Explore Eagle Podcast

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Mandi Wright, of Eagle 616 Lions Club, visits with Mayor Pierce, Explore Eagle Podcast, Episode 14 Sep 10, 2023

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Mandi Wright, a member of the Eagle 616 Lions Club and part owner of Wright Brothers Construction, sits down with Mayor Jason Pierce to discuss how the Eagle 616 Lions Club was established in Eagle, Idaho. Together, they explore the many ways that nonprofit charities contribute to the betterment of our community through their annual service projects. She also shares some of the upcoming fundraising opportunities including the Hackers and Slackers Golf Tournament in September, the bi-annual blood drives, and the various charities they support including placing wreaths at Veteran Memorial headstones. Mandi shares what is required to be a member of the Eagle 616 Lions Club, as well as the optional voluntary opportunities. Mandi and Eagle 616 Lions Club's commitment to living right aligns with Eagle's motto, "Life, Done right." A special thank you to amproductions1.com for producing this video. TIMESTAMP 00:00 Introduction to the Explore Eagle podcast 00:30 Introduction to Eagle 616 Lions Club 00:45 Introduction of Mandi Wright, Wright Brothers Construction and how Eagle 616 Lions Club got established. 01:53 Mission of the Lions Club: Getting involved in your community and helping others 2:27 How the Eagle 616 Lions Club chooses charitable projects 2:40 Kids in Need West Ada service partnership 4:01 Why Mandi chose to get involved with Eagle 616 Lions 4:48 Examples of different service organizations and causes they have helped with. 5:13 Placing flags at the Veterans Memorial 5:26 Biggest Fundraiser: Hackers and Slackers Golf Tournament 6:10 Bi-annual Blood Drives in Eagle 6:52 Where to find Eagle 616 Lions events 7:30 How to join Eagle 616 Lions and what are membership requirements 8:18 Eagle 616 Lions Meetings 9:10 How to get involved with Eagle 616 Lions 9:45 Time commitments to volunteer with Eagle 616 Lions 10:24 Financial commitments to be a member of Eagle 616 Lions 10:40 The best part of being a member of Eagle 616 Lions 11:06 What Eagle is all about, getting people involved in helping our community 11:50 Ways to get involved: Hackers and Slackers Golf Tournament 12:23 What “Life, Done Right.” means to Mandi

Meg Glasgow, Finer Frames owner, on Explore Eagle Podcast Episode 13 Aug 28, 2023

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Meg Glasgow, owner of Finer Frames in Eagle, ID, discusses her motivation for bringing her framing business to Eagle and the importance of serving the community while supporting local artists. Meg organizes the Eagle Art Walk (September 28, 2023) and Plein Air Festival, October 7-14, 2023 (www.eaglepleinair.com) to support local artists and bring the community together. Meg emphasizes the value of being a small business in Eagle and the close relationships she has built with fellow business owners and customers. Finer Frames offers custom framing, art restoration, and a gallery featuring local artists. Meg's commitment to living right aligns with Eagle's motto, "Life, Done right." A special thank you to amproductions1.com for producing this video. TIMESTAMP 00:00 Introduction to the Explore Eagle podcast 00:30 Motivation behind starting Finer Frames 01:06 Relocating the business to Eagle 02:33 Importance of community support for small businesses 03:39 Art Walk and Eagle Plein Air Festival events and supporting local artists 04:38 Building relationships with customers and fellow business owners 05:19 Services offered by Finer Frames 06:46 Specialization and notoriety in shadow boxes 07:19 Interpretation of Eagle's motto "Life done right"

Alana Dunn, Eagle Museum Curator, Explore Eagle Podcast Episode 12 Aug 14, 2023

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Alana Dunn, the Museum Director of the City of Eagle, shares her journey to becoming the Museum Director, starting with her volunteer work at the museum and eventually being hired for the position. She discusses the process of designing and building the new museum inside the 1938 Catholic Church, highlighting the various exhibits in the museum, including the Eagle Island Prison Farm, the blacksmith shop, the one-room schoolhouse, and the Orville Jackson exhibit. She shares fascinating stories about Orville Jackson's generosity and community involvement, as well as the history of the Eagle High School and the Interurban Trolley system.. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to the podcast and the guest, Elena Dunn 00:34 Elena Dunn's background and how she became the museum director 03:31 Discussion about moving the museum to the 1938 Catholic Church 06:18 Increase in attendance since the move 07:31 Overview of the exhibits in the museum 10:24 Exhibits on the one-room schoolhouse and Eagle High School 13:33 Exhibit on Orville Jackson's drugstore 15:57 Stories about Orville Jackson's contributions to the community 18:52 Conclusion

Eagle Public Library Director, Steve Bumgardner, on Explore Eagle Episode 11 Jul 29, 2023

