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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Health & Wellness in the New Year It’s been a busy year for everyone. And I know if your calendar is anything like mine, we tend to go out with a bang. The datebooks get filled with parties among co-workers, friends, family and neighbors. By the time January rolls around, we’re ready to reset: to wash off the stress of the past weeks— all the end-of-year deadlines, shopping lists, overbooked weekends—and move forward with a refreshed approach.

Prioritizing care and exploring change looks a little different for everyone, and there’s no wrong way to prepare. Redeem that massage you were gifted. Try out an early morning stretch and breathwork routine. Or maybe sleep in, letting your body wake up when it naturally wants to.

We approached our January Health and Wellness edition from a mindset of not supplying quick fixes for the short term, but valuing what is sustainable over the long haul. We wanted to provide inspiration for making lasting, realistic, long-term improvements to your physical, emotional and mental health.

I hope you have the chance to unwind a bit after the buzz of the season.

Wishing you and your families a happy, successful, safe and healthy New Year!

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42 National Recognition for Idaho Resorts Always improving on their facilities, Idaho Ski Resorts continue to offer better winter experiences

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1: Meridian Chamber's Ambassador of the Year: Susan Beard, Assistant Director for the Center for Professional Development 2: Meridian Chamber's Man of the Year: Josh Evarts from the Vault cigar lounge in Meridian 3: Meridian Chamber's Woman of the Year: Pat Baker of the Children's Museum of Idaho in Meridian 4: Mayor Robert Simison, Councilman Joe Borton; Neighbors of the Year, Terry and Jerry Russel; Council President Brad Hoaglun 5: Council President Brad Hoaglun; Mayor Robert Simison; Mayor's Star of the Year, September Frogley; Councilman Joe Borton 6: Council President Brad Hoaglun; Youth of the Year Jordyn Equals 7: Council President Brad Hoaglun; Senior of the Year, Iris Dawson

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NEWSWORTHY IN IDAHO A Round Up of Exciting News from Local Businesses

ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY IN IDAHO In November, Albertsons and the Idaho Foodbank celebrated recent initiatives to address food insecurity in Idaho.

Starting in 2005, the Albertsons Turkey Bucks campaign has raised funds for the Idaho Foodbank to provide food for holiday meals to Idahoans in need. By early November, customers and employees at 12 Albertsons stores had already raised over $80,000 through the Turkey Bucks campaign to help provide holiday meals.

Albertsons also recently awarded a Nourishing Neighbors grant of over $50,000 to the Idaho Foodbank. This will support breakfast foods for Idaho children in need.

“Albertsons is committed to our longstanding partnership and support for the Idaho Foodbank to provide hunger relief

Kidfort presents the Youth Variety Showcase. Photo: Steel Brooks

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to those in need,” said John Colgrove, Albertsons Companies Intermountain Division President. “I have seen first-hand the Foodbank’s dedication to helping people who struggle with hunger every day.”

At the last BSU football home game on November 25th, Albertsons presented the Idaho Foodbank with a check from their Sacks for Hunger campaign.

If you or someone you know needs food assistance, please go to the Idaho Foodbank’s Food Assistance Locator: idahofood bank.org/getfood.

“As Treefort enters its second decade and Boise’s music and broader creative scene continues to gain momentum, we are excited to share the first glimpse of Treefort 2023,” said Eric Gilbert, co-founder and festival director of Treefort Music Fest.

“In addition to moving the Treefort Main Stage to a new home within Julia Davis Park, we are reimagining the festival experience for Boise and our visiting attendees from around the world.

We are honored to host such talented artists who are doing exciting work and representing a variety of genres and communities. It’s already shaping up to be a great festival—and there’s still much more to come.”

Learn more about the first wave of the Treefort 11 lineup at treefortmusicfest.com/2023-wave-1 and discover the full lineup at treefortmusicfest.com/lineup.

TREEFORT MUSIC FEST ANNOUNCES FIRST WAVE OF 2023 LINEUP Treefort Music Fest has announced the first wave of the lineup for the 11th annual music and arts festival, set to take place on March 22-26, 2023, in downtown Boise, Idaho. The initial lineup includes all five Main Stage headliners, more than 185 emerging and renowned artists and bands hailing from 25 states and 15 countries, and a handful of headliners performing at the forts of Treefort.

