STORY AND PHOTOS BY KAREN BOSSICK
Audio Innovations and the Liberty Theatre are among the organizations honored for the effort they put into their floats in the 141st annual Hailey’s Days of the old West Fourth of July Parade.
The awards:
- Best Originality—Audio Innovations
- Best Presentation—Liberty Theatre
- Best Local Business—Grocery Outlet
- Best Theme—Upper Big Wood Grange
- Best Effort—Wood River Toy Run
Chamber Director Mike McKenna noted that the 75th annual Sawtooth Rangers Rodeo all but sold out all three nights, and the Kiwanis Club enjoyed record concession sales at the rodeo.
COMING UP
As for the latest gossip…The Serva family is adding yet another restaurant to their quiver, opening the new Peruvian restaurant in Rico’s Pizza’s old spot. The family also owns two coffee shops and two KB’s in the valley, and Rodolfo Serva’s daughter co-owns the Indian restaurant.
Meanwhile, owners of Bellevue’s 7 Fuego plan to reopen in the old Gannett Country Club. And The Mint hopes to reopen soon, as well.