| 2017,
the year in review
Concluding our review of 2017 in the Chronicle from where we left off last week’s. Annual community cleanup starts. “Treasure Island” a success. Dog Bark Park publishes new book. Community meetings held regarding old Elementary School. Track athletes compete at Central Idaho Invite. Richard Lane Ministry “inspirational.” Irmalee Green is featured CIAA charter member. Good sized crowd attends FFA banquet. PHS Showcase set for March 29 Death: Randal P. Wright, 30, March 9. Birth: Stanley Michael Rehder, son of Nolan and Rachel Rehder and grandson of Ron and Doris Rehder of Cottonwood, March 5. Blood drive set for April 3. Partnership of Healthy Communities promotes “Walking the Prairie for Health.” Prairie baseball team beats Nezperce and C.V. Lady Pirates edge Culdesac. Angela Wemhoff, Hunter Chaffee and Patrick Chmelik named to all-state basketball teams. Track team gets several wins at Kamiah meet. Cleave Eimers is featured CIAA charter member. Jerry Johnson Hot Springs affected by Spring runoff. Summit names top scholars in 2017 graduating class. Ally Sonnen is valedictorian and Chris Osborne is salutatorian. Joyce Sonnen named mother of the year. Her daughter Laina wrote the winning essay. First Walk the Prairie for Health event held along Salmon River. More 52-Pickup winners named. Summit Spring Play set for May 4-6. Prairie Art Association offering free watercolor class Local group looking to purchase and preserve Old Opera House in Kooskia. Prairie Jr./Sr. High hold Showcase night. Sue Powell and AmselBeardemphl are CIAA charter members featured. Deaths: Philip Martin Baerlocher, 91, March 27; Mass of Resurrection to be held for Innocent “Inny” Schaff who died Dec. 6, 2016 at age 91 Easter Egg Hunts in Greencreek, Cottonwood and Ferdinand set for Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m. Prairie FFA does well at State. Cottonwood City Council meets 3rd Annual Purse Auction set for April 23. Representative Priscilla Giddings gives a wrap-up of the legislative session. Pirates win 1 of 3 at Glenns Ferry Tournament, beat Declo, lose to Soda Springs and Glenns Ferry. Kennedy Riener and Nate Forsmann are March attendance winners at Prairie Elementary. Carm Spencer is CIAA charter member featured. Judy Fairley to judge CIAA’s 50th anniversary art show. Fr. Meinrad Schallberger celebrates 80th birthday. Public invited to hearings discussing rule changes for public education. Easter Egg Hunts held. Blood drive meets goal. March students of the month at PHS are Jace Perrin and Leah Higgins. Jr. High student of the month is Dean Johnson. Environmental Services, more than just housekeeping at St. Mary’s Hospital. Monastery scholarship supports social work students. Pirates lose 3 league games, 1 to Lapwai and 2 at Potlatch. Chaye Uptmor wins 2 events at Orofino Invitational. Lady Pirates win 3 games, 1 over Culdesac and 2 over Potlatch. Grangeville Farmers Market event set for April 30. Engagements: Kristina Uhlenkott and Chuck Gervais. Uhlenkott is daughter of Chuck and Kerry Uhlenkott. Josh Roeper and Stephanie Gimmeson. Roeper is son of A.J. and Jackye Roeper of Cottonwood and Gimmeson is daughter of Bryan Gimmeson of Orofino and Cheryl Gimmeson of Rexburg. Both at PHS graduates. Death: Jim Schmidt, 87, April 7. Birth: Elliot Gunnar Braun, son of Tyler and Amanda Braun, April 9. He is grandson of Kathy and Jeff Didier and great grandson of Joe and Diana Didier. Submissions sought for third volume of 150 Year Story. Equine Educational Experience set for Kooskia. Knowledge Bowl standings tighten. Pirates rally to beat C.V. Lady Pirates win by 10 at Genesee. Track team competes at two meets. Concert at Monastery features music inspired by Spain. More 52-Pickup winners are named. Rosary Rally set for May 13. Death: Isaac John Aiken, 32, April 15. Grandson of Teresa Uptmor. Summit Academy Kindergartners plant trees on Cottonwood Butte. Former Idaho County Commissioner James Rockwell announces he will