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In this episode of the Explore Eagle podcast, Mayor Jason Pierce interviews Steve Bumgarner, the Library Director for the City of Eagle. Steve shares his background and experience in the library field, including his time as a prep chef specialist at Walt Disney World. He explains how the Eagle Library has evolved over the years, expanding its collection to include not just books, but also a wide range of items such as cake pans, fishing poles, and even video games. Steve discusses the importance of listening to the community and meeting their needs, which has led to an increase in library usage and circulation. He also highlights the library's digital resources, including subscriptions to newspapers and magazines, as well as its support for homeschooling families. The episode concludes with a discussion of the library's upcoming summer reading program, which aims to prevent the "summer slide" and keep kids reading throughout the summer. TIMESTAMP 0:00:00 Introduction to the podcast and guest, Steve Bumgarner 0:00:30 Steve Bumgarner's background and experience 0:02:12 How Steve Bumgarner became the Library Director in Eagle 0:02:51 Steve Bumgarner's tenure as the Library Director 0:03:11 Expansion of the library beyond books 0:04:16 Introduction of the Library of Things concept 0:05:23 Creation of the game and video game collections 0:06:24 Increase in popularity of graphic novels and comics 0:07:23 Success of the School Success collection 0:08:18 Impact of the library on the community and forming connections 0:11:58 Utilization of the library by homeschooling families 0:13:29 Sponsorship of the family play space by Valnova 0:15:11 Description and popularity of the family play space 0:18:03 Certification of the library for early childhood literacy 0:20:01 Digital resources and subscriptions available through the library 0:22:21 Services provided for Curbside Pickup and Doorstep Delivery 0:23:17 Increase in circulation over the years 0:24:05 Introduction of drop-off curbside pickup during the pandemic 0:25:11 Accessibility services, Idaho Talking Book Service, for individuals with mobility or vision issues 0:26:19 Adventures in Eagle Summer Reading Program 0:28:45 How the Library benefits communities

Megan Hoiosen, Sweet Tea Living owner, on the Explore Eagle Podcast Episode 10 Jul 12, 2023

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Megan Hoiosen, owner of Sweet Tea Living, shares her journey of starting a business and why she chose to open it in Eagle. She emphasizes the importance of community support for small businesses and highlights the unique offerings of Sweet Tea Living, including vintage and home decor, jewelry, and gifts. Megan also mentions their Southern sweet tea shipped in from Alabama, which is a hit among visitors. She encourages people to support local businesses. Overall, Megan believes that Eagle, "Life, Done right!" means living with integrity, hard work, and a positive outlook. TIMESTAMP 00:00 Introduction to the podcast 00:49 Megan's motivation to start a business and her background 01:45 Choosing Eagle as the location for the business 02:53 Importance of supporting mom and pop shops in Downtown Eagle 04:59 Best part of owning a small business in Eagle 05:40 Duration of Sweet Tea Living and its offerings 07:51 Encouragement to support local businesses during construction 08:59 Importance of community support for small businesses 09:39 Impact of local businesses on the community 10:04 Definition of "life done right" as integrity and positivity

City of Eagle Recreation Director, Brian Allen, on Explore Eagle Podcast Episode 9 Jun 28, 2023

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Eagle Recreation Director, Brian Allen, highlights many of the events put on in the City of Eagle, and how they have been able to work towards 100% cost recovery. Learn about Eagle Fun Days and other annual large events held in Eagle, how events, classes and programs are expanding and glimpse in what is in store for the Community Hall and Eagle Senior Center. A special thank you to amproductions1.com for producing this video. Time Stamps: 00:01 Welcome to the Explorer Eagle podcast 00:32 Introduction to some of the fun city events offered in Eagle. 00:56 Eagle Parks Director, Brian Allen’s prior experience in overseeing large events. 02:02 Recreation Department expanding Eagle events, programs and classes. 03:06 Cost recovery with events in Eagle. 04:30 Businesses and Events in Eagle. 4:51 Volunteers at Eagle Events 06:11 All about Eagle Fun Days! 08:20 Other Eagle Events 09:04 Eagle Saturday market 09:38 Camps and Classes 11:29 Community Hall – a place for the community to gather. 13:27 Expanding events around Eagle to support local businesses. 15:43 Getting programming back up after Covid. 16:14 The future of events held at the Eagle Senior Center 17:58 Organic event growth – share your ideas with the Recreation Department. 18:23 Closing

Mark Fitzpatrick, the owner of Old State Saloon, joins Mayor Pierce on Explore Eagle Podcast Episode 8 Jun 16, 2023

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Mayor Jason Pierce welcomes Mark Fitzpatrick, owner of Old State Saloon. In this episode of Explore Eagle Podcast, Mark shares his passion for knowing the food source providers for Old State Saloon to provide high-quality food and drink, support local businesses and families, and create events to support local musicians, and a place where good people can meet and hang out. He shares his community involvement in Eagle Saturday Markets and Eagle Fun Days, including sponsoring a two-day rock concert on State Street, professional actors dressed in western-style clothes and activities like bull riding and axe throwing. Mark expresses his gratitude for the support and encouragement the Eagle community has offered him and shares what Eagle's motto, "Life, Done Right!" means to him- being involved in the community, helping and educating others, and using one's talents to glorify God.

