| 2015
in review
With the New Year approaching it is time to look back at the happenings in our area in 2015 as reported in the Cottonwood Chronicle. The Prairie boys basketball team suffered their first loss of the season at the Coeur d’Alene Christmas Tournament to Wilson High School of Tacoma. Deaths: George E. Seubert, 84, Dec. 27, 2014; Margaret C. Seubert, 72, Dec. 22, 2014 Births: Cael August Tacke, son of Clark and Sara Tacke, Dec. 21, 2014 Businesses move during 2014: Rhonda Wemhoff Architecture from the Simon Building to the Mini-Mall and Bud’s Saw Service from Main Street to Highway 95 south of Cottonwood. Pirates finish 1-2 at Coeur d’Alene Tournament losing to Ridgeview of Oregon before beating GP Vanier of British Columbia. Summit Patriots overcome 16 point deficit to win at Logos. The family of Clarence and Rita Wassmuth had a get-together at Lewiston Jan. 3. Deaths: Julie Wassmuth, 74; Dec. 31, 2014; Shari Ross Burt, 51, Dec. 29, 2014 Birth: Whitney Chalienne Martin, daughter of Ty and Annie Martin of Ferdinand, Dec. 31, 2014 In the Service: Pvt. Kyle Dean Bower graduated from USMC Boot Camp Sewer line service and aggressive dogs headline Cottonwood City Council meeting Police Chief Terry Cochran warns citizens of IRS phone scams. Jamie (Chicane) Scheffler is employee of the month at St. Mary’s Hospital. Prairie Pirates beat Lapwai and C.V. Prairie Lady Pirates win 2 of 3, losing to Moscow while beating Genesee and Potlatch Summit Patriots win at Deary Peewee basketball to start Jan. 17 Births: Leo Christopher Rehder, son of Chris and Amanda Rehder of Cottonwood, Dec. 28; Braden Trygve Santos, son of Paul Santos and Sara Espeland of Grangeville, Jan. 6 at St. Mary’s Hospital 10 week shoot starts with Glenn Remacle recording only perfect 25 Annual Keuterville Dinner set for Feb. 8 Megan Seubert of Summit Academy takes second in Daughters of the American Revolution essay contest Soil Health Workshop set for Ferdinand Holli Uhlorn attends National 4-H Congress Mary Schmidt named to Idaho 4-H Hall of Fame 2 shoot perfect 25’s in second week of 10-week shoot Lady Pirates beat Troy and C.V. Pirates win big over Potlatch. Summit loses at Lapwai, then wins in double OT at Highland. Summit Knowledge Bowl team takes first at Grangeville 4-H Achievement Award winners are named First baby born in 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital has tough start to life. Azalea Shantae Rhodes, daughter of T. J. Rhoades and Ashlynn Shantae Moore, Jan. 3, 2015/ Travis Mader receives VFW Department of Idaho teacher of the year award for grades 9-12. Josh Lustig takes 2nd in VFW Department of Idaho Voice of Democracy Contest. Tasha Gimmeson presents check from Dig Pink Volleyball match to St. Mary’s Hospital. This is National CRNA Week. Tanner Ross presents check to Idaho County Recycling as part of his senior project. He built a shed for the ICR site in Cottonwood then donated what he was paid for doing so back to ICR. Joyce Sonnen is Library’s Artisan of the Month K.C.’s Hoop Shoot is held Two more perfect 25’s during week 3 of 10-week shoot, Glenn Remacle has had one each week so far. Prairie Pirates beat Genesee and Kamiah. Lady Pirates lose to Lapwai, beat Kamiah. Summit beats Nezperce and Kendrick, loses to Lewiston JV. Deaths: Lewis A. Crea, 91, Jan. 19; Daniel W. Forsmann, 63, Jan. 23. Birth: Kylah Grace Bruegeman, daughter of Neil and Kristi Bruegeman, Jan. 19. Senator Sherry Nuxoll shares her weekly report to her constituents with Chronicle Katherine Kaschmitter is hospital’s employee of the month. Elementary staff attend math conference in Coeur d’Alene. Booster Club offers scholarships SGA class of 1965 planning 50 year reunion Summit chemistry students hold Chem E Cars Challenge to study different types of chemical reactions Pirates beat Asotin, Grangeville and Troy. Lady Pirates beat Asotin and Highland Summit beats Timberline and Salmon River, loses to Potlatch 3 shoot perfect 25’s in week 4 of 10-week shoot. Summit says farewell to exchange students from Chile, Coco and Nachi Garcia. Deaths: Timothy A. Vedder, 93, Jan. 13; Clarence J. Pfiffner, 91, Jan. 24. Austin Sonnen, Tasha Gimmeson and Savannah Crosby are students of the