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LIFESTYLE LETTER
AUGUST 2019 PUBLISHER
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Jordan Gray
Young at Heart TECHNICALLY, JULY IS THE HOTTEST MONTH OF THE YEAR HERE IN THE TREASURE VALLEY (GLAD IT’S OVER). August averages only 1 degree lower,
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Rachel Bennett, Julie Meyer, Roger Phillips, Candice Steele CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Stephanie Gleason, Cy Gilbert, Candice Steele, Jalene Taylor
but it sure feels more intense to me. While the best weather is on its way, and it has been a while since I have gone “back to school,” I still get that doomsday feeling I had in my youth when I enjoyed summer vacation and saw it drawing to a close at the end of August. Summer is not over yet! Let’s get out and explore this great state while we can. In our Water & Woods feature, Roger shows us how to go "glamping" in Idaho. There is nothing like getting away for a last-minute trip with the family, and Roger teaches us how to do it in style. And because we dedicated an issue to both the men and women of our community earlier this year, it would only be right to celebrate some of our cutest residents: kids and pets!
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Our local travel twins, Rowen and Raven, share what they learned on their
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summer vacations.
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Since there is no shortage of pet lovers here in our area, the feature this month
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ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor
highlights the tremendous support and protection provided by some amazing pets. Soak up the sun, relax by the water and take a cue from the kids and pets in your life. Tap into your inner child and find time to play as summer winds down once again.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2019
FEATURES 18 It’s All About Shapes, Forms and Colors Young Artist Sarah Magbunduku Absolutely Adores Nature
21 Paw Patrol Two Canines Helping our Community
28 Room to Grow Designer Jade Ensler Shares Tips for Creating Great Kid Spaces
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32 What I Brought Back Rowen and Raven Had a Summer Full of Travel and Adventure
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Twelve state parks offer cabins for rent ranging from simple to extravagant. Basic cabins are small, one-room structures with bunks, a small table and covered decks. They have power, heat and air conditioning, but no kitchens or bathrooms (they’re located nearby). They sleep up to five people, depending on the cabin. Prices start around $50 per night, not including reservation fees. If you want to go full luxury, some offer cabins that are basically fully furnished vacation rentals. Whatever you choose, remember these are popular rentals, so you might have a hard time reserving one for a summer weekend, but you can probably find one midweek. Late-season camping in a yurt is warm and cozy thanks to a wood stove. Some park cabins like this one of Henry’s Lake give you a waterfront access.
When selecting a yurt or cabin, spend some time on Idaho Parks and Recreation’s website at ParksAndRecreation.Idaho.gov to find out exact details of the yurts/cabins. Some parks allow pets in yurts, but check before you reserve. Reservations for backcountry yurts can be made online or by calling 1.888.922.6743 up to nine months in advance of your stay and no later than 48 hours prior to your intended arrival. For reservations less than 48 hours prior to arrival, call 208.514.2418. The demand tends to lighten up in September and even more in October, which is still a great month for camping. Don’t hesitate to go even further into fall, because the so-called offseason is still a nice time to visit cabins and yurts. You’re totally protected from the weather, so if a fall storm rolls through, go inside and curl up by the wood stove or heater with a good book and relax. After all, you’re camping.
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AFTER LEARNING COLOR THEORY, I SAW THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY. IT WAS AN AH-HA MOMENT. I STARTED SEEING COLOR HARMONY EVERYWHERE I WENT. I STARTED CONSCIOUSLY INCORPORATING WHAT I LEARNED IN MY ART. August 2019 | Boise Lifestyle
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ARCO 3 1/2 Years
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“A LOT OF PEOPLE DON’T KNOW HOW TO INTERACT WITH US BECAUSE WE’RE IN UNIFORM, BUT IF I SHOW UP TO PEOPLES’ HOUSE OR A BUSINESS WITH MY DOG, IT’S KIND OF THE BRIDGE BETWEEN US AND THE COMMUNITY. I CAN TALK TO SOME GUY WHO’S BEEN ARRESTED NUMEROUS TIMES—HE’S GOT A DOG, AND HE’LL WANT TO TALK TO ME ABOUT DOGS, AND IT’S A HUGE ICE BREAKER.” —OFFICER ALBERS
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“WE ASK A LOT OF THE DOGS, AND THEY DO A LOT.” —OFFICER ALBERS
PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY
Arco is a dual purpose K9, meaning that he is trained
Arco is an impressive and awesome sight to behold.
