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š± How Mackay rallied after two climbers vanished on Mt. Borah
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Morning Mackay! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Mackay rallied after two climbers vanished on Mt. Borah
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- Tuesday: An a.m. rain or snow shower, with a high of 47 and low of 37 degrees.
- Wednesday: Windy with snow and rain, temps: high: 43, low: 19. āļø Brr!
- Thursday: Cloudy, p.m. snow, up to 1", with a high of 35 and low of 29 degrees.
š° News we're reading
⢠Two Idaho Falls men vanished on Mt. Borah in 1977. Here's the rest of the story. (eastidahonews.com) ā Residents in and around Mackay may remember when hundreds of searchers scoured nearby Mt. Borah for two missing Idaho Falls climbers back in 1977. This detailed look back recounts the massive rescue effort, the long months of uncertainty for their families, and how the menās bodies were finally discovered the following summer beneath deep avalanche snow.
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šø Around Mackay
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š Events Nearby
- Pre-K Story Time
Challis Public Library , 531 Main St , Challis
11:00 am - Wine Club Pick-Up & Tasting
Sun Valley Culinary Institute , 211 N Main St , Ketchum
5:00 pm - HS Boys Basketball @ Watersprings
Butte Middle/High School Arco, ID 83213
5:30 pm - AprƩs Ski Winter Gathering
Sun Valley Culinary Institute , 211 N Main St , Ketchum
4:00 pm - Snow Globe Creating
The Burrow Art School & Studio , 200 River St W Unit 102 , Ketchum
4:30 pm - Slow Flow Yoga with Sarah Murphy @CoreFocus
CoreFocus , 91 E Croy St B , Hailey
5:30 pm - HS Wrestling vs Challis & Snake River
Butte Middle/High School Arco, ID 83213
6:00 pm - Game Night Live Trivia is at Sawtooth Brewery (Hailey)!
Sawtooth Brewery & Tap Room , 110 N River St , Hailey
7:00 pm - End of 2nd Quarter & Semester 1
Butte Middle/High School - Hands-On Knife Skills with Chef Paul Brown
Sun Valley Culinary Institute , 211 N Main St , Ketchum
5:00 pm - HS Girls Basketball vs Oakley
Butte County District #111 Arco, ID 83213
5:30 pm - HS Girls Basketball Oakley
Arco Elementary Arco, ID 83213
5:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sun Valley Resort posted a job opening for Hospitality Manager in Training in Sun Valley. Apply here.
- ServiceMaster posted a job opening for Commercial Cleaning Supervisor in Sun Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mackay here.
š Nearby News
Sun Valley
- Sun Valley Winter Wonderland kicks into high gear with the Tree Lighting Ceremony (kivitv.com)
- The Idaho Mountain Town That Turned Its Cozy Cabins Into A Tourist Magnet (takingthekids.com)
- Viceroy Hotels & Resorts Expands Executive Leadership with Four Key Hires (businesswire.com)
Idaho Falls
- Children Enjoy "Breakfast with Santa" at Idaho Falls Elks Lodge (localnews8.com)
- A Message of Light in the Darkness: Idaho Falls community Celebrates first night of Hanukkah (localnews8.com)
- Light the World Giving Machines arrive at Grand Teton Mall (localnews8.com)
Ok Mackay! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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