NEWS RELEASE AND STORY IDEAS We’re always interested to hear about new business openings, upcoming events, local news items, and community members contributing in new and exciting ways.

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Celebrate all things winter at the 2023 McCall Winter Carnival from January 27th through February 5th. Carnivalgoers will enjoy winter activities including ice skating, dog sledding, snow bike races, snow sculptures and much more. Parades, fireworks, live music and theatre, and world-class dining thrill visitors from all over the world.

Don’t miss the Beard and Leg Contest! An iconic Idaho event, experiencing the McCall Winter Carnival is the best way to relish everything snow has to offer.

The McCall Winter Carnival traces its roots back to 1924 when the small town of timber workers created the Payette Lake Sports Carnival. In 1965 the community rallied to host a festival that would promote the area’s

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pristine skiing. This culminated in the inaugural carnival which included a two-day event with slalom races, cross-country ski events, ski jumps, and snowshoe and snowcat races. Since then, this beloved annual event has exploded in both size and popularity. The town of 3,000 bands together to collectively host more than 60,000 visitors over 10 days.

Event organizers spend months preparing to host the carnival so travelers to McCall can experience the warm small-town charm it has been cultivating for decades.

Local businesses set up curbside attractions, vendors put up tents, and dozens of volunteers pitch in hundreds of hours. Rooted in rustic charm, the community and

the local effort to support each other is part of why the carnival grew to be so successful. The charm of the town is a glowing warmth to all who visit, and the chamber has worked hard to ensure that feeling endures into future years.

McCall is a place of outdoor recreation. It’s in the bones of the town and the hearts of the people who live there. Winter Carnival was started to get people outside, break the cabin fever, and build community.

This is exactly what you will find this year, and something we can all use. For the most up-to-date information on visiting the 2023 McCall Winter Carnival go to VisitMcCall.org.

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Setting a Spark HOW DR. JULIE GUNTHER IS DISRUPTING THE TRADITIONAL HEALTHCARE MODEL

Dr. Julie Gunther (aka Dr. Julie) is passionate about healthcare.

The dual-Board Certified Family Physician opened sparkMD in Boise in 2013 after years of working in the traditional healthcare model, and she hasn’t looked back since.

“I started sparkMD to change how outpatient primary care is delivered and to give myself the time and space to provide the highest quality outpatient primary care,” Gunther said. “The critical ingredient to great medical care is time. Time plus compassion plus creative thinking plus knowledge.”

She does this at sparkMD, where she’s also a practicing physician, through the direct primary care (DPC) model. Patients, either insured or uninsured, pay a monthly fee for access to sparkMD services and can pay cash for labs, medication, and imaging, which have upfront pricing.

“It’s traditional doctors and nurses changing how healthcare is delivered by simplifying the relationship between patient and physician,” Gunther said. “It means that we create a very CONTINUED >

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" E v e r y t h i n g i s re l a t e d a n d s o k n o w i n g a s m u c h o f 'e v e r y t h i n g' a s p o s s i b l e a b o u t w h a t i s go i n g o n w i t h my p a t i e n t s h e l p s m e n ot o n ly p u t t h e i r h e a l t h i n t o t h e c o n t e x t o f t h e i r l i v e s , b u t i t a l s o o f t e n i n fo r m s my c l i n i c a l d e c i s i o n ."

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personalized micro-community of nurses, doctors, and patients who know each other personally. The direct primary care model and sparkMD has a goal of eliminating all that is not essential to a physician’s ability to do their job supremely well and all that is not necessary to delivering the best care to an individual patient.”

Gunther has been a patient herself, so she knows exactly what it feels like. Three years after starting sparkMD, she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40.

“We want to know that the people helping us see us as humans and have our back,” she said. It is so frustrating and disturbing and, frankly, scary to have to spell your name four or five times or be ignored or overlooked at the check-in desk or to be treated like you are the problem. Much of the healthcare system makes patients feel like they are there to serve the system.”

The experience led Gunther to rededicate herself to sparkMD’s mission and expand its scope.

“You can provide healthcare in an independent, grassroots, hometown model and simplify it so profoundly that it changes the whole paradigm,” she said.

And with an increased demand from patients came a need to expand Gunther’s team with others who believed in her vision.

