Monthly Archives: November 2010

Jump Start Orientation

Boise Neighborhood Associations:

You Are Invited – Jump Start Orientation

Please join us for “Jump Start” – an orientation about COMPASS, the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho.

Matt Stoll, Executive Director, will review the role of COMPASS as the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for southwest Idaho, its federal requirements, its funding, and its key products and services, such as the regional long-range transportation plan (Communities in Motion), and will explore financial and other pressing issues facing southwest Idaho’s transportation system.
When:         Tuesday, December 14, 2010

                   10:00 am – Noon
Where:        COMPASS (800 S. Industry Way, Suite 100, Meridian, ID 83642)
Please confirm your attendance no later than Wednesday, December 8, 2010, to Nancy Brecks (208/855-2558, ext. 240) or nbrecks@compassidaho.org

Thank you!
 

Learn more about COMPASS online at www.compassidaho.org.
 

Amy Luft
Communication Coordinator
Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS)
800 S. Industry Way, Suite 100
Meridian, ID  83642
aluft@compassidaho.org
p: 208/855-2558 x 231
f: 208-855-2559

Curb It Newsletter: The Holiday Edition

Check out Curb It Newsletter: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – The Holiday Edition –

This issue of the Curb It newsletter focuses on holiday waste reduction, reusing, and recycling. The winter holidays are the most wonderful – and most wasteful – events of the year. With a little effort and imagination, you can help reduce the environmental impact of the holiday season.

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Holiday Saftey Tips

In anticipation of Black Friday (day after Thanksgiving) and the rest of the shopping season as we purchase gifts for our loved ones, I want you, your home and your purchases to be safe. Feel free to print off for yourself and forward the attached Holiday Safety Tips to your neighbors.

Thank you, and have a thankful Thanksgiving Day! (my favorite holiday)

Holiday Safety Tips

Charlene

Charlene Miller
Crime Prevention Unit
Boise Police Department
333 N. Sailfish Place
Boise, ID 83704
208-570-6070
cmiller@cityofboise.org

Boise’s Have a Heart Give Smart Program launch

Dear Neighborhood Association Leaders:

Beginning Monday, November 22nd, the City and its community partners will launch the Have a Heart Give Smart program city wide. The goal of the program is to connect those among us in need with the many services our community offers. Additionally, it encourages our giving community to give to organizations providing much needed services.

Brochures will be available in Boise Albertsons, WinCo and Fred Meyer stores. Additionally, the Downtown Boise Association will distribute brochures to downtown businesses and merchants.

The electronic link (www.givesmartboise.org) will be shared with community based organizations and neighborhood contact officers. If you have additional suggestions, please let me know.

My Best,
Theresa

Theresa McLeod
Assistant to the Mayor
208-384-4406
208-384-4420 fax

Current Neighborhood Crime Bulletins

Below is the link to the mid-month Neighborhood Crime Bulletin:

http://www.cityofboise.org/Departments/Police/NeighborhoodServices/NeighborhoodCrimeStats/index.aspx

To know which area comprises your neighborhood, I’ve provided a guide:

Bench:
Cloverdale (B1) – west of Five Mile Rd
Maple Grove (B2) – between Five Mile and Cole Rd
Central Bench (B3) – between Cole and Curtis, but taking in the I-84 Y
Orchard (B4) – between Curtis and Owyhee
Vista (B5) – between Owyhee and Federal Way

Valley:
Northwest (V1) – west of 36th St, north of Garden City
Downtown Boise (V2) – Rose St to Broadway
North End (V3) – between 36th and 6th, north of State
Broadway (V4) between Federal Wy/Capitol to Gekeler, south of Reserve to Warm Springs
Southeast (V5) east of Gekeler, south of Warm Springs, but taking in Warm Springs Mesa and Harris Ranch

For more detailed crime, check www.adasheriff.org and click on their Crime Mapping site.

Thank you, and stay safe,

Charlene Miller

Charlene Miller
Crime Prevention Unit
Boise Police Department
333 N. Sailfish Place
Boise, ID 83704
208-570-6070
cmiller@cityofboise.org

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Valley Regional Transit is soliciting public comment

Valley Regional Transit is soliciting public comment to help in planning new public bus service in southwest Boise. The proposed route would connect at the Boise Towne Square Mall and travel along a route bordered by Overland Road to the north, Victory Road to the south, Cole Road to the east and Five Mile Road to the west. It may also be possible for the bus to make passenger pickups within a quarter-mile of the fixed-line route. We need to hear from you so we can include public comment in our planning process. If you are a student of faculty member of the Boise School District campus that includes Frank Church Hiogh School, West Junior High and administrative facilities, click HERE to access your survey. All other members of the public, please take the survey located HERE.

Mark Carnopis
Community Relations Manager
Valley Regional Transit
(W) 208-846-8547, ext. 4215
(C) 208-860-9811
(F) 208-846-8564

Boise Bark newsletter

The Boise Bark newsletter in pdf is attached.   Please feel free to forward it to your neighbors.
In this edition you will read about our local heroes and the awards given this summer; National Night Out photos are included; information on the decrease in crime in Boise, and much more.
If you want paper copies, please contact me.
Thank you,
Charlene Miller
Crime Prevention Unit
Boise Police Department
333 N. Sailfish Place
Boise,   ID  83704
208-570-6070
cmiller@cityofboise.org

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Alive at 25 Class

To all Boise residents,
Alive at 25 instructors from the Boise Police Department are teaching another class this coming Monday at City Hall-West (333 N. Sailfish Pl, south of Emerald, west of Maple Grove). This course is open and free to anyone 15-24. Winter weather is approaching which magnifies poor driving choices. Every person in this age group needs the information that is taught through this course.
For more information you can contact Arden Bauman at 570-6400.
You can also go to www.aliveat25.us for more information and to sign up.
Next Class:
November 15, 2010
4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Pizza provided for dinner
Det. Todd Bilbo
Boise Police Department

To all Boise residents, Alive at 25 instructors from the Boise Police Department are teaching another class this coming Monday at City Hall-West (333 N. Sailfish Pl, south of Emerald, west of Maple Grove). This course is open and free to anyone 15-24. Winter weather is approaching which magnifies poor driving choices. Every person in this age group needs the information that is taught through this course. For more information you can contact Arden Bauman at 570-6400. You can also go to www.aliveat25.us for more information and to sign up.  Next Class:November 15, 20104:00 PM to 8:30 PMPizza provided for dinner Det. Todd BilboBoise Police Department