month at Prairie Jr./Sr. High. Mardi Gras, a hospital foundation fundraiser, tickets available, Fr. Meinrad buys first ticket. Cereal School set for Greencreek. Exercise class helps with quick recovery-Jack Wimer credits Shelli Schumacher’s adult exercise class with helping with his quick recovery from triple bypass surgery Winter sports athletes honored were Jessi Riener, cheerleading; Jace Perrin, wrestling; Rhett Schlader, boys basketball and Kayla Schumacher, girls basketball. Pirates clinch league title with wins at Lapwai and at home vs. C.V. Lady Pirates clinch state berth with a win over Genesee in their District opener. Summit beats Deary Darrel Uhlorn had the only perfect 25 in week 5 of the 10-week shoot Kelly Williams is hospital employee of the year for 2014. Carter Christopher and Kane McIntire are attendance winners for January at Prairie Elementary School Death: Jerold J. Johnson 54, Feb. 6 Births: Twins Bennett Brad Mundt and Berkeley Guiliannah Mundt, son and daughter of Brad and Britney (Behler) Mundt of Cottonwood, Jan. 8; Jordan Justine Schumacher, daughter of Greg and Julie Schumacher of Grangeville, Feb. 6. Lady Pirates are Academic State Champions Lori Mader named WPL girls basketball coach of the year, Kayla Schumacher and Krystin Uhlenkott named to first team all-league while Shayla VonBargen made the second team It was pajama party time at the Story Time at Prairie Community Library Derek Schaeffer has only perfect 25 in week 6 of 10-week shoot. Lady Pirates lose to Lapwai in District title game Pirates finish regular season with wins over Moscow and Potlatch Summit beats Highland and C.V. wins Division 2 league title Tri-Parish girls Hallissey team places second Death: Brig. Gen. John W. Baer, 96, Feb. 8 Prairie girls 1977 and 1978 teams honored as “Legends of the Game” at state tournament Pirates clinch state berth with win over Troy in District opener 3 Prairie wrestlers advance to State-Dally Ratcliff, Kellie Heitman and Jace Perrin. Ratcliff and Heitman were district champions Summit advances to District title game with win over Deary David Wassmuth wins Summit’s spelling bee Kindness Rocks group provides baby blankets and books for hospital newborns. Death: Mary Elizabeth Stucker, 89, Feb. 6 Engagement: Wyatt Williams and MaKayla Schaeffer, set for April 19 Pirates lose to Lapwai in District championship game Dally Ratcliff earns state medal for finishing 5th at State Taylor Riener is first and Garrett Crenshaw is second at Prairie Spelling Bee Hospitals receive $100,000 Missoula Children’s Theatre to be here March 16 Deserae Anderson is hospital employee of the month Kindergarten Screening is set Teel Bruner of Prairie and Ron Frei of Summit are WPL boys basketball coaches of the year in their respective divisions. Prairie’s Rhett Schlader and Jake Bruner named co-players of the year and also first team all-league while Lucas Arnzen is named to 2nd team. For Summit Patrick Chmelik and Josh Lustig are named first team and Tyler Krogh 2nd team all-league. Tri-Parish boys Hallissey team takes 2nd, also receives sportsmanship trophy. Summit Jr. High Volleyball team finishes 6-2. Sr. Mary Forman named as new Prioress at Monastery of St. Gertrude. Lance Goeckner, Rosie Trautman and Anna Kaschmitter are students of the month at Prairie Jr/Sr High Blood drive set for Tuesday Telehealth expanded to include stroke expertise Isabella Walsh and Ethan VonBargen are Prairie Elementary attendance winners Girls basketball awards night held Summit ousted in 2 games at state losing to Carey and Logos but wins Sportsmanship Award. Megan Seubert is essay winner Death: Ed Uptmor, 94, March 3 Births: Hadley Jane Graetzer, daughter of Fred Graetzer and Andrea Radabaugh of Ferdinand, March 7; Rhett Logan Lustig, son of Cory and Tessica Lustig of Cottonwood, March 3 The Jungle Book is this year’s Missoula Children’s Theatre play Hospital plans mini-health fairs Cottonwood City Council meets, annual Spring cleanup announced Matt Forge is new Chief Administrative Officer at St. Mary’s Hospital Hospital gets new ambulance Girl Scouts to have cookie booth There were 3 perfect 25’s in week 9 of the 10-week shoot and also 3 in week 10. The VFW had