“Being a patient in healthcare systems is extremely difficult. Being an employee in healthcare systems, at times, can be even worse. At spark, I tried to create a space that not only serves patients, but serves the caregivers as well.

Sometimes we work too much, and days are stressful. But overall, I believe my team would tell you that working at spark provides them the opportunity to do great, important work in an environment that also takes care of them.”

As for Gunther, she plans to continue helping patients and spreading the word about the DPC model.

“The role of the family physician is a comprehensive one,” she said. “I like knowing and being a part of the whole healthcare story.”

To learn more about what Gunther and her team are doing, you can visit sparkmd.com.

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WO R KING OUTSIDE

THE B OX Meet DeEtta Petersen: The Yurt Girl

Snowshoeing to the Idaho City backcountry yurts.

ARTICLE BY CHELSEA CHAMBERS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHELSEA CHAMBERS, SCOTT GREGOIRE, IDPR & ERIK RYAN

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It’s early morning and a blustery 25 degrees outside. The wind rips through the snowcapped pines of the Boise National Forest.

DeEtta Petersen dons four layers of clothing, a winter coat, and snowshoes and straps a 50-pound pulk to her waist in preparation for her journey to the Idaho City Backcountry Yurts. She is hauling toilet paper, cleaning supplies, a few tools, and snacks to get through the next couple of days in the mountains.

“I guess it really is the challenge of it all that I like so much,” DeEtta shared. “I love being outside. I love that I can go to work and get a solid day’s worth of exercise. That’s what makes this so well-suited for me. I like using power tools, chainsaws, riding motorcycles, lifting logs and repairing what needs to be repaired. But really what it is, at the end of the day I feel like I did a good job.”

The value of a hard day’s work was instilled into DeEtta and her five siblings from a young age. In her earlier stages of life, her father ran a successful vegetable farm in Walla Walla, Washington, where there was never a shortage of tasks for able-bodied children. “We topped onions, tromped spinach, weeded carrots, and set sprinklers. I even ran a dump truck once. Basically, whatever Dad asked us to do, we did.”

After college, DeEtta worked in a variety of different fields including property management and fitness modeling. She was an MMA gym manager and always gravitated toward vocations that kept her active.

In the early 2000s, DeEtta sought a change and was pulled toward Idaho’s beautiful natural landscapes and endless recreational opportunities. “When I moved here, I came with a pair of tennis shoes, a bicycle and a motorcycle and figured that would cover all my bases. Oh, and a pair of skis!”

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A day in the life of DeEtta Petersen— the Yurt Girl!

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With her skis in tow, DeEtta found her way to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, where she’s worked for the last 12 years. When the yurt coordinator position opened up, she jumped at the chance. She now spends her days hiking and snowshoeing the trails of the Boise National Forest, outside Idaho City. Her weekly 3-day trips can accumulate up to 11 miles, “and depending on which yurt I am doing maintenance on, elevation gain on these hikes in the winter can be up to 1,000 feet.”

She works long hours, about 10 – 12 hours a day. In the winter months, the yurts can only be accessed by snowshoe or cross-country skis and are heated solely by woodstoves. As you can imagine, a winter’s worth of woodstove use requires quite the lofty pile of wood. Between the six yurts DeEtta manages, they go through more than 120,000 pounds of wood per year. Luckily, she has a dedicated group of volunteers that spend their summer days helping her split all this wood. “I have a super amazing summer hire crew to help me with our program. Collecting six to eight

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cords of wood for each yurt consumes a huge part of our summer, and consists of tree felling, liming, bucking, loading, delivering, and stacking rounds of wood at the yurts to prepare for our infamous ‘wood-splitting events.’ These volunteers also assist with repairs and maintenance of the yurts, trail assessments and clearing, and any other surprises that may arise. Without them, this program just wouldn’t work.

“One time, I was hauling a 50-pound pulk up to the yurts with a volunteer to replace solar panel batteries when we got hit with a snowstorm. We had to break trail the entire time, drudging through snow up to our knees. It became a three-hour trek for 0.7 of a mile!” DeEtta said, laughing as she reminisced this day. “It’s a definite challenge but I get to work with cool people doing cool things that really matter to the state of Idaho. It’s kind of like breaking out of the box, ya know?”

