| 2008
in review
Editor’s note: Following is a review of 2008 through the headlines and stories of the Cottonwood Chronicle. Cottonwood Police department awarded $11,500 grant for video surveillance system. Arnzen Drug burglarized, $6,000 worth of pharmaceuticals taken. Horizons training set for Jan. 15. Lady Pirates beats Asotin 39-19, Pomeroy 42-37 at Orofino Tournament. Pirates edge Asotin 60-59, lose to Orofino 44-60, also at Orofino Tournament. Three wrestlers earn medals at Pomeroy-Ronald George, James Jackson and Michael Matson. St. Mary’s Hospital and Clinics to host “Healthy Me” sessions. First baby of 2008 at St. mary’s Hospital is Kameil Lynne Doney, daughter of Kasha Green and Clinton Doney of Kooskia. January 10 Blood drive set for Jan. 22. Holy Cross Chapel needs new roof. Fundraising efforts started. Business Chili Cook-off set, Team for Africa fundraiser. Crab Feed set for Jan. 12. Local dentists Dr. John Link of Grangeville and Dr. John A. Johnson of Craigmont to provide free oral care to children on Feb. 1 Pirates beat Nezperce 48-44 at Cottonwood. Lady Pirates win 35-29 at Kamiah. Gina Seubert and Calista Karel selected to All-State Honors Choir. James Jackson and Jake Wimer earn medals at Kamiah Wrestling Tournament. Summit boys win 2 of 4 games losing to C.V. and Timberline then beating Culdesac and Logos. Summit girls lose 3 straight to Lewis County, Timberline and Culdesac. Prairie League adopts Syringa Hospice for Christmas. January 17 Ron Grant named to Cottonwood City Council to replace Max Nuxoll who moved out of town. St. Mary’s Hospital and Clinics awarded $22,691 grant from the Boise affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Funds to be used to educate area women about breast cancer and provide 150 wellness exams and 50 mammograms at no cost for uninsured and underinsured women. No One Shall Die Alone (NOSDA) program hosts training. Horizons Summit: bringing communities together. Lady Pirates win 40-30 at Deary. Pirates lose 43-69 to Genesee at home, win 71-36 at Culdesac. James Jackson, Michael Matson and Jake Wimer earn medals at Orofino Tournament Summit Boys defeat Salmon River 64-34, lose to NICS and Logos. Summit girls lose to Salmon River and NICS. Prairie Schools host artist-in-residence Jeanne Leffingwell of Moscow who is known for architectural bead sculptures. Shooters post a 73 on first week of 10-week Camas Prairie Trapshoot. Planning process launched for Idaho County’s Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. January 24 Benedictine Health System reorganizes. St. Mary’s Hospital in Cottonwood and Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino are managed by BHS. Lincoln Day celebration set for Feb. 16. County Democrats to caucus on Feb. 5. Two score perfect 25’s in second week of Camas Prairie Trapshoot. SMHC offers smoking cessation classes. Lady Pirates win 47-24 at C.V., lose 44-59 at Kendrick. Pirates win 81-62 at Highland. Summit boys beat Salmon River, lose to Pullman Christian Summit girls beat Pullman Christian, lose to Salmon River and Orofino. New health care providers at Syringa – Drs. James B. MacMillan III and Lynnda Lee MacMillan. SMHC receives Inland Northwest Foundation grant of $5,000 to provide free cervical cancer screenings to uninsured and underinsured female residents of Idaho County. January 31 Tragedy hits community as former Cottonwood resident Elizabeth (Seubert) Duman of Clarkston apparently kills one son and herself and badly injures two other children. Michelle Geis and Kelsey Marker are students of the month at Prairie High School National Guard units to return to finish sports complex SMHC awarded two more grants - $25,000 Flex grant and $20,000 First Choice Health Funds grant. Both to help fund upgrade of electronic medical record system. 