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The Richard Jacobs VFW Post 4902 and American Legion Post 40 held a Memorial Day commemoration at the Cottonwood Catholic Cemetery Monday, May 29. More than 100 people were present for the short service, which included laying of the wreath, a prayer, the playing of taps, a gun salute and rea…

Gordon and Pepper Harman, along with a crew from Quinn Wemhoff, removed the safe from the former Harman Agency office. The safe was built in 1906 and had been in that building since it was built following the 1908 fire.

Time flies! June 21 is the first day of summer, meaning summer activities are starting up for the year. Among these are summer reading programs provided by local libraries. The libraries in the county are hosting several events for youth in the area to the 2023 theme of “All Together Now.”

COTTONWOOD — Many, many moons ago, during our college years, Lyd and I were introduced to a psychological proposition called Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. There were five levels, ranging from basic survival (“I don’t want to be eaten by a bear”) to creative self-expression (“I’d like to compo…

    COTTONWOOD — The Idaho County Democratic Party (ICDP) will have a picnic, pie auction and silent auction on Sunday, June 11, 1-4 p.m. at the Cottonwood Community Hall (506 King Street). Democrats from all counties in District 6 and District 7 are welcome to attend.

      Thia’s Dancers held their spring recital May 21 at Prairie High School in Cottonwood. Dancers ages 3 to adult participated in the show with jazz and tap under the instruction of Thia Waller. To find out about weekly dance lessons during the school year, call or text Waller at 208-507-1871. I…

      COTTONWOOD — Many, many years ago, Lydia and I moved to Cottonwood and, for a number of months, rented an apartment on Peasley Street. As we were moving in, a woman who lived across the carport from us walked over to introduce herself. She was Hilda Frei, a true saint on earth. The usual int…

        COTTONWOOD — Vacation Bible School is set for Emmanuel Baptist Church, 404 Foster Street, Cottonwood, June 12-16th, with the theme of “Twists & Turns,” and the story of Peter. Preregister on Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m. -noon, while sharing hot dogs and enjoying a bouncy house. VBS will be…

          Local communities are holding services in honor and remembrance on Memorial Day. Here are upcoming services and where and when they will be held:

          COTTONWOOD — I have always enjoyed reptiles, especially snakes. My earliest memory of any kind of pet was of a small desert tortoise that wandered around our home when I was three years old. At the age of 11 or 12, while living in Orofino, my brother, Al, and I decided to turn our screened-i…

            COTTONWOOD — Registration is open for arts and crafts vendors to participate in the 2023 Raspberry Social, to be held at the Monastery of St. Gertrude, 465 Keuterville Road, Cottonwood, on Sunday, Aug. 6. The social will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the monastery lawn. For a registration fo…

              Megabus recently announced a new partnership with Northwestern Stage Lines, a private transportation company in the Northwest United States.

                Elections were held Tuesday, May 16, for the Grangeville Rural Fire District permanent levy; for supplemental levies for the Cottonwood and Salmon River school districts; and open board positions for Syringa Hospital District, and the Cottonwood and Fenn highway districts.

                  COTTONWOOD — Registration is open for arts and crafts vendors to participate in the 2023 Raspberry Social, to be held at the Monastery of St. Gertrude, 465 Keuterville Road, Cottonwood, on Sunday, Aug. 6. The social will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the monastery lawn.

                  COTTONWOOD — Shortly after moving to Cottonwood many moons ago, I was talking to some students after school about vehicles. They knew that Lyd and I had a two-door Camry, but wondered if I had a hunting rig, as well.

                    COTTONWOOD — Registration is open for arts and crafts vendors to participate in the 2023 Raspberry Social, to be held at the Monastery of St. Gertrude, 465 Keuterville Road, Cottonwood, on Sunday, Aug. 6. The social will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the monastery lawn.

                    The Keuterville Livestock 4-H Club shows off their new vinyl banner which will be displayed at the Cottonwood recycling site on the days they are volunteering there. The Greencreek Active Workers also have such a banner for when they are helping. Pictured (L-R) are Tillman Uhlenkott, Moses U…

                    The Idaho State HOSA-Future Health Professionals Leadership Conference was held March 8-10 in Pocatello, where local high school students had a variety of successes. Several students qualified for the HOSA International Leadership Conference to be held in Dallas, Texas, June 22-24.

                    COTTONWOOD — One way or another I think we’re all birders. Not diehards, mind you; none of us are likely to be winging our way to Antarctica to witness the “March of the Penguins.” Especially at this time of year, we’re more likely to notice robins as they tease a worm out of the lawn, or ch…

                    Despite being one of the first warm and sunny days of the year, the Idaho County 4-H party was a success Saturday, April 29, at the Cottonwood Community Hall. The “penny arcade” event with games, and lunch sponsored by the U of I Extension Grangeville, and the Idaho-Lewis County Cattle Assoc…

                      Local fifth graders recently participated in the Farm and Forest Fair 2023. The Idaho County Extension Office cooperates with area agriculture and natural resource groups and agencies to present a one and one-half hour guided tour of learning stations. Groups of about 10 students move throug…

                        Despite being one of the first warm and sunny days of the year, the Idaho County 4-H party was a success Saturday, April 29, at the Cottonwood Community Hall. The “penny arcade” event with games, and lunch sponsored by the U of I Extension-Grangeville, and the Idaho-Lewis County Cattle Assoc…

                        Congratulations to Sheila Ove who won the Prairie High School sewing class quilt raffle. Thanks to all who supported the class through ticket purchases. Some students in the class are pictured here with the quilt.

                        Cottonwood’s Prairie High School students fared well at the recent University of Idaho Math Competition in Moscow. The team of juniors and seniors included Riley Enneking, Morgan Poxlietner, Colton McElroy, Zane Uptmor, and alternate Isabella Walsh. THe team won the award for “Best Small Rur…

                          What is Dementia Friends? According to Dementia Friends Idaho, it is about understanding dementia, changing the way people talk and think about dementia and making a difference for those affected by dementia. Register for free to learn at one of the local information sessions:

                          COTTONWOOD — Cottonwood Joint School District 242 will ask its patrons to support a $200,000 one-year supplemental levy on May 16.

                            COTTONWOOD — Folklorist and musician Gary Eller will present “Songs and Poems of the Early Idaho Panhandle Region” on Tuesday, May 2, at 6 p.m., in Spirit Center at the Monastery of St. Gertrude located at 465 Keuterville Rd., Cottonwood, ID, 83522.

                            For the third year in a row, Prairie High School students were named the 2022-23 Knowledge Bowl Champions. The 35 members meet each Tuesday at lunch for trivia. Six competition meets were held this year. Pictured are (back row, L-R) Johnathan, Zane, Briggs, Lee, Clarise, Colton, Peter, Dylan…

                            Congratulations to Cottonwood’s Prairie High School students of the month for April: Briggs Rambo, Ben Seacrest, Matt Wemhoff, Julia Rehder, Amelia Uhlenkott, Kaylie Lockett, Kassandra Dining, Sheridan Ousnamer, Aubree Geis, Dylan Klapprich and Ember Martin.