run for Congress. Pirates win 3 of 5 games, sweep Troy, beat Nezperce, get swept by Genesee. Lady Pirates still unbeaten after sweeping both Troy and Kamiah. Chaye Uptmor breaks own school record in the 1600. Track team competes at Orofino and White Pine League Meet at Lapwai. Rachel Uhlenkott graduates Magna Cum Laude at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. She is daughter of Chuck and Kerry Uhlenkott. Alex (Tucker) Stefan to graduate from Idaho State University Aviation Technology Program. Prairie Booster Club donates coffee maker for teacher’s lounge at Prairie Jr./Sr. High. Apostolic Virtue Campaign at Summit Academy during Lent. Births: Trey Joseph Chandler, son of Ronnie and Kendra Chandler, April 22. Grandson of Joe Ross, Polly Mozingo, Nita Chandler and the late Arnie Chandler. Great grandson of Bob and Donna Ross and Ben and Linda Canaday. Daisey Raylenn Decker, daughter of Rachel Bowlin and Kenny Decker of Cottonwood, April 27. Cottonwood City Council meets. Excavation work has begun along East Street for new sidewalk. Memorial Day services set for Greencreek and Cottonwood Cemeteries. Cottonwood Police hold presentation for Prairie 6th graders. Gavin Branson signs with Blue Mountain College in Pendleton, OR. Pirates split with Kendrick, win at Lapwai to finish 3rd in league. Lady Pirates win league title, sweep Lapwai, Kendrick and Waitsburg to improve to 15-0. Uptmor breaks 1600 record again at Area Best Meet. Teresa Uptmor to celebrate 90th birthday. Sam Rehder and Taylor Riener are April attendance winners at Prairie Elementary. Prairie Elementary to have 2 Spring concerts: K-3 on May 24 at 1 p.m., grade 4-6 on May 23 at 7 p.m. Help sought to keep Center for Discovery going. Death: Agnes Scholastica Terhaar, 94, April 29. 6 to graduate Friday, May at Summit Academy. Community Yard Sale set for Saturday, May 20. Lady Pirates win District title. After finishing regular season with win over Genesee they beat Kamiah, Kendrick and Genesee again to win district title and take 19-0 record into state tournament. St. Mary’s Clinic to offer sports physicals. School Board meets. More 52-Pickup winners named. Ryan Glimp and Mykaela McWilliams are district champions. Girls team wins Regional Track championship. Pirates lose to C.V. in play-in game, end season at 9-9. Baseball team is Academic State Champions. Booster Club donates microwave to Elementary teaching staff during teacher appreciation week. Club also purchases baseballs for Prairie baseball team, a portable pitching screen for the softball team and donates $3,000 to the Track Project. St. Mary’s Medical Laboratory: results matter. Summit Academy students hold hike-a-thon. CIAA 50th anniversary Art Show awards listed. Annual Rendezvous held at Idaho County Fairgrounds for area students. Death: Richard H. “Dick” Sprute, 91, May 7. Girls track team wins state team title, 4x200 and 4x400 relay teams both finish first at state. Lady Pirates take second at State, beat Notus and Potlatch, lose twice to champion Horseshoe Bend. Owl expert visits Prairie 6th grade classes. 6th grade field day held at Winchester Lake State Park. Blood drive set for June 12. April students of the month at PHS are Molly Schwartz and Josie Peery. Jr. High student of the month is Zack Rambo. May students of the month at PHS are Madison Hinkelman and Ryan Arnzen. Jr. high student of the month is Evan Schwartz. Prairie graduation held. Greg and Lydia Deiss are commencement speakers. Madeline McHugh awarded scholarship. Daughter of Ryan and Candice McHugh. Granddaughter of Gene and Joann McHugh and Mick and Judy Forsman. Matthew Schwartz selected for special program. Junior high track season recapped by coach Glenn Poxleitner. Baseball and softball awards banquets held. County Democrats clean roadside. 