12 earn straight A’s at PHS-Sarah Arnzen, Jessica Gehring, Kim Schaeffer, Tiffany Schaeffer, Doris Whitley, Leora Laurino, Kyler Shumway, David Sigler, Jonathan VanHouten, Thia VanHouten, D.J. Walker and Silas Whitley. 27 earn all A’s at Prairie Middle School. Pirates beat Grangeville 49-42, Nezperce 71-66. Lady Pirates beat Troy 56-27 and Culdesac 64-15. To start District Feb. 1 Summit boys beat Meadows Valley and Lapwai JV. Summit girls beat Meadows Valley and Timberline. Summit names Virtue winners. Cardiac Rehab staff at SMH to “go red.” Conditions bring down scores in week 3 of Camas Prairie Trapshoot as 23 is top solo score. 112 donate blood on Jan. 22. Wayne Nida home gets makeover. Obituaries Horace Jerome Woodworth, 96, passed away Nov. 28, 2007. Essie Mae Hood, 90, of Young Harris, Georgia, mother of Buddy Hood of Cottonwood, died Jan. 10, 2008. Clara Schnider, 95, died January 8, 2008. Henry E. “Hank” Schmidt, 55, of Lewiston, dies Jan .14, 2008, oldest son of Harry and Clarice Schmidt of Greencreek. Rudolph J. “Rudy” Riener, 82, of Ferdinand, dies Jan. 13. Former mayor of Ferdinand, owner of Riener’s Crushing. Mindy Leigh McCulley, 24, daughter of Wayne and Debbie (Kuther) McCulley, dies in auto accident . Elizabeth Ann (Seubert) Duman, 31 and Abraham Alexander Duman, 21 months, of Clarkston both died Jan. 24. Virginia Johnson Baldus, 83, of Nezperce died Jan. 25. Births Thomas Robert Rose, son of Bo and Amy (Wassmuth) Rose of Greencreek on Dec. 19, 2007. Kyleigh Ann Rankin , daughter of James and Lynette (Arnzen) Rankin of Fairbanks, AK. on Dec. 3, 2007 Todd Christopher Roberts, son of Rickey and Nicole (Altman) Roberts of Grangeville on January 1, 2008 Kylie Ann Schumacher, daughter of Greg and Julie Schumacher of Grangeville on January 3, 2008 Weddings Tracy Roberta Hinkelman and Edward Scott LaLonde on July 14, 2007 FEBRUARY St. Mary’s/Holy Cross dinner set for Feb. 10 Lincoln Day celebration set for Feb. 16 at Ferdinand Gym. Library needs volunteers Kory Bahlman wins Prairie Elementary spelling bee with Alexis Shears as runner-up. Summit announces honor roll. Cardiac Rehab open house set for Feb. 13 Lady Pirates lose season finale at Genesee 41-45, beat CV 37-31 in district opener. Pirates beat Deary 59-32, lose at Lapwai 49-54. KC’s crown Hoop Shoot champs Casey Danly and Laurel Henry are DAR essay winners. Students of the month at Prairie Middle School were Gabe Angus and Derrick Falzon. Samantha Spencer attends 4-H National Congress. 8th graders job shadow. Colonel Joann Hollandsworth retires from US Army. SMHC sponsors wellness nights at area high school home basketball games. February 14 Kody Duclos wins Prairie school spelling bee. Runner-up is sister Kayla Duclos. Idaho County Democrats favor Barack Obama at caucuses. Eric Daly and Navid Parwin are students of the month at Prairie High School. SMH receives Kissler Grant. Funds to purchase a chemistry analyzer for the SMH lab. State GOP officials to attend Lincoln Day event at Ferdinand. 