October 18, 2019                  Vol. 15 Issue 188

10-14-19 Dear Readers: In the pathology from my surgery in July, they found a different variety of breast cancer in the lymph nodes. That necessitates a round of different chemo therapy. I am doing okay with most of the side effects, but struggling with the extreme fatigue. Please, be patient with me as I get back on track with daily issues and then catch up on some articles that have been waiting. Thank you for your patience and support. Nancy

Walls going up on Children's Section as funds for CMPL expansion growWalls are going up this week on the expansion of the Children's Section at the Clearwater Memorial Public Library as fundraising pushes forward for continuing expansion of the entire facility. See the article and photos...

Risch picks Hanson Garage as Idaho Small Business of the Month
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has selected Hanson Garage of Orofino as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for October 2019. See the article...

County Commissioners choose nomination for ICRMP Board
During their Oct. 7 regular session, Clearwater County Commissioners participated in the ICRMP (Idaho Counties Risk Management Program) Board of Trustees nomination and election process by nominating incumbent trustee representative from the District II counties Lewis County Commissioner Justin McLeod. See the report...

Hunters help needed to monitor Chronic Wasting Disease in Clearwater, Panhandle regions
The Clearwater Region of the Idaho Fish and Game is asking hunters to help with a surveillance program looking for chronic wasting disease. See the article and photo...

State Board approves higher education policy changes
The Idaho State Board of Education this week approved several changes to Board policy governing public higher education in Idaho. See the article...

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Draft decision on 'End of the World' project available for public objections
KAMIAH, Idaho (Oct. 10, 2019) - A Draft decision designed to reduce the risk of insect and disease infestation, wildfire to local communities and surrounding federal lands, improve water quality and aquatic habitats and restore forest vegetation, dry meadows, and grasslands to a healthy condition is available for public objection. See the article...

Congratulations
Congratulations to Brandon Skyler Christopher Hueth and Amber Marie Zweifel, new parents of Braelynn Dana Marie Hueth. See the announcement...

Work Session and Regular Session School Board meeting scheduled October 21.
See the agenda...

IDFG announces stocking plans for Clearwater Region
Idaho Fish and Game produces over 30 million fish annually at its hatcheries, and stocks them into waters throughout the state every year, providing Idahoans with fishing opportunities for a variety of species. See the article...

It is a good time to get out, enjoy
From the looks of the forecast, it looks like the winter weather is getting closer and closer. Still a good time to get out and enjoy! See the column...

Need a a fishing guide, faster Internet, a new roof, RV parking space or lodging for guests?
Check out our Directory Page' and see who might have the remedies for holes in your roof, faster Internet and great places to stay. See the page...

Looking for a way to get rid of an old car?
Check Classifieds...

We Have a Winner!
Join us for our 579th Clearwater History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See the answer, winner and clues...

We Have Winners!!
Join us for our 578th Clearwater History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See the answer, winners and clues...

Clearwater Creations
We have started a service for Clearwater Country artisans and crafters that would like to advertise their creations on our site in a shopping cart format and for those who would like to purchase items uniquely from Clearwater Country. See the Creations page...

Catch up on 2018 Clearwater County Fair and Orofino Lumberjack Days articles & photos
For those who would like to catch up all at once on Window on the Clearwater coverage of the Clearwater County Fair and Orofino Lumberjack Days, we are providing this page with links to articles, photos and information about happenings in 2016. We will continue to add to the archives on this page as we continue our coverage. See the latest on the home page each day. See the archives here...

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- -- Barbara Bush