10th annual Walk for Life is held in Grangeville. Crosscountry team to hold Fun Run on June 17. Alex Crea, grandson of Mike and Lu Crea, has reserve champion pig at Moses Lake Jr. Livestock Show. Engagement: Michael Coy Hale and Brittney Dawn Heideman to wed in July 2017. He is son of Bruce Hale of Provo, Utah and Michelle Sonnen of Greencreek. She is daughter of Mike Heideman and Julia Stapleton of Nezperce. Death: Keith F. Wassmuth, 44, of Lewiston, May 28. Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen entries now being accepted by VFW Post 4902. Prairie Kindergartners visit Fire Station. Harman Agency is Prairie Booster Club’s Business Booster of the Year. Recreating Sr. Alfreda’s Attic at the Museum. Crop and conservation tour planned. Prairie High School awards are presented. Elementary School holds Field Day. 10 Quilts of Valor were presented on Memorial Day. Recipients were E.G. Akins, Bill Farmer, David Hamm, Richard Seubert, Greg Nau, Jim Poxleitner, John Nida, Linda Chaffee and William Smith. Kent Rad accepted for his father Al Rad. KC State Free Throw Shoot winners are named. Just for the Hill of It bike ride held on old White Bird Grade. Summer Reading program starts June 14. Senior project of Sydney Bruner. Trail Ride set for Sunday by Idaho/Lewis County Cattle Association. Annual Consignment Auction held at Prairie Ag Center. Death: Lucas Ahlers, 22, of Lewiston, May 22. Son of Jim and Tama Ahlers of Lewiston, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Ahlers. Births: Holley Marie Cochran, May 29, daughter of Corey and Michelle Cochran of Cottonwood, granddaughter of Jesse Geis of Cottonwood and great granddaughter of Dolly VonBargen of Cottonwood, Mildred Geis of Cottonwood, Alma Poxleitner of Cottonwood and Sally Cochran of Burns, OR. Matthew Anthony Nuxoll, May 30. Son of Curtis and Amber Nuxoll of Cottonwood. Grandson of Archie and Monica Nuxoll of Cottonwood, Ed Holthaus of Cottonwood and Sherry Holthaus of Cottonwood. Anniversary: Dan and Jeanie VonBargen to celebrate 25th anniversary. Birthday: Jake Wren to celebrate 80th birthday. Cottonwood City Council meets 49 earn straight A’s at Prairie Jr./Sr. high. 4-H Spring Livestock Show is held. Sealcoating started on state highways. Occupational therapy arrives at St. Mary’s Hospital. Vietnam veterans to be honored. Summit Academy has end of the year awards. Ferdinand Vet Clinic has new veterinarian, Elizabeth Bolan, DVM. Good news on old Elementary School. Errol Poxleitner to be leaving Bud’s Powersports. Idaho County Fair Royalty applicants are sought. Prairie girls unbeaten at Nyssa basketball camp. Nearly 60 runners compete in Crosscountry team’s Fun Run. Tate and Blaze Berdoy earn Eagle Scout awards. New rubberized surface being laid at Prairie track. Mykaela McWilliams presented special quilt commemorating her school records and 16 state medals. Casey Forsmann promoted to general manager position at Pacific Cabinets, Inc. Deaths: Patrick E. Wensman, 59, June 30. Gertrude (Funke) Schmidt, 95, June 11. Concrete poured on sidewalk along west side of East St. Greencreek Celebration set for Tuesday, July 4. Drug and Alcohol program set for July 17 at Community Hall. BLM volunteer Norm Jensen is honored. More 52 Pickup winners listed. Cottonwood Babe Ruth team goes into season ending tournament as #1 seed. 4-H Day Camp is held. Anniversary: Frances and Clarence Nuttman celebrate 75th anniversary. Births: Randal Everett Becker, June 23, son of Mindy Leach and Kenny Becker of Ferdinand. Grandson of Keith and Sharm Becker of Cottonwood and Marsha Becker of Colorado. Great grandson of Marilyn Becker of Cottonwood. Hailey Nona Marie Trombetta, June 20, daughter of Zachary Trombetta and Tiffany Stinson of Cottonwood. Granddaughter of Craig and Tracy Hood of Cottonwood, Cindy Hescock of Kamiah and Roger Trombetta of Nezperce. Former liquor store and Seubert’s Insurance location to become a coffee shop. Larry Seubert earns several medals at Lewis & Clark Games. Raspberry Festival to feature Art Show. Haying season is underway in the area. BLM invites public to tour archaeology field school. Death: Delbert J. Beasley, 81 Lots of photos from