October 2017 BPR News

BPR NEWS Issue 20 OUR SHARED VALUES BPR NEWS One City, One Team – OCTOBER 2017 for the Greatest Good Citizen Experience with ‘Wow’ There's Nothing We Can't Do Better TABLE OF Happy Birthday!CONTENTSCelebrations Pg. 1 David Lemmon - October 5 Matt Perkins - October 26Team Happenings Pg. 2 Kevin Smith - October 6 Matt Ennis - October 28Foothills Team Pg. 3-5 Ted Kinney - October 7 Clay Lee - October 29Notable Occasions Pg. 6-8 Don Porter - October 29Department Events Pg. 8-10 Blake Mason - October 8United Way Pg. 11 Barbara English - October 25 Florencio Moreno - October 30 Emily Kovarik - October 25 Happy Anniversary! We are so glad you joined the team in October! Your hard work and dedication is much appreciated.October literally translates to Karla Meier - 38 years Travis Montgomery - 6 years‘eighth month.’ The original Lindsay Ruffner - 16 years Kaylee Vaughn - 4 yearsRoman calendar began with Doug Holloway - 16 years Liz Littman - 2 yearsMarch, and October was the Ethan Cooper - 1 yeareighth month. Doug Ross - 15 years Florencio Moreno - 15 yearsOn the last week in October, itis the only time of the entire Paula Lawson - 14 yearsyear when all four major Debbie Cook - 10 yearsAmerican sports have games Dan Falconer - 10 yearsat the same time: the MLB,NHL, NFL and NBA. Pat Moseley - 9 years Sonya Buchholz - 9 yearsIn the Southern hemisphere,October is the seasonalequivalent to April.

BPR NEWS | Issue 19 2.Team Happenings Welcome! Spotlight:Robert Farmer - Robert previously worked For 2017, the BPR newsletter is highlighting the excellent work being done in all thefor the Infrastructure Unit as a seasonalmaintenance worker, and has over 30 years different pieces to our amazing puzzle. Eachexperience in the construction industry. issue will shine the spotlight on different unitsRobert is joining our Special Services Team as and help everyone get to know a few teamthe Cemetery Maintenance Technician! members at a time. Congratulations! Next up in the spotlight:Jeff Borders - Idaho IceWorld is excited to Foothills & Open Space - Sara Arklehave Jeff as their new Assistant Manager! Check out all the great things they havePreviously, Jeff served as their Ice Rink going on over there, on the next two pages!Operations Manager. If you are interested in your unit participating in the Spotlight, please e-mail Chloe Sallabanks.The City of Boise is working together to raise funds for United Way, the leading non-profit partner in our community. Check out the last page of the newsletter for goodies, raffle items, and our Department’s goal!

BPR NEWS | Issue 20 3 Meet the Foothills and Open Space TeamThe Foothills and Open Space Division seeks to provide meaningful outdoor experiences forchildren and the young at heart. Ridge to Rivers is a unique partnership including federal,state, and local governments. The City leads this partnership and our 4 fulltime and 4seasonal team members maintain 192 miles of trails in the Boise Foothills. Our environmentaleducators at the Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center and the Boise Urban Garden Schoolteach the next generation thescience of nature – whether in thefoothills or in a garden. Our openspace management team restoressagebrush habitat and manages over4000 acres of City owned OpenSpace Reserves. OUR TEAM MEMBERSSara Arkle - Foothills/Open Space Superintendent Alexandra Rheault - AmeriCorps Service MemberDavid Gordon - Ridge to Rivers Manager Hunter Moore - BUGS Service Learning CoordMartha Brabec - Foothills Restoration Spec Allissa Edwards - BUGS Program Education AsstLisa Duplessie - Education Program Manager Jessica Butler - BUGS Program Education AsstSheralynn Bauder - Youth Environ Ed Coord Claudia Fernsworth - Youth Activity InstructorDirk Anderson - Adult Environ Ed Coord Ray Vizgirdas - Youth Activity InstructorRebecca Honsinger - AmeriCorps Service Member Pete Ritter - Ridge to Rivers RangerBrandt Quirk-Royal - AmeriCorps Service Member Liam Harry - Seasonal MaintenanceBart Johnson - Ridge to Rivers Maint Tech Emil Harry- Seasonal MaintenanceMathew Tock - Ridge to Rivers Maint Tech Mike Burkhart - Seasonal MaintenanceCasey Walker - Parks Native Landscape Maint Lauresta Welty - Youth Activity Instructor

