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LIFESTYLE LETTER
A Fresh Start
January 2022 PUBLISHER
Greg Gewalt | greg.gewalt@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR
Kimber Patterson | kimber.patterson@lifestylepubs.com
Considering how busy our lives have become, the end of year is a nice reprieve to be still for a moment and reflect on where I have been, what the past year has taught me, what I want to grow and learn from, and where I want to go from here. A new year signifies new beginnings and a fresh start. As Publisher of the Meridian Lifestyle magazine, the end of the year is also an opportunity to take a fresh look at our community magazine. I want to thank you, the readers and our partners, who have shared your input and thoughts. Whether it’s stunning images or feature stories, my challenge is to bring you the best information about Meridian in a visually appealing format to enhance your busy lives. This year you’ll see newly designed feature layouts as well as an increased digital and social component to complement your reading experience. Here are three of our monthly sections that have been redesigned in order to serve you better. LOCAL EXPERIENCES: Introduced last summer, this section highlights local recommendations of the best places and things to do in our city. With the ease of a QR code to show you more selections, and an interactive map based on your location, you can immerse yourself in new things to do within the valley you call home. CITY SCENE: This news feed is where everyone can share their smartphone images of people, places and things happening around our city. We encourage our readers to tag @Meridian.Lifestyle and use hashtag #MeridianLifestyle to be featured in this special section. BUSINESS MONTHLY: This section is a roundup highlighting important news from our business community with the convenience of QR codes directing you to further information provided on our CityLifestyle.com website. This special January issue is dedicated to your health and wellness, including purposeful connections with the people we cherish, and being community focused and intentional about finding ways to help our fellow Meridian residents. My hope for you in this New Year is one of wellness, health and love.
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24 Healthy Habits for the New Year
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Lifestyle Letter
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City Scene
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Business Monthly
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Local Experiences
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4 Easy Ways to Make 2022 Your Best Year Ever
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Meridian ranked No. 3 boomtown in America Meridian was tied for third place in a report conducted by SmartAsset ranking the nation’s top boomtowns. Meridian, Idaho tied with Conroe, Texas as the No. 3 boomtown in America. From 2015 to 2020, the population of Meridian grew by more than 31% – a top-three rate in our study. Meridian also ranks ninth for both its August 2021 unemployment rate (2.5%) and five-year change in number of housing units (27.52%)
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local experiences Locals recommending the best places and things to do in the city.
With the start of a new year, the focus on taking care of our health and wellness is a priority for many and is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. Whether you are looking for some time to relax, unwind and feel rejuvenated with a trip to the spa or you are seeking out treatments to improve health and vitality, Brooke Robbins has you covered with some of the best resources in town.
Day Spas & Health Treatments R AIN SALON AND SPA: Treat yourself to a massage, a facial, or a manicure at this locally owned and operated salon and spa. 1965 S Eagle Rd Meridian, ID SILK TOUCH MED SPA, LASER & LIPO: This spa offers several surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic services to help clients meet their aesthetic goals. 4305 N Eagle Rd Boise, ID R EJUV MEDSPA: This spa features a variety of therapeutic and rejuvenation spa and med spa treatments, including facials, massages, skin and body care. 1631 S Wells Ave Meridian, Id INSPIR E SALON & DAY SPA: This salon and spa offers hair care, facials, manicures, pedicures, and body treatments to help rejuvenate you. 2932 N Eagle Rd Ste 110 Meridian, ID MOUNTAIN WEST MEDICAL SERVICES PLLC: This location provides personalized care as well as several cosmetic services such as laser hair removal and hair restoration. 1067 S Wells St Meridian, ID
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LOCA L E X P E R IE N C E S
Dr. Matthew Stewart THE AMBROSE SCHOOL’S 9TH GRADE HUMANITIES TEACHER ON LIFE IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM
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"Parents should do all they can to help their kids build habits that privilege the world they actually live in, rather than the world of screens and social media."
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?
WHAT ARE SOME CAUSES YOU CARE ABOUT?
I love the people I see every day at The Ambrose School, from the students to parents to teachers to administrators to staff. It’s a tight community and I’m grateful to be a part of it. I’m glad to get paid to read books and to talk about them with others who cherish them. It’s a good living.
