Idaho
Youth baseball team from Idaho honors SSG Ryan Knauss and others killed in Kabul
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – It’s been multiple 12 months since 13 U.S. service members died in Afghanistan throughout a bombing on the Kabul airport, however folks from all around the nation are paying their respects nonetheless to at the present time.
Military Employees Sergeant Ryan Knauss, a Gibbs Excessive College graduate, was among the many 13 killed that day in August of 2021.
Greater than 1,700 miles away in Meridian, Idaho exterior of Boise, there’s a youth baseball workforce that’s determined to pay tribute to these 13 women and men that made the last word sacrifice. Gametime Academy coach CJ Burgess determined to have every of their 13 gamers put on a jersey with the title of a type of 13 on the again of it when the workforce travels to play in a match in Las Vegas this weekend.
“The most important factor for me is for them to realize the data of what different folks do within the background that they don’t see or hear each day that affords them the chance to get to do what they do,” mentioned Burgess.
Evan McDaniel was the participant chosen to put on the jersey with the title “Ryan Knauss” stitched on the again of it.
Coach Burgess, an Air Drive veteran with 23 years of energetic service, has been wanting to do that for years however felt it was the precise time now as this 12 and below workforce enters center college with the hopes of those tales resonating extra with them. Together with carrying a jersey, Burgess has additionally assigned every participant homework.
“They every must provide you with a two or three minute presentation on who they’re representing, the place they’re from, what they did,” mentioned Burgess.
When McDaniel began researching, he instantly felt the gravity of what his workforce was doing.
“I simply felt like I used to be representing the ways in which he helped save our nation and I felt like, it simply felt actually good,” mentioned McDaniel as he described the sensation of placing the jersey on.
Because the 11-year-old researched extra, his household got here throughout WVLT articles surrounding Knauss and reached out to see if we might share their story with Ryan’s household.
“We proceed to be blessed by so many from so distant. Ryan by no means was capable of go to Idaho or Las Vegas, so we’re honored that Evan will carry his title there. An enormous thanks to this workforce from Meridian, Idaho for instructing that freedom must be cherished and treasured and at instances comes at an enormous price. Good luck within the match and God Bless,” mentioned Ryan’s dad Greg Knauss.
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Idaho
Boise County Search and Rescue receives a surprise gift from the off-road community
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IDAHO CITY, Idaho — 4 Lo Idaho Off-Road, Casey’s Smile, the Horseshoe Bend Chamber of Commerce and a number of different businesses came together to provide Boise County Search and Rescue with a new tool.
A build team took a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Loredo and turned it into an off-road recovery vehicle by installing a new engine, adding a four inch lift and putting on new tires.
“For better articulation on rocks on the hazardous roads of Boise County,” said Rowdy Berry, of 4 Lo Idaho Off-Road. “On the interior we have our remote light switch set up for all of the new lighting which is important for off-road missions.”
Rowdy also installed a special intake to help with river crossings, the Cherokee has a first aid kit and a lithium battery in the back for power. Rowdy actually had a Cherokee for his off-road vehicle when he worked as a sheriff deputy in Washington County.
“This is honestly a lot nicer then the one that I had, but I was honored and proud to be part of the build team that helped bring it to that level,” said Rowdy.
On Saturday, this vehicle was presented to the Boise County Search and Rescue team that was created two years ago and features volunteers who live in the area.
“This is a life saver,” said Greg Neubert, the president of the BCSAR. “This is a really capable vehicle that they built and it’s not bad looking either, they really did a phenomenal job.”
Boise County Sheriff Scott Turner has helped the BCSAR get equipment like snowmobiles and ATVs because if the BCSAR can help rescue people it means less work for the sheriff’s office who is stretched thin in this rural county.
“By enabling us to be able to take their place to do search and rescue operations, it frees them up to answer calls and be there for public safety,” said Neubert.
And now this new Jeep Cherokee has anchor points on both the rear and the front that also features a winch bumper featuring a front receiver. This new tool will make it easier for BCSAR to do their job as this volunteer organization has been using their own vehicles for towing.
“This is going to take a lot of work off our shoulders these are the kind of things that make our life easier,” said Neubert. “I just can’t thank them enough, we are in debt forever to these guys and we really appreciate what they have done for us today.”
Idaho
Oregon State an enormous favorite to win its season opener over Idaho State
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Oregon State has opened as a 27½-point favorite over Idaho State for its 2024 season opener at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Reser Stadium.
It’s the third consecutive year the Beavers have opened the season as a favorite.
Saturday marks the debut for Oregon State coach Trent Bray, who was promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach after Jonathan Smith left for Michigan State last November.
Idaho
'50 Years of Ears' at North Idaho State Fair
Just about all the fair food classics can be found at the North Idaho State Fair — but there’s only one spot to get a truly original elephant ear.
Started by Leo Lee and two of his friends in 1974, this year marked The Original Elephant Ear’s 50th consecutive year at the fair — a family tradition that is now four generations strong and boasts the title of the longest-running booth at the fair.
“I’ve helped out at the fair for as long as I can remember,” said Blair Davis, Lee’s grandson. He was heading operations at the booth on Saturday. While the family recipe for elephant ear dough has remained unchanged, Davis can recall many changes that have taken place at the fair over the years.
“The fair’s gotten a lot bigger, for one thing,” Davis said. “We used to be in a trailer outside until we got moved into the food court. We’ve had 30, 40-minute lines over the years after rodeos.”
The Original Elephant Ear has been family-owned and operated since Lee first introduced them to the North Idaho State Fair 50 years ago. Even the youngest members of the family help out by taking orders before eventually graduating to rolling out the dough or frying it up once they get a little older.
“It’s just really fun every year,” said Jaylee Davis, Blair’s daughter. “Sometimes cousins come in to help that we don’t see for a while. It’s hard work and gets busy, but it’s really all worth it.”
Blair mentioned another change that’s come to the fair in recent years — other booths have also begun selling elephant ears. “For a while, we were the only ones. We’re still the original,” he said, laughing. When tasting one, it’s easy to see why they’ve stood the test of time.
The fair concludes today.
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