BPR NEWS | Issue 20 4 Sheralynn Bauder What is your favorite thing about your job?Environmental Education Coordinator I love being outside, and working with kids! What is something about Boise’s open spaces and foothills that not many people know? Not many people know that every 2nd Saturday of the month, we host a FREE family program with crafts, educational activities, and a guest speaker. We also have over 10,000 visitors come through our center each year for camps, field trips, story trail programs, and lectures. What are your favorite places in Boise? One of my favorite things to do in Boise is hiking on Dry Creek Trail. There is a ton of wildlife up the gulch, and the native plants haven’t been choked out by invasives there yet. It is a quiet retreat that feels far away from the city without being a trek. I also love meeting up with friends at Boise’s local breweries. Describe your October in four words… 1. Busy 2. Fun 3. Field trips 4. OutdoorsWhat is your favorite thing about your job? Lisa DuplessieMy favorite thing about my job is that I get to help kids Education Program - Rec Managerfind nontraditional education in our wonderfulcommunity. Having students experience place-basedlearning in our foothills and gardens makes what I do veryfulfilling. I also really love working in Boise. Knowing thatthe work I do everyday has a direct impact on localstudents makes me feel good.What is something about Boise’s open spaces andfoothills that not many people know?We have 3 community gardens, 1 teaching garden, 5school gardens, and 2 gardens at City facilities that staffhelps maintain and provide educational opportunitiesin. That’s a lot of open/green space for people to enjoy!What are your favorite places in Boise?One of my favorite places is the Greenbelt. My family offour can be found on our bikes just about everyweekend, enjoying farmers markets, local food, and thegreat outdoors.Describe your October in four words…1. Family2. Fall3. Football4. Fun!

BPR NEWS | Issue 20 5 Bart Johnson What is your favorite thing about your job?Ridge to Rivers Maintenance Tech My favorite thing about my job is working outside with a great group of co-workers. What is something about Boise’s open spaces and foothills that not many people know? I would guess that most people don’t know that for a number of years, starting in the late 1900s, artesian wells in Hulls Gulch were used as Boise’s water supply. What are your favorite places in Boise? It’s hard to pin down where my favorite places are in Boise. My favorite place to eat is Bar Gernika, and I like to relax anywhere there is good beer. Describe your October in four words… The mountains are calling.Congratulations to our team members!The Landscape Industry Certified Technician Team members who have completedprogram is an international certification the Certified Landscape Technicianprogram through the National Association this month:of Landscape Professionals (NALP) with the Joseph LangIdaho Nursery & Landscape Association Clint Stevens(INLA) as the administrator. This program is a Ben Andruscommitment to enhancing the level ofprofessionalism in the Green Industry.The Certification consisted of hands-on skills Team members intests where candidates are timed and the process ofgraded on their performance, along withwritten tests taken at the INLA conference working on theirhere in Boise. The Certification program is certification and who participateddesigned to elevate the professionalstandards, enhance individual performance in the testing this month:and designate those who demonstrate a Stephen Wilfringthorough knowledge of the responsibilities Connor Felchof their job.

BPR NEWS | Issue 20 6 NOTABLE OCCASIONS Esther Simplot Park won first place in the Infrastructure/Utility category in the 2017 Idaho Business Review Top Projects awards for its outstanding design. Esther Simplot Park, the newest addition to the City of Boise’s “Ribbon of Jewels,” is a shining example of the teamwork, ingenuity and strong vision it takes to make a dream a reality. A team of about 250 entities, including designers, contractors, trucking companies and subcontractors worked together to create the park. Congratulations! MOLENAAR PARK DEDICATIONBoise Mayor Dave Bieter and Parks andRec Director Doug Holloway helpeddedicate Molenaar Park on September20!Located off Maple Grove Road, the 20-acre park features a pond, turf andpath. More amenities including aplayground and fenced dog off-leasharea are planned inthe future. A specialthank you tomembers of theMolenaar family whojoined us for theribbon cutting andcelebration.

