. At Ronald

dren, we’re building a new Ronald McDonald

less within 18 months of aging out every

When a child faces a medical crisis, what

To help even more families of sick chil-

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8. 1. Book it Forward 2. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho 3. Family Advocates 4. Camp HODIA 5. JEM Friends 6. Women and Children Alliance 7. Interior, Dress for Success 8. Dress for Success Fashion Truck

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RENOVATE & REFINE

SIMPLE CHANGES FO R YO U R NEST TAKING YOUR BEDROOM FROM EVERYDAY TO HOLIDAY

ARTICLE RACHEL BENNETT | PHOTOGRAPHY VALERIE MUSIC

Meridian Lifestyle | November 2019

Everyday

THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS MY FAVORITE SEASON FOR OBVIOUS

REASONS—COOLER

TEMPERATURES,

COMFORT FOOD AND A GENERAL CHANGE OF ATMOSPHERE EVERYWHERE YOU GO. I also cherish the loved ones I spend these special moments with. The holidays are a time to surround yourself with those you care about. For some, the thought of having overnight guests can bring stress, but Marlee Drake and Sara Ivey from Eagle’s The NEST prove how easy (and inexpensive) it can be to transform a bedroom from everyday to holiday. SIMPLICITY Don’t think you have to make changes on a grand scale

Holiday

to give your guests a holiday feel. Try doing a couple (or all) of the following:

+ Change a few key items in a room, not the whole space. + Try a new quilt or comforter on a bed. + Get a few accent pillows that tie in with the season or holiday.

+ Change lampshades. + Add accessories! BUDGET-FRIENDLY Making changes doesn’t have to—and shouldn’t be—cost-prohibitive. Whatever your budget is, there are options. For a unique feel, go vintage with some of your choices. Finding accessories or throw pillows at consignment or antique shops will yield one of a kind look.

+ Bedding, $150-200 + Pillows, $29-40 + Lamps, $60-100 The NEST on the corner of Eagle and Chinden is a great place for ideas on transforming any space. Visit their Christmas open house and pick up some unique pieces to Photo by Marlee Drake

give your space some fresh style.

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TIP ONE Lampshades are an easy and fun way to change the feel and look of any space. Going from a neutral color to a bold pop or pattern is a quick and cost-effective way to start your change TIP TWO Adding a throw to the end of a bed or the back of a chair requires little effort but can have a big effect. If you want to keep your prints and colors otherwise subtle, you can use this smaller piece to really be loud and bold and fun.Â TIP THREE Â Bring in some new and mix it with some old. Check out estate sales or second-hand shops for little vintage pieces. An antique Santa or decorative vintage candy dish paired with with a new mini Christmas tree or picture is perfect. November 2019 | Meridian Lifestyle

WATER & WOODS

new season new reason to Get Outdoors EMBRACE THE END OF FALL AND GET READY FOR WINTER SPORTS

ARTICLE ROGER PHILLIPS

Meridian Lifestyle | November 2019

PART OF THE BEAUTY OF BEING AN OUTDOORS PERSON LIVING IN A FOUR-SEASON TOWN IS YOU’RE ALWAYS ENDING ONE SEASON AND PREPARING FOR THE NEXT, AND NOVEMBER IS A PRIME EXAMPLE OF THAT. You never really know what you’re going to get. You could be hiking or mountain biking in the Foothills in a T-shirt or carving the first powder turns of the ski season at Bogus Basin or another Idaho ski resort. It’s ‘tween season when the weather can take wild swings from day to day, or by location. November temperatures may be pretty mild in the Treasure Valley weather bubble, but go up in elevation, and things are likely to get colder, wetter and less predictable. November is a transitional time for me, as well as a continuation. Hunting season starts for me in September, peaks in October, and then rolls through winter with waterfowl hunting. Fishing season is still open, too, and fall and winter are my favorite seasons to grab my fly rod and head to the Boise River in search of its elusive trout. But it’s also time to take inventory of my outdoor gear, either cleaning it up after the sunny seasons are past, or getting my winter gear lined up for the coming months. Sometimes these things seem like chores, but there’s also a sense of satisfaction that I am keeping my equipment— more than I care to admit—in good working order. It treats me well, and to keep that going, I must do my part. One thing I look forward to in November is cleaning and maintaining my mountain bike. It gets a lot of miles, and there are a lot of moving parts on a full-suspension mountain bike. Replacement parts can often be found at a discount, and bike shops are less busy with repairs. If you’re looking for a deal on bike parts, or even a new bike, it’s a good time to find them. I also go through my fishing gear and see what needs to be replaced. It gives me a good excuse to tie some flies, which I am notoriously slow to do. My friends tie them by the dozens, but I am lucky to produce a handful in an evening. Maybe that’s because I am daydreaming about what I might catch with them. I don’t know if I’ve ever saved money by tying my own flies, but it gives me the extra satisfaction of fooling a fish with a fly that I created. I also reload rounds for my rifles so I have a decent supply of them. It’s another opportunity to be involved with my favorite sports when I’m stuck indoors. But if it sounds like I am holed up inside until warmer weather, that’s definitely not the case. As the trees change from gold, orange and crimson to stark bare branches, and the hint of morning frost turns to a glaze of ice, and Shafter Butte and the Owyhee mountains sport their first blankets of fresh snow, I get excited. I look forward to the Arctic blasts of winter storms, frigid morning air and afternoon sun that’s lost its heating element. I giggle like a kid as the first flakes flutter from the sky and look forward to bulking up in winter layers and hiking old logging roads on snowshoes, or strapping on my snowboard and feeling that effortless glide down a mountain. Living in a four-season place means every season that passes produces wistful memories and giddy anticipation about what comes next, and I want to enjoy it all. November 2019 | Meridian Lifestyle

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TAKE A CUE FROM THE SCANDINAVIAN CONCEPT OF HYGGE AND WELCOME THE TRANSITION OF SUMMER TO AUTUMN WITH A RELAXING REFRESH

HOME SPICE UP YOUR LIFE Pumpkin

spice,

apple

and

warm cinnamon are scents that bring the autumn air indoors. Adding these scents to your home will create a comforting and inviting atmosphere for your family and fall guests.

