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Pumpkin carving contest sponsored by Freedom Northwest

KAMIAH — Freedom Northwest Credit Union is sponsoring its annual pumpkin carving contest. The contest ends Oct. 30. Carve your own pumpkin (categories are best Halloween themed, Best FNWCU themed and best creative/original). and upload a photo of it to www.facebook.com/FNWCU or e-mail to mar…

UYLC Fall Festival set for Oct. 29

UYLC Fall Festival set for Oct. 29

KAMIAH — UYLC will present its Fall Festival Friday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the Kamiah multipurpose room. Free pumpkin carving, games, haunted hayrides, a fortune teller, cake walk and more will all be available. Call 208-743-0392.

Backyard Bounty 4-H Club to meet Oct. 18

KAMIAH — The last Backyard Bounty meeting for the season will be held Monday, Oct. 18, at the Valley View Nazarene Church across from the Life Center. Bring your own place setting for potluck at 5:30. The meeting starts at 6 p.m.

SRAG show canceled

RIGGINS – The Salmon River Art Guild’s annual show in Riggins, set for October, has been canceled due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.

Winchester Livestock 4-H

Winchester Livestock 4-H Club had our pre-fair meeting Monday, Sept. 13. Secretary, Greta Watson presided over the meeting because our president and vice president were absent. Leader Shauna handed out fair booklets, and we talked about when our projects need to be entered. We also talked ab…

No Backyard Bounty meeting this month

Organizers say, “Hope all the gardens have been going well,” and also that there will be no Backyard Bounty meeting this month, Sept. 20. Watch for a posting for next month.

Saddliers set Sept. 18 trail challenge

The Kooskia Saddliers will hold an obstacle and trail challenge Sept. 18, with sign-up at 9 a.m. and start at 10 a.m. Entries are $10 for juniors up to age 13, $10 per horse for novices, and $15 per horse in the open class. Spectators are free and all are welcome.

Cancelled: Salmon River Art Guild show

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RIGINS – The Salmon River Art Guild’s annual show in Riggins, set for October, has been canceled due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.

Winchester Livestock 4-H Club

Winchester Livestock 4-H Club

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Pictured here: Winchester Livestock 4-H Club enjoyed ice cream at the Legion Hall on Aug. 16.

3 Rivers Amateur Radio Club

Several club members were able to help the Kooskia Fun Run by using our radios to keep the race officials appraised of the locations of the runners. Repeater work parties were held on July 20 and the 27th. The antenna was raised from 10 feet to approximately 45 feet resulting in increased coverage.

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State awards UYLC $1 million grant
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State awards UYLC $1 million grant

  • By Norma Staaf / The Clearwater Progress

KAMIAH — The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Child Care program, awarded a $1 million Community Programs grant to the Upriver Youth Leadership Council (UYLC), based in Kamiah, according to Sharlene Johnson, UYLC’s executive director.

4-H Horse Trail Clinic

4-H Horse Trail Clinic

  • Contributed photo / Jill Breugeman

Idaho County 4-H held a trail clinic recently at the Kooskia Saddliers Arena. Participants had an obstacle course they competed as part of the day’s events. Pictured here is Adelyn Morgan, of White Bird, leading the way through the tarp tunnel.

Backyard Bounty meets July 19

KAMIAH — The next Backyard Bounty meeting will be on Monday, July 19, at the Nazarene Church across from the Life Center. Potluck is at 5:30 and the meeting starts at 6. There will be a presentation on drip watering to help us get through this dry spell. Bring your own place settings. See yo…

IDOC Helps Paint Kamiah Chamber Office
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IDOC Helps Paint Kamiah Chamber Office

  • Progress / Lara Smith

The Kamiah Chamber of Commerce and an inmate team from Idaho Department of Corrections (Idaho Correctional Institution - Orofino) worked the past week on a fresh coat of paint to make the Kamiah chamber office look fantastic! In a statement from the chamber, “Thank you for your hard work in …

3 Rivers Amateur Radio Club

If you have an interest in amateur radio you are welcome at our monthly meetings. The July meeting will feature photos and discussion of the Field Day results. We set up two complete radio stations powered by 12V batteries, which were charged by solar panels at the Fish Creek Pavilion south …

UYLC, YAB set variety of events

UYLC, YAB set variety of events

KAMIAH — Upriver Youth Leadership Council (UYLC) and Youth Advisory Board (YAB) have a variety of upcoming events on tap.

Kooskia Saddliers O-Mok-See rescheduled to July 11

KOOSKIA — The Kooskia Saddliers O-Mok-See for June 26 has been canceled and rescheduled to July 11, with a 3 p.m. sign-up and 4 p.m. start. There will be high point and reserve in each age group (five age groups). Cost is $15 for all events. Concession stands will be open.

Winchester Livestock 4H Club meets in Craigmont

Winchester Livestock 4H Club meets in Craigmont

CRAIGMONT — On June 16, Winchester Livestock 4H Club met at the Legion Hall in Craigmont. President Noah Watson was absent so Vice President Isaac Modrell presided over the meeting. We ate tacos and peanut butter cookies made by our members with cooking and baking projects. We also had demon…

Kooskia Saddliers O-Mok-See rescheduled to July 11

KOOSKIA — The Kooskia Saddliers O-Mok-See for June 26 has been canceled and rescheduled to July 11, with a 3 p.m. sign-up and 4 p.m. start. There will be high point and reserve in each age group (five age groups). Cost is $15 for all events. Concession stands will be open.