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BOISE — The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is reporting that four more people in the state have died from flu-related complications, bringing the total number of deaths this flu season to seven.

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EVENT GUIDE: Thanksgiving day, weekend events
by Matt Standal
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Posted on November 21, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Updated Wednesday, Nov 21 at 11:57 AM

BOISE — For some people, the Thanksgiving holiday is synonymous with time off from work, school, and other activities. Many folks pack their bags, leave work early, and prepare for a three, four, or (gasp!) even five day weekend.

But what to do?

Besides traveling, overeating, or watching football — your options might seem limited.

Quite the opposite, actually. Here’s a quick round-up of events in the Treasure Valley just in time for Thanksgiving.

THURSDAY (Thanksgiving Day)

Life Time Fitness Turkey Day 5K – 8 a.m.

The Life Time Turkey Day 5K in Boise has been a healthy way to start Thanksgiving Day. Participants can run, jog or walk the 3.1 miles with friends and family. Athletes are encouraged to dress the part and the best costume wins a prize. Click for more info.

Foothills Christian Church Free Thanksgiving Dinner – 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

You’re Invited To Thanksgiving Dinner at the Foothills Christian Church. All are welcome. Bring your appetite and join us for a traditional home cooked feast with all your favorite sides and desserts. Click for more info.

Meridian Church of God 7th Day Campus Free Thanksgiving Dinner – 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Announcing a free authentic Thanksgiving meal for any individual or family who is looking for a place to eat on Thanksgiving Day. No charge, and no donation is desired. Church is located at 1808 W. 3rd St. in Meridian, near the corner of Meridian Rd and Cherry Lane, just behind the U.S. Bank. Click for more info.

Dubstep Holiday Light Show in Meridian — Thursday night

The Cadger family of Meridian will turn on their annual electronic music themed light show on Thanksgiving night. Their house is on East Cornell Drive in Meridian, just off Meridian Road between Ustick and McMillan. The display does not blast music into then neighborhood. Instead, you can tune your radio to 92.7 FM to hear the show. See the KTVB story on the Cadgers, here.

FRIDAY

Canyon County Festival of Trees – 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Come enjoy beautiful trees and Christmas decorations, enjoy the entertainment and refreshments. Featuring a silent auction, book fair and Santa’s Craft Shop. Proceeds benefit Nampa/Caldwell Meals on Wheels. Click for more info.

SATURDAY

Boise Holiday Parade – 9:45 a.m.

On November 24th, the streets surrounding Idaho’s Statehouse will fill with music, parade floats, and holiday cheer. That’s because Boise’s annual Holiday Parade presented by Bronco Motors is scheduled to take place at 9:45 a.m. Organizers say 2012’s theme is “Idaho Christmas Through the Years,” and will feature Christmas characters, marching bands, horses, historic cars, government vehicles, and unique, holiday themed floats. Click for more info.

Marsing’s Annual Holiday Bazaar – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Vendors of homemade or re-purposed items will be showing off their wares at the Phipps-Watson Community Center, also known as the American Legion Community Center in Marsing, Idaho. Bazaar will be Saturday, November 24th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food and drink will be available for sale. Vendors are still welcome to sign up for booth space! Santa will be there to hear Christmas wishes! No cost to check us out, but come and start your Christmas shopping early! Click for more info.

Boise Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration – 7 p.m.

Bring the family to this annual holiday tradition, held on Saturday, November 24th from 5-7pm, in the Grove Plaza. Boise City Mayor and family light the city’s Christmas tree, sing carols, and join in the candle lighting ceremony. This event lights up downtown and welcomes the holiday season to Boise. Click for more info.

SUNDAY

Edwards Greenhouse Holiday Open House – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This free event includes wine tasting and local vendors, holiday ideas, decor, gifts, ornaments, poinsettias, amaryllis, Christmas trees, wreathes and more. Bring your camera! It is a perfect setting for Holiday photos. Click for more info.

Flu season arrives early in Idaho

by Karen Zatkulak
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Posted on November 15, 2012 at 6:26 PM

Updated yesterday at 7:28 PM

BOISE — The flu season is here early this year. Health officials tell us they normally see the first cases of influenza in December, but there are already several clusters in the area.

The Department of Health and Welfare says they’ve seen the sickness pop up in both school and long-term health care facilities already. Now, they want to make sure parents and senior citizens are aware.

The department’s spokesperson says this year the illness is here several weeks early. She says while it’s difficult to track the exact numbers of cases, but they know the cases are up from this time last year.

Dr. Matt Eastman with St. Alphonsus tells us the last flu season was not quite as bad as normal. And says it’s hard to know what to expect since each season is different.

Dr. Eastman says the best way to prevent the influenza is, of course, the vaccine.

“I always tell parents that if you want to keep the flu out of your house, then vaccinate your kids, because your kids are the ones in the schools, swimming in a pool of virus, so it gets into your house through your children,” said Dr. Eastman.

Dr. Eastman tells us besides the vaccine, the best method for making sure your family doesn’t get the flu, is washing your hands often.

He says the respiratory virus is hard to predict. But says this time of year, both senior citizens and children should take extra precautions to stay healthy.

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BOISE — Gov. Butch Otter reacted Wednesday to Idaho voters rejecting Propositions 1, 2 and 3.

“How do we go forward? That’s what’s important now,” said Otter.

At a news conference Wednesday, Otter wasn’t too keen on looking back at what went wrong or why Idaho voters rejected the laws he so strongly advocated for the last two years.

“I’m not going to spend any energy or any time saying, what if we would have done this? And what if we would have done that?” said Otter.

Otter told reporters the focus should be moving forward to better education in Idaho. He said the plan should include talks with all stakeholders. He’s already spoken with some legislative leadership, and they’ve told him that’s what they’re prepared to do.
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The Division of Public Health has notified all nine Idaho medical facilities that have received injectable drugs from New England Compounding Center (NECC) since May 2012, which are part of an expanded recall. None of the medical facilities are currently aware of any illnesses among their patients who received these medications; however, they are contacting patients treated with the drugs and asking them to report any symptoms for infection or meningitis.

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