My church’s Safe Families chapter, an organization that helps churches care for families and children in short-term crisis situations. My wife and I enjoy helping our neighbors close to home in ways that are unmediated by screens. I’m for face-toface neighborhood life and against social media. As a teacher, I see firsthand how damaging it is when our young people are drowning in the world that social media and endless screen proliferation creates. Parents should do all they can to help their kids build habits that privilege the world they actually live in, rather than the world of screens and social media.
WHAT’S YOUR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS? For a short, beautiful summary of the good life, I think it is hard to beat Ecclesiastes 3: “[God] has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God’s gift to man.”
OUTSIDE OF YOUR WORK, WHAT SKILLS OR TALENTS DO YOU HAVE THAT MIGHT SURPRISE PEOPLE? A few years ago, I started running and that’s been a refreshing challenge. I’m now in my first year as an assistant coach of our cross-country team. It is such an intense sport to watch. It requires great discipline. Watching the athletes finish their races well is quite moving to me.
WHO IS SOMEONE YOU ADMIRE, AND WHY? Eric Liddell is one of my heroes (Vangelis’s Chariots of Fire soundtrack has been a favorite since childhood--my parents had the soundtrack on vinyl). After the Olympics he was a missionary to China, and later died in a Japanese internment camp during World War II. Every account of the camp says that he ran his race with integrity until the end, looking out for others even as he was starving and suffering himself. Langdon Gilkey, who was with him in the camp but survived, said of Liddell: “It is rare indeed when someone has the good fortune to meet a saint. He came as close to it as anyone I have ever known.” I take Gilkey’s word for it!
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Healthy Habits for t h e N e w Ye a r
4 Easy Ways to Make 2022 Your Best Year Ever Want to make this year different from the rest but don’t even know where to start? I’ve outlined simple ways you can make 2022 your healthiest. You don’t have to do them all on at once, either. Just start implementing one new habit a month, then start adding on when you feel the time is right for you. Keep it manageable and fun – that’s what life is all about! These four tips touch on different areas and aspects of our lives, yet they all play a huge role in our overall health. Other good habits include eating more whole foods and cutting down on sugar, creating a nightly routine to improve sleep, and moving your body on a daily basis. Tackling these areas can really improve our physical and mental health, and our ability to live a life to our fullest capacity. Cheers to a New Year and creating habits that set us up to feel and be our best! Follow McKenzie @SproutingVitality for recipes, nutrition tips, and more.”
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drink more water This is my #1 tip for living your healthiest year ever. Did you know increasing your hydration as little as 3% could result in a 50% increase in productivity? Drinking water helps you feel your best, move your best, and sleep your best. This one simple act to stay properly hydrated improves so much of your health. Keep a re-useable water bottle with you and set hydration timers on your phone to keep you on track.
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We truly are affected by our surroundings. A cluttered space can create a cluttered mind. When our environment is out of order, we feel out of sorts. Decluttering has the ability to energize, release negative emotions, and create both physical and mental space. By decluttering your desk or your home, you take control of your environment and free yourself to be present and productive. Tidying is not just for esthetics; it is proven to lower stress, increase productivity and provide physical health benefits.
Creating a routine for self-care has been clinically proven to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress while improving energy and overall feelings of happiness. Self-care doesn’t have to be extravagant spa days or expensive presents to yourself. It can be drawing an Epsom salt bath in the evening, sipping a cup of tea in a quiet place, reading for pleasure, or having a set hour of alone time. The simple things that help us feel healthy are not a luxury - they are a necessity.
This might seem like a hard one, but we need to spend less time looking at screens and more time enjoying the real life that is happening all around us. Connect with friends and family and stop mindlessly scrolling and comparing yourself to others. Finding joy and gratitude in what’s right in front of you can really help increase self-confidence. Start taking notice of your screen time and create healthy boundaries around technology.