2 score perfect 25’s during week 5 of Camas Prairie Trapshoot. Rhett Schlader is second in state at Idaho Elks state Hoopshoot. Ted and Linda Arnzen are given Prairie Booster Club “Superbooster” award. Lady Pirates finish fourth at District. Lose to Lapwai 36-50, beat Troy 45-22, eliminated by Kendrick 37-41. Pirates beat Timberline 71-51, lose 49-52 to Kendrick. Start District play Feb. 14. Sgt. Kim Crea delivers soccer balls to children at Iraqi school. Snow collapses prison gym roof. February 21 Mitigation plan meetings are set. Missoula Children’s Theatre tryouts are March 3 Kindergartners visit the post office. Pirates beat C.V. 51-31 in season finale, hold off Nezperce 55-48, lose to Lapwai 47-56 in District Tournament action. Five wrestlers qualify for state – Brandon Poxleitner, James Jackson, Michael Matson, Jake Wimer and Mitchel Jungert. Two score perfect 25’s during 6th week of 10-week shoot. Summit boys receive Sportsmanship Trophy at Hallissey Tournament. Our Health Our Community Forum to feature “Body for Life” winners. Youth Jamboree basketball tournament, hosted by Prairie, is held for 5th and 6th graders. Dennis Tracy provides services in Bangladesh. Bowling Association tournament winners are named. February 28 Ariel Whitley is National Merit Scholarship finalist. Prairie High School adopts credit agreement with LCSC, to be able to offer college credit for some courses. Vandals strike Pine Bar area. Vault toilets vandalized, BLM offering reward. Summit Academy to present “The Pony Espresso” play on March 13-15. Pirates edge Kendrick 55-54 at District, eliminated by Troy 46-52 to finish fourth. Poxleitner earns state medal with 6th place finish. Summit names Virtue winners, Four score perfect 25’s in 7th week of 10-week shoot. Republican Central Committee meets. Obituaries Cleo H. Forsmann, 89, Forsmann Accounting owner, dies Feb. 15. Margaret Hussman, 91, born in Cottonwood, dies Jan. 27, 2008 at Tuscon, AZ. Elaine Marie Alquist, 57, daughter of Ray and Hildegarde Uhlenkott, dies Feb. 17 in Seattle. Births Isabella Marie Nau, daughter of Christopher and Brook Nau, born Jan. 9, 2008. Courtney Lynn Ross, daughter of Tamara and Jay Ross of Athol, born Feb. 1, 2008. Weddings Ryan Jacob Eckert marries Melissa Marie Harris Sept. 8, 2007. MARCH Parking concerns on Main St. Ordinance says 2-hour limit. Mystery Night theme chosen, “Gold Rush.” SMHC to offer forums on cancer in Cottonwood and Kamiah. Students audition for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.” County escapee Clinton Michael Indorf recaptured in Grangeville. Students tour LCSC campus. Patients encourage colonoscopies Childbirth education class is offered IRS stimulus notices to be sent in March. Kaleigh Gehring, granddaughter of Merna Gehring of Cottonwood, was spelling bee winner at Highland School in Craigmont. Hospitals redesign website. Camas Club in Craigmont hosting Schmeckfest Sausage Cook-off Only one perfect 25 as shooters score 72.6 in week 8 of 10-week shoot. March 13 Spring cleanup set for March 26-April 9 USDA to close Grangeville office Hospitals’ grant writer receives state recognition 63 students take part in Missoula Children’s Theatre production. Lady Pirates rally twice for softball wins beating St. Mary’s 11-7 and Orofino 7-6. Pirates lose baseball opener 0-11 to St. Maries. Winter sports awards are given. Tiffany Schaeffer wins 3-pt. Shooting contest at All-Star basketball games. Summit Academy names Virtue winners Knowledge Bowl competition held at Highland Summit Elementary team winds is 18-3. Dana Martin, granddaughter of Urban and Rita Riener, earns M.S. degree. Bart Nuxoll celebrates 80th birthday Pinewood Derby set for Sunday March 20 2008-09 school calendar adopted at School Board meeting Easter Egg Hunt is March 22 Derrek Riener garners high score in Lab Tech class Jim Rehder announces for state representative Recycling site to close Paul Shepherd seeks re-election Lady Pirates beat Culdesac 15-1, Kamiah 24-0 Pirates beat C.V. 10-0. Shumway, Uhlenkott win shot put competitions at Vollmer Bowl. Students attend TSA