in both narcotics detection and in suspect apprehen-
He has been the canine partner of Officer Bryan Albers
sion. He has gone through intensive and extensive train-
of the Meridian Police Department for the past two years.
ing and testing to get to where he is today. To become
Officer Albers himself has been handling dogs since 2007.
a police K9, the dogs must naturally and consistently
Early Saturday morning, I met Officer Albers at the train-
show drive, courage and the instinct to hunt. Not all
ing field of the Meridian Police Department, and while we
dogs pass, but the ones who do are an invaluable asset
exchanged a handshake, I could hear the deep, intimidating
to our police departments and to us.
bark and feel the presence of Arco from inside the vehicle.
As of now, the Meridian Police Department has five K9
When Officer Albers opened the back door to the
teams with the hopes of adding more in the near future.
SUV, the German shepherd jumped out of the car and
The dogs are an important factor in helping to keep our
ran around the field sniffing and barking; he knew it was
streets safer. They are able to do things that humans can’t.
time to train and have some fun. When Arco finally came
They can detect narcotics, bombs and people hiding.
up to inspect me, he was like any other dog—friendly,
Sometimes they’re all the incentive a suspect needs in
inquisitive and wanting to get as many scratches behind
order to turn themselves in, preventing a dangerous situa-
his ears as possible.
tion from getting worse because they would rather not deal
Then Officer Albers brought out The Blue Ball. The change that came over Arco was immediate and intense.
with a dog coming after them. That keeps the officers, suspect, dog and anyone else caught up in the situation, safe.
He had razor-like focus as he moved without breaking
But they’re also an additional friendly face of the
eye contact with what he wanted, listening without hesi-
police department. Animals have always been a bridge
tation to what Albers was telling him to do. Playtime was
or an extended hand between people, especially
over. Now it was time to work. The excitement to do just
strangers. Individuals are more likely to smile at some-
that was present everywhere in this dog from his whine
one walking a dog, give a friendly hello or even start up
to get started to his salivating, ready barks and light,
a conversation. The same is true with police dogs.
quick steps. He was prepared.
They also help kids feel safe and can temporarily dis-
Officer Albers threw the ball across the field, and Arco
tract them from a bad situation. The K9 officers create
waited at his feet, energy gathering beneath his paws.
a connection and open the channels for conversation,
When he was given the command to get the ball, Arco
respect and understanding that may not be there other-
exploded across the grass toward his prize, attention
wise between all participating parties.
finely tuned to what he wanted but also to what his han-
It’s extremely important to maintain a strong but
dler commanded. He brought the ball back and gave loud,
approachable presence at community events, and that’s why
excited barks until Officer Albers threw it again. When Arco
the Meridian K9 unit can usually be found at most of them.
was halfway across the field, Officer Albers shouted out a
At least one team is at every community block party, and
command and Arco stopped dead, eyes still trained on the
they attend some school assemblies, National Night Out and
ball, adrenaline and excitement tangible as he waited to
Red Ribbon Week. They also host Boy Scout and Girl Scout
be given permission to continue the chase. Officer Albers
troops at the police department for demonstrations.
shouted for Arco to keep going, and when his nose was
So the next time you see Officer Albers and Arco (or any
inches from the ball, Officer Albers told him to stop, leave
officer or K9 team), don’t forget to thank them for their ser-
the ball and come back to us. Without hesitation, Arco did
vice, and don’t be afraid to start a conversation. A simple,
just that. At our feet again, he turned and locked on the
“I have a dog, too,” is a good start. Arco probably wouldn’t
ball, waiting excitedly for permission to go again.
mind a very durable chew toy either.
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MARYMAE 7 Years Yellow Labrador
“WE MIXED MY SKILLS AS A TEACHER WITH THE THERAPIST’S GOALS TO CREATE ACTIVITIES WITH MARYMAE THAT MOTIVATE THE CHILDREN TOWARD INDEPENDENCE.” – DIANE Marymae loves the kids she helps.
