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Mae Davis of Boise skis off a jump at the Little Ski Hill’s terrain park on “Outback.” The ski area’s last day of the season… Login to continue reading Login…
March 2024
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McCall: M-D survey miscasts city
A public survey recently released by the McCall-Donnelly School District misrepresents the City of McCall’s role in delaying a planned expansion of Payette Lakes Middle School, according to McCall Mayor Bob Giles.The survey, which was sent out last month by the school district, includes several statements that suggest the city is stopping the expansion project from moving forward.“It’s crucial for our community to have accurate information, especially concerning matters as significant as education, infrastructure, and our collaboration efforts with other public agencies,” Giles said.“We have a low tolerance for misinformation and not telling the truth,” he said.The council declined to issue a public correction to the survey, but hopes to schedule a joint meeting with the McCall-Donnelly School District Board of Trustees to discuss improving future communications between the agencies.The district’s recent survey polls voters on a proposal to spend $65 million on a new high school and repurpose Barbara R.
Recycling down
The Valley County Recycling Depot has been closed since Monday, March 4 due to another mechanical failure in the county’s baler.The baler was purchased in July of last year for about $194,000 to replace an older model that was no longer serviceable.
Comments requested on grizzly restoration
A plan to support grizzly bears in the Bitterroot Ecosystem could see most of Valley County included as a recovery area for the animals.The U.S.
Letters to the Editor
As a long time resident here, with four generations of Valley County roots, and a supporter of fair and open elections, I was thrilled to learn our legislative District 8 was successfully qualified for the Idahoans for Open Primaries initiative.
Hit and run sentencing
A Boise woman was sentenced last week to up to 15 years in prison for killing a Cascade teacher while under the influence of alcohol in a hit and run incident in August 2022.Natalie Hodson, 39, pleaded guilty on Jan.
Solitude Results
Three McCall skiers traveled to Solitude Mountain Resort earning five podium places in the process.The freeride ski event was part of the International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Junior Regional competition at the resort in Solitude, Utah on Saturday and Sunday.Participants were judged on their line choice, control, fluidity, technique, style and energy.
MWSC to host champs
The Intermountain Division Ski Championships will be held this Friday through Sunday at Tamarack Resort.Fifteen ski clubs from Utah, Wyoming and Idaho will compete in a giant slalom, slalom and dual-panel slalom, where skiers race head-to-head on the Tango run off the Summit Express Chair at Tamarack.The race, hosted by the McCall Winter Sports Club, is a culminating race of the season for participating racers ages 8 to 14 years old.For additional information about the 2024 IMD alpine ski championship races, including a race schedule, visit mwsc.club/champs or contact MWSC Executive Director Erik Fisher at erik.mwsc@gmail.com.Several MWSC racers have qualified for the championship race.Mia Andersen was the only skier to qualify for the U10 female category.U10 male skiers include Lane Finley, Frederick Coriell and Connor Krahn.U12 female skiers include Maya Gleason, Hailey Walters, Harper Hurley, Amelia MacKinnon and Hazel Avery.U12 male skiers include Cruz Crocket, Asher Nichols and Aydan Worsfold.
Chris Bodily 4-Way race results
The McCall Winter Sports Club hosted the 79th annual Chris Bodily Memorial 4-Way races over the weekend at the Little Ski Hill and Tamarack Resort.Youth racers participated in slalom, giant slalom and freestyle cross-country races as well as a Gelande jump, where skiers go for maximum distance on alpine skis.