convention, bring home lots of awards. Summit Elementary girls are 3-1 at basketball tournament Hunter Chaffee takes first at Pinewood Derby. Summit hold hotshot contest Summit names Virtue winners Hair Hut team takes first in women’s tournament 11th Ag Safety Day at Nezperce set for May 10 Kindergarten Screening is April 15-16 March 27 Museum to host state conference Easter Egg Hunt held in Cottonwood. Preschool screenings are set Forum to feature Megan Wilson. Mrs. Holthaus’ first grade has a new reading loft Lady Pirates beat Orofino 11-10, Timberline 17-1, 12-0. Pirates beat Culdesac 19-3 3 win events at Kamiah meet-Kyler Shumway won shot put, David Sigler 300 hurdles and Betty Clark, 3200. Obituaries Leona B. Wassmuth, 90, died March 9. Erwin O. Westermeier, 90, dies at Boise March 3, husband of former Felice M. Schwartz of Ferdinand. Robert C. Strom, 80, attorney from Craigmont, died March 18. Vera Bennison, 84, of Kamiah, died March 18. Births Twins Lacey Suzanne and Breanne Patricia Schwartz born to Roby and Rachel Schwartz of Culdesac. Granddaughters of Larry and Pat Remacle of Cottonwood and George and Susie Schwartz of Ferdinand. Landon Michael Riener, son of Brandon and Stephanie Riener, born March 17 Connor Anthony Nuxoll, son of Justin and Elizabeth (Goeckner) Nuxoll of Greencreek, born March 12. Engagements Kerry Uhlorn, daughter of Andy and Judy Uhlorn to wed Josh McKinstry of Pendleton on May 24. Mary Shears and Jason VonBargen are PHS students of the month. Spaghetti Feed planned to aid Assumption Parish Relief Fund Annual Center For Discovery Carnival is April 3 Summit to hold Science Fair Idaho County Farm Bureau essay contest winners are named Karel Wassmuth earns Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) certification Health Matters Forums to focus on females Donkey basketball set for April 10 Laura Gehring chosen for People to People program Randy Doman seeks state senate seat. Lee Heinrich seeks re-election to state senate seat Taylor Wemhoff is rodeo queen Cottonwood Gun Club gives year-end awards April 10 Community Yard Sale set for May 17 Bids let for Holy Cross roof Angela Poxleitner and Sue Sonnen receive certification as medical coders TSA students raising funds for trip to nationals in Orlando Pirates win at CV 11-2 Lady Pirates beat Lewis County 17-7, Potlatch 13-11, now have 31 straight wins. April 17 Cottonwood City Council passes building code ordinance Carson Heath receives Grangeville Soroptimists Scholarship award. Shooting incident at St. Mary’s Hospital; Chronicle owner was in room across the hall at the time. 29 make A honor roll at Prairie Middle School Mary Cay Henry appointed to Idaho Association of Museums board Martina Everson and Colter Renee’ are March attendance winners at Prairie Middle School Lady Pirates sweep Kendrick 21-1, 17-5, win streak stands at 33 in a row. Enneking, Heath win at Kamiah meet. Prairie Booster Club presents $1000 check to Rene Forsmann of Prairie Middle School to go toward new scoreclocks in gym. Fire training exercise planned. Blood drive set for April 29 April 24 $208,000 override levy sought Center for Discovery awarded grant Update on recycling in Cottonwood Big band dance set for May 3 Summit releases honor roll Birth network meeting set Lady Pirates sweep Troy, beat Kamiah and Culdesac, win by forfeit over Lapwai, win streak now at 39. Pirates beat Culdesac, Timberline, lose to Kendrick, swept by Genesee. Shumway wins shot put again. David Sigler, Kyler Shumway attend football skills combine at Boise. Eddie Anderson is grand champion in Northwest Lineman Rodeo. Summit play set for May 1-3. Richard