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If you’re a sports fan, chances are good you’ve spotted Maria Prekeges on TV. She’s covered everything from rugby to rodeo for networks like ESPNU. Now, she’s turning her focus to the NFL with a new podcast. Boise Lifestyle got her away from the microphone for a few minutes to talk about the new venture.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START BEYOND THE LOCKER ROOM WITH MARIA? I always wanted to cover football. When the pandemic hit, I found myself out of work. I kept seeing openings for podcasters, and then one popped up I knew I had to get: a football podcaster for Bleav. It is a podcast, but I also put each episode on my YouTube channel. Find it on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
WHAT CAN LISTENERS EXPECT? The first segment is all about what’s going on in the NFL for the week. I enlisted the help of my good friend Trevor Thomas, as he follows the NFL like nobody’s business. We have a ball discussing all things NFL past, present, and future. That section is T-Bone’s Take. Then I move to Beyond the Locker Room. That’s where I interview people on how football has affected their lives, from players (past and present), to coaches, fans, and more. I end the podcast with Maria’s Minute, where I get to talk about anything I want. I try to end on a positive note each week, as that’s how I try and always live my life: glass half full.
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ANY SNEAK PEAKS INTO UPCOMING GUESTS? The guest list is filled with amazing people. I have some big goals, especially in the offseason where more current players and coaches will have more time. Let’s just say you will want to continue to listen, as you never know who might show up.
WHAT’S YOUR MOST MEMORABLE SPORTS STORY? I love the memory of Sunday afternoons growing up. We’d crowd around the TV with my dad and watch football all day. That’s really how I got into the sport, and it was precious time with a father who worked a lot.
ANY SUPER BOWL PREDICTIONS? Ah, the old prediction game. It’s been such a strange season so far. There are always unexpected upsets, drama, and more. This year especially, there seemed to be frontrunners, but then the league got all turned around, so predicting who will be in Super Bowl LVI? That’s a tough one. I’ll say who I’d like to see. For the NFC, I’d love to see the Arizona Cardinals, although I think it might be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. For the AFC, I’d love to see the Baltimore Ravens.
FAVORITE TEAM? It’s funny to say, but I really do just love watching the NFL, all teams. But let’s be honest, everyone does have a favorite. Growing up in Spokane, Washington, we always rooted for the Seattle Seahawks, and I continue to do so.
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TREASURE VALLEY LEGEND MARK JOHNSON RETIRES FROM KTVB
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JUST SAYIN’ MARK JOHNSON Mark Johnson has been gracing Treasure Valley television screens since the early 1980s. Now retired, the KTVB legend took time to reflect on three decades of memories and what’s next.
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR CAREER HIGHLIGHTS? I’ll never forget getting the main anchor chair in 2004 and then being sent to Washington, D.C. to cover Dirk Kempthorne’s confirmation hearings as nominee for Secretary of the Interior. I remember doing live shots in front of the U.S. Capitol and the White House thinking, “Only four months ago I was in costume doing an imitation of Coach Dan Hawkins for the Halloween edition of Sports Extra, and now I’m in D.C. covering one of Idaho’s biggest news stories!” It’s been an amazing run: five Olympic trips, three Fiesta Bowls, three season-opening Boise State football games in D.C. and Atlanta, countless pre- and post-game shows, and so many other trips to cover news in Idaho.
WHAT WILL YOU MISS ABOUT THE JOB? It’s such a cliché, but I will miss my family at KTVB the most. They made it fun to come into work every day. I’m so proud and humbled to have been a part of that.
MOST MEMORABLE INTERVIEW? Muhammad Ali. He was in Boise promoting a boxing match and I interviewed him live in 1986.
He came from his hotel room seconds before we went on air and I noticed he had cut himself shaving. I opened with, “Champ, I believe you have more blood on your face right now than in your entire career!” He looked at me and said, “Who are you? The local Howard Cosell?!?” It was magical. I enjoyed interviews with Senator John McCain, Mitt Romney, Michael Jordan, and Wayne Gretzky, but Ali ranks as the biggest moment for me.
BEST CAREER ADVICE? I was told a long time ago to “be myself.” I’ve been fortunate to work with people who are the same off camera as on, and that’s something I always passed along to young journalists. It has gotten me into trouble on occasion, but I always worked to make sure I wasn’t trying to be anyone else but me on TV.
