Maxfield Silverson

Maxfield Silverson

  • Joined: October 18, 2023
  • Articles: 1096

P&Z: First Street subdivision still too big

Plans for more than 50 homes along First Street in McCall still need to be scaled back to meet city zoning laws, the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission said Tuesday.The Woodmore Crest Subdivision, proposed by Rick Williams of Star, would build 18 duplexes containing 36 units and 10 townhomes on six acres at 500 First St., or near Colorado Street.Meanwhile, the Blackwell Subdivision, also proposed by Williams, would build six single family homes on less than an acre at 520 First St.

Sports Briefs

CASCADE SPRING ATHLETIC AWARDS The Cascade golf and track and field teams handed out awards following their spring seasons. Cole Olson was tabbed Most Valuable… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

M-D coaches honored

A handful of McCall-Donnelly coaches were honored by the Third District Coaches Association this spring.Amber Green, head coach for the Vandal netters, received the Snake River Valley Coach of the Year award for volleyball.

P&Z tables mixed use proposal fronting Payette Lake

Plans for five townhome buildings with ground level retail space fronting Payette Lake were tabled on Tuesday by the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission.The development, called “The Hardy,” would be built on five vacant lots totaling less than one acre at 1301 East Lake St., or across from Mile High Marina.Each of the five buildings would contain about 1,900 square feet of commercial space on the first floor, and a four-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhome on the second and third floors.The townhomes would have driveways along Mill Street and balconies overlooking East Lake Street and Payette Lake.The five vacant lots are currently owned by Nampa resident John Brandt, who was represented by Richard Wilmot of Chrysalis Architecture at Tuesday’s meeting.The vacant lots are currently leased by Mile High Marina as extra parking.

Letters to the editor

In regards to the recent election for commissioners in Valley County, I really have to ask, “Are we any better off than we were before?” The primary election was closed to many voters and it seems no one was running against those whose voting records prove they are for build more and more.

Investigating the most serious crimes

Valley County Sheriff’s Office Detective Steve Gorski investigates major crimes with more than half of his cases involving troubling sex crimes.Gorski, a detective with over 30 years experience, says about 60% of his case load stems from sex crimes like rape, lewd conduct with minors, sexual battery, child pornography, and sextortion cases on social media.“When I was hired as a detective, I explained to Sheriff (Kevin) Copperi that I would do anything he needed, but I preferred to just investigate serious crimes,” Gorski said.

Cascade celebrates 11 grads

Eleven Cascade High School seniors received their diplomas on Saturday at a graduation ceremony at Kelly’s Whitewater Park.Graduates crossed the bridge to the island on the North Fork of the Payette River while bald eagles circled above the event.Christine Swanson, the school nurse and guidance counselor, introduced salutatorian Kallyn Rogers and the school’s first co-valedictorian speakers, with Tyler Thruston and Brenden Weirum achieving the same grade point average.Weirum also assisted in the presentation of colors, carrying the Idaho state flag in recognition of his commitment to serve in the U.S.