“The ‘Mormon Rose’ or ‘Yellow Rose of Texas’ and several other yellow rose varieties grow abundantly in Challis.” This is not the photo that ran 25 years ago of a rose in the McGowan yard in Challis. This color photo was taken last week of a few blossoms on a huge rosebush on the east side of the old Leaton Hotel at the corner of Fourth Street and Main Avenue. The rosebush that was in the McGowan yard is now gone. Challis matriarch Madge Yacomella says the rosebush by the old Leaton Hotel is the biggest now in Challis. Todd Adams photo

Attending the University of Idaho Conservation Camp June 3-8 at Alpine 4-H Camp from Butte and Custer Counties were, back row, Edward Price, Darlington; Walter Johnson, Mackay; Norman Doll, Challis; Gordon Hammond, Challis; Randy Keele, Grouse. Front Row: Scott Johnson, Mackay; Jim Martiny, May; Morgan Williams, Obsidian; Bob Piva, Challis; and Kass Himes, Challis. … Piva received an award as one of the top six participants in contests at the camp.

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TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO June 24, 1993 A new medical provider to Challis, complete with a new clinic name, was the result of the regular meeting of the North Custer Hospital District on... + continue reading

“The ‘Mormon Rose’ or ‘Yellow Rose of Texas’ and several other yellow rose varieties grow abundantly in Challis.” This is not the photo that ran 25 years ago of a rose in the McGowan yard in Challis. This color photo was taken last week of a few blossoms on a huge rosebush on the east side of the old Leaton Hotel at the corner of Fourth Street and Main Avenue. The rosebush that was in the McGowan yard is now gone. Challis matriarch Madge Yacomella says the rosebush by the old Leaton Hotel is the biggest now in Challis. Todd Adams photo

Attending the University of Idaho Conservation Camp June 3-8 at Alpine 4-H Camp from Butte and Custer Counties were, back row, Edward Price, Darlington; Walter Johnson, Mackay; Norman Doll, Challis; Gordon Hammond, Challis; Randy Keele, Grouse. Front Row: Scott Johnson, Mackay; Jim Martiny, May; Morgan Williams, Obsidian; Bob Piva, Challis; and Kass Himes, Challis. … Piva received an award as one of the top six participants in contests at the camp.

Good Old Days of Custer County

Margaret Grace poses with one of the quilts she made. It’s part of a display at the MadDog Gallery that’s up until July 23. Todd Adams photos

Jon Winegarner and his sister Helen Winegarner check out quilts on display at MadDog Gallery. Helen organized the show, which runs through July 23. Todd Adams photos

Glenn Haight talks to Elise Faike amid the many colorful quilts that Challis Arts Council has on display until July 23. The quilt show is at MadDog Gallery at 632 Main. Todd Adams photos

“Saucy Senoritas” is a 3D wall hanging from Bits and Pieces Quilting Club is on display at MadDog Gallery. The senoritas’ skirts are lace handkerchiefs. Todd Adams photos

Colorful quilts on display

Glenn Haight talks to Elise Faike amid the many colorful quilts that Challis Arts Council has on display until July 23. The quilt show is at MadDog Gallery at 632 Main. Jon Winegarner... + continue reading

Margaret Grace poses with one of the quilts she made. It’s part of a display at the MadDog Gallery that’s up until July 23. Todd Adams photos

Jon Winegarner and his sister Helen Winegarner check out quilts on display at MadDog Gallery. Helen organized the show, which runs through July 23. Todd Adams photos

Glenn Haight talks to Elise Faike amid the many colorful quilts that Challis Arts Council has on display until July 23. The quilt show is at MadDog Gallery at 632 Main. Todd Adams photos

“Saucy Senoritas” is a 3D wall hanging from Bits and Pieces Quilting Club is on display at MadDog Gallery. The senoritas’ skirts are lace handkerchiefs. Todd Adams photos

