🌱 Doctor Complaint + Canceled Parade Again + TikTok Trend

Good day, neighbors! John Braese here with a fresh edition of the Boise Daily.

A local physician and member of the district's health board is facing a complaint filed by a state medical association. Santa will be not hitting the streets of Boise again this year, but a popular neighborhood is gearing up for Halloween. The state's Attorney General has provided an opinion on a school board member, and many are speaking out against some popular TikTok trends. Catch up with the Boise Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy and cold with a shower. High: 46 Low: 31.

Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. The newest appointee to Idaho’s Central District Health Board is now facing a complaint filed by the Idaho Medical Association. In an article by Heath Druzin of Boise State Public Radio, Dr. Ryan Cole has been named in the complaint over his claim that he prescribed ivermectin for COVID-19 patients and called vaccines “needle rape.” (Boise State Public Radio)
2. Here is the worst news of the day. For the second year, the Boise Holiday Parade has been called off due to COVID-19. LITE-FM recalls the last parade and provides information on what the parade committee is planning. (liteonline.com)
3. Every candy loving child knows the best neighborhood in Boise for Halloween. KTVB's Andrew Baertlein speaks with those living on Harrison Boulevard. on plans for the upcoming holiday. (KTVB.com)
4. The Idaho Attorney General has weighed in on allegations of a conflict of interest regarding the chair of the West Ada School Board. IdahoEdNews and Blake Jones reports on the finding. (idahoednews)
5. Boise schools are reporting a trend on TikTok is costing thousands of dollars in repairs and cleanup. CBS2's Trevor Fay reports police departments and school districts are on social media informing the public of the consequences. (idahonews)

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Today in Boise:

• Join Golden Eagle Audubon and the Wednesday Morning Birders for some slow birding along the Riverwalk in Star. The overall pace is slow so that everyone gets a chance to see and enjoy every bird. This is a great opportunity to look for migrating birds and wintering waterfowl along the Boise River and nearby ponds in Star. All levels are welcome. Binoculars will be available if needed. Participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. (9 a.m.)
• Join the Boise State Recreation Center for a seminar on Wednesday. Dr. Michael A. Susner is scheduled to present about a new avenue for the next generation of electronics. (9:30 a.m.)
• This year’s Senior Health & Safety Fair is on Wednesday beginning at 10 a.m. If you’re age 55+, this health fair is for you. Guest speakers will offer short presentations on topics such as resources for caregivers and scams that target seniors. Participants can also get a flu shot, have their blood pressure checked and pick up a goody bag filled with local resources, emergency tips, utility information and fun giveaways! (10 a.m.)
• The Special Events Team meets Wednesday and oversees the permitting and planning for special events and festivals in the City of Boise and hosts bi-monthly meetings to discuss event proposals between the event organizer and city departments and other agencies. Meetings typically last two hours, but can vary based on agenda. (9:30 a.m.)
• The Boise Public Library Board of Trustees regular meeting will be held on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., in the Marion Bingham room at the Main Library located at 715 S. Capitol Blvd. (11:30 a.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day

Vox estimated that 300,000 tons of candy are sold during the Halloween season. In other words, "six Titanics'" worth of sweets. "If you took all the candy that's sold during Halloween week and turned it into a giant ball… it'd be as large as six Titanics and weigh 300,000 tons."

Boise Patch Notebook

• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "The #auroraborealis is visible in far western Idaho and Oregon where the skies have cleared. Some of the @BLMNational webcams are picking up on them tonight! #IDwx #ORwx" (Facebook)
• Boise Boba: "A bit chilly outside? Well come stop by and try our hot drinks!" (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "Check out last month's latest digits! We had 527 adoptions and even a few unique returns to their owners, including a sheep and a tortoise!" (Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "'I want to bring the joy of reading new stories to people because I really enjoy stories and to be able to bring people out of their comfort zones.'" (Facebook)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "Brrr... the Big Freeze is Coming! This Saturday is most likely your last chance for peppers, soft greens and tomatoes. Order or gather up the season's goodness this week!" (Instagram)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "The Owyhee region is home to habitats as diverse as alpine meadows to salt desert scrub and lava flows to streams, lakes and marshes. Interested in learning more about the incredible diversity of plants in this region?" (Facebook)

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— John Braese

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