their awards night and gave out the awards for the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen competitions Death: Donald Joseph Lorentz, 75, March 14 Missoula Children’s Theatre wrapped up Hospital’s Mardi Gras event a success Local patrons share in CHS Primeland cash distribution Jr./Sr. banquet is held Lady Pirates softball team beats Asotin and C.V., splits with Kellogg Prairie baseball team beats C.V., loses to Asotin McWilliams, Uptmor, Holubetz pick up wins in track Cheerleading awards are given Deaths: Frank Enneking, 80, March 21; Bonnie Jean Wassmuth, 82, March 17; Lonnie E. Bales, 80, March 3. Northwest Liberty Academy visits Summit Blood drive reaches goal 22 young people plus chaperons attend Idaho Catholic Youth Convention Jake Bruner named state boys basketball player of the year. Rhett Schlader also named to first team all-state, Lucas Arnzen named to 2nd team. Kayla Schumacher named to first team all-state for girls basketball Clinic to host health fair Smokey the Bear poster contest winners named Lady Pirates beat Culdesac Pirates beat Highland Arnzen, McWilliams, Uptmor pick up wins at Kamiah meet Boys basketball awards given Heitman, Ratcliff receive wrestling awards Senior class to hold silent auction fundraiser Tri-Parish youth attend junior high rally in Coeur d’Alene Benefit dinner set for April 25 Amy Phillips is hospital employee of the month Maggie Nuxoll and Alex McElroy are attendance winners at Prairie Elementary Pirates nominated for North Idaho Awards PHS sewing students make baby blankets for St. Mary’s Hospital Cottonwood group joins Quilts of Valor Summit students plant trees on Cottonwood Butte for Arbor Day Birthdays: Vince and Alma Poxleitner to celebrate joint birthday party April 11 for his 90th and her 85th Cottonwood City Council meets Hospital has Pinwheels for Prevention Clinic offers child immunizations Linda Stubbers is featured artist at Central Idaho Art Association show Monastery to host concert 11 students attend FFA convention Students compete at HOSA state convention PHS athletes and coaches bring home awards from North Idaho Awards banquet Lady Pirates win 5 of 6 games Pirates lose 5 games Arnzen, McWilliams, Uhlenkott pick up track wins Don Kopczynski inducted Summit 1st and 2nd graders deliver care packages to hospital Death: Sr. Bernice Wessels, 81, April 8 Birth: Tate Russell Raymond, son of Michael and Kayla Lorentz Raymond, March 30 Stellina Laurino, Emily McHugh, Eliese Perrin, Jessica Riener and Whitney Sonnen named as valedictorians for PHS class of 2015, Natasha Gimmeson is salutatorian. Joe Seubert, owner of Seubert’s Insurance and the Liquor Store, killed in vehicle accident Shane Chapman, Prairie art teacher, to judge CIAA art show Cottonwood Yard Sale set for May 16 Hope Center’s Walk for Life set for May 9 Idaho County 4-H Party is held Lady Pirates beat Kendrick, lose to Genesee Pirates win 4 of 6 games Track team competes at Border War in Lapwai and Orofino Invitational Kim Frei, Summit’s drama queen Birth: Arianna Marie Roeper, daughter of Robbie Roeper and Kimberly Hibbard, April 19 The Hangout to host purse auction to benefit YWCA School concert dates are set Summit Kindergartners visit Donna Wassmuth’s home to make personalized books Prairie students rehearse for their Spring play Summit Academy students rehearse for their Spring play Pirates are 2-2 on the week Lady Pirates also 2-2 on the week Track team competes at White Pine championships at Lapwai, Nez Perce/Lewis & Clark Games at Kamiah Deaths: Joseph G. Seubert, 55, April 19; Jeanette Gorman, 65, April 21; Mary Patricia Trautman, 85, April 17; Giles Nuxoll, 68, April 23 About 60 attend purse auction Safe Sitter course is offered Sports Physical clinics offered Maria Schmidt and Julia Wemhoff receive awards in Arbor Day art contest Lady Pirates win 3 of 4 Pirates beat Nezperce, lose to Genesee Girls medley wins at Area Best meet Willie Wilson named Prairie Booster Club fan of the year K.C.s and Boy Scouts hold highway cleanup NICI offenders give back to the community Death Gisela Schongalla, 88, May 3 Grant awarded for Community Hall renovations, to convert lower floor into a senior center with access ramp Zane