HOW DO YOU PLAN TO KEEP ACTIVE DURING RETIREMENT? I love to play golf. My wife and I got a pair of e-bikes and I want to spend long rides with her. We want to travel. We have two daughters in college, a new grandson in Seattle, and want to spend time with them, as well as the rest of our wonderful family. I’m looking forward to continuing my involvement with local nonprofits and all of the exciting things they are doing in the community. I’m also looking forward to trying my hand in new “adventures” -- whatever they might be! CONTINUED >
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ANY FUN ANECDOTES TO SHARE? The viral thing that happened to me was a kick and something I still don’t understand. (In 2021, an automated tweet accidentally went out from KTVB’s Twitter account with Johnson’s headshot and ‘Mark Johnson’ as the only text.) It was fun hearing from Jimmy Fallon, Ellen, and Stephen Colbert, who had a field day with it.
FINAL THOUGHTS? I am just so thankful to have had a career with absolutely no regrets. And one that has now allowed me to give attention to my wife who has been so supportive of every move I’ve made. I’m looking forward to returning the favor. I’m also thankful for the viewers who treated me like a friend whenever they met me. I always felt so welcomed and I won’t ever forget that.
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Meridian + Treasure Valley Events JANUARY 2022
1 - IDAHO POTATO DROP
17 - IDAHO HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
Cecil D. Andrus Park at 6 PM - 1 AM: Idaho’s signature holiday event LIVE at the Idaho State Capitol! IdahoPotatoDrop.com
The Wassmuth Center online at 7 PM: Virtual “Universal and Timeless” concert featuring 12 Idaho musicians livestreamed on the Center’s YouTube channel, Facebook page, and website. WassmuthCenter.org
1-31 - EAGLE ISLAND TUBING, SKI & SNOWBOARD HILL Eagle Island at 9 AM: World-class tubing as well as the ski & snowboard hill right in your local community. GatewayParks.com
1 - NEW YEARS DAY RUN Celebration Park, Melba at 10 AM: This special race will be a fun and scenic tour of the Snake River. WesternWhitewater.org
7-8 - WESTERN IDAHO FLY FISHING EXPO Boise Centre at 9 AM: Observe an indoor casting pond and speakers sharing the sport of fly fishing through education and conservation activities. BoiseCentre.com
8-9 - BOISE PHIL’S CINEMA & SANCTUARY Morrison Center at 7:30 PM: Revisit the Golden Age of cinema with music from Waxman’s iconic soundtrack for Sunset Boulevard. BoisePhil.org
8-9 - TREASURE VALLEY FLEA MARKET Expo Idaho at 10 AM: Collectibles from every era - new, used, and vintage. ExpoIdaho.com
13-17 - IDAHO RV SUPER SHOW
The Boise Centre at 9 AM: hosted by the Idaho Nursery Landscape Association.
21-22 - CIRCA SURVIVE Knitting Factory at 8 PM: Circa Survive is an American rock band from Philadelphia formed in 2004. KnittingFactory.com
26 - LEFTOVER SALMON Egyptian Theatre at 8 PM: Few bands stick around for 30 years. Even fewer bands leave a legacy that marks them as a truly special, once-in-lifetime type band. EgyptianTheatre.net
28-2/6 - MCCALL WINTER CARNIVAL McCall, Idaho: Besides the snow sculpture viewings, the highlights of the McCall Winter Carnival are live music and special events like Torchlight and Mardi Gras Parades. VisitMccall.org
28 - KANSAS CITY MAVERICKS VS. IDAHO STEELHEADS
Expo Idaho at 10:30 AM: The Top RV Dealers in the Valley. ExpoIdaho.com
Idaho Central Arena at 6:30 PM: The Idaho Steelheads play at the Century Link Arena tonight! IdahoCentralArena.com
13 - TOOL IN CONCERT
29-30 - IDAHO REMODELING & DESIGN SHOW
Ford Idaho Center at 7:30 PM: American rock band from Los Angeles with special guest Blonde Redhead. FordIdahoCenter.com
Boise Centre at 11 AM: 21st Annual show for everyone ready to freshen up your home or gut it. DowntownBoise.org
14 - GABRIEL “FLUFFY” IGLESIAS Idaho Central Arena at 7 PM: Iglesias is one of America’s most successful stand-up comedians performing to sold-out concerts around the world. IdahoCentralArena.com
15-17 - CITY OF TREES INVITATIONAL Idaho Central Arena at 8 AM: Join us for the City of Trees 2022 Invitational Gymnastics Meet. BroncoElite.com
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