| Brightest
Stars named
St. Mary’s Hospital was honored as Idaho’s Brightest Star grand prize winner in the business category. Awarded as runners-up at the third annual ceremonies were Kelby Wilson of Cottonwood in the individual category and the Cottonwood Lions Club in the organization category. 
standout in their community and state as an extraordinary provider of services
to enhance the lives of Idaho’s families and children. St. Mary’s provides
care for Cottonwood, Greencreek, Ferdinand, Kamiah, Nezperce, Craigmont
and Grangeville, offering uncompensated medical care, charity care, in
kind donations, and sport physical programs that donate a portion of the
fee (60 percent) back to the schools. St. Mary’s Hospital provides flu
shots, childbirth classes, and immunization clinics for children. The hospital
sponsors the Angel Tree and backpacks for needy children. St. Mary’s Hospital
and Clinic is a beacon of light and hope reaching out to the community
in many ways.
The members of this Lion Club are always engaged in a community service project. The club has helped the community for more than 25 years. Recent projects include several efforts at the City Park, including a veteran’s memorial, replacement of worn pavement along the bike path and repair of the awnings over the tables. The Lion’s Club has helped with everything from the baseball field to a new clinic and helicopter pad for the hospital. All of these efforts help provide the youth of the area with positive activities. 
He is a positive role model for young children. His personal and community
interests focus on youth development. He has participated in the foreign
exchange program, helped raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital,
participated in 4-H, led his class as president, participated in the North
Idaho Youth for Justice, volunteered at the local library, served with
the Catholic Youth Boys Group, participated in peer mediation in the school
system, and led the football team as captain. He has won the support of
community leaders in his goal to create a youth council for community involvement
and service. |
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