Escapees
recaptured near Clarkston
The two inmates who escaped from North Idaho Correctional Institution
on Wednesday, June 4, are back in custody. . . .
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40
years at the bank
Betty Campbell started with First Security Bank in June of 1974.
When the bank opened its doors in Cottonwood, their motto was “People Remember
Good Banks because Good Banks Remember People”. . . .
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Register
early for the crafts show
Artisans and other vendors are invited to participate in the 22nd Annual
Raspberry Festival Arts & Crafts Fair on Sunday, August 3. . . .
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Lifeline
Services help you live independently at home
“Your home is where you are most comfortable, surrounded by everything
that’s familiar. But, for seniors, it is estimated that more than half
of all falls that result in injury happen at home,” states Lifeline Coordinator
for St. Mary’s and Clearwater Valley Hospital and Clinics, Lana Lentz.
. . .
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Cochran
receives Eagle Scout
Drew Cochran, 18, of Boy Scout Troop 638 was honored at a special Eagle
Scout ceremony at 2 p.m. on June 1 at his residence in Cottonwood, Idaho
in the presence of his troop, friends and family. Drew is the son of Terry
and Jennifer Cochran. . . .
Also on this page is the letter of recommendation for the Honor Award
he received (photos on last week's update.) . . .
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June
is National Safety Month
Injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages –
and they are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44. The
good news is everyone can get involved to help prevent injuries. . . .
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Gibney
receives award
Rachel (Rehder) Gibney, director of nursing at Life Care Center of
Valley View in Boise, was named Life Care Centers of America’s company-wide
Director of Nursing of the Year on May 19 . . .
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Monastery
to host Federation meeting
The Monastery of St. Gertrude will host the upcoming Federation of
St. Gertrude General Chapter Meeting, June 22-27. . . .
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Summer
Reading Program starts June 19
Prairie Community Library is starting Summer Reading on June 19th.
The theme this year is “Fizz, Boom, Read.” That is bound to involve
some kind of science experiment and who knows what else!! . . .
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Youth
delivering haystacks as fundraiser
It’s Haystack Delivery Time again. The youth leadership team heading
to Camp Perkins for a High School retreat will be hosting a haystack lunch
delivery on June 18th. . . .
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The
LCSC Report
Classes available on Quickbooks 2013, Snorkeling and Scuba Diving and
Beginning Excel. . . .
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May
students of the month
Students of the month for May at Prairie Junior/Senior High School
are Calvin Hinkelman and Lucas Arnzen for the High School and Hope McIntire
and Spencer Schumacher for the Junior High. . . .
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Maddie
Betts gets wish granted
From the moment I met Madeline (Maddie) Betts she has made me feel
like a friend of the family. . . .
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Summit
grads receive awards, scholarships; Photos from graduation
In addition to graduating Saturday evening the Summit seniors
received awards for their 4 years in high school and have been awarded
several thousands of dollars worth of college scholarships. . . .
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The Summit Academy class of 2014 flip their tassels
after receiving their diplomas this past Saturday. From left are Michael
Waters, Rachael Frei, Sarah Chmelik, Megan Rehder and Matthew Schwartz.
.See article bottom left for more photos. Click on the photo for a
larger view.
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Last Tuesday afternoon, June 3, Cottonwood was hit
with a hailstorm with up to marble sized stones bouncing off of the streets,
building and vehicles. Click on the photo for a larger view.
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A fair sized crowd of bidders showed up at the annual
consignment sale at Cottonwood Livestock Auction. At the time of this photo
there were two auctioneers working. The loudspeakers from one cane be seen
behind the man with the suspenders to the right of the horse trailer. The
other set of loudspeakers can be seen to the right behind the person with
the white shirt and baseball cap. Click on the photo for a larger view.
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Carson Forsman and Reid Uptmor each received a bike
and helmet from Roger's Motors for having perfect attendance throughout
their 6th grade year! Photo by Sherry Holthaus. Click on the photo for
a larger view.
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Wyatt Ross and Kaylee Pikus were the May/June attendance
winners! Photo by Sherry Holthaus. Click on the photo for a larger
view.
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Madison Shears and Zach Rambo, (along with Damian
Forsmann who was not present for the photo) received Knights of Columbus
Hoop Shoot trophies for reaching the State level in their age categories.
Photo by Sherry Holthaus. Click on the photo for a larger view.
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Leann Lightfield was honored for reading her way to
over 1000 AR points this school year! Photo by Sherry Holthaus.Click on
the photo for a larger view.
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Three sixth grade students from Prairie Elementary
School did very well in the Art Design Contest sponsored by Idaho Farm
Bureau. Ciara Chaffee, left, received a second place and a check for $25.00
for her entry into the District 5 contest, which includes the ten northern
counties of Idaho. Carson Forsman, center, received a first place in district
and a check for $50.00 for his drawing of the farm scene. Sydnee Bruegeman,
right, won third place in the district, and a check for $25.00. The
Prairie students represented their school well. By winning first in District,
Carson’s entry was entered on the state level to compete with the four
other districts. There he won second place and a check for $50.00. Congratulations
to our students. Mrs. Sherry Holthaus is their teacher. (Photo by Mrs.
Sherry Holthaus). Click on the photo for a larger view.
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District 5 Winners are announced in the Essay Contest.
Claira Osborne, left, second place winner, Lane Wassmuth, center, first
place, and Hope Schwartz, right, third place winner received their awards
and check Friday at Summit Academy in the Essay contest for fifth grade
students. Lane received $50 for his essay and Claira and Hope each received
$25.00. Congratulations to the winners. Mrs. Karla Krogh is their teacher.
(Photo by Summit Academy). Click on the photo for a larger view.
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Miah Mager recently earned 4 first place awards for
the PeeWee Division competitions of Shirley’s Dance Studio, competing against
all of Shirley’s area dance students. The trophy is for first place overall
in the age group while the two ribbons and a medal she has hidden behind
the ribbons, were for other competitions: Express Yourself, Tap and Character.
4 year old Miah is the daughter of John and Denise Mager of Cottonwood.
Photo provided by John and Denise Mager. Click on the photo for a larger
view.
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