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Rain fell during the night. It was good to hear it on the roof, and it lasted for an hour or more. Calmness came with this rain, and darkness was deep. If the moon... + continue reading
A sunflower resembles its cousin the artichoke heart as the ray flowers begin to unfurl. Jim Connor photos
Hunting season. A spider ambushes a mayfly. Swallows, dragonflies and trout are also fond of eating them. Jim Connor photos
A young robin rests in a tree after escaping a mesh fence around a garden. Its parents made quite a scene trying to protect the little bird. Jim Connor photos
Norma Funkhouser and family
A flag billows in the breeze as the moon rises above the Pahsimeroi Hills marking the northern tip of the Lost River Range. Todd Adams photo
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Elise Faike You bet. Definitely. Especially if I can jump from a balloon or off the bridge at New River Gorge in West Virginia.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
August 13, 1992
A precocious 15-year-old runaway male juvenile from Montana made a pass through Custer County last week stealing a bicycle, motorcycle and truck... + continue reading
Nathan Hampton shows youngsters how to pack a parachute into an Estes Rocket. Nathan and his parents taught boys and girls how to build and launch the rockets made from kits at the Custer County Fair’s Family Fun Night Aug. 2. The fun night was sponsored by the Custer County 4-H Leader’s Council. That group of volunteer 4-H leaders purchased the materials for the rocket launches and also for a stick horse rodeo at the fair. An Aug. 10 Challis Messenger story incorrectly stated the Custer County Fair Board purchased the rocket kits.
A lone rider on the Bicycle Rides Northwest tour of Idaho crosses the bridge over the Salmon River south of town last week. Hundreds of cyclists from two different tours, Bicycle Rides Northwest and Ride Idaho, came into Challis the same day, Monday, Aug. 7, stayed the night and departed next day on their respective routes. The Challis Messenger took photos of a couple of riders on the Bicycle Rides Northest tour last week and mistakenly identified them as Ride Idaho cyclists. The two groups were back in town later in the week on their return trips.
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The River Cats dance the “YMCA.” Christie Ollar photo
May 18 to 20 the Challis-Mackay River Cats went to state baseball. The team played hard and got sixth place. This being the first time they’ve been to state, they did exceptionally... + continue reading
,Challis High School track team in the Parade of Athletes at Middleton High School. Debora Sheppeard photos
,Wyatt Whitmer hands off to anchor leg William Ashley in the State Champion 4x100 Relay. Debora Sheppeard photos
,Tara Chamberlain hands off to JoAnna Campbell in the girls’ 4x100m Relay. Debora Sheppeard photos
,Parker May comes down the final stretch in the 800m. Debora Sheppeard photos
,Boys’ track team takes third place at state. (l-r) Coach Paul Lind, Dustin Stillwaugh, Parker May, Jayden Olson, Ty Redick, Jakob Plummer, William Ashley, Tristan Stillwaugh, Wyatt Naillon, Wyatt Whitmer, Ross Sheppeard and Coach Peggy Redick. Debora Sheppeard photos
Jayden Olson powers through the turn in the 200m finals. Debora Sheppeard photos
,Keaton Kikuyama jumps her way to state with a gold in the triple jump. She won four golds on the day. Debora Sheppeard photos
,Jayden Olson in a strong relay start. This team gold was one of Olson’s four gold medals. Debora Sheppeard photos
,William Ashley on the starting line, soon to earn one of his four golds at districts. Debora Sheppeard photos
,District champions: Challis Vikings boys’ track and field team Debora Sheppeard photos
District champions: Challis Vikings girls’ track and field team Debora Sheppeard photos
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Thank you, Challis-Mackay River Cats, for an amazing season! Yes, our season came to an end today on the losing end of the consolation championship game, but we won on so many levels this... + continue reading
Local Scenes
Vocalist and drumer Travis Hardy and bass guitar player Brian Walton teamed up with guitarist Chris McDonald as The Travis Hardy band at Music in the Park earlier this month. Tonight’s installment of the weekly concert begins at 7 p.m. in city park.
The Corrigan Brothers — Dave, Dan and Mitch — are the featured performers at the Aug. 17 Music in the Park concert.
The brothers will be backed up by Bryan Walton and Nick... + continue reading
Billy Alder plays at a recent Music in the Park. He’s back again tonight. This week’s concert begins later than usual, at 7:30 p.m. Todd Adams photo
Milestones
Ryley and Katie Palmer of Ellis, Idaho, announce the birth of their daughter Reagan Jane Palmer, born June 23, 2017.
Reagan was born at Eastern Idaho Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds... + continue reading
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You don’t have to be over 60 to have lunch at the Senior Center. Everyone is welcome. Come join us and bring your parents or your grandparents, or come by yourself.
Prices for non-... + continue reading
Vocalist and drumer Travis Hardy and bass guitar player Brian Walton teamed up with guitarist Chris McDonald as The Travis Hardy band at Music in the Park earlier this month. Tonight’s installment of the weekly concert begins at 7 p.m. in city park.
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Leila Jarvis with her “Bitterroot View” that was accepted for display by the Lakeville Area Arts Center, sponsored by the NorthStar Watermedia Society and juried by Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
