The Cliffs' Blog

One of the things I’ve always loved about the Treasure Valley is what an incredible place it is to raise a family. While I believe it is still a very safe place, a string of heinous crimes in the news lately has caused quite a stir around the water cooler.

Our family has strong ties to this valley. My 10 brothers and sisters and I were born and raised here, and many of us are now raising our families in the area. As we look to our children’s futures, public safety is certainly an important issue.

My dad Ted, who started Skyline in the late 1960s, taught me a great deal about community involvement. Because of his example, giving back to the community where I live and work has never been a question. As a former county judge, my Dad has kept close ties to the law enforcement community, and, as a result, we’ve heard our share of harrowing stories about the men and women who serve and protect us over the years. It’s hard to ignore the heroic efforts of individuals who are willing to risk life and limb for people they don’t even know. They deserve our support. That’s why we’ve repeatedly donated to several organizations including the Ada County Sheriff’s Association, Boise Crime Stoppers, the Boise Police Association, the Idaho State Police Association, and many more.

I want to encourage you to consider supporting our local law enforcement to help maintain the quality of life we’ve come to appreciate in this beautiful valley. They need our encouragement.