I am writing regarding the letter to the editor in the April 18 edition of the Star-News titled, “An open letter to McCall”, written by Julie Thrower of the McCall City Council.I don’t live in McCall but read the letter with great interest anyway because it isn’t very often you hear a government official, elected or appointed, admit they made a mistake.I fear that McCall is gradually becoming the next Ketchum of Idaho.
In May, the Board of Trustees for Cascade Medical Center (CMC) will vote on whether the hospital will remain classified as a “Critical Access Hospital” or convert to a “Rural Emergency Hospital.”Bottom line up front: Conversion to a Rural Emergency Hospital will result in greater funding for CMC (up to $900,000 per year or about 10% of our 2023 operating revenues).
On the behalf of the victims and survivors of Valley County and us at Rise Up 2 Thrive, thank you for showing up to the Bowls of Hope event and showing your support.
The McCall Public Library was closed on Tuesday until a new two-story expansion erected in front of the library building opens to the public next month.The closure, expected to last until the library’s May 18 grand opening of the expansion, is needed to move more than 30,000 books, videos and other items from the existing library building into the new building.“QUOTE ON EXCITEMENT/BEING THIS CLOSE TO THE FINISH LINE,” Library Director Meg Lojek said.All library due dates have been pushed back and there are no late fees during the closure.
Robin Albers knew her father would need extra help to continue living in his own home after suffering a fall at his ranch in rural Idaho.Albers’ experience with her father led her, alongside business partner Natale Carasali, to launch Olive & Coop, a Clarkston, Washington, company that unites senior homeowners with renters seeking affordable housing.“It started out by trying to help senior homeowners age in place and with renters, giving them a break in rent,” Carasali said.Albers and Carasali traveled to Valley and Adams counties earlier this month in hopes of recruiting senior homeowners to participate in a pilot program in the area.“We read the McCall housing study,” Albers said, referencing a 2018 study that estimated a housing shortage in the city at more than 700 units.
Four people have died in Valley County from drug overdoses since the start of the year.Valley County Coroner Scott Carver confirmed four drug overdose deaths occurred from January to March.The synthetic opioid fentanyl was confirmed to contribute to two deaths, and it is strongly suspected that the other two were related to the drug, Carver said.Carver did not disclose the names, ages or hometowns of the deceased, or the circumstance of how they died.“The rise in fatal overdoses underscores the pressing need for accessible resources and interventions to address substance use disorder and prevent further tragedies,” Carver said.Central District Health issued a press release highlighting community organizations and health providers and advised where people can access free naloxone, a life-saving treatment for people suffering from an opioid overdose.Anyone can use these resources to help combat substance misuse and learn how to provide support to those affected by it, CDH officials said.“Our community needs everyone to do their part to help combat the dangers of substance use,” said Traci Jamieson, executive director of Ignite Idaho.Ignite Idaho is a nonprofit based in McCall at 106 E.
This year marks the 12th annual Idaho Gives campaign with 30 local nonprofits participating from Valley and Adams County.Idaho Gives starts on Monday and ends on Thursday.
The Central Idaho Historical Museum is working to repair the three-story bunkhouse after finding several rotten logs in the south wall of the building.The bunkhouse, built in 1937 at 1001 State Street in McCall, is home to historical exhibits on the first floor.
If you have a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you’ll obviously experience some strong emotions — and you’ll likely ask yourself this question: What can I do to help?
Correction:The presidential caucus for the Idaho Democratic Party will be held May 23 at the McCall-Donnelly High School commons area from 5 to 8 p.m.A previous version of this article listed the date incorrectly as April 23.Adams County voters will cast their ballots at the Council Valley Public Free Library at 104 California Ave.