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Back to Back in Burley

Winning dual state titles was supposed to be the ultimate goal. But that was eight months ago and there’s no time for reminiscing. The defending champs aren’t satisfied and...

Things To Do

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Oregon Trail Rendezvous

“You need to know who you are and where you come from,” insists Randy Holl, public relations chairman of Oregon Trail Muzzleloaders. “You miss out on a lot if...
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The People of Southern Idaho

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Ron Cole – Mandolin Maker

Ron Cole – Mandolin Maker

A young couple spends a romantic evening of their honeymoon floating down an Italian waterway in a Gondola… A group of family and friends gathers around a campfire enjoying marshmallows on the fire and dancing to Bluegrass music… A congregation of a hometown church...

White Tiger Martial Arts

White Tiger Martial Arts

White Tiger Martial Arts is the only Idaho martial arts school teaching Doce Pares, a Filipino martial art that emphasizes stick and sword fighting. Brian Jensen established White Tiger in Rupert in 2003. Jensen has been a martial arts enthusiast since he took his...

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Shardé Bement

Shardé Bement

Shardé Bement is in many ways a typical 14-year-old girl. She attends ninth grade at Kimberly High School, likes to write poetry and has tried her hand at sports such as softball and basketball. However, Shardé has discovered an activity that is rather uncommon for...

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Tyler Shockey

Tyler Shockey

Freeskiing phenom Tyler Shockey finished last season ranked 18th nationally in slopestyle for his age group (16-19) by the USASA – the country’s premier amateur ski and snowboard association. What makes this feat most remarkable is that Shockey is from Burley – not...

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Lori Henson

Lori Henson

Magic Valley residents enjoy many offerings of local arts, music, and theatrical productions. Anyone who has attended – or participated in – one of Magic Valley’s local musical theater productions, has likely seen a show directed by Lori Henson. Lori has always...

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2008 Mom of the Year

2008 Mom of the Year

Your nominations came rolling in for our first-ever Mother of the Year contest. There are so many incredible women raising children here that it was difficult to single one out. But after much deliberation by the Southern Idaho Living editorial board, we chose a...

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Sheryl Whiting

Sheryl Whiting

Sheryl Whiting can’t imagine a winter without skiing. Pomerelle Mountain Resort can’t imagine skiing without Sheryl Whiting. For the past 29 years, Sheryl has taught literally thousands of skiers as an instructor at Pomerelle. “How many people have the opportunity...

Southern Idaho Photos

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Jan 01, 2008

Jackson Bridge

Four Trumpeter Swans flying over the Jackson Bridge. The bridge is located near Rupert about 4 miles down the Snake...
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Aug 01, 2011

Balanced Rock

Southwest of Buhl Idaho located in the Salmon Falls Creek Canyon stands the natural phenomenon Balanced Rock. Over 48...
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Mar 01, 2011

Snake River Canyon Storm

Back in our 2007 July/August issue we published a story called "The Snake River Lifestyle" I remember a quote from...