At 62, DeEtta knows that retirement is only a few years away, although that doesn’t mean she’ll be slowing down any time soon. “My objective is to pass the baton to my predecessor with the yurt program being in the best condition that I can legitimately have it in. I want to stay young and play hard, for as long as I can. I look forward to retiring, where I can come back as a volunteer and help with other yurt programs across the state. I plan to ski a lot, ride a lot, and explore as much as possible. For more information, visit ParksAndRecreation.idaho.gov.

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SUCESSF U L N E W Y E A R 'S R ESOLU TIONS SETBACKS ARE NOT FAILURES; THEY BRING WISDOM AND INSIGHT FOR FUTURE SUCCESS

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THE MOST POPUL AR RESOLUTIONS OVER THE YEARS

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The New Year is a great time to take inventory, set goals, and take charge of your life. But if you’re like most, making resolutions is much easier than keeping them. Rather than focus on the idea of a new beginning, which can lead to disappointment at the first slip, keep in mind that self-improvement is an ongoing endeavor. Setbacks are not failures; they bring wisdom and insight for future success.

Before making a split decision on this year's resolutions, make a list of goals and changes you'd like to make. Then review your list, and cross off any you don't feel genuinely devoted to.

Maybe you want to resolve to spend more time with your family, quit smoking, or lose weight. You're more likely to succeed if you feel a strong personal commitment rather than 'I should.'

One reason people don't keep resolutions they make is the resolutions are often made to silence the pestering of a loved one. If you decide to quit smoking to get your husband off your back, you're less likely to succeed. If you choose to quit smoking to feel healthier and be able to enjoy physical activity without being winded, you're more likely to experience success.

Choose one or perhaps two of the resolutions on your list that you feel most committed to. Then choose one or two you feel confident you can do with ease. These last couple can be used as positive reinforcement for the more challenging first choices.

Next, make a clear plan for adhering to your resolutions. Put each resolution in writing, and write down the steps to achieve them. Let's say your resolution requires a routine or schedule such as an exercise routine, a new diet, or steps toward completing your education. Create a goal chart, a detailed plan, and a checklist to track your progress.

Also, post notes in strategic places such as the refrigerator, bathroom mirror, or steering wheel as reminders of your resolutions with tips on how to overcome temptation.

Make sure your family understands the importance of your resolutions. Family support and their positive reinforcement can be most helpful. If your resolution is something your family has been nagging you about, ask for their encouragement.

But explain that pressure and pestering, particularly during setbacks, could undermine your resolve. Determine how each family member can help you to achieve your goal perhaps by taking on additional household chores or through affirmations of your continued success.

Adjust your environment to enable success. If eating healthier is your goal, don’t fill the cupboards with junk food for other family members. Find healthy snacks they’re

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The most popular resolutions were to exercise more (59%), eat healthier (54%), save money (51%), and lose weight (48%).

Exercise more (50%), save money (49%), and eat healthier (43%).

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willing to substitute. If you’re trying to quit smoking, avoid people, places, and things that remind or tempt you, at least until you have it well under control.

Don’t go it alone. If you have a friend with a similar resolution, make a pact. Work together to create a plan, and then make a point to check in with each other regularly for encouragement, praise, and support. If you resolve to get more exercise, do it together. Having a commitment and someone to accompany you will go a long way in helping you succeed.

Finally, reward yourself, not just once you’ve achieved your goal, but periodically for your success so far. Small, periodic rewards can be motivation enough to keep you strong when you’re ready to throw in the towel.

Remember, whatever New Year's resolutions you choose, success awaits you if you resolve never to give up trying.

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Living healthier (23%), personal improvement and happiness (21%), and losing weight (20%).

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS WEEK J A N U A R Y 1 - 7, 2 0 2 3

New Year’s Resolution Week runs from January 1 to 7 every year.

Before the year even begins, people recall all their notable accomplishments and memories, the good and the bad. The first thing people do to celebrate the New Year is mark all the things they want to get done or all the things they want to do differently this time.

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THE FROSTY DOLDRUMS supplements and vitamin regimens, it is best to consult with your physician beforehand.

GET A HAPPY LIGHT

BEATING THE SEASONAL SADS

Light therapy is a relatively new treatment for seasonal affective disorder. It works by mimicking natural, outdoor light, which in turn can stimulate the release of the serotonin normally released by sunshine. Using the Happy Light for 15 – 30 minutes in the morning helps to reset and balance your circadian rhythm and improve overall sleep quality. According to a Harvard Health MD Michael Craig Miller, bright light (like in the Happy Light) works by “stimulating cells in the retina that connect to the hypothalamus, a part of the brain that helps control circadian rhythms.”

