By JOHN VAN VLEET PGCC head professional Preston Golf and Country Club is participating in the “Take your Daughter to the Course” week as part of a national promotion with the PGA of America to promote participation in golf, but especially to girls and their families. This promotion will take place this week, through...
By TRISH CHECKETTS Community Fund Coordinator FCMC On July 23 Franklin County Healthcare Foundation held its annual “Hit From the Heart” Golf Benefit. The weather was beautiful along with the golf course. The golfers were encouraged to “cheat” with purchased string and mulligans. The string helps keep scores under par. This year there was...
By RODNEY D. BOAM Citizen editor Mutton Bustin’, sponsored by Ron Keller Tire, continues to be one of the highlights of “That Famous Preston Night Rodeo” and this year is shaping up to be the same. Some pretty brave and not-so- brave youngsters will put on their protective gear and hug a sheep. The...
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor FRANKLIN – A ceremonial ground-breaking for the Horse Station at Cache Valley will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. in Franklin, according to Ernest Bleinberger, master developer of the project. The occasion will mark the beginning of construction on a horse sculpture and entry feature that will...
Johnson Reservoir event to promote angling By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor You don’t need a fishing license or even a fishing pole at this special event near Preston on Monday, June 18. Fish and Game officers from Franklin County and throughout the southeast region will be bringing the Take Me Fishing Trailer to...
By CITIZEN STAFF Thirteen year-old David Tillitson should be receiving his Eagle Scout award in a court of honor any day now. But beyond that recognition comes the satisfaction he and his troop, parents and family are already receiving, knowing residents of Weston and beyond are enjoying a new disc golf course that was...
Callie Jo Checketts (middle), 19, from Paradise, was named Queen of that Famous Preston Night Rodeo. First attendant is Abbi Shaffer (r), 17, from Preston, and Elizabeth Lockyer, 21, was named second attendant. This story is sponsored by LaMont Automotive. For the full story subscribe to The Preston Citizen: in print or online.
By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor Anglers in Franklin County and across Idaho can fish for free across the state on Saturday, June 9. It’s Free Fishing Day and all reservoirs in Franklin County have been stocked with catchable rainbow trout. Several events are scheduled throughout southeastern Idaho on Free Fishing Saturday, the closest...
Fish and Game expects good fishing By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor Most reservoirs across Franklin County will be stocked with catchable trout by this weekend, according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Stocking traditionally has occurred soon after ice-off at the reservoirs in late March or April. But a sharp-billed...
By SYDNEY BLAIR WS sports writer The track season has come and gone for the West Side Pirates. Although things didn’t quite turn out for the boys’ team, they still did exceptionally well by placing third at state and bringing another trophy home. The girls also did really well by placing fourth and they...