Greencreek 4th of July Celebration. Steubenville group to host BBQ on July 20. Registration open for Raspberry Festival Fun Run. Time capsule opened by Summer Reading Program from 20 years ago. Greg and Roger Arnzen both awarded Quilts of Valor at Greencreek Celebration. PHS Class of 1977 holds 40-year reunion. Deaths: Richard E. “Dick” Orr, Jr., 70, July 2. Peggy LaVon Graham, 85, July 6, mother of Elaine Sonnen of Greencreek. Three to vie for Fair Royalty, Emma Gehring, Sierah Poxleitner and Rachel Chmelik. School Board meets. Gus Hoene re-elected as chairman, Pat Alfrey as vice-chairman. Monk School…for anyone, at Monastery. Fires for closures at Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area. Descendants of Aloysius and Scholastica Uhlorn hold reunion at Ferdinand. Raspberry Festival to have Show and Shine. New overflow building constructed behind Elementary School. Information technology and healthcare-working together at St. Mary’s Hospital. Pepper Harman excavating hill behind Farm Credit building for a new shop. Birthday: Edna Johnston of Ferdinand celebrates 101st birthday. Helicopters fighting Craig Mountain fire flying out of Cottonwood Airport. Judy Klapprich wins $500 shopping giveaway from Clearwater Builders Supply. Prairie Elementary School and Prairie Jr./Sr. High School supply lists. Two Craig Mountain fires merge. More 52-Pickup winners Birth: Jack William Goeckner, July 11, son of William and Lynn Goeckner, grandson of Tim and Della Gehring and Joyce and the late Wayne Goeckner. Jonah Matthew Wilson-VanHouten, July 18, son of Jonathan and Shayla Wilson-VanHouten of Cottonwood. Reagan Rebecca Curry, July 20, daughter of Don and Melissa Curry of Keuterville. Deaths: Suzie Hall, 83, July 10. Joyce Emiko Dale, July 6. Arlene Kathryn WillenborgCowin, 66, July 18. Mandatory 10-digit telephone dialing begins Saturday. Idaho County 4-H Horse Show is held. Prairie girls basketball team holds duck race fundraiser. Misty Johnson of Cottonwood works as a river guide. Birthday: Guy Jungert to celebrate 80th birthday. Engagement: Keith G. Nida and Tiffany T. Niver of Seattle. He is son of Robert and Linda Nida of Cottonwood. Deaths: Timothy Jon Wassmuth, 63, July 23. Wanda I. (Belle) Thomason, 95, July 25. Prairie High School receives “School of Excellence” plaque. Lots of photos from the Raspberry Festival. Work being done on north side of St. Mary’s Church, building a patio and fire pit. Hospital holds Customer Appreciation Barbecue at City Park. Harvest is underway on the Prairie. “Chieftain’ a play written by Michael Hattrup, to be performed in Summit Academy gym Friday and Saturday. Death: James N. Hilbert, 83, July 30. Rich and Becky Workman are grand marshals of the Fair. Culvert not as bad as feared but still costly to fix. Another community meeting set for old school. Help sought for school supply drive. St. Mary’s nurses: everyday heroes. Tri-Parish youth have lots of summer activities. Prairie Booster Club Boosters of the Year are Dale and Brandy McElroy. PHS football practice started Monday. Idaho County Ambassadors celebrate 20 years. Shiloh to perform at the Fair. History of the prairie laid out for fairgoers at Lions Club Agricultural Museum. County Commissionerts Mark Frei and Skipper Brandt and Cottonwood City Councilman Ron Grant are Kiss the Pig candidates. SGA class of 1957 holds reunion. Royalty Luncheon held with candidates being judged. Deaths: Randall Lee Harman, 67, August 7. Jeanne Samsel, 84, August 4. Dani Aiken of Grangeville is Round Robin Grand Champion showman. Ciera Chaffee is Friends of 4-H winner of the luggage for top Making the Most of Me project. School Board meets. 27 turn out for Prairie volleyball. 