A draft approval for Perpetua Resources’ proposed gold and antimony mine near Yellow Pine was issued last week by the Payette National Forest.The Payette, the lead permitting agency for the proposal, issued a draft decision finding that the Boise company’s mining plan “minimizes” environmental harm to “the extent feasible” under federal law.The draft decision is subject to a 45-day objection period that is set to end Oct.
The Payette National Forest’s draft decision to approve Perpetua Resource’s proposed mine near Yellow Pine did not do enough to reduce environmental harm the project could cause, according to a coalition of opponents to the mine.The coalition, which includes the Idaho Conservation League, Save the South Fork Salmon River, and other conservation groups, aired objections to the draft decision last Friday after it was announced.“This decision is a grave disservice to the hundreds of people who voiced concerns about the cyanide vat leach mine,” said John Robison of the Idaho Conservation League.
Stuart Derrick helped the Cascade football team open the season with a bang, returning the opening kickoff 72 yards for a touchdown during a 56-28 road victory over Wilder on Friday.The Cascade senior also rushed for 261 yards and three touchdowns as the Ramblers traveled to Wilder for their season-opener and brought home a win.
The Meadows Valley volleyball team is back in action this fall, armed with a new head coach and plenty of new faces.ShawnDale Howard has assumed the reins of the Mountaineer program, taking over for former head coach Chrystal Bass.Howard, who attended Meadows Valley schools growing up, served as coach for middle school basketball last year.“I loved volleyball, basketball and softball growing up,” Howard said, “so I’m having a blast coaching and teaching these girls the game.”Howard has 11 athletes on her roster this fall, including seniors Aurora Chesini, a foreign exchange student from Italy, and Talon Brown.Brown, in her fourth year with the Mountaineer netters, is a bit of a veteran.“Talon is our setter and has been great at helping the girls learn and keeping a good attitude,” Howard said.The MV squad will also lean on returners Xaiya Solis and Jackie Steiner.Newcomers Gracie Howard, Janette Montemira, Dakota Larimore and Makira Serjanei will get their first high school action this fall.The MV roster is rounded out by Carolann Bodnar, Mars Wait and Melody Juica.Normally a member of the Long Pin Conference, the Mountaineers will again play a junior varsity schedule this fall.
Public objections to the Payette National Forest’s draft decision on Perpetua Resources’ proposed Stibnite Mine are being accepted until Oct.
Kayla Boring-Bartlett and Claire Pierce combined for 18 kills as the Cascade volleyball team opened the season with a victory, defeating Greenleaf Friends Academy, 3-1, last week on the road.Boring-Bartlett collected 10 kills and Pierce added eight kills as the Ramblers rallied from a set down to knock off the Grizzlies during a Long Pin Conference tilt.Senior setter Kielee Mack also chipped in 11 assists to lead Cascade.“They worked together and played a great game,” Rambler coach Alison Haupt said.
Bisbee Henderson landed seven aces as the McCall-Donnelly volleyball team opened Snake River Valley Conference play with a 25-14, 25-23, 25-15 win over Payette last week on the road.Sisters Lexi and Shilah Arnold led the Vandals in kills with 7 and 6, respectively, while Katie Esplin chipped in five kills.M-D also swept Grangeville on Saturday to remain unbeaten through three games.But it was a struggle to get past a league opponent in a match played two days earlier at the Pirates’ gym.“Payette was not our greatest game,” Vandal coach Amber Green said.
Charlie Speirs delivered another spirited run as the McCall-Donnelly cross country team competed at the Timberlake Farragut Invitational on Saturday, earning a top 15 finish among a field of more than 200 runners.Speirs, a sophomore, ended up placing 13th after completing the 5,000-meter course at Farragut State Park, located near Coeur D’Alene, in 16 minutes, 25.86 seconds.Teammate Jacob Mascheroni also finished 27th with a time of 17:01.03, giving the Vandals two runners inside the top 30.M-D coach McCall Keller entered the season with high expectations for the duo.“Charlie exceeded expectations again and is proving to be a very good competitor for the state title,” Keller said.
The Payette Lakes Middle School girls snared first place among teams attending a cross country meet held Friday at Jug Mountain Ranch.The Vikings were led on the podium by Talia Herman, who finished second among the girls, as well as Teagan Mascheroni, who placed third.
Peyton Esplin and Colt Value combined for more than 200 yards rushing as the McCall-Donnelly football team ground out a 24-7 victory over Nampa Christian on Friday at the Richard Sabala Athletic Complex.Value, Maddox Arnold and Mikey Wyman scored touchdowns and the Vandal defense delivered a dominant effort to send their former 2A rivals back to Nampa with a loss.M-D moved to 2-0 with the victory on its home field, and players celebrated with friends and family afterward.