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For many of us, winter months mean that we go to work in the dark and we come home in the dark. This drastic reduction in sunlight is one of the primary causes of seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder, appropriately acronym’d SAD. Idaho experiences one of the biggest fluctuations in levels of sunshine between summer and wintertime. Summer nights often last well beyond 10 PM and we are happily dosed with vitamin D all day long. In addition to stimulating the production and release of serotonin (otherwise known as the brain’s “happy chemical”), vitamin D helps protect the immune system, regulates proper insulin levels, and increases our overall energy.

With such a dramatic decrease in sunshine, how do we combat the seasonal SADs?

TAKE VITAMIN D This is really the low-hanging fruit here, but a highly effective tactic. Specialists recommend taking about 3,000 to 4,000 IU of vitamin D per day during the winter months. However, some people may need more than this. As with all

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I know, I know, we are all constantly being told to exercise. BUT exercise really does help to improve our mood. While it is best to get a minimum of 120 minutes of physical activity a week, you don’t have to drastically change your schedule to incorporate exercise into your day.

Yes, joining a gym and hitting the tanning beds a few times a month (don’t over-do with the tanning beds!) has also been shown to increase feelings of happiness during winter months, but even just a simple afternoon walk can reduce symptoms of seasonal depression. Walking increases blood flow and circulation, which generates a positive response from the central nervous system. All forms of exercise (yes, even just simply walking) release endorphins, which are the brain's natural happy drugs.

TREAT YA SELF! Another thing not to over-do, but spoil yourself a bit! Is there a certain fragrance of candle that brings you joy? Get one! Craving a mid-afternoon cookie? Have one! Take yourself on a date—wine and dine yourself with brunch and morning mimosas. Have a spa day. Give yourself a nice foot rub. Splurge on the fancy chocolate.

But you don’t need to spend money to treat yourself.

Spend some time listening to music, watching the clouds, and allowing yourself time for rest. You work hard, you deserve this. I promise.

STAY LIMBER, STAY HYDRATED A simple mantra to live by is “Stay limber, stay hydrated.” Take a few minutes out of your day to stretch. Reach for the ceiling, touch your toes (or try to!), lift those legs up, put your toes in the air, get silly with it. Wiggle, jiggle, and dance. Motion and movement are so good for the body and, in turn, activates the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). Plus, it fills your muscles up with blood, improving overall circulation. A properly circulated body is a happy body.

Aim to increase your water intake by at least one glass. A good rule of thumb is to take your weight, divide it in half, and drink that amount in ounces daily. Did you know that dehydration is one of the main causes of road rage? Let’s minimize that as much as possible this holiday season (and always).

REACH OUT Talk to friends, family members, coworkers, and neighbors. Smile at strangers. Write letters to penpals. Make genuine conversation with the grocery clerk and the bank teller. We are social creatures.

Don’t let winter keep you isolated.

Sending you love and strength this winter!

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Meridian Stars Shine Bright

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Meridian Mayor Robert Simison recently presented the 2022 Meridian Stars Awards recognizing Meridian residents and businesses that demonstrate a commitment to preserving, maintaining, and improving the quality of life and safety in the neighborhoods and the wider community. Award recipients are nominated by a community member and selected by Mayor Simison.

Here is a list of the 2022 recipients (see City Scene in this issue for award photos).

YOUTH OF THE YEAR Jordyn Equals is a very kind, active, and involved member of the teen center at the Meridian Boys & Girls Club. As a member of that club, she has contributed art to art galleries and has served as the president of the Keystone Club, which provides leadership development opportunities for teens. Jordyn recently earned her Boys & Girls Club Press Credentials, which means that she is able to act as an official photographer at any of the club’s special events. As a youth leader, Jordyn has displayed a high level of kindness and compassion.

SENIOR OF THE YEAR Iris Dawson is someone who goes above and beyond to keep her neighbors safe. For the past 18 years, Iris has personally led the charge to ensure that each of the 56 homes in her over-55 subdivision receives an annual smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sweep. She contacts each homeowner herself and puts together a map to help the Meridian Fire Department efficiently visit each home. Iris helps remind them to purchase batteries for their alarms, and purchases and replaces them herself if a neighbor isn’t able to do it on their own. On top of all that, she regularly helps her neighbors stay fit and healthy by visiting them.

