Updated July 3, 2024
Sonnen Farms awarded Century Farm status
On June 8, Sonnen Farms, nestled in the heart of Greencreek, Idaho, was honored with the prestigious Century Farm Award, recognizing over a century of steadfast dedication to agriculture, community, and heritage. . . .
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Greencreek Celebration is Thursday
The annual Greencreek 4th of July celebration is set for this Thursday, July 4 starting at 6 a.m. with a flag raising. . . .
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Business moves and expands
Chesky Woodworking, a carpentry business that has been run by Jim Chmelik for many years is relocating to Greencreek.  . . .
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To the Library and Beyond!
Prairie Community Library is closed for July 4th, but our Grand Re-Opening is scheduled for Thursday 18 July . . .
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CEDA Board elects new executive team
The Clearwater Economic Development Association (CEDA) has a new chair and vice-chair, elected by the organization’s board of directors at a recent board meeting. . . .
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Blood drive is just short of goal
The blood drive held June 18, 2024 just barely missed the goal. . . .
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Woman's body recovered from Salmon River
On June 27, 2024, the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office and United Search Corp recovered Marsha Hayes and her vehicle from the Big Salmon River. . . .
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Friendships: the Koehlers and Buckskin Bill
Living in Indiana in 1972, Steve Koehler read Harold Peterson’s book The Last of the Mountain Men: The True Story of an Idaho Solitary. . . .
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Sr. Mary Frances Kluss, OSB, celebrates 50th Jubilee
More than 120 people filled the chapel at the Center for Benedictine Life at the Monastery of St. Gertrude, Cottonwood, Idaho, on June 24, as Sister Mary Frances Kluss, OSB, marked the 50th jubilee of her monastic profession. . . .
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Students named to UI Dean's List
Several local students have been named to the University of Idaho Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. . . .
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Youth baseball teams compete at Orofino
On this page are photos of two Cottonwood youth baseball teams that competed at tournaments in Orofino last weekend. . . .
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Sonnen Farms was recently recognized as a Century Farm by the Idaho State Historical Society. Photo provided by ISHS. See story at left. Click on the photo for a larger view.

On Saturday June 29 we had our biannual roadside cleanup. The above photo shows the great volunteers that came out to help that were then treated to lunch at Subway thank you Emily Ratcliff, and Trina Geis for being my adult drivers and helping me supervise these young students. This is a very worthwhile service project we do and I appreciate all that have helped. We hope everyone has a safe Fourth of July. Photo by Sarah Walsh. Click on the photo for a larger view.

Thirteen Idaho County teens joined 150 other 4-Hers from around the state last week for the Idaho 4-H State Teen Association Convention (STAC). They met on the University of Idaho campus for four days of leadership training, career development and exploration, tours, community service learning, and fun. Pictured back row left to right: Will Patten, Kane MacIntire, Eric Schlader, Lillian Rehder, Maggie Nuxoll, Dylan Klapprich, Henry Lustig, Catherine Seubert, and Brooke Bennett.Front row left to right: Ellie Nuxoll, Mikayla Rowland, Halee Rowland, and Macie Uhlenkott. Photo by Tara Rowland.  Click on the photo for a larger view.

Benedictine Sister Mary Frances Kluss renews her profession of the vows of obedience, stability and fidelity to the monastic way of life during her 50th jubilee celebration on June 24 in the chapel at the Center for Benedictine Life at the Monastery of St. Gertrude, Cottonwood. Photo provided by Monastery of St. Gertrude. See article above left. Click on the photo for a larger view.

This is Eva Herzog’s column from the October 9, 1975 edition of the Chronicle. At the bottom where it is cut off it said "Emelia Frei drove to Spokane to visit with" Click on the photo for a larger view.
 
 

 
 
 

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