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“THE THRILL OF THE KIDS ACTUALLY GETTING TO DO THINGS AND TO STOP CRYING AND TO LAUGH…THE LAUGHTER IS JUST PRICELESS.” —DIANE
and continue to help the children. Most importantly, they have to be smart—all dogs from Canine Companions must have at least 45 commands under their belt when they leave school. That’s their foundation for their handler to build on. Dustin’s Paw does so much more than visit patients in the hospital. Marymae helps children with mobility issues, eating difficulties, social interactions and more. Diane has many reaSERVING OUR COMMUNITY
sons to love her job.
Marymae is quite the opposite of Arco—she is completely relaxed
The dogs and children play games that help strengthen
and calm. Diane Rampelberg owns Dustin’s Paw, a nonprofit orga-
coordination, vision, strength and fine-motor skills. These dogs
nization that provides enhanced therapy activities for disabled chil-
can make connections with the kids and build trust, love and
dren and adults with the help of Marymae.
friendships that they may not have made with another human.
Diane’s heart and love for helping those with disabilities is abundantly clear. She has been in the world of teaching for many years,
Most of the time, the dogs can get the kids to do things they wouldn’t otherwise do on their own.
and a lot of those years were spent working with special education
“I have kids that don’t want to get out of the car and come in,
children. When her son graduated from high school and took on the
and so the dogs will go out and get them out of the car and bring
project of training a canine companion, Diane witnessed what the
them in,” Diane says.
dogs could do and the connection they had with kids. “I can use this,” she had said. “I can get what I want done using the dogs, and we would all be a lot happier.” It takes a special dog to do what Marymae does. They must be other-directed. They can’t desire to be the center of attention. They
Even though Marymae works 40 hours a week and has more than 200 patients during that time, each one holds a place in her heart. Therapy dogs like Marymae offer comfort and confidence. They help the kids conquer fears, and they give them the ability to do things they haven’t been able to do before.
must remain focused, patient and stable. They’re around a lot of different situations that would make other dogs nervous, distracted
Check out DustinsPaw.org to see how Marymae and Diane
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TRAVEL DESTINATION ROWEN AND RAVEN HAD A SUMMER FULL OF TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE
What I Brought Back
ARTICLE ROWEN AND RAVEN STEELE PHOTOGRAPHY CANDICE STEELE
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THIS YEAR, MY FAMILY AND I WENT TO PUERTO RICO. This was our first trip to the Caribbean, so we were excited about seeing the island. I had to go on three planes to get there, so it
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seemed like it was really far away. Luckily, my mom brought lots of snacks, some coloring and movies to watch on the iPad. One of my favorite parts of Old San Juan was all the pigeons that were in town. We went to a park that was full of them, and I got to feed them. I also got to fly a kite at the El Morro fort. Another little girl was nice enough to share her kite with me. While exploring the city was fun, my favorite part of Puerto Rico was playing in the ocean and on the beach. This was my first time swimming in the ocean. The water was really warm, and the beaches had sand that was perfect for playing. My favorite beaches were Flamenco Beach on Culebra Island and Luquillo Beach.
I learned new experiences are exciting. I made a pot out of clay on a pottery wheel at a small city market. Trying new food is fun! I went on a food tour in Old San Juan and got to taste a bunch of new Puerto Rican foods. I learned what an iguana was. They were all over the town of Old San Juan. I was always on the lookout for hidden iguanas. While visiting Culebra Island, I learned about coconut trees. My uncle climbed a coconut tree and got me my very own coconut to eat. I also learned that traveling with my aunt and uncle is really fun. They would chase us on the beach and make things from palm leaves.
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From Stanley , Idaho One of our camping trips took us to Stanley, Idaho. This was my family’s first trip to Stanley. The mountains there are really cool, and I had a great time playing outside. My cousins came with us, and we rode bikes and four wheelers together. We went camping just outside town, but there are hotels and cabins if you don’t want to camp. My favorite place to play was Redfish Lake. There were lots of butterflies on the beach that I chased and cool rocks to collect. The best beach is by the Redfish Lake Lodge. There are places to buy food there along with watercraft rentals. If it is too crowded for you there, check out the North Shore Picnic Area. Rowen and Raven had some help from blogger Candice Steele. To follow more of their travel adventures, follow them on Instagram, @CSGinger, or visit her website, CSGinger.com.
