Cloudy skies this morning will become partly cloudy this afternoon. High 56F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph..
Partly cloudy skies. Low 38F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
It remains unclear whether federal tax dollars may come to Idaho County as a consequence of flooding earlier this month, but some repairs are needed sooner than even state disaster relief funding may become available.
GRANGEVILLE – Jimmy Novak was pushing a stroller full of his belongings down U.S. Highway 95 last week when a car came up behind him. Lacey Graham came out, saying she was glad to have found Novak, and that she had something for him.
A no-cost Easter dinner will be held at The Hangout in Cottonwood Sunday, April 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
COTTONWOOD – Purses, bags, containers, wallets, baskets and other containers lined the walls of the Cottonwood Community Hall Sunday, April 7.
Flooding hit much of Idaho Tuesday, April 9, and in Idaho County, Stites bore the brunt as the creeks that drain into the South Fork Clearwater River could not keep up with days upon days of rain in addition to spring runoff, and flowed onto what is normally dry ground.
Idaho County Commissioners have a big ticket queued up for Tuesday, April 9, when the board will discuss and decide what to do about aging computer technology as a wave of obsolescence looms in 2020.
COTTONWOOD -- Well, it is Palm Sunday, so that means Easter is just one week away. We got our palm in dry so the farmers will get their hay in dry, also. Anyway, that is what the old saying is.
GRANGEVILLE – “Hospice focused on caring, not curing,” said Syringa Hospice social worker Cindy Higgins at the March 26 hospital board meeting.
COTTONWOOD -- Rain is keeping everything pretty soggy lately. The only good thing about it is, it’s melting the snow. Flowers are starting to bloom already. Spring always gives you hope for a new year.
Grangeville and Cottonwood recycling sites will be closed Saturday, April 20, for Easter weekend.
KOOSKIA – To assist those impacted by recent flooding, a multi-agency resource center (MARC) will be available to the public on Tuesday, April 16, at Kooskia City Hall from 3:30 to 8 p.m.
COTTONWOOD – Catholic evangelist Richard Lane will hold a two-day Lenten missions session at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cottonwood.
COTTONWOOD -- What a beautiful day we had yesterday. We went for a Sunday drive to the Salmon River. It was warm down there and the grass is growing. We saw a bunch of baby calves. That is a sure sign of spring.
KEUTERVILLE – “We’re having a housewarming today,” said Tom Gehring with a smile.
GRANGEVILLE – A Cottonwood man faces multiple charges for allegedly attempting to elude a Grangeville police officer during a traffic violation stop.
A memo of understanding between the Cottonwood and Grangeville Police Departments was approved by the Cottonwood City Council. This allows each entity to help the other if asked. It does not require one to help the other as local events may take precedence. Each department can opt out at any time.
Investigation is ongoing into last week’s fatality accident on U.S. Highway 12 that claimed the life of a Cottonwood man.
COTTONWOOD -- As I write this on St. Patrick’s Day, the snow is beginning to melt. We have had a couple of days when the temperature was above freezing. Maybe spring will come this year.
COTTONWOOD – Grab your wallet and make a run for the Cottonwood Community Hall, 501 King Street.
The filing deadline is less than two weeks away, March 22, for candidates to file for open positions on area highway, water and sewer, recreation and hospital districts.
COTTONWOOD – Wrapped snug within layers of a wool blanket and nylon tarp, this accident victim looked pleasantly content with onlookers saying he resembled more of a “burrito patient” than a person suffering from trauma.
MOSCOW – The University of Idaho has released its list of fall graduates for the 2018 semester. A total of 587 degrees were distributed following the fall 2018 semester, which ended Dec. 14.
COTTONWOOD -- Congratulations to Betty Campbell, who retired March 1, after 45 years as a teller. She worked in the Cottonwood branch of Wells Fargo, and then switched to the Grangeville branch for the last two years. Enjoy your retirement, Betty!
A total of 175 Idaho 4-H members heard from the state’s top leaders during the Know Your Government Conference (KYG) in Boise Feb. 16-18 during the Presidents Day Holiday. The Idaho County 4-H Program sent seven delegates to the conference this year.
The school board passed a resolution to seek a $325,000 override levy this year at their February meeting Tuesday, Feb. 19. That amount is the same as last year. The election will be held Tuesday, May 21.
The Clearwater Basin Advisory Group (BAG) is seeking a representative-at-large to be part of a group of 10 citizens who advise the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) on water quality objectives for streams and rivers in Latah, Clearwater, Nez Perce, Lewis, and Idaho counties.
COTTONWOOD -- I always wondered what it would be like to live in Antarctica. I think we are getting a taste of it. Nothing to see but white snow, no difference between the ground and the sky, and snow and more snow!
Kris Ricksecker opened the Feb. 5 meeting of the Pioneer Senior Citizens with the Pledge of Allegiance and Ivan Nuxoll led the dinner prayer.
Keep your shovel handy, as the National Weather Service Office in Missoula forecasts the ongoing snowy weather to continue across Idaho County and the region.
GRANGEVILLE – Jury trials are tentatively set this fall for two Cottonwood sisters charged with attempting to hire individuals to murder their neighbor.
COTTONWOOD -- The Historical Museum at St. Gertrude is building a collection of historical photos of Camas Prairie and the surrounding river areas. The photos should depict communities and features such as barns, post offices, main streets, community celebrations and people.
COTTONWOOD -- Free to a good home: six piles of snow located in my driveway. You load, you haul. No returns. School kids were happy when they got a couple of snow days last week.
GRAVES CREEK ROAD, COTTONWOOD – Don’t look for Betty Campbell to be taking naps and lazing around come March.
District Court arraignments are set Feb. 25 for two Greencreek sisters charged with attempting to contract the murder of a neighbor.
Idaho County residents are expected to face more snow, severe winds and icy roads the rest of this week and into next week.