9 turn out for Summit volleyball. Junior High sports start Monday. Many people checked out the eclipse, with light dimming and temperature dropping as moon passed in front of the sun. Over 90% totality locally. Deaths: Sr. Theresa Marie Stroeing, 101, August 14. Ethel Mae Reyburn-Hylston-Schnider, 79, August 16. Eileen Marie Uptmor Davin, 56, August 5. Alex Monte, 62, August 19, was married to Lisa Jungert. Ryan Hasselstrom named 1-A girls track coach of the year. Prairie Booster Club celebrates 30th year. Richard Lane Ministries return to Cottonwood. Grangeville Farmers Market to take customer surveys. Lady Pirates win opener over Kamiah. 26 turn out for football. Genesee to have military appreciation night as they host Prairie. Summit Academy wins volleyball opener over Deary. Sr. Barbara Jean receives St. Luke’s President’s Award. Library sets Brats & Brew Fundraiser for Oct. 21. Birthday: Barbara Rehder to celebrate 90th birthday. Engagement: Devin James Schmidt and Heather Nicole Chivers of Hudson, CO. Schmidt is son of Paul and Debbie Schmidt of Ferdinand. Deaths: Sharon Kaye “Sherry” Szatkowski, 69, Aug. 22. Daughter of Abe and Helen Uhlenkott. Etheltrude (Baerlocher) Petty, 89, July 31. Fundraiser set for Nate Gentry to help with medical bills. Football team auctioning off prime parking spots as a fundraiser. Lewiston Roundup Queen Nicole Poxleitner visits Elementary School. Gonzaga University Choir to perform at Monastery. Pirates fall to Genesee in season opener 6-36. Lady Pirates lose to Genesee and Troy. Summit beats Highland and Deary. Uptmor family tours eastern Canada and Niagara Falls. Deaths: Jacqueline Mary Elizabeth Lacey, 69, August 27, daughter of Louis and Mary Schmidt. Netta Doris Ellsworth, 80, of Ferdinand, Sept. 4. Cottonwood City Council meets. Blood drive set for Sept. 19. 6th grade class at Prairie Elementary designating each month to thinking of others. Taryn Godfrey is top carcass judge, Jessie Sonnen took second. Avista to hold energy fair at Grangeville. Substitute bus drivers needed. Pirates win 52-34 over Salmon River. Lady Pirates drop first two, rally to beat Potlatch 3 games to 2. Summit loses to Nezperce, Logos and Kendrick. Greencreek High School class of 1957 holds reunion. Deaths: Joseph Archibald Leitch, 79, August 31. Anne (Mader) Haener, 82, Sept. 2. Rochelle Marie (Shelley) Celmer, 66, daughter of Louis and Lucille Wimer. School Board meets. Cottonwood Credit Union celebrates 75th year with free burgers and birthday cake. Prairie Booster Club celebrates 30th year at Wolftrack Tasting Dean with 7 charter members in attendance. Monastery employee also helps build “homes that heal.” USAF veteran tours old air base which is now NICI. Pirates rout Council 60-8, Council concedes at half do to injuries. Crosscountry team competes at Seaport Invite. Lady Pirates win at C.V., lose at Orofino, take second at Grangeville Invitational. Summit ties for third at Grangeville Invitational. Birthday: Ella Wessels Schaeffer celebrates 85th birthday. Death: Urban “Shorty” Arnzen, 85, Sept. 12. Summit’s Mystery Night set for Nov. 4. Sr. Meg Sass celebrated at Boise. Rosary Procession set for Oct. 14. Pirates win 64-28 at C.V. Lady Pirates lose to Genesee, win 3 of 5 matches at Pomeroy to help Idaho win Border Battle. Summit beats Timberline, loses at Grangeville. Girls Crosscountry team takes first at Kamiah, Ciara Chaffee is 5th overall with Maria Schmidt 8th. Birthdays: Dave and Claudia Gehring celebrate their 80th birthdays. Death: Sr. Valine Kachelmier, OSB, 89, Sept. 20. Freshman float wins float competition but Senior class win Spirit Week competition. Historical Museum at St. Gertrude’s annual Fall Lecture Series starts. Prairie Elementary students’ Cookie Dough Sale starts. Sonnen family get-together held. Pirates win Homecoming Game, 38-12 over Kamiah. Lady Pirates beat Lapwai twice, lose to Troy. Summit loses to Nezperce and Salmon River. St. Mary’s Hospital Employee Engagement Committee fund donates to Lewis County Quick Response Units in Winchester and Craigmont. Kasandra Dinning and Olivia Uhlenkott are attendance winners for September at Prairie Elementary. Pat Holthaus receives Rick Hill Meritorious Award from Warrior Athletic Association. Chaye Uptmor was a finalist for