Gobblin it up winners

Happy Thanksgiving to 21 lucky “Gobblin’ It Up” turkey winners

Malad merchants who sponsored the annual “Gobblin’ It Up for Thanksgiving” contest awarded 21 turkeys to Malad residents. There were lots of entries this year, and merchants thank all those that participated.

Following are the winners of the merchants sponsors: Thomas Market – Peggy Olsen, Mountain States Ins. – Tam Goddard, Hess Lumber – Tracy Ward, Hotel Malad & Hubcap Lounge – Laurie Richins, Allen Drug & Variety – Lynette Price, Thomas Electric & Furniture – Megan Price, Griffiths OK Tire – Lisa Baker, Oneida Family Dental – Emo Lou Parry, Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital – Sara RIchardson, KJ’s Super Store –James Christiansen, Farm Bureau Insurance – Rod Jones, Northern Title Co. of Idaho – Platt Price, Idaho Real Estate Group – Alaina Schrenk, Malad City – Karla Zdroik, Albert’s Service & Up the Creek – Ferris Hess, Canyon View Cares Vet Hospital – Beth Briggs, Malad Drive In – Ginny Christensen, The Idaho Enterprise – Laurie Werner, Edith’s Collective – Bruce Skeen, ATC Communications – Tiffany Jones, Outlaw Vapor – Bruce & Ashley Peterson.

Congratulations and Happy Thanksgiving to all winners. Don’t forget the “Hammin’ It Up for Christmas” that will be starting soon. Be sure to get your entries in to those merchants participating for a chance to win your Christmas Ham.

One week left to purchase tickets for the Firemen Drawings!

There is just one week left to purchase your tickets for the Firemen Drawing to be held Saturday night, December 3 at the 101st annual Malad Volunteer Firemen’s Ball.

Be sure to purchase your tickets from any fireman. You can also Venmo @maladfiredepartment for a chance to win. There will be a pair of Vortex Binoculars donated by Kent’s Optics, two separate trips to Jackpot, Rtic Cooler, and more. The tickets are $10.00 each or 3 for $20.00. There will also be a silent auction for a handmade quilt donated by Carrie Hess. Grab a $50.00 square for a chance to win a Sports Afield Gun Safe, 30 Gun capacity Cabinet with a mystery hunting rifle inside.

Virtual Scam Jam Series Includes an Update from U.S. Attorney’s Office Christmas Light Parade set for this Saturday!

Boise, Idaho…The Idaho Department of Finance in partnership with the Idaho Scam Jam Alliance will offer one final event in 2022 to educate Idahoans about how to protect themselves against the most recent scam and fraud trends. This Scam Jam will be held virtually on the Zoom platform on December 6th and 13th from 10:0011:30 am MST, and notably will include a special update from the U.S. Attorney’s Office - District of Idaho highlighting an Elder Justice Initiative through the U.S. Department of Justice aimed to prevent, investigate, and prosecute perpetrators of fraud.

The diverse agenda for the two-day webinar will begin (on December 6th) with a representative from the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Idaho covering the U.S. Department of Justice’s Elder Abuse Initiative. Next, the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) will discuss how to recognize and report Medicare fraud. Last, Idaho Legal Aid in concert with the Federal Trade Commission’s Community Advocacy Center will talk about how consumers can effectively plan to recover from fraud and identity theft.

The Idaho Attorney General’s Office will lead day two of the series (December 13th) with important information on Dark Patterns, an evolving tactic aimed to target and mislead consumers. Next, the Boise Police Department Financial Crimes Unit will share information about prevalent scams being reported in Idaho. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) will conclude the event with a presentation on tactics consumers can use to spot fake websites and fake online reviews.

To register and view the full agenda, visit http://aarp.cvent.com/ IDwinterscamjam22 or call 844-418-2281.

Underscoring the Alliance’s efforts to reach Idaho consumers where they are, this virtual event marks the fifth Scam Jam to be held virtually. Presentation topics are carefully considered and ultimately selected by leveraging attendee feedback from prior Scam Jam events. Alliance members also identify timely presentation topics based on scams and fraud trends consumers are reporting to their respective agencies. Alliance members are largely comprised of local and state government agencies and non-profit organizations who share a common goal to promote consumer protection through education. More information about the Scam Jam Alliance can be found online at https://www.idscamjamalliance.org.

Celebrate the Spirit of the Christmas season by entering a “float” or parking along the parade route.

The 5th annual Spirit of Christmas Light Parade will be held this Saturday! Line-up for the parade is at 6:45 p.m. in the front of the City Park and Library on 100 West. It is hoped that many organizations, families, businesses, and community groups will enter the parade. Any entry is invited large or small.

The parade will start at 7:00 p.m. and will travel the following route: North on 100 West to 200 North turn left, and go to 200 West turn left, and go past the hospital and long-term care facility to Bannock turn left, to 100 West turn left, to 100 North turn right, then go to North Main turn right, to Bannock turn right, to 100 West turn left and end at the Fire Station.

Everyone is invited to the Malad Volunteer Fire Department where there will be hot chocolate, baked goods sale, bonfire, and Christmas Tunes. Be sure to grab your Firemen’s Ball Tickets from any of the Firemen $10.00 each or 3 for $20.00.

Malad Volunteer Firemen’s 5th Annual 5th Annual Spirit of Christmas Light Parade

Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 7:00 p.m.

Parade entries are encouraged from businesses, families, community groups and individuals. Line up across from Library at 6:45 p.m. Let’s celebrate the “Spirit of Christmas!”

After the parade, join the Firemen at the Fire Station for baked goods sale, and hot chocolate. Stay warm by the bonfire while listening to Christmas tunes.

The Annual Firemen’s Ball will be held December 3 at the Events Center. Buy your tickets from any of the Firemen $10 ea or 3 for $20