40 Years Later: Listen to episode 10 of "A Better Search for Barbara Cotton" This Sunday, April 11, marks four decades since Barbara Cotton went missing from Williston, N.D. A celebration of Barbara's life will take place on that date in Williston's Recreation Park from 2- 6 p.m. Written By: James Wolner | × On a Saturday night in April of 1981, Barbara Cotton just simply never came home. Some say she was last seen entering Recreation Park. Exactly 40 years later, on April 11, 2021 friends, family and members of the community will gather in Williston's Recreation Park to pay tribute to and honor her life. January 23, 2021. James Wolner / Forum News Service