female athlete of the year. Public meeting set regarding Main Street flooding issues. Local sculptor Theresa Henson has pieces featured at Spokane show. Annual Night Shoot to start at Cottonwood Gun Club. Pirates win 78-32 at Troy. Girls place 4 in top 10 at Inland Empire Crosscountry meet at Lewiston. Lady Pirates beat C.V. and Grangeville, lose to Orofino. Summit loses to Logos, beats Timberline. Summit 3rd/4th graders read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Deaths: Sadona C. Lute, 92, Oct. 1. Emelia Katherine Frei, 87, Oct. 4. Andrea L. Wemhoff, 44, Sept. 30. Births: Alick Ridge Ray Walters, Sept. 29, son of Raymond Walters and Britny Moore of Grangeville. Remington Karter Hall, Sept. 30, son of Sawsha Hall of Lewiston. Both born at St. Mary’s Hospital. About 100 turn out for Rosary Rally. School board meets. Brats and Brew set for Saturday. Life in the backcountry is lecture subject. Options presented at public meeting on flooding. Photograph preservation workshop planned. Pirates clinch state berth with 66-14 win at Wallace. Lady Pirates finish regular season with wins over Potlatch, Kamiah and Grangeville. At District they beat Lapwai, lost to Troy then beat Kamiah to stay alive. Summit loses to Kendrick to end regular season. At District they beat Deary, lost to Logos and beat Highland to stay alive. Chaffee is 4th overall at Troy crosscountry meet. Prairie to have Senior Night ceremony even though Potlatch has forfeited game due to lack of healthy players. City elections set for Nov. 7. School changing lunch charging policy. Tour of new museum exhibit is part of lecture. Lady Pirates are State Academic champions for 1A, Division 1 volleyball. Upcoming retreat offers shared creative journey Prairie League to hold coat drive Lady Pirates beat Potlatch lose to Genesee, take 3rd at District. Summit beats Nezperce and Kendrick to finish 2nd at District, best volleyball finish ever, then loses state play-in to Council. IdaLew Career Fair held at Fairgrounds. Deaths: Marlene D. Jungert, 81, Oct. 17. Theresa Entrup, 90, Oct. 17. Norman Neal Warner, 86, Oct. 21. Ciara Chaffee takes 11th at state, earns state medal. Angela Wemhoff presents check to hospital for $1,529, proceeds from Dig Pink volleyball match, which was her senior project. Assumption Parish Annual Dinner is Sunday. VFW awards dinner set for Nov. 11. PHS to host Veteran’s Day program. Walls and roof up on Pepper Harman’s shop behind Farm Credit building. School District lunch program receives grant for 40 quart mixer. Mystery Night set for Saturday. Pirates win big at Lapwai, 52-14, to clinch second place in league. 1st and 2nd grade class wins box top competition at Summit Academy. Anthony Karel builds storage shed for track team as his senior project. Former Bishop Michael P. Driscoll passes on Oct. 24. Human remains found near Graves Creek bridge turn out to be victim of car crash missing since May 17, 2016. Summit students learn about owls. Tri-Parish youth participate in 30-hour fast. Mike and Jana Frei were the $10,000 winners at Summit’s Mystery Night. Hospital again sponsors Angel Tree. Pirates win 54-6 at Wilder in state playoff. To play Oakley at Kibbie Dome. Prairie volleyball team presented academic award at state tournament in Lewiston. Don Bieker, Darrel Forsman, Vergial Grant and Bob Riener presented Quilts of Valor at Assumption Parish Dinner. Prairie’s Leah Higgins, Angela Wemhoff and Sydney Bruner and Summit’s Lauren Stubbers named to all-White Pine league teams. Taylor Riener and Rebekah Shears are attendance winners for October at Prairie Elementary. Cottonwood Credit Union takes first in Scarecrow Contest. Arnzen Drug is second. Monastery is awarded grant for Historical Museum. Anniversary: Craig and Shari Frei of Hayden to celebrate 40th. Craig, son of the late Delbert and Laura Frei is a Ferdinand native. Incumbents re-elected in Ferdinand, all ran unopposed. Cottonwood City Council meets. November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Local 