A special thank you to amproductions1.com for producing this video podcast.

Timestamps

00:00 Interview with Mark Fitzpatrick, Owner of Old State Saloon

01:03 Motivating Factors Behind Starting a Business in Eagle, Idaho

03:04 Exploring the Benefits of Being a Mom and Pop Business Owner in Downtown Eagle, Idaho

03:55 Owning a Business in downtown Eagle & Supporting Eagle Saturday Market

04:58 Philosophy of Running Old State Saloon

06:06 How to Stay Connected on Events at Old State Saloon

07:17 Old State Saloon Sponsoring Eagle Fun Days Events!

08:31 What "Eagle Life, Done Right!" means to Mark

09:33 What Mark Loves About Old State Street Saloon

Eagle City Council Member Helen Russell and Mayor Jason Pierce, Explore Eagle Podcast Episode 5 Jun 14, 2023

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Council Member Helen Russell visits with Mayor Jason Pierce about her decision to move to Eagle and then get involved in Eagle politics, what it is like serving on the city council including the hardest and best parts, what she is looking forward to coming up in Eagle and what "Eagle, Life, Done Right!" means to Helen. 0:00 Interview with Helen Russell, City Council Member of Eagle, Idaho 02:11 Why did you choose to move to Eagle? 03:58 What made Helen decide to run for Eagle City Council? 05:20 Components of serving on Eagle City Council 05:55 What is one thing she wishes everyone understood about City Council? 7:03 Developments in Eagle 07:55 What is the hardest part of serving on the City Council? 08:26 The best part of serving on Eagle City Council 09:04 Looking forward to future milestones in Eagle 10:53 City Projects and Exciting Developments in Eagle 11:54 What does "Eagle, Life, Done Right!" mean to you? 12:40 Bringing community together

Aimee Ricci, owner of Urban Casuals & Donnie Ricardo, & Mayor Jason Pierce on Explore Eagle Podcast Episode 7 Jun 02, 2023

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This week, Aimee Ricci, the owner of Urban Casuals and Donni Ricardo, discusses with Mayor Jason Pierce some of the highlights of owning a business in downtown Eagle. In today's episode, he interviews Amy from Urban Casuals and Donnie Ricardo, businesses in downtown Eagle. Aimee explains that she wanted to start a business that was completely different from the high tech industry that she had been in for 15 years prior to living in Idaho. She saw an opportunity to start a small business with a unique selection of eclectic goods. Enjoy learning how "Eagle Life, Done Right!" means Aimee puts God and family first and enjoys doing right by her customers, including prioritizing honesty even if it means losing a sale, in order to earn her customers' trust! 00:00 Opening

01:13 Interview with Small Business Owner in Downtown Eagle, Idaho

02:48 Heading: Exploring the Changes in Downtown Eagle with Donna Ricardo and Urban Casuals

05:08 Exploring "Life, Done Right!" in Eagle, Idaho

Eagle City Council Member Charlie Baun and Mayor Jason Pierce, Explore Eagle Podcast Episode 6 May 22, 2023

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Learn about native Idahoan and Eagle City Council Member Charlie Baun's political journey with its challenges and highlights to protect open space while managing growth as Council Member Baun talks with Mayor Jason Pierce. With his great love for Idaho with its open space in the foothills, access to the river and Highway 55, and friendly people, Council Member Baun has actively maintains environmental conservatism even amongst growth. Before becoming a City Council Member, he was asked by the city of Eagle to help with their Comprehensive Plan in 2007, writing the open space and upland section. While witnessing the growth and changes over the years, Council Member Baun got involved in politics to be part of that change while working to ensure environmental conservation continues in Eagle by protecting open space and following the Comprehensive Plan.

Timestamps

00:00 Exploring Eagle with Council Member Charlie Bond

02:47 Charlie Bond's employment as State Director for Natural and Cultural Resources in the Idaho National Guard, and the consulting firm, Environmental Conservation Services

04:36 Professional Profile of City Council Member and Coach

06:00 Exploring the Political Side of Local Government

07:47 Reflections on Serving on City Council: Challenges and Responsibilities

09:13 City Government: Challenges and Benefits

10:59 Understanding Eagle City Government and Private Property Rights in Idaho

16:11 Balancing Private Property Rights with Open Space and Habitat Preservation in Eagle18:14 Eagle, Idaho's Open Space and Trail Connectivity Initiatives

22:22 Exploring Eagle's Community and Motto: "Life Done Right"

24:21 Managing Open Space Development in Eagle, Idaho

26:03 The Importance of Planning for Development in the Community

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