NEIGHBOR OF THE YEAR Terry and Jerry Russell are a couple who truly put into practice kindness and hospitality. When a neighbor was ill, these two delivered delicious

home-cooked meals and took care of her groceries.

When a neighbor’s husband had knee surgery, these two mowed the neighbor’s lawn and helped keep the property well-maintained. When an elderly neighbor needed a ride to the doctor, they immediately volunteered to drive him there and wait to bring him home after his procedure. In the winter, they are the first to help shovel snow off their neighbors’ driveways.

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Stor-Mor Sheds has been a great community partner with the Meridian Police Department and specifically with the Department’s K9 Unit for many years. Their property provides great opportunities for the K9 unit to train in an indoor and outdoor environment, which helps keep police handlers’ and K9’s skills sharp and operating at a high level. This amazing partnership makes a real difference in keeping our community safe and our officers safe in the course of their duties.

On top of that, this business was a generous donor of raffle prize items for a recent K9 unit fundraiser.

MAYOR’S STAR OF THE YEAR September Frogley is someone who has transformed personal tragedy into a movement of compassion that has spread throughout not just our community, but the entire state and beyond. After losing her brother, this individual founded Connection is the Cure based on the belief that community connection can educate and offer support for our mental health and addictions. This group’s first event was a concert held in January 2022 at the Idaho Center, and it attracted more than 10,000 attendees from the area. Since then, September has overseen care package projects, chaired a mental wellness event for 700 youth from her church, and has created a second concert in Mesa, Arizona, with a third coming up in January 2023 at the Idaho Center.

To learn more about Meridian Stars and how to nominate a resident or business for 2023 Meridian Stars, visit MeridianCity.org.

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Tamarack Nordic Trail system offers a variety of trails

A chill is in the air and there is an unmistakable scent of snow. It’s official: winter is here!

And it’s no mistake that Idaho, where the world’s first chairlift debuted, is home to some wonderful snow skiing. If you’re planning a visit to Sun Valley, Tamarack, or Brundage, some fun upgrades will make your time swooshing down the mountain more enjoyable.

BRUNDAGE MOUNTAIN With a 10-year Mountain Improvement Plan underway, Brundage Mountain is planning for the future. That comes with the just-released news that USA Today has nominated Brundage Mountain as a Top 10 Best Ski Resort Nominee for Third Year in a Row. And that means saying goodbye to the past. This will be the final season for the 32-year-old Centennial Triple Chair. Next season, a new high-speed lift will cut the ride time from 14 minutes to 6.

On the runs, you’ll see improved grooming from Brundage’s two new snowcats. The equipment will allow the Brundage Terrain Park crew to offer more features and improved freestyle skiing and snowboarding.

A new, two-story first aid building will serve as the permanent home of Brundage Mountain’s Ski and Bike Patrol. The facility

50 Brundage employees and members of the U.S. Forest Service - Payette National Forest planting 600 whitebark pine seedlings on Brundage Mountain. @BrundageMountainResort

includes additional bed space and improved privacy and ambulance accessibility. It’s the first step in the expanded base area plan, which will add 30,000 square feet of new and remodeled facilities over the next two to three years.

“We have both ambitious plans for the base area and high standards for the experience we offer our guests,” Brundage General Manager Ken Rider said. “We’re taking a lot of care to build the vision in thoughtful phases with minimal disruption of operations and the guest experience.”

TAMARACK RESORT At Tamarack Resort, a newly renovated snow front and improvements in the resort’s direct-to-snow experience mean you’ll hit the slopes faster. The snow front now offers RFID-enabled ski check and heated lockers with boot and helmet dryers. Guests can also upgrade to ski-in, ski-out parking via gates synced to Tamarack’s Boundless Pass.

Tamarack has kept the prices of its Boundless Pass options the same this year.

Additionally, it unveiled the Boundless Teacher Pass: a year-round pass for Idaho’s K-12 public school teachers for $299.