I got to cook my own s’more over the campfire. It took a while to learn to not burn the marshmallow, but it was still yummy. I got to spend all afternoon playing on the beach at Redfish Lake. I brought my sand toys and got to make lots of sand castles and swim. Seeing animals is one of the best parts of going on vacation. We stopped at the Sawtooth Fish Hatchery, and I got to see all sorts of baby fish swimming. I went to a rustic hot spring for the first time and loved the warm water and playing with the rocks in the bottom of the river. Going on vacation means getting to spend more time with my family. I especially love that I get to spend more time with my dad since he isn’t at work.
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1 CRITTER COLLEGE FOR LITTLE LEARNERS Zoo Boise
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Kids ages 5-6 can get up close with vultures Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. at Zoo Boise.
Critter College gives youngsters animal encounters, fun-filled games, stories, imagination play and craft
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BOISE MOVIE UNDER THE STARS Simplot Sports Complex
Fun-filled family “Movies Under the Stars” evenings begin at 7 p.m. with free fun and games for kids provided by the Boise Parks and Recreation Mobile Recreation Van. A family-friendly movie, Solo: A Star Wars Story, will be shown on a 30-foot screen by 9:45 p.m. or when dark.
Enjoy Spring inside the comfort of your home.
9 SONGWRITERS AT THE SANDBAR The Riverside Hotel
Join the Idaho Songwriters Assoc iation Aug. 9, 2-5 p.m. for Songwriters at the Sandbar. The Riverside Hotel will feature songwriter Michaela Stutz French. French plays original, melodic, dynamic and rhythmically diverse music.
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BOISE MOVIE UNDER THE STARS Julia Davis Park
Fun-filled family “Movies Under the Stars” evenings begin at 7 p.m. with
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free fun and games for kids provided by the Boise Parks and Recreation Mobile Recreation Van. A family-friendly movie, Incredibles 2, will be shown on a 30-foot screen by 9:45 p.m. or when dark.
13 OPEN MIC COMEDY Lost Grove Brewing
Think you're funny, or could use a laugh? Head down to Lost Grove Brewing at 8 p.m. for Open Mic Comedy Night. If you're a comedian looking to try out new material, get there at 7:30 p.m. to sign up. You can giggle, snort and guffaw your way through the evening hosted by Jack Gunn.
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16 WESTERN IDAHO FAIR Expo Idaho
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22 GAZEBO CONCERT SERIES Eagle's Heritage Park
Kick back in Eagle's Heritage Park at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22. If you do, you'll be just in time for the latest installment of the Gazebo Concert Series! The August concert will showcase Willison Roos, featuring Charlie Burry. Unwind under the
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24 BOISE COMIC ARTS FESTIVAL JUMP Boise
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If you're a fan of comics, cosplay or having fun, the Boise Comic Arts
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WHAT STARTED YOUR CAREER PATH? One of our four kids was adopted from the foster care system 11 years ago. She had significant needs that forced our family to navigate a flawed mental and behavioral health system that kept us in a cycle of crisis. Due to significant needs and family crisis, we placed her in a residential care facility three years ago to stabilize our family and to keep her safe. Within months, she was sexually exploited and abused by facility caregivers, throwing her back into a flawed system. Our experiences with trauma, mental health, high risks, lack of trust, ongoing judgement and false accusations lead me to seek work in nonprofit helping families like ours. Working within a variety of systems, supporting families and partnering with professionals for seven years gave me great insight to identifying the gaps, barriers and needed improvements for families and their children to be successful. Now, as the executive director of the Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition, I have an open platform to work on developing a systemic, statewide program alongside amazing staff, community partners and volunteers to develop and implement a system of care for anyone at risk, suspected or identified as a victim of sex trafficking.
WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS? True partnerships! It’s important to learn from other programs by avoiding the same mistakes and implementing their successes.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Be authentic! Don’t be afraid of transparency and accountability. Don’t be afraid to push the envelope. Trust your instincts but honor questions, feedback, and opinions. Interview others who have failed and succeeded. Seek peer reviews and surround yourself with those who believe in what you’re doing. Believe in equality and give the voiceless a voice. And always, always stay humble.
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