🌱 Chimney Fire + Capital Tree + New Boise School Board Member

Morning, Boise! It's Monday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in Boise today.

Welcome to a new week and the Boise Daily. We start with a sad ending to a missing Meridian boy. The Boise School Board has a new member and a chimney fire has displaced some local residents. The state capital will soon be adorned with the state's Christmas tree and we Idahoans appear to be really good at recognizing online scams.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine. High: 50 Low: 33.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Sad news to start the week. KTVB staff report Meridian Police found the body of a 14-year-old boy missing since last Wednesday. No foul play is suspected in the death of Nick Garvin. (KTVB)
2. The Boise School Board has a new member. IdahoEdNews reporter Blake Jones writes Boise engineer Steve Schmidt joins the board after the resignation of Alicia Estey, chief of staff to Boise State University President Marlene Tromp. (idahoednews)
3. Boise's recent colder weather means the fireplaces and wood stoves are starting up.CBS2 news staff report this also translates to chimney fires. Two people were recently displaced after one such fire on Seneca Dr. (idahonews)
4. A true sign of the season is coming as the Idaho State Capitol’s Christmas tree and Capitol Christmas decorations will be going up beginning Tuesday. Unfortunately, there will be no in-person lighting this year as reported by Christina Lords and the Idaho Capital Sun. (idahocapitalsun)
5. Idahoans are known for doing many things well and now, we can add one more to the list. KIDO-AM's Mateo has uncovered a report stating the Gem State is near the top of the list in avoiding online scams. (kidotalkradio)

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Today in Boise:

• Trot your turkey all the way to the Boise WaterShed! Come take part in make and take crafts and science activities with a Thanksgiving theme. Make cranberry oobleck, pet a turkey pelt and make a turkey call! (10:00 am)
• The Garden City City Council will meet Monday. (6:00 pm)
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection site for Monday is Meridian Republic Services located at 2130 W. Franklin Rd. (Noon)
• Join us for a special night of delicious food from Kismet Kitchen, made to pair with Telaya wines. There will be one seating which starts at 7pm. Enjoy 5 courses – each specifically made to pair with one of our wines. (7:00 pm)

Boise Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "The 8-14 day outlook calls for better chances of above-normal temps and precipitation. This period covers from the Sunday after Thanksgiving (Nov 28) through the following Saturday (Dec 4)." (Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "We are so thankful for you! Every time you visited the zoo, you helped grow our conservation fund and support projects both around the world and in our own back yards. Thanks to you, Zoo Boise has committed $350,000 over 6 years to help." (Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Mark your calendars! Our Practice New Year’s Eve Party is coming up Friday, December 3rd at the Olympic Venue. Tickets will become available to purchase soon!" (Instagram)
• Boise Police Department: "Tip #3: A pop-up on your computer, a cold call from “tech support,” that random message letting you know you have a virus... it’s a scam. Criminals want access to your computer and your personal information. Don’t let them in." (Facebook)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "In order to enjoy the lights to the fullest, Garden hours will be changing effective tomorrow because of Winter Garden aGlow. The Garden itself will be open from 6pm - 9:30pm Wednesday through Sunday, and closed Mondays and Tuesdays." (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Indigenous and constitutional law experts say a lawsuit filed earlier this month challenging Colorado’s ban on Native American mascots could blunt the national movement that's rejecting such racist and harmful imagery." (Facebook)

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