Children's
theatre tryouts are March 10
Just a reminder, Missoula Children’s Theatre is not coming to town
this year, but the Center For Discovery is sponsoring a week long theatre
event. . . .
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Relay
for Life planning meeting is Monday
The ACS Clearwater To Salmon Rivers Relay For Life invites all past,
present, and new teams to this year’s event July 15-16 at the Grangeville
High School track. . . .
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Ski
Skoop
We were able to open both Sunday and President’s Day Monday last weekend
and the skiers enjoyed over two feet of great snow and sunshine! . . .
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Arnoti
is library's first artist/author of the month
The community of Cottonwood is so very fortunate to have so many
very talented people in our area. As an added attraction to the Library,
the board decided to highlight local artists, authors and other talented
citizens throughout the year and give them the recognition they deserve.
. . .
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Hands
on with creative expression
In celebration of the Monastery of St. Gertrude's new Spirituality
& the Arts program, Spirit Center has launched the Creative Expression
retreats. These are hands-on, mid-week, small group encounters with art
and creativity. . . .
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From
your legislators
A strong Republican majority, bolstered by voters’ efforts last fall,
will rely on conservative principles in a challenging 2011 budget session.
. . .
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The
Parish Dinner that almost wasn't
The story behind the annual parish dinner at Keuterville begins in
the year 1978 when the Keuterville Christian Mothers decided to host the
event for the first time. . . .
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Historical
Museum closed for renovations
The Historical Museum at St. Gertrude is temporarily closed for renovations.
. . .
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Pirates
clinch trip to State
The Prairie Pirates won their first two District games to clinch a
third straight trip to the state tournament. . . .
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Lady
Pirates win 1 of 3 at State
The Prairie Lady Pirates won their first game but lost their next 2
at the 1-A, Division 1 Girls State Basketball Tournament at Nampa, Feb.
17-19. . . .
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7
qualify for State
All 7 Prairie wrestlers qualified for the upcoming State Tournament
with 5 qualifying as District Champions in the District 1-2 meet at Kootenai
High School Saturday, Feb. 19. . . .
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Summit
news
The Summit Academy Lady Patriots earned the consolation trophy at the
State 1-A Division 2 Tournament for the second straight year as they lost
to eventual champion Dietrich 52-62 then bounced back to beat Tri-Valley
52-34 and Garden Valley 54-39 at Nampa Feb. 17-19. . . .The Nezperce Indians
made sure there were no first-round upsets in the 1-A, Division 2 District
Tournament as they smothered Summit 21-74 at the LCSC Activity Center Monday,
Feb. 21. . . .
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Prairie’s girls team had to watch as Challis was awarded
the third place trophy. With only 2 seniors on the squad they have a good
chance to be back at state next year. See page 4 for tournament stories
and photos. Seen from left are Meaghan Bruner, Shelby VonBargen,
Taylor Heitman, Tanna Schlader, Samantha Keating, Kendall Schumacher, MeShel
Rad, Kayla Johnson, Megan Sigler, Lanny Wilson, and coaches Lori Mader
and Sarah Walsh. MaKayla Schaeffer and Calliee Mader are sitting down behind
the rest of the team. See stories and more photos below left. Click on
the photo for a larger view.
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The Summit girls are shown with the 1A-Division 2
Consolation Trophy they were awarded after defeating Garden Valley Saturday
morning. From left are Cassidy Stubbers, Sarah Chmelik, Brooke Schumacher,
assistant coach Alexa Prigge, Rachael Frei, Jamie Chmelik, Savanah Prigge,
Nicole Wemhoff, Rachel Wemhoff, Kayla Duclos, Nicole Frei and Megan Rehder.
In back is head coach Pete Prigge. See story and more photos below left.
Click on the photo for a larger view.
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The Prairie wrestling team with their District medals.
Front from left are District champs Kade Perrin, Alex Duman, Tyler Ross
and Damian McWilliams. Back from left are coach Chris Altman, District
champ Tayler Heitman, District 3rd place finisher Garrett Schmidt, District
runner-up Mitch Jungert, Stats girls Tannor Ratcliff and coach Dan Altman.
Photo submitted by Joe Ross. Click on the photo for a larger view. See
story below left.
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Ladd Arnoti with some of his paintings. He is the
Prairie Community Library Artist/Author of the month. Photo provided by
Dorothy Arnoti. See story at left
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The above accident took place Tuesday, Feb.
22 at milepost 253 (just north of the Nez Perce War historical site) south
of Cottonwood. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hess were returning to California when
their 2010 Dodge pickup pulling a 34 foot 2010 5th wheel trailer lost traction
to the rear wheels and jack-knifed. There were no injuries. Idaho County
Sheriff’s Deputies Fred Cary and Brian Hewson investigated. Photo and information
provided by Margo Bambacigno.
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"I can't believe I won. I've never won anything
in my life," excitedly exclaimed Peggy (Seubert) Gorciak, when she was
informed that she had won first prize at St. Mary's/ Holy Cross Raffle
on Sunday, Feb. 13. The top award was ½ hog, cut and wrapped, by
Sonnen Meats, owned by Norm and Julie Sonnen. Peggy was in
Cottonwood visiting her mother, Valeria Seubert, for the week and decided
to take in the parish dinner activities, which reaped big rewards for her.
The ticket sales surpassed last years' numbers, and was deemed very successful.
A big thank you to all the donors, supporters, and patrons to make a big
project a lot of fun and worthwhile experience according to chairperson,
Shirley Gehring. Photo provided by Shirley Gehring.
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School and Community Working Together: Thursday, February
10, Theresa Carter, of Prairie High School, presented a Communication
Course to 17 Highway District and City Employees. The course was
provided to local employees participating in the Statewide Road Scholar
Program. This program is set to provide additional education to road
maintenance employees. Participants included personnel from Cities
of Cottonwood, Kooskia, Nezperce; Highway District Employees from Ferdinand,
Greencreek, Cottonwood, Keuterville, Fenn, Grangeville, Winchester, Craigmont,
and Mohler. Click on the photo for a larger view.
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