2007-12, December 2007 (Rigby)

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  FEATURES

  The Lion of Idaho: William E. Borah, Part II
  by Dene Oneida

  A US Senator for thirty-three years, William Borah was a significant and indispensible voice of reason throughout the chaotic first half of the 20th Century. From women’s sufferage and the income tax to Prohibition and the Treaty of Versailles, Borah’s influence helped to shape the modern world.

  Rigby—Spotlight City
  by Linda Sandifer

  Founded on land that once seemed inhospitable, Rigby has always been a place where resourceful people have found new ways to make things happen. The hometown of Philo T. Farnsworth, inventor of the television, this small but vibrant town continues to grow and prosper.

  The Day Baldy Blew: The Castle Rock Fire
  by Karen Bossick

  Over the course of several weeks this past fall, a number of huge fires spread through the forests of Idaho, bringing firefighters in from throughout the country and endangering communities in the surrounding areas. None were more affected by fire than the residents immediately around Ketchum. This is an account of how the town survived the fire with grace, courage, and a strong sense of community.

  DEPARTMENTS

  Good Neighbors: The Slippery Santa, by Connie Otteson

  Life’s Lessons: Coming Home, by Royce Williams

  Hidden Heroes: Earth, Wind and Fire; Smokejumpers battle challenging elements in managing Idaho wildfires, by Jason Chatraw

  Idaho Centenarian: Opal Dickson, by Megan Rieger

  Studebaker Says: Hunter By Day, Poet By Night, by William Studebaker

  Companion Animals: Why I Love Idaho, by Dan Strawn

  Music Makers: From Busking to a Record Deal, by Ryan Peck

  Retrospective: My Heart’s Corral, by Evea Harrington Powers

  Book Review:
  70 Years in the Saddle; Life Sketch and Stories of Earl C. Nelson, by JoAnn Farnsworth &
  Montpelier and the Oregon Short Line, by JoAnn Farnsworth, Reviews by Sheila Winther

  Recipe Contest: Idaho Potato Rolls, by Maryann Merrick & Gruyere-Stuffed Beef Fillet, by Stacey Kemper

  December Contributors

  IN THIS ISSUE!
  Boise, Council, Fruitland, Gooding, Idaho Falls, Ketchum, Montpelier, Rigby, Sun Valley, Twin Falls