Adams seeks return to State Legislature. Ken Roberts seeks re-election. Republican Central Committee meets. Jim Reed submits article on Fritz Seubert who, along with the late John Jenny, planted numerous trees in Cottonwood. Obituaries Roy Mattson, 69, Grangeville, dies March 25 Joe M. Seubert, 96, born near Cottonwood, dies March 26 at Spokane Clark C. Hinkelman, 84, lifelong Greencreek area resident, dies April 1 at Lewiston. Ted. F. Hilbert, 78, born at Keuterville, dies April 12 at Grangeville. Vincent B. Hattrup, 84, longtime Cottonwood businessman, dies April 8. Bernard Michael “Kop” Kopczynski, 89, of Spokane dies April 3. Born in Cottonwood in 1919. Weddings Kristi Fealko and Ezra Lunde are married Sept. 15, 2007 Births Kenzington Grace Blevins, daughter of Waylon and Katie (Holthaus) Blevins is born March 17 at Lewiston. Granddaughter of Pat and Cheri Holthaus of Cottonwood. Twins Lucas Stephen and Lily Anna Wessels born to Craig and Amanda Wessels of Spokane. Great grandchildren of Gerald and Joanne Uhlorn of Cottonwood. Rachel Ann Schumacher, daughter of Adam and Beth Schumacher of Roy Utah, born prematurely on October 8, 2007, goes home with her parents for first time on April 4, 2008. Granddaughter of Curt and Joan Terhaar of Cottonwood and Jerry and Julie Schumacher of Greencreek. MAY Top scholars for the class of 2008 are co-valedictorians Jessica Gehring and Sarah Arnzen and co-salutatorians Tiffany Schaeffer, Ariel Whitely and Alex Richardson. Students of the month at PHS are Kyle Holthaus and Brooke Holthaus. Calista Karel qualifies for State Solo contest Science/Book Fair set for Prairie Elementary Genesee ends Lady Pirates win streak with doubleheader sweep. Lady Pirates end regular season with 16-5 win over Lewis County. District to start May 3. Pirates edge Kendrick 12-10, sweep Troy 16-13, 17-11, split with Lewis County 9-10, 23-2 and lose to Timberline 7-8. District starts May 1 Kyler Shumway breaks own school record in shotput with mark of 54’9”. Girls win team title at Lapwai meet. SMH has new learning tool for diabetics. Local team tops at Mars Rover competition. Students tour hospital and clinics Arbor Day is celebrated at Prairie Elementary Summit names Virtue winners. High school rodeo team competes at Weiser. Dustin Schaeffer takes first in ATV class at Motocross while Nick Johnson is 2nd in 250 beginners. May 8 Lady Pirates win District Softball title for third year in a row beating Lewis County 8-4 in opener, Troy 17-2 and Genesee in title game 13-0. 91 units of blood donated. NICI appreciation barbecue set for May 8 County Ordinances now on Idaho County website Pirates win district opener over Wallace 14-2, lose to Genesee 0-10. Track teams take second at White Pine League meet. Boys team second at Kamiah Invitational. Calli Perrin is Reading Rainbow winner. Carlos Martinez runs for Idaho County Sheriff. Summit Academy to hold open house May 15 Community Hall refurbishing eyed Benedictine Sisters receive award. Ten earn straight A’s are Prairie High School. Pirates beat Troy 14-2, eliminated by Lewis County 5-15 at District. Schmidt, Shumway win are Area Best meet. Summit names Virtue winners Denise Nuxoll named outstanding freshman at Carroll College. HOSA students compete at state Multi-hazard mitigation plan available for review Kyle Daly, David Sigler, Branden Waller, Kyler Shumway attend Idaho High School Football Combine and Showcase at Boise. Kindergartners visit fire station Danielle Stubbers, Lauren Chmelik among winners of Farm Bureau Scholarships. Kyle Bower and Malachi Baca are April attendance winners at Prairie Middle School. May 22 Lady