February 2024

Snowshoe golf marks 25th year at Winter Carnival

February 22, 2024

Ramon Alford did not like the expected silence and firm rules of regular golf, so in the winter of 1999 he strapped on a pair of snowshoes and set up a golf course in his backyard.With the help of Robert Lyons, the 1999 McCall Winter Carnival director, Alford turned snowshoe golf into the annual carnival event enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.Alford used his wooden snowshoes to stomp down the greens and chose an assortment of items as golf tees.

Valley County man gets 15 years for child pornography

February 22, 2024

A 31-year-old Valley County man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for two counts of sexual exploitation of a child for possessing child pornography.Nicholas Gatchell will be eligible for parole after a minimum of one year in confinement and will be required to register as a sex offender upon release, the Valley County Sheriff’s Office said.Gatchell’s arrest was the result of a joint investigation between the Idaho Attorney General’s Idaho Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force and the Valley County Sheriff’s Office.“It is important for folks to know that it is nearly impossible for possession of this material to go undetected by law enforcement,” said Valley County Sheriff, Kevin Copperi.“When local law enforcement receives tips or leads from ICAC regarding the possession or distribution of this material, we are committed to tracking down the perpetrators and holding them accountable for perpetuating this horrific crime against innocent children,” he said.Gatchell pled guilty on Dec.

Ponderosa Center names board member as president

February 22, 2024

Janell Strosnider has been named president of the Ponderosa Center, which is working to build a 29,800 square foot performing arts center to the east of Legacy Park in downtown McCall.Strosnider, 55, has served on the nonprofit’s board since 2019.“We are thrilled to elevate Janell to the role of President,” said Chet Wood, past President of the Ponderosa Center.

February 22, 2024

Applications are open for the Annual PEO Scholarship for young women who are seniors in high school with a 3.0 or higher grade-point average.Scholarships are for continued higher education beyond high school.Students may pick up and return applications at McCall-Donnelly, Heartland, New Meadows or Cascade high schools counseling offices.Home school students may also apply but must pick up applications from and return them to one of the local high school’s counseling offices.The application deadline for the scholarships is Friday, April 26.PEO stands for Philanthropic Education Organization.

Cascade Junior/Senior High School

February 22, 2024

Fall Semester 2023-24 Honor Roll

M-D JV wins tournament title

February 22, 2024

Sam Scott scored 19 points and Mike Wyman delivered a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds as the McCall-Donnelly boys basketball junior varsity “A” team knocked off Homedale, 51-33, to win its end-of-season tournament last week.Colby Myers added eight points and 12 rebounds as the Vandals wrapped up a banner year with a 20-1 record, which included a 10-0 run through Snake River Valley Conference opponents to win the regular season title.

February 22, 2024

Zion Rushton’s campaign to represent McCall-Donnelly at the Idaho State Wrestling Championships again fell short when the sophomore placed seventh at the District III Girls Tournament last week in Boise.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

February 22, 2024

As you know, interest rates have risen considerably over the past couple of years.

Pink-out

February 19, 2024

The student section stretched from floor to ceiling at the McCall-Donnelly gym on Friday night Feb. 9 during the pink-out for the last home conference… Login to continue reading Login…

February 15, 2024

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