“We’re dedicated to giving back to our community and expanding access to skiing and riding in Idaho’s mountains,”

LEFT PAGE: Brundage Mountain Resort. Photo: Ryan Zimmer

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Tamarack Marketing and Operations Vice President Wolfe Ashcraft said.

On the runs, in addition to miles of new snowmaking lines, Tamarack also installed six new automated snow guns.

If you’re a fan of the après-ski scene, Seven Devils Tap House is your spot.

Located in The Village, the restaurant and tap house offers fast-casual fare and a tap wall offering 40 regional beers, ciders, and hard seltzers.

Need some extra relaxation after a hard day of fun? The revamped Spa at Tamarack, located in The Lodge at Osprey Meadows, offers treatments such as a Signature Wild Herbal Massage and facials incorporating huckleberries, yarrow flower, and elder blossoms.

SUN VALLEY RESORT To experience North America’s number one ski resort, you can stay right here in Idaho. Sun Valley clinched the top spot for the third consecutive year in SKI Magazine’s Annual Ski Resort Awards.

“We’re thrilled to have captured the hearts of so many skiers, riders, and visitors to the resort, and to be honored with this incredible award three years running,” Sun Valley Resort General Manager and Vice President Pete Sonntag said. “It’s truly a CONTINUED > JANUARY 2 0 2 3 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM / M E R I D I A N

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Jeff Mintz and family skiing in Sun Valley Photo: Grant Gunderson

Tamarack Village on New Year's Eve

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testament to our team’s dedication to the guest experience, and to our wider community for making Sun Valley a place everyone feels welcome.”

Sun Valley has rolled out a multi-year improvement plan to help it stay on top. The first phase will cover Bald Mountain, with goals for improving skier circulation, increasing accessible skiable terrain, and improving lift and snow quality. As part of this, Challenger Chairlift will be replaced, a new chairlift will replace the Flying Squirrel lift (destroyed by fire in 2014), and the Flying Squirrel ski trail will be extended. The lifts are intended to open for the 2023-2024 ski season. The Warm Spring Lodge’s patio area will also be expanded.

The Bald Mountain Stewardship Project will open up 79 acres of new gladed terrain this season.

The project is a first-of-its-kind innovation in resort development and environmental protection.

And if you’re a fan of competitive skiers, U.S. Ski & Snowboard will have Sun Valley host the Alpine Skiing National Championships for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. You’ll be able to see the best alpine athletes put their skills to the test.

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LEGGINGS 3 WAY S ARTICLE BY HALEY WILLIAMS

Our suggestions for styling faux leather leggings As we move through the season of spandex when most of us feel we’d rather not leave our stretchy pants, we wanted to feature three distinct looks using the same pair of Foil Snake Print Faux Leather leggings from Spanx.

Whether you’re brunching with the babes or getting ready for date night, these versatile leggings can carry you through from casual to chic. While there are endless ways to wear them, we’re going to show you three ways to start styling them today.

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Who doesn’t love a good brunch with the girls after your workout complete with mimosas to celebrate? Our suggestion is to layer your tank with loose layers and a light jacket to swiftly transition you from the barre to breakfast.

A hat is always a good option to have on hand in case you worked too hard and that hair is showing it. We opted for easy-to-slip-on sockless sneakers that breathe.

Lastly, don’t forget a cute tote or bag. Consider throwing in a clean tank and any makeup or face wipes you may need for freshening up on your way.

Whether you want a bit of a boost, a hint of a lift, or just a little tuck, you won’t go wrong with this versatile shapewear. And with these styling tips, you’re ready to throw them on for any occasion!

MOTO MAMA What we love about Spanx is their inherent ability to elevate your look, regardless of the occasion. Stretchy pants in a faux leather snake design? Say no more. Pair them with edgy booties or colorful pumps for a more elegant aesthetic. Playing with different textures is a good way to add interest and intrigue. Consider a chunky sweater with some unexpected details like the bare shoulder shown here, a thick boucle or intricate detailing. We love a good leather jacket with hardware details draped over the shoulder(s) for chilly evenings as you traverse the town. Pair this look with a gorgeous sparkly clutch and chunky bracelet.

SAT U R DAY SPORTS CH IC Whether you’re headed to a child’s sports game or a bar to watch the big game with your friends, leggings offer the structure and flexibility you’ll want as you find your spot among the fans in the bleachers or indulge in some lovely libations.