Colorful quilts on display

Margaret Grace poses with one of the quilts she made. It’s part of a display at the MadDog Gallery that’s up until July 23. Todd Adams photos

Jon Winegarner and his sister Helen Winegarner check out quilts on display at MadDog Gallery. Helen organized the show, which runs through July 23. Todd Adams photos

Glenn Haight talks to Elise Faike amid the many colorful quilts that Challis Arts Council has on display until July 23. The quilt show is at MadDog Gallery at 632 Main. Todd Adams photos

“Saucy Senoritas” is a 3D wall hanging from Bits and Pieces Quilting Club is on display at MadDog Gallery. The senoritas’ skirts are lace handkerchiefs. Todd Adams photos

Colorful quilts on display

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Concerned citizens, commissioners discuss third try for bond issue

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Custer County commissioners and two representatives of Concerned Citizens of Custer County agreed last week it would be better to begin promotional and educational efforts earlier if voters... + continue reading

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A photo of Austin Ollar in the May 24 Messenger included an incorrect photo credit. Lily Verhoeven took the photo of Ollar pitching in a state tournament baseball game. + continue reading

Challis youth Kelli Ann Strand hits a drive at a tournament on the Challis Golf Course last summer. Todd Adams photo

Lane Strand of Challis watches his ball during a practice round last weekend in Challis. Todd Adams photo

Strands continue winning golf runs

05/24/18

Challis-Mackay RiverCats player Austin Ollar pitches against Nampa Christian during last weekend’s 2A state baseball tournament. Ollar was named to the all-state team. Lily Verhoeven photo

Josh Papac of Challis stretches to make a catch during the 2A Idaho state baseball tournament. Lily Verhoeven photo

RiverCat catcher Mitchell Cotant reaches for a catch in last weekend’s state baseball tournament. Christie Ollar photo

Chris Ivie, a junior at Mackay High School, makes a quick throw to first base during a RiverCats game last weekend. Lily Verhoeven photo

RiverCat player Garrett Millick of Challis follows through with a swing at bat in the state baseball tournament. Christie Ollar photo

RiverCats end season with tough losses

05/24/18

Challis High School athlete Keaton Kikuyama is seen after winning the triple jump at the state meet with a distance of 34 feet. Paul Lind photo

Ty Redick sets a personal best in the 1,600-meter run at last week’s state track and field championships. His time was 4:49. Paul Lind photo

The Challis Vikings boys team finished third at the state track competition last week. Team members include, back from left, Tucker Brown, Dustin Stillwaugh, Ty Redick, Jayce Giampedraglia, Jesse Riding, Charles Miller and coach Paul Lind. In front are coach Peggy Redick, William Ashley, Parker May and Owen Peterson. Paul Lind photo

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A portion of the Middle Fork River trail No. 6044 was damaged by a rock slide in mid-May. The section remains closed, but an alternative trail has been cleared for use. Forest Service photo

Alternate trail offered on Middle Fork

Margaret Grace poses with one of the quilts she made. It’s part of a display at the MadDog Gallery that’s up until July 23. Todd Adams photos

Colorful quilts on display

Jon Winegarner and his sister Helen Winegarner check out quilts on display at MadDog Gallery. Helen organized the show, which runs through July 23. Todd Adams photos

Colorful quilts on display

Glenn Haight talks to Elise Faike amid the many colorful quilts that Challis Arts Council has on display until July 23. The quilt show is at MadDog Gallery at 632 Main. Todd Adams photos

Colorful quilts on display

“Saucy Senoritas” is a 3D wall hanging from Bits and Pieces Quilting Club is on display at MadDog Gallery. The senoritas’ skirts are lace handkerchiefs. Todd Adams photos

Colorful quilts on display

Sparky Easom directed a flower walk for the Stanley Library on June 9. Jane Somerville photo