MAD FOR PLAID Plaid patterns are a staple for fall. Find unique ways to pull the pattern into your decor in the form of blankets, pillows and even rugs if you’re feeling adventurous!

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AU NATURALE Wicker and natural materials like wood and jute are great ways to bring the outdoors in. Create a woodsy feel with dried flowers, natural wood accents and lots of baskets—great for storing your knit blankets! 28

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with more than 100 artisans. Santa will be on-site to visit Nov. 2, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Event times are 5-9 p.m. Nov. 1 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 2. The event is free.

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MERIDIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL GALA Galaxy Event Center at Wahooz, 1385 Blue Marlin Lane, Meridian

The Meridian Chamber's Annual Gala Banquet will honor Mayor Tammy De Weerd and Man and Woman

of the Year. Enjoy a cocktail reception and silent auction at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served during the program at 7 p.m. followed by a live auction. Proceeds

from auctions will benefit the Chamber's scholarship fund, Leadership Meridian, and other programs. MeridianChamber.org

8 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Legacy Life Church, 1830 Linder Road, Meridian

Get in the mood for the holidays by spending a day shopping for handcrafted items from vendor booths at a Christmas Bazaar. The bazaar will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

9 KIDS DISCOVERY EXPO

Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Boise

Don't miss this expo where children explore, create and discover. The event has promised "action-packed entertainment and heart-pumping excitement" and

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will include activities for ages 0-12. It's free for veterans,

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active military and their families. Free (for all) activities include a petting zoo, bounce houses, tsunami wave more. There are paid activities too!

9 BOISE UNITED RUGBY'S "STRIKE OUT HUNGER" FUNDRAISER/ CANNED FOOD DRIVE Meridian Bowling Lanes, 324 S. Meridian Road, Meridian

Come support Boise United Rugby (a nonprofit organization) and Idaho Foodbank. Sign up in four-person teams. Costumes are encouraged, and prizes will be awarded. For $50 per player, get three hours of bowling, shoes, pizza and a player pack. Each can of food donated earns extra raffle tickets for prizes including pizza for a year from Papa Johns! Eventbrite.com

14 Old Town Eagle

Local shops in Eagle have joined forces to provide a holiday open house. Shops are located within a

three-block

radius

Old

Town Eagle plus the North Channel Center.

For

this

special

stay warm C O O L PEO PLE

EAGLE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

open

house, enjoy refreshments and a leisurely holiday shopping experience. Free public parking is available

W I T H Y O RK

Enjoy Fall inside the comfort of your home.

at the Senior Center and Heritage Park and along the streets.

16 FOURTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO KLEINER PARK Center at the Park, 1920 N. Records Way, Meridian

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NOVEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

SNOW SISTERS MOVIE PREMIERE MEET AND GREET

The Village at Meridian, Corner of Eagle Road and Fairview Ave., Meridian

Featuring Group Packages and Private Dining

Come meet everyone's favorite snow

queen and princess sisters (You

know who!) as they celebrate the

premiere of their new movie. The meet and greet is free but does not

include the ticket to the movie. The

sisters will hold court Nov. 22 at 4 p.m. and Nov. 23 at 2 p.m.

THE GROTTO GROUP 2019 CHRISTMAS FUN ZONE PARTY

Galaxy Event Center at Wahooz, 1385 Blue Marlin Lane, Meridian

Join us for an evening of laughter and fun at our 2019 Grotto Group Christmas Party. The evening will start off with dinner, music, awards and announcements

Endless servings of flame-grilled meats cooked over a wood-charcoal fire Chef-crafted gourmet salad area Ultimate caipirinhas, award-winning wines and much more!

and end with bowling, laser tag, laser maze, clip 'n' climb, and much more all included with your ticket! Come and help us celebrate everything that The Grotto Group has done in 2019!

29 IDAHO FOODBANK EMPTY BOWLS 2019

Downtown Boise on the Grove Plaza

Throughout the year, more than 2,000 hand-painted bowls are col-

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lected from professional and amateur artists. Select a unique bowl and enjoy some soup donated by Boise’s local restaurants as you remember the Idahoans who aren’t able to feed their families. Funds raised help

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to provide food assistance to those in need this winter. Bowls start at $10.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

Inspired b y S u c c e s s PHOTOGRAPHY LAUREN LINDLEY

Mary Ann Ranells

WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS? “If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.” —Zig Zigler WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT? Making certain when our children come to school, they feel loved, they feel safe, and they learn at high levels. HOW DID YOU FIND YOUR CAREER PATH? I decided to become a teacher when I was in the first grade. After 46 years in public education, I am as excited today as I was on my first day of teaching. There’s no better business than kids. WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR SOMEONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN PURSUING A CAREER IN EDUCATION? Avoid the status quo. Avoid gossip. Avoid pessimists. Remember the importance of warmth and humor. WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT LIVING IN IDAHO? I love the values of our great state, the pride and the beauty. WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU ARE PROUD OF?

+SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS,

I am most proud of our four children and our eight grandchildren.

WEST ADA SCHOOL DISTRICT +LOVES PEOPLE

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR SUCCESS HABITS?

+LOVES KIDS

Being part of an extraordinary team of dedicated

+LOVES FAMILY

and focus on results through planning, modeling,

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professionals who refuse to tolerate mediocrity monitoring, celebrating, and persisting.

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