Layers are life for this look. We tied a button-down around the waist which is so nice through the colder winter months as both an outfit accessory and a layering piece. Fur-lined high tops provide practical footwear for this look — because who doesn’t love some killer sneaks? A shacket and crossover bag complete the look.

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Meridian + Valley Events JANUARY 2023

31/1 — IDAHO POTATO DROP

21 — BRITISH CARS & COFFEE

Idaho State Capitol, 6:00 PM: Live entertainment, and fireworks.

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Chow Public Market and Eatery, 9:30 AM: All things British when it comes to the motorized vehicle. IdahoBritishCars.org

1 — YMCA NEW YEAR'S DAY 5K RUN

21 — DAN CUMMINS

Boise: starts and finishes at the Ram Restaurant, located across from Bronco Stadium. YMCAtvIdaho.org

Egyptian Theatre, 7:00 PM: Popular stand-up comic and podcaster.

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1 — ANNUAL FROZEN STONES

21 — ULYSSES OWENS JR.’S GENERATION Y

Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports Complex, 9:00 AM: 15 years of throwing heavy implements for fun in freezing weather.

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Argyros Performing Arts Center, Ketchum, ID, 7:30 PM: Drummer.

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5 — THE MIGHTY RED MELONS

21 — WILSON CREEK FROZEN 50K

The Riverside Hotel, 7:30 PM: Great honky tonk hits honoring the likes of Buck, Merle, George Strait, Vince Gill, Randy Travis, etc.

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Melba, ID: Unique, 10, 20 and 50k winter running experience on the stunning Wilson Creek trail system. Wilsoncreek.run

6 — WALK THE AISLE IDAHO BRIDE BRIDAL SHOW Chateau des Fleurs, 2:00 PM: Ultimate wedding style event.

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7 — SPEED TOUR SERIES AND MIDGETS Meridian Speedway, 7:00 PM: Speed Tour Sprintcars, ST Modifieds, ST Modifieds, ST Late Models, Midgets. MeridianSpeedway.com

6/7 — WESTERN IDAHO FLY FISHING EXPO

27-29 — BOAT SHOW & SALE Expo Idaho: great place to shop for the boat of your dreams all in one place. ExpoIdaho.com

27/29 — MACBETH OPERA Morrison Center, 7:30/2:30: Sung in Italian with English subtitles.

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27-3 — AFFLICTED: DAUGHTERS OF SALEM

Expo Idaho: Exhibitors with rods, reels, fly tying equipment, guide services, artwork, fly tyers, and demonstrations. ExpoIdaho.com

Morrison Center: 1691 Puritan New England, Five girls coming of age in Salem Village find an ally in enslaved Tituba.

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7/8 — WILLEM VOLKERSZ: THE VIEW FROM HERE

27-5 — MCCALL WINTER CARNIVAL

Boise Art Museum, 8:00 AM: Montana-based artist Willem Volkersz (b. 1939) is a significant contemporary artist. BoiseArtMuseum.org

Celebration of all things winter held in late January and early February. VisitMccall.org

13 — IDAHO STEELHEADS VS. UTAH GRIZZLIES

27-29 — SAWTOOTH OUTDOOR BONSPIEL

Idaho Central Arena, 7:10 PM: IdahoCentralarena.com

Stanley, Idaho: Annual Sawtooth Outdoor Bonspiel (“S.O.B.") Presented by the Boise Curling Club. Stanleycc.org

17-20 — IDAHO HORTICULTURE EXPO Boise Center, 6:00 PM: Trade show and education event.

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19 — PEKING ACROBATS Morrison Center, 7:30 PM: Maneuvers atop chairs with impressive displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. MorrisonCenter.com

21 — BOISE PHILHARMONIC: BRING ON THE BRAHMS Morrison Center, 1:00/7:30 PM: concerto by Grammynominated composer Vijay Iyer and Brahms’ final symphony.

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28 — BOISE SPORTS CARD SHOW Riverside Hotel, 9:00 AM: Card and memorabilia show.

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28/29 — IDAHO REMODELING & DESIGN SHOW Boise Center, 10:00 AM: known for being the foremost home improvement expo in the valley. BoiseCentre.com

31 — SHETECH AT BOISE STATE 9:00 AM: Career discovery day for high school students exploring STEM careers. AllEvents.in/boise

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