Brian Brumpton, Boise Idaho Real Estate

What has been a little piece of Boise's culture is going away.  The YMCA has annouced the cancellation of the Barber to Boise fun run after 31 years: http://www.boiseweekly.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=316974.

It's hard losing events, ritualls, and traditions that we hold dear in the Treasure Valley.  Those things that make Boise what many of us grew up knowing and the reason so many of us want to come back.  While it may be sad we can also rejoice as it's a time for us to turn a page and help advance many others events the YMCA holds.

For some of us it will be a new begining a chance to have a part of Boise become yours from the very start and a piece you can hold onto that will make Boise uniquely yours.

It seems everyone wants to have a look at the devastation caused by the Oregon Trail fire and it has some residents concerned.  Although signs clearly state that it is closed the steady stream of traffic is causing problems: http://www.2news.tv/news/local/27684179.html.

I know that nothing compares to seeing it in person but please do the right thing and resist the temptation as there are plenty of pictures and coverage of the fire all over the web.  Help your fellow neighbor out and allow them to do what needs to be done and reclaim their lives and what's left of them by staying out of the way. 

They'll appreciate it and believe me so would you.

I just have to congratulate the Boise State Broncos on a job well done.  Their first outing of the season was a huge success.  The first couple possessions were a little shaky.  After the nerves seemed to have settled they showed their true color in a dominating fashion.  Did anyone catch the hit they put on Idaho States QB?  He'll be feeling that one for weeks to come.  Great job Boise State, here's to another great season!

Southeast Boise residents are not happy about Idaho Power's effort to assist them.  Residents who lost there home were looking for more after it was deemed that a power line sparked the fire that destroyed homes in rapid succession.

An article in the Idaho Statesman details the meeting between three Idaho Power Officials and the residents: http://www.ktvb.com/news/localnews/stories/ktvbn-aug2908-idaho_power_meeting.2577e1bc.html.

Should they be doing more?  It's hard to say.  Yes as a company you should support the community that supports you.  Are they really to blame?  Well the power line was theirs but nobody could have foreseen such a tragedy.  We all take for granted the risk that come with modern amenities like electrical power and the risks involved.  Such accidents are an unwelcome reminder and my heart goes out to those families in need.

I think it is important for as many people to see this as possible.  This is an aerial shot of the aftermath of the Oregon Trail fire that happened a few days a go.  There are many families in need right now.  Here is a link to a Idaho Statesman Article on some of the items in need if you want to help:http://www.idahostatesman.com/newsupdates/story/484431.html. 

This also has a great index at the bottom of the different orginzations you can contact to help.  Our Southeast Boise residents need your help.