Interesting Stuff
Guardian European Report
Our profound apologies to those who need a GUARDIAN FIX. We have been in Europe for the past couple of weeks and will share some thoughts and impressions. –Universal dislike of George Bush and nearly the same universal appreciation of American people. Lots of people are afraid of the Iraq mess harming the Europe Union […]
Enjoy The Stunning View
While traveling around Bill Clinton’s Arkansas the GUARDIAN is amazed at how little it takes to qualify as a “stunning view,” or other tourist attraction. If the Ozark Mountains are any indication, Boise could get rich by offering “stunning, amazing, spectacular, scenic views” from the bell tower of The Depot. It seems like every turn […]
Take a Trip To Table Rock
While attention is directed to various Foothills developments, we Boiseans have ignored one of the greatest natural wonders of our City–TABLE ROCK. The flat topped outcropping of sandstone with the white “B”, cross and dozens of communication antennae overlooks the city and the entire valley. From Table Rock you can easily see in excess of […]
Beautiful Theater, Bad Movie
Z-GRAM By Dave Zarkin, former Statesman writer who revisited Boise after a 38 year absence. Drawn into the mystical beauty of ancient Egypt inspired by watching Universal’s The Mummy — that best describes my motivation in seeing the fabulous renovation of the historic Egyptian (Ada) Theater in Boise this week. Built in 1927, it provided […]
Rip Van Winkle Story
Another Z-Gram from former Statesman reporter David Zarkin who made a return visit after a 38 year absence. “Where’s Boise?” my friend Floyd asked as I gushed on about my triumphant return to the Capital City after leaving my job as local government reporter at The Statesman from 1964 to 1969. “It’s in the same […]
Free At Last!!
This is the first of a series of “Z-GRAMS” from former Statesman reporter David Zarkin who revisited Boise May 15-17after a 38 year absence. “Are you still in the elevator?,” the woman asks on the emergency phone as I sweat like a pig at 2 pm Tueday in the parking ramp at Boise State Univesity. […]
Cure For Growthophobia
As a young boy the GUARDIAN editor savored the occasional weekend at Grandpa Norm Alverson’s Farm in Lenawee County, Michigan. “Stay outta the pen with the bull, he’s a mean one,” was the standard warning as the 8-year-old great grandson headed outside to explore the big gray barn and pyramid-roofed garage with a 1941 black […]
Legend Of The Superbowl Legend
Not many Boiseans can remember the first Super Bowl–Super bowl I. We know of a local guy who will never forget it–he played in the game. Most people know him as the “gas man” who pitches Intermountain Gas on TV, but Jerry Kramer is a true football legend who played for the Green Bay Packer […]
Random River Ramblings, Rants, & Reviews
OUR BOISE RIVER is not only the lifeblood of our city, but the focus of most of the news these days. Flows are increasing to “flood stage” in excess of 7,000 cubic feet per second causing damage to the prized Greenbelt and threatening the high end houses near the banks–all the way through the valley. […]
Shoshone Falls Redux
Some memories last a lifetime and visiting the spectacular Shoshone Falls near the city of Twin Falls is probably one of those memories. We wrote of last Friday’s visit in the previous posting (scroll down) and had an unexpected response from readers including the GUARDIAN’ S neighbor, Daryl. The beautiful spring weather Wednesday made a […]
Shoshone Falls “Niagra Of The West”
The GUARDIAN made a run to Twin Falls Friday after reports of “lots of water” coming over Shoshone Falls. We did see lots of water and despite the overcast sky, the 212 foot falls as always were spectacular. To get there take I-84 to the Twin Falls exit, cross the Snake River bridge and turn […]
Shoshone Falls “Niagra Of The West”
The GUARDIAN made a run to Twin Falls Friday after reports of “lots of water” coming over Shoshone Falls. We did see lots of water and despite the overcast sky, the 212 foot falls as always were spectacular. To get there take I-84 to the Twin Falls exit, cross the Snake River bridge and turn […]
Shoshone Falls “Niagra Of The West”
The GUARDIAN made a run to Twin Falls Friday after reports of “lots of water” coming over Shoshone Falls. We did see lots of water and despite the overcast sky, the 212 foot falls as always were spectacular. To get there take I-84 to the Twin Falls exit, cross the Snake River bridge and turn […]
Shoshone Falls “Niagra Of The West”
The GUARDIAN made a run to Twin Falls Friday after reports of “lots of water” coming over Shoshone Falls. We did see lots of water and despite the overcast sky, the 212 foot falls as always were spectacular. To get there take I-84 to the Twin Falls exit, cross the Snake River bridge and turn […]
Hear The GUARDIAN
GUARDIAN editor Dave Frazier will be the featured guest on the AM 580 KIDO radio talk show Thursday. The show airs at 9 a.m. Topics to be discussed include internet news sites, Boise City and Ada County local governments. Tune in to hear the voice behind the GUARDIAN website.
GUARDIAN News Briefs
–Former Gov. Phil Batt sees Guv Dirk’s highway building plan for what it is–borrowing into the future on the backs of our children and grandchildren. Legislators are also concerned about the GARVEE bonds which are to be paid by future federal gas taxes. Much of annual highway budget is eaten up by debt service. –The […]
Personal Message and Update
This has been an incredibly busy two months of 2006! My profound apologies for not devoting much time to the GUARDIAN recently, but I have been on the road and try to manage the site from borrowed computers. As promised, here is a link to photos we made as an ARGENTINA SAMPLER. If that doesn’t […]
Infill Gone Wild
PINAMAR, ARGENTINA– The smart growth infill advocates would love the way things are done on these broad Atlantic shores of Argentina. Millions of Argentines flock here each summer, leaving the cities nearly empty as they soak up the sun and pay mucho pesos for shade as they jam together cheek to darkly tanned and perfectly […]
Open Space Lesson
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA– This city of several million people (97% European)seems to have a clear understanding or urban planning and open space. Not only is 9th of July Avenue the widest street in the world, it is lined with shade trees and has “frontage roads” on both sides of the main drag. The GUARDIAN editor […]
Guardian Heads South
Contrary to popular belief, the GUARDIAN editor has another life–operating a stock photo agency providing images to textbooks, encyclopedias and magazines around the world. That means a strictly business trip to South America during the next couple of weeks recording lifestyles, government, industry, transportation, and the people of ARGENTINA. We have to update these images […]
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