Stanley Library summer events underway

“The ‘Mormon Rose’ or ‘Yellow Rose of Texas’ and several other yellow rose varieties grow abundantly in Challis.” This is not the photo that ran 25 years ago of a rose in the McGowan yard in Challis. This color photo was taken last week of a few blossoms on a huge rosebush on the east side of the old Leaton Hotel at the corner of Fourth Street and Main Avenue. The rosebush that was in the McGowan yard is now gone. Challis matriarch Madge Yacomella says the rosebush by the old Leaton Hotel is the biggest now in Challis. Todd Adams photo

Good Old Days of Custer County

Attending the University of Idaho Conservation Camp June 3-8 at Alpine 4-H Camp from Butte and Custer Counties were, back row, Edward Price, Darlington; Walter Johnson, Mackay; Norman Doll, Challis; Gordon Hammond, Challis; Randy Keele, Grouse. Front Row: Scott Johnson, Mackay; Jim Martiny, May; Morgan Williams, Obsidian; Bob Piva, Challis; and Kass Himes, Challis. … Piva received an award as one of the top six participants in contests at the camp.

Good Old Days of Custer County

Two local runners and their families share a pit stop at the Bayhorse aid station during the 50K race of the River of No Return run Saturday. At left, Gwen Cogley’s daughter Halle gives her mom a snack while husband Jamie helps with gear. At right, Greg Webster helps wife Cheri rehydrate with electolytes. Her sons, Parker and Hunter, were on hand to help out, too. Todd Adams photo

Challis endurance runners face mud, rain, cold

Giff Walters of Challis won the 50K race in the June 16 River of No Return run, part of the Idaho Ultra Series of trail runs. Todd Adams photo

Challis endurance runners face mud, rain, cold

Winner of the men’s 25K run, Cody Lind, left leads the pack at the start of the race. Women’s winner Mika Shu, middle, took off next to local athlete Henry Roybal, 70, who won his age group. Todd Adams photo

Challis endurance runners face mud, rain, cold

Benjamin Bucklin of Spokane, Washington, won the brutal, cold, wet and muddy 108K run around Challis last Saturday. Paul Lind photo Todd Adams photo

Challis endurance runners face mud, rain, cold

Members of the Lind family tap the beer keg at the finish line, celebrating another successful River of No Return race. From left are Cody Lind, overall and men’s winner of the 25K run; his uncle Kurt Lind, who mans the Bayhorse aid station and cheers runners on in a colorful outfit while ringing a cowbell; and race founder and organizer Paul Lind. Todd Adams photo

Challis endurance runners face mud, rain, cold

Tucker Brown of Challis stretches out at the Bayhorse aid station during his 50K run. Brown graduated from Challis High School last month. Todd Adams photo

Challis endurance runners face mud, rain, cold

In his last Challis High School graduation ceremony, Superintendent Peter McPherson congratulates Japanese foreign exchange student Koizuka Takehito.

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Gwen Cogley of Challis is seen on Big Hill above Challis. She’s one of 350 people entered in Saturday’s River of No Return endurance run. Shelley Ridenour photo

Scenery lures local woman into trail running

Gwen Cogley of Challis is seen on Big Hill above Challis. She’s one of 350 people entered in Saturday’s River of No Return endurance run. Shelley Ridenour photo

Scenery lures local woman into trail running

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These two teams made this heat of the outhouse race look like the chariot race in the movie “Ben-Hur.” The 7C-AFTRBRN, right, and Stanley Construction, left, outhouses were neck and neck and nearly collided. The rider on the Stanley Construction entry gasps, anticipating a crash, as the outhouse zips along on one ski. To the far left, members of team Kiddy Poop had that side of the course to themselves. Stanley Construction won the outhouse race, with 7C-AFTRBRN second and Kiddy Poop third. The “Unicrapper” got the most audience applause and won best of show with team members dressed in unicorn costumes. Todd Adams photos

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The late Joe Andersen and brother Andy Anderson (yes, they spelled their last names differently) were among the first commercial guides to take paying customers down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River after World War II using Army surplus rafts. Above, Joe leads a loaded Bar X pack string down Camas Creek trail.