Reuter, age 11, makes new sign for Library Kayla Schumacher signs with Eastern Oregon to play basketball Community Yard sale is Saturday First grade classes from Prairie Elementary visit hospital Megan Seubert is Valedictorian and Nathan Beckman is Salutatorian for class of 2015 at Summit Academy Mark Uhlenkott, son of Chuck and Kerry Uhlenkott, to be ordained May 21 Pirates finish 3rd at District Lady Pirates finish regular season with pair of wins then out in 2 games at District, breaking 13 year run of making it to State Girls 4x400 wins regional track title St. Gertrude’s celebrates year of consecrated life Two MedStar planes at Cottonwood Airport at same time Todd Nygaard’s PE class tries trapshooting with help from Cottonwood Gun Club Phoenix Lemus and Sarah Lustig are attendance winners at Prairie Elementary Disaster drill set for PHS Summit Kindergartners deliver May baskets Death: Thomas C. Schmidt 83, May 4 Track athletes win 8 state medals Cindy Schumacher’s first grade wins contest for collecting most box tops Carrie Nygaard to take over athletic director duties The Julius Holthaus story, author writes book on local man killed in action in World War I. Hospital lab undergoes inspection Reunion planned for students attending PHS when it was at the current Elementary School location Death: Robert M. Harris, 72, May 11; Robert George Jull, 71, May 12 Births: Eli Urban Arnzen, son of Roscoe Arnzen and Kassidee Hutchinson of Cottonwood, May 13; Demi Nicole Duclos, daughter of Andy and Pam (Remacle) Duclos, May 5 Anniversary: John and Mary Uptmor Funke to note 50th on May 22 Madison Hinkelman, Ryan Glimp and Mykaela McWilliams are students of the month at Prairie Jr./Sr. High School. Fundraising started for new track at football field Prairie Baseball team named Academic State Champions PHS to graduate 28 on Friday Hospital offers Safe Sitter course Track awards were presented Austin Sonnen receives Grange Insurance Association scholarship Prairie 6th grade science classes study simple machines Summit students visit Monastery Abbie Uhlenkott raises $6,600 from senior project: Hoops for Troops basketball tournament Death: Joseph Michael Behler, 91, May 18 4 to graduate from Summit Academy Blood drive set for Tuesday School override levy passes Royalty candidates are sought Steve Wilson named hospital employee of the month Lyle Wirtanen, former Historical Museum at St. Gertrude director, receives honor from State Historical Society Fitness Day held at Summit Academy Students release fish back into Lawyer’s Creek. Softball and baseball awards are given Summit Academy Kindergartners visit fire station Girl Scouts nearly double cookie sales from last year Deaths: Harold Sarbacher, retired federal judge, 85, May 1; Joseph A. Schmidt, 95, May 23; William E. Schmidt, 71, May 30 Anniversaries: 3 couples to celebrate 50th anniversaries together on June 6: Tom & Sharon Johnson, married Sept. 11, 1965; Lou and Polly Hollandsworth, married June 5, 1965 and Dick and Susie Brust, married April 23, 1965. Summit grads receive awards, scholarships Annual consignment auction held at Prairie Ag Center Quilt to be auctioned off as fundraiser for Quilts of Valor Food Bank volunteer Zara Hasselstrom is leaving Winchester Rodeo to feature ranch bronc riding Anniversary: Harold and Cecelia Schacher to celebrate 60th anniversary on June 20 Idaho and Lewis County Cattle Association trail ride set Rick Johnson named VFW state commander Summit and Prairie release honor rolls Blood drive meets goal Mark Uhlenkott pictured with Bishop on his ordination as a deacon Emmanuel Baptist to hold Vacation Bible School Fair Shake program at NICI Idaho County 4-H Spring Show is held Faith Lenz is Winchester Rodeo Queen Deaths: Marsha Elaine Hall, 76, June 11; Christopher J. Schmidt, 23, June 10 Stephanie Forsmann moves photo studio into Simon Building BLM office demolition to start soon East Street project delayed for a year June Picnic is this weekend at Craigmont Prairie crop and conservation tour set for Tuesday Cottonwood Pirates Babe Ruth team wins tournament Registration for Raspberry Festival Craft Fair now open U.S. Ambassador to South Africa honors Sr. Mary Paule Tacke Death: Herman Joseph Uhlenkott, 93, June 12 Tony Jentges is Greencreek 4th of July celebration grand marshal Hospital’s 50th anniversary celebration set for July 15 Hospital receives new colonoscopes Nezperce Garden Club holds annual barbecue Nicole Poxleitner is Border Days Queen and Shandra Madden is princess 4-H Day Camp is held SGA class of 1965 reunion held at Keuterville Death: Frank H. DeHaas, 84, June 23 Birth: Bryanna Louise Schlader, daughter of Will and Jessica (Gehring) Schlader of Cottonwood, June 11 Relay for Life set for July 17 at Kamiah UW medical student to spend summer in Cottonwood Call for entries for Raspberry Show Quilt Festival Quilts of Valor presented at Greencreek Festival Summer Reading Program starts at Prairie Community Library Cottonwood City Council meets Summer Reading Program continues Nominees sought for Good Neighbor Award in Ferdinand At the Vanguard of Elder Care, new programs at Monastery K.C.’s Golf Scramble is held County 4-H’ers attend state horse contest PHS 1962-1970 reunion is held 6 remaining members of SGA class of 1945 hold 70 year reunion Jungert family vacations in Hawaii Crosscountry program eyed for PHS Ron Schnider receives Quilt of Valor Gus Hoene re-elected as school board chairman at school board meeting Fr. Paul Wander celebrates 25 years in the priesthood Summit’s 1st through 4th graders sing at Fr. Paul’s 25th Jubilee Tri-Parish Youth to host fundraising barbecue July 29 Donna Quick is hospital employee of the month Prairie school supply lists Prairie Hoop Camp draws over 90 ball players Hospital’s 16th annual Golf Scramble set for August 30 9 year old distance runner featured, to take part in Raspberry Festival Fun Run New outdoor basketball hoops installed at Elementary School Summer Reading Program continues Hospital puts in sprinkler system on lawn north of main parking lot Harvest is underway early on the Prairie due to hot dry conditions Bonner to serve as interim president of hospitals Six girls vie for Fair Royalty Kuther reunion held in Ferdinand Summer Reading program moves to City Park for final session Jenny Riener and Dennis Baldus receive Ferdinand Good Neighbor Award for their flower gardens and Millie Wimer receives the Ferdinand Good Neighbor award for her vegetable garden Idaho County 4-H Horse Show is held 3 celebrate 50th Jubilee at Monastery: Sr. Mary Forman, Sr. Elisa Martinez and Sr. Barbara Ann Bielenberg Death: Willetta Carlson Eller, 92, July 24; Vera June Evans, 88, July 22 Birth: Lena Marie Goeckner, daughter of William and Lynn (Gehring) Goeckner of Keuterville, July 15. Engagement: Calista Karel of Cottonwood and Christopher Cowan of Craigmont set date of August 6 Cottonwood streets get sealcoated Prairie Jr./Sr. High registration set for August 14 Cottonwood Saddliers 4-H Club puts together Smiles for Kids kits for hospital PHS class of 1988 holds reunion Ben Greene, son of Dennis and Patty Greene of Cottonwood, takes part in charity bike ride of over 2800 miles Birthday: Clarissa Huffman to celebrate 90th birthday Death: Jan Choruby, 74, sister of Dorothy Arnoti, June 26 Members of the Central Idaho Art Association helped organize the art entries at the Fair Cottonwood City Council approves tentative budget Summit Academy publishes school supply lists The PHS class of 1975 holds their 40 year reunion Diana Sisk is hospital employee of the month Hospital seeks help with school supply drive Center for Discovery to have Fun Run Death: Teena VonBargen, 57, August 6 Birth: Gwendolyn Eliza Murdock, daughter of Matthew and Jenna (Goeckner) Murdock of Grangeville, August 8 Leon and Cheryl Slichter are grand marshals Bus routes were approved for the new school year at the school board meeting Hospital providers receive awards SGA class of 1955 holds reunion Monastery to have an event to meet the new Bishop and Prioress Foundation gives back to the Hospital Peewee football signups set A Nun’s Life ministry visits Monastery Anniversary: Virgil and Donna Wassmuth to note 50th on Sept. 6 Births: Twins-Taylum Rae Dawson and Gracie Mae Dawson, daughters of Koleen Dawson Vilensky of Cottonwood, April 28 (Continued next week) |
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