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July 4th Celebration Nets Midvale Pool Over $9,000

By
Bonnie Evans
,
Midvale Correspondent
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Printed in our
July 8, 2026
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Karly Jakich and her two children sold hundreds of Duck Raffle tickets at the Midvale 4th of July celebration. Bounce houses behind her kept all the children entertained. Photo by Bonnie Evans

Bonnie Evans, Midvale Correspondent

Over 300 happy Americans showed up at Midvale Pool’s annual Fourth of July celebration. After all the meal tickets were counted, and the gun raffle tickets were added, along with the duck raffle tickets and numerous donations, the Pool committee is happy to report a grand total income of $9,400.49.

They said, “We are beyond grateful! Thank you to everyone who supported the Midvale Swimming Pool. This beloved gem in our small town wouldn’t be open for the kids in our community without your generosity. It also wouldn’t even exist without the incredible dedication of the Midvale Pool Board. Every board member volunteers countless hours throughout the year, and we’d love to give each of them the recognition they deserve.” They are President Brian Steed, Vice President Chelsey Doggett, Secretary Laci Steed, Treasurer Karly Jakich, pool Manager Jessica Mikek, Assistant Manager Christy Graham, Devon Langer and Jake Mikek.

The swimming pool needs resurfacing which may cost $50,000. The last time it was done was in the 1980s when the pool was expanded. The maintenance is necessary to keep the pool open for all to enjoy. The pool is a 501(3)c nonprofit organization for anyone who would like to donate. Address is Midvale Swimming Pool, PO Box 4, Midvale ID 83645.

Local bikers, some with pedals and some with engines, added their patriotic pride to the parade in Midvale on July 4. Photo by Bonnie Evans.
The Star Spangled Banner was performed by Rosalie and Oaklynn Phillips before a short program featuring comments from Grand Marshalls Alan and Varina Pickett, a partial reading of the Declaration of Independence by history teacher Brian Steed, and a prayer before the BBQ. Photo by Bonnie Evans.
Midvale Volunteer Firemen and EMT’s made their presence known in the 4th of July parade by simply entering a great host of equipment and running sirens and horns. Photo by Bonnie Evans.
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