A bill that needs work
The Idaho House of Representatives was right to pump the brakes on a bill that would have ended the ability of cities and counties to regulate short term rentals.
March 2024
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Committee: HB 506 needs balance
A bill that would outlaw many of the City of McCall’s regulations on short-term rentals is not expected to advance for a vote during the current session of the Idaho Legislature.The Idaho House of Representatives Business Committee held a public hearing last week on the bill, known as House Bill 506, before concluding the bill is not ready to advance to the House floor.Committee members instead voted to send the bill back to lawmakers and emphasized the need for the bill to balance personal property rights, community interests and local control.“I would rather see the parties come back with something that strikes more of a balance,” said Rep.
Payette Lake Ice Break-up Contest returns
Chris Wernert hauled a large steel barrel onto ice over Payette Lake on March 6 in a bid to revive a contest that can be traced back more than 70 years.Wernert, executive director of Adaptive Wilderness Sports of McCall (AWeSOMe!), decided to bring back the former Ice Break-Up Barrel Contest, which was last hosted about six years ago by The Star-News.“This winter is very weird but it is a McCall tradition,” Wernert said.
Youth serves Cascade track
Seniors Kallyn Rogers and Trever Sayers will lead the Cascade track and field team as the season takes off today with a trip to New Plymouth to compete at the Fired Up meet.The Ramblers will also enjoy a youth movement of sorts this spring with a talented freshman class eager to make their mark at the high school level.Josie Leslie, Garrett Rogers and Will Huckaby are all coming off successful runs through the junior high ranks.
Vandal bats come alive in loss
A trio of Vandals sprang for doubles as the McCall-Donnelly baseball team came out swinging during its season opener versus New Plymouth on Saturday.
Rambler returners take aim
Familiar faces surround Cascade golf coach Kerie Kushlan this spring, including a boys roster with every golfer returning from last season.That includes Cole Olson, who last year became the Ramblers first-ever golfer to qualify for a state tournament since the school introduced the program in 2021.The group also includes senior Tyler Thurston, Hayden Hull, Kysar Ellsworth and Lincoln Huckaby.
Vandal golfers nab bronze
The McCall-Donnelly girls golf team nabbed a bronze finish while opening the season on Monday at the Weiser Girls Invitational.Ellie Cramblet turned in the top score for the Vandals, submitting a 51 over nine holes at Rolling Hills Golf Course in Weiser.Karlie Ferguson, Bisbee Henderson, Zoey Dines and Macy Westby also competed for M-D, which finished with a combined score 222, good enough for third place.
Sofaly shines in M-D debut
Freshman Val Sofaly wasted little time getting accustomed to high school pitchers, having a perfect day at the plate as the McCall-Donnelly softball team opened the season on Saturday versus New Plymouth.The Vandals ended up falling, 14-6, but coach Jeff Walker said there was a lot to like about opening day.“The first game of the season is always a tough one, trying to deal with game emotions and anxiety,” the coach said.
McIlvain aims to provide spark
Jared McIlvain hopes to provide a spark as he takes the reins of the Meadows Valley track and field team this spring.
Mountaineers golf to compete
The Meadows Valley golf team will have strength in numbers this spring.The Mountaineer boys feature four returning athletes, including brothers Joe and Cody Padgett, when they tee off for their opener on Tuesday at Falconcrest Golf Course in Kuna.Both Padgetts approached state qualifying last year, and are poised to challenge those marks again this time around.