Pirates win second straight state 1-A softball championship beating Horseshoe Bend 8-7, then Genesee 13-6 in semifinal and 8-6 in championship game. Nick Johnson and Chantel Boniecki are students of the month at PHS. Meal Planning is subject of Diabetes education forum Prairie has 3 regional champions, Kyler Shumway and Kaylee Uhlenkott both in the shot put and the boys 4x100 relay team of Jon Rice, Kyle Daly, Devin Schmidt and David Sigler. Several others also advance to state. D. J. Walker honored by United States Achievement Academy. Joshua Lustig 2nd in state Farm Bureau Essay contest. Dantz Dynamix recital set for May 22. Summit to hold public class days. May 29 30 to graduate Friday, May 30. Levy passes by nearly 2-1 margin. Boosters to replace state banners Kaylee Uhlenkott and Kyler Shumway are state champions in shot put Christine Westhoff, daughter of Allen and Sandra Westhoff of Boise, earns law degree Nina Li, former Prairie schools student, graduates in Florida Levi Lustig receives honor from United States Achievement Academy Obituaries Herman H. Forsman, 103, oldest resident of Idaho County, dies April 26 at Grangeville Mary Ellen Gibson, 57, dies April 22 at Kennewick, Wash. Connie Forsman, 60, dies April 20 at Elk City Isabelle Seubert, 94, dies May 7 at Grangeville Joseph E. Cozzo, 65, dies May 5 at Cottonwood. Catherine Ann Karnowski, 83, dies May 1 Kathleen Ann (Nuxoll) Sorbel, 58, dies May 19 Births Katelyn Rae Riener, daughter of Wes and Jennifer (Arnzen) Riener, no date given. Hailey Elizabeth Hanson, daughter of Justyn and Daphne Hanson of Ferdinand, born May 8. Emma Lee Kaschmitter, daughter of Scott and Sarah Kaschmitter of Nezperce, born May 17. Granddaughter of Kevin and Linda Kaschmitter of Cottonwood Engagements Kari Duclos of Cottonwood and Thomas Holman of Grangeville to wed July 19. Jamie Chicane and Timothy Scheffler to wed June 7 at Clarkston. JUNE 7 to graduate from Summit Academy on June 6. Giddings wins sheriff nomination in primary election Over $300,000 in scholarships earned by PHS class of 2008. Museum receives enrichment grant. Extended preschool to be offered by Center for Discovery Mrs. Schumacher’s 4th graders win history bee Track, baseball and softball awards are given in separate awards ceremonies Bryson Higgins and Claire Whitley are attendance winners at Prairie Middle School. Morgan Butler wins Wildflower coloring contest. Haley Angus wins national poster contest. Area 4th graders attend Rendezvous at the Idaho County Fair Grounds Inmates speak to Prairie 8th graders Forum for athletes offered Hospital partners with Back Country Medics Fire training exercise planned for June 7 Band featuring Greencreek native to perform at Royale Room Clinics to continue free women’s wellness exams Prairie schools to have summer food program June 12 Garbage rate increase sought Idaho County Fair Royalty applicants are sought Winners of Catholic Daughters Education Contests named 8th graders build bridges Seth Chaffee among free fishing day winners Physical Therapist to join ACL Forum Josh Zigler wins Prairie Middle School chess tournament Museum receives $25,720 grant from Inland Northwest Community Foundation Museum to hold historical interpretation on murders at Chinese Massacre Cove Students raise money for South African orphanage Dave Snodgrass speaks at NICI graduation. June 19 School budget is approved. 