BPR NEWS | Issue 20 7 NOTABLE OCCASIONS Zoo Boise is excited to welcome a new giraffe to the zoo! Tafari was safely transported in a customized trailer from the Milwaukee County Zoo and arrived in Boise in mid-September. He recently celebrated his second birthday. Tafari joins eight-year- old giraffe Jabari in Zoo Boise’s African Plains Exhibit. Zoo Boise staff say Tafari is adjusting nicely to his new home and companion. BITTERSWEET NEWS After 20 years serving as Zoo Boise Director and Executive Director of the Friends of Zoo Boise, Steve Burns has accepted a position to lead the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City, Utah. During his tenure, Burns has helped to transform Zoo Boise and turn the act of visiting the zoo into a conservation action with positive impacts across the globe. His most recent accomplishments include spearheading the successful Zoo with a New View Capital Campaign, which raised $8.9 million to build a new 2.5 acre Gorongosa National Park Exhibit at Zoo Boise.Thank you for all you’ve done . His last day has yet to be determined, but be assured there will be a sendoff We will miss you! fitting of someone who has accomplished so much for our city.

BPR NEWS | Issue 19 8 DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGSFootball is in full swing, Halloween costumes are coming out, and the Boise Parks and Recreation Department is knee deep in candy corn and crunchy leaves.EVENTS:Mark your calendars for these exciting events…Boise Depot Tour - October 1Senior Health & Safety Fair - October 11Watershed Weekend Fall Festival - October 21Idaho Ice World Spooktacular Celebration - October 28NEWS:Park Development - Park sites, Pine Grove and Franklin, will startconstruction on the green-up phase in October and November, addingmuch needed neighborhood park space to the Central and West Benchareas.REMINDERS:United Way Food Orders - Don’t miss out on breakfast goodies, lunchdeliciousness, or your bosses’ best chili. E-mail your orders to Summer Altieribefore the deadline listed on the last page of this newsletter!

BPR NEWS | Issue 19 9 DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS: BOISE DEPOT TOURS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1Highlighting the history of the iconic Boise Depot and take guests through the progressionof local rail service, from the railroad’s arrival in Boise and construction of the Depot, to itsyears of operation and renovation.Free Guided Tours take placefrom 11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-guided-historic-boise-depot-tour-at-noon-130p-tickets-29085249765DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS: SENIOR HEALTH & SAFETY FAIR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 119:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. AT THE DICK EARDLEY BOISE SENIOR CENTER A variety of businesses and organizations from throughout the Treasure Valley will be on hand to answer questions and provide information geared toward helping seniors remain healthy and safe in their homes. Clinics & Screenings provided:  Blood Pressure  Hearing Tests  Vision Screening  Flu Shot

BPR NEWS | Issue 19 10 DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS: WATERSHED WEEKEND FALL FESTIVAL OCTOBER 21 AT 10:00 A.M.Come celebrate the beautiful fall colors at the BoiseWaterShed from 10:00 - 1:00 p.m.Create festive Fall-themed arts and crafts, explore the exhibit hall, and take a silly harvestphoto! Meet some live reptiles in the theater withReptile Adventures! Finally, take a fun hay ride touron the outskirts of the Water Renewal Facility at10:15, 11:00, 11:45 and 12:30 to learn whathappens when you flush. Tours limited to first 25people, weather-permitting.The event is free, with no registration required.BoiseWaterShed Environmental Education Center11818 W. Joplin RoadBoise, ID 83714 DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS: ICEWORLD HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.Idaho IceWorld will host their annual Halloween celebration this month!This will offer a special $5.00 skatingadmission fee which includes skate rental.Come celebrate with spooky games,and enter the costume contest!7072 S. Eisenman RoadBoise, ID 83716

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