December 2022

Fill the Barrel for Fort Dodge Veterans

Boot Hill Distillery employees drained the bourbon from a 53-gallon oak barrel so the public could fill it up again with donations to benefit Fort Dodge veterans this winter. After a successful “Fill the Barrel” campaign in 2020, Boot Hill Distillery, 501 W. Spruce St., once again offered up its Tasting Room as a drop off point for items on Fort Dodge’s wish list, which includes perishable and non-perishable items.

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Holiday safety tips

This holiday, the employees of Ford County Government have some tips to make things safer for your family. • Replace old lights and use them correctly • When traveling, practice car safety • Watch for online shopping fraud • Don’t make your tree a fire hazard • Don’t burn wrapping paper • Keep the raw turkey away from salad • Be careful with candles • And hang breakable ornaments up high On behalf of Ford County Government, make this a safe holiday.

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BBB: You better watch out for deliveries from scammers’ workshops

It’s the “most wonderful time of the year” for crooks. When gift-shopping consumers up their game, so do scammers trying to “mix and mingle” their way into your pocketbook. Your Better Business Bureau (BBB) annually identifies the “12 scams of Christmas,” listing the most reported rip-offs for holiday shoppers and donors. This week BBB begins its holiday warning with the first 3 scams you should block from sneaking down your chimney and into your finances.

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