Idaho
The River House tree is lit and Christmas is underway in Star
STAR, Idaho — For the last few years Star has made their tree lighting a day long event with activities, vendors and a visit from Santa Clause.
(Below is the transcript from the broadcast story)
Christmas has officially kicked off in the city of star with the lighting of the tree at the Star River house. I’m your Star neighborhood reporter Alexander Huddleston speaking with locals about the importance of this kind of tradition.
“Star is built on family and this is a great family event,” smiled Star Mayor Trevor Chadwick.
For the last few years the city of Star has turned their annual Christmas tree lighting into an all day event starting with a pancake breakfast with the Grinch, then the Reindeer Ramble where folks can race around Freedom Park.
At the same time the holiday market opens up with local vendors selling food, arts, crafts, and other gifts.
Mayor Chadwick continued, “It’s a great way for folks to get out and buy crafts and goods and help support local businesses.”
There were also many activities for kids including working on LEGO ornaments with the Block and Roll Bus.
Then finally it came time for the main event. Between fire pits to roast s’mores, the vibrant lights in the trees, and story time with Santa Clause, people were able to enjoy the holiday spirit together.
“You can meet anyone. My mother just met our neighbors and I think community is everything,” added one new local, Lilly Garjiola.
Jennifer Price said, “I think it makes you feel apart of something bigger than you are. Bigger than the four walls in your house. You can get out and explore and see your friends and family that are nearby.”
The whole night was also focused on giving as the chamber of commerce partnered with local business to hold a silent auction on Christmas trees with all proceeds going to the local senior center.
“So we can support are more senior folks here in the city,” finished the Mayor.
The colorful display will be able to be sen for the entire month of December leading all the way up to the special New Years Eve celebration.
Roland Steadham, the chief meteorologist at CBS Boise affiliate KBOI, died in a small plane crash on Tuesday, his employer confirmed.
The station reported that Steadham and one other person were aboard a plane that crashed into the Payette River near Emmett, Idaho. KBOI said that Steadham was an “accomplished pilot” and operated a small aircraft out of the Emmett Municipal Airport.
Steadham was a commercially licensed pilot and avid skydiver, according to his KBOI biography. His biography notes that he had “logged over 3,000 hours flying everything from competition aerobatics to twin-engine jets and gliders.”
The plane appeared to have clipped a power line before crashing into the icy river, the Gem County Sheriff’s Office said. The crash was reported at 10:58 a.m. Tuesday, the office said. Both occupants were fatally injured in the crash, the office said.
The other occupant of the plane has not been publicly identified. KBOI and the sheriff’s office did not specify if Steadham was piloting the plane at the time of the crash.
Steadham is survived by his wife, Erin, his six children, and his grandchildren, according to KBOI.
Steadham was a meteorologist for 35 years, won multiple awards during his career and “trained countless Meteorologists who continue to inform the public across the country,” according to his KBOI biography, He was previously the chief meteorologist at CBS affiliate KUTV in Salt Lake City from 2005 to 2009, and had degrees from Brigham Young University and the University of Utah.
Steadham was also an avid hiker and animal lover who would sometimes bring his dog to the station to watch his forecasts.
“Our community won’t be the same without him,” KBOI said.
CBS News senior national weather correspondent Rob Marciano said he had known Steadham for over 20 years and remembered him as “a great guy, a total pro, and a gentleman.”
“This is such sad and shocking news for the weather community,” Marciano said.
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