Clinical trials are vital
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November 2023
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Nourish health with water
It’s easy to forget one of the simplest yet most vital aspects of self-care: staying hydrated. Our bodies demand attention and care and hydration is… Login to continue reading Login…
Recycling Center gets a new roof
The Valley County Recycling Center reopened Tuesday with a new roof over the bins that is intended to make the deep puddles that have troubled recyclers a thing of the past.The center at 48 E.
Howdy Partner
Valley County Sheriff’s Deputy Kyle Christensen stopped a speeder in Donnelly last week and approached the window with his usual gear and equipment, plus one extra tool, a cowboy hat.Christensen recently spearheaded a successful effort to convince his bosses to allow deputies to wear cowboy hats on duty as sun protection and a subtle reminder that deputies are the “good guys.”“Anything that you can do in this day and age to make us look like we’re the good guys instead of the bad guys, I think it’s a positive thing,” Christensen said.
Cattle truck overturned
About 50 cows died when a cattle truck overturned on Idaho 55 about nine miles south of Smiths Ferry last week.A 25-year-old man from Kuna was driving a semitruck with 104 head of cattle aboard when he failed to negotiate a curve and drove off the road, overturning on the right shoulder shortly after 3 p.m.
Better Government with Better Elections
A huge thank you to the voters of the great city of Cascade who supported me during the election season as well as at the polls.
Nissula reelected as Cascade Mayor
Incumbent Judith Nissula won another term as mayor of the City of Cascade in Tuesday’s vote.There were 188 votes cast for Nissula, consisting of about 71% of the vote.Challenger Dania Haselton received 28 votes and former mayor Dick Carter received 50 votes.Cascade City Council members Ron Brown and Rachel Huckaby were unopposed in their bids for re-election.
Vandals snare SRV selections
It can probably be filed away as a good season when the entire McCall-Donnelly volleyball starting lineup is recognized by the Snake River Valley Conference.Seven Vandal athletes, including SRV Player of the Year Gabi Green, were honored as league coaches voted on postseason awards.It was a probable representation after the Vandals finished atop the conference with an 8-2 record, earned a top seed at districts and brought home the title.Shilah Arnold, a junior hitter, earned a spot on the All-SRV First Team for her efforts while her sister, Lexi Arnold, landed on the Second Team.Senior setter Reese Johnson also snared a spot on the second team after leading the Vandals in both assists (460) and aces (91) this season.In addition, M-D netters Maddie Mutert, Rylee Arnold and Sophie Stokes earned honorable mention nods.“They were all extremely dedicated to improving this year and being competitive,” Vandal coach Amber Green said of the group.Four M-D players – Green, Johnson, Mutert and Stokes – were also invited to play in the district’s Senior All-Star Game, which was held Tuesday in Payette.Not to be forgotten, Green, in her third season as the M-D skipper, was also honored as the SRV’s Coach of the Year.The Vandal attack was powered by a formidable duo.
Vandals to debut shot clock
Get ready for some counting down.Local high school basketball fans will see an exciting new wrinkle when the McCall-Donnelly girls basketball team hosts Grangeville on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Tamarack Resort notes upgrades for upcoming season
Tamarack Resort is gearing up for the 2023/2024 winter season with several new additions and amenities to improve the guest experience.