25 make A honor roll at Prairie Middle School. Prairie Middle School names student body officers for 2008-09 Todd Nida named Chief Administrative Officer at St. Mary’s Hospital Schools extend summer lunch program to Ferdinand Proposed school policy changes to be discussed Swim buses to start June 18 Safe Sitter courses offered Catch Gold Fever at Summit’s Mystery Night June 26 13 earn straight A’s at PHS. Pioneer Days In Idaho County, Vol. 1 is reprinted Summit releases honor roll Troop 638 attends Cub Scout Day Camp at Nezperce ACL forum set for June 26 Local teams take 1st, 2nd at Little League tournament Babe Ruth team takes third Linda Kaschmitter joins Assist to Sell Realty. Obituaries Delbert J. Cochran, 72, died Sept. 17, 2007 Sr. Mary Lucille Nachtsheim, 90, dies June 4. Ralph J. Lorentz, 70, dies June 18 after battle with lung cancer Herman J. Riener, 75, dies June 22 at Spokane. Born in Cottonwood to Joseph and Mary Riener. Births Murphy John O’Malley, born to Rob and Molly (Uhling) O’Malley April 19. Grandson of Bud and Sylvia Uhling of Cottonwood. Bailey Rose Key, daughter of Bill and Tabitha (Kaschmitter) Key of Cottonwood, born June 14. Granddaughter of Kevin and Linda Kaschmitter. Anniversaries Dave and Claudia Gehring to celebrate 50th anniversary on June 21. Engagements Stephanie Deann Tiede and Casey Leonard Forsman to wed August 9 at Cottonwood. JULY Marilyn Becker receives “Good Neighbor” award from Grangeville Garden Club. Greencreek 4th of July Celebration is Friday. Ken Schmidt is Grand Marshal. Summer reading program to start Local students awarded UI scholarships Winchester Open Rodeo set for July 5-6 Sheldon Nuxoll, son of Max Nuxoll of Oilmont, Mont. and Jennifer Turner of Grangeville found a 6x7 whitetail shed. July 10 Blood drive set for July 22 School zone speeding fines raised by state Sr. Janet Marie Barnard, OSB, to celebrate 25th Jubliee. Cub Scouts attend resident camp at Camp Grizzly Several grants awarded within Idaho County by Idaho Community Foundation July 17 Cottonwood City Council passes ATV-UTV ordinance Ferdinand’s annual breakfast fundraiser set for July 27 Hospital offers summer tours 4-H Horse show is held. Sr. Evangelina Bossert heading to Africa Class reunions of St. Joseph’s 8th grade class of 1964 and PHS class of 1968 July 19 at City Park. July 24 Policy discussions generate interest at school board meeting Historical Museum awarded $50,000 grant. To be added to endowment account. Booster Club sets up “Dan’s Burger Barn” TSA students compete at Nationals in Orlando Family of Ronald and Doris Sonnen holds reunion in Lincoln City, Oregon. Lions Club installs new officers July 31 16th Raspberry Festival set for Sunday, August 3 Monastery launches centennial celebration 82 donate blood. New sanctuary at Emmanuel Baptist Church to be dedicated Hospital staff receives awards from Sheriff’s Department for their actions in handling April 8th shooting incident Bill Farmer receives Audrey Spence Education award from Correctional System. Travis Mader named state coach of the year for Division 1-A softball Little League All-Stars in tourneys Carnival is new event at Festival Keith Nida begins career with Boeing. St. Gertrude’s class of 1958 holds reunion. Obituaries Donald F. Crea, 91, dies June 29 Juanita Morehouse, 76, dies June 19 at Wenatchee, born to Henry and Mary Zodrow in Ferdinand. Grace B. Carlson, 94, dies June 26 at Lewiston, mother of Delores Enneking of Keuterville Urban Henry Riener, 85, longtime local grocery store owner, dies July 15 Freda M. Terhaar, 92, dies July 18, oldest of 10 children of Frank Arnzen Bernard F. Kaschmitter, 86, dies July 20 Nadine Chapman, 58, dies at Spokane, she and husband operated ranch near Ferdinand for several years Weddings Heather Schierman weds Aaron North in Lewiston. Both are Prairie High graduates. Katie Jo Forsmann weds Erik James