4-H leaders Betty Campbell and Cara Uhlenkott honored at state convention. Summit 3rd and 4th graders “Follow the Yellow Brick Road.” Pirates edge Oakley 42-36 in state semifinal. To play Genesee in championship game. 22 turn out for Prairie girls basketball. Don Clark, Tim Forsmann, Denis Duman, Carl Duman, Dennis Behler, Rod Behler, Larry Sotin, Rick VonBargen, Jeff VonBargen, Mike Long, Corey Long, Thad Mader, A.J. Roeper, Bob Forsmann and Krystal Ellis awarded Quilts of Valor at PHS Veterans Day assembly. Bill Remacle, Jeno Hankerson and Terry Cochran awarded Quilts of Valor at VFW awards banquet. Engagement: Shane Stubbers and Megan Rehder to wed Dec. 30, 2017. He is son of Ken and Shirley Stubbers. She is daughter of Kevin and Kathy Rehder. Death: Mary Lou Hattrup, 92, Nov. 7. Stillborn: Peyton Rae Bodily-Lorentz, daughter of Troy Lorentz and Sydnie Bodily of Lewiston, granddaughter of Rusty and Lorie Lorentz. Blood drive set for Nov. 28. School Board meets. Summit Kindergartners celebrate Thanksgiving. Lady Pirates open with wins over Lewiston JV and Genesee. 7 out for Summit girls team who open with win over Logos. Jake Stubbers, Jace Perrin, Caleb McWilliams, Spencer Schumacher, Hunter Chaffee, Carson Schmidt, Owen Anderson and Jayce Uhling named to all-league football team. Local vendor event held at Cottonwood Community Hall. Death: Allan J. Hottinger, 73, Nov. 16. Hospitals awarded grant. Christmas Parade set for Dec. 10. Prairie juniors and seniors tour University of Idaho. More 52-Pickup winners are named. Lady Pirates win 57-17 at Grangeville. 17 out for PHS boys basketball. 7 out for PHS wrestling team. Summit Academy hosts chess tournament. Ciara Chaffee named to all-state crosscountry Elite 15 team. Avista names new district manager for Grangeville. Center for Discovery holding Shop ‘til Midnight event. Lady Pirates beat C.V., Lewiston JV and Potlatch. Pirates win opener at Grangeville. 3 wrestlers place third at Potlatch. Summit girls beat Highland and Kendrick. Hope Center offers free classes. Wedding: Kristina Uhlenkott weds Joe Gervais. Photos from Prairie Elementary Christmas Concert. Also photos from Christmas Parade. Meghan Bruner advances in WWAMI program as medical student. Recycling Center closed Dec. 23 & 30. Pirates beat Kamiah and Troy. Lady Pirates beat Kamiah and Troy. Jace Perrin takes 2nd at Kellogg Wrestling meet. Summit girls lose to Nezperce and Deary. Peewee basketball starts Jan. 6 Death: Barbara Jean Frei-Gehring, 77, Dec. 4. PHS students are shown with food collected as part of Idaho County Shootout food drive. Over $12,000 in food and cash raised by Prairie and Grangeville. Prairie wins Shootout competition between the schools. Summit holds Nativity Play. School Calendar for 2018-19 adopted at school board meeting. St. Mary’s Foundation, the spirit of giving. Prairie sewing class makes Christmas stockings for Food Bank and baby blankets for new moms at St. Mary’s Hospital. Pirates lose to Lapwai, beat Grangeville. Lady Pirates win at Lapwai for first time since 2001 and also edge Grangeville. Summit girls win at Timberline. Wrestlers compete at Lakeland JV Tournament. Aaron Hinkelman named Father of the Year, daughter Madison wrote winning entry. New Cottonwood Riding Club royalty named. Molly Johnson is Queen with Felicia White and Hope White as princesses and Kira Bentley as Jr. Princess. 6th graders make pillowcases for Shriner’s Hospital. Students and staff at Prairie Elementary wear “ugly sweaters.” Deaths: Mary JoAnn (Schaeffer) Meyer, 78, Dec. 8. Dolores “Dee” Anne Wassmuth, 84, Dec. 7. Justin R. Ross, 21, Dec. 14. Senior meal program reorganizes. Lieutenant Governor candidate Janice McGeachin of Idaho Falls visits Cottonwood. Pirates win 67-59 at Asotin. Lady Pirates win 64-23 at Asotin. Engagement: Carly Behler and Adrian McCrum, both of Coeur d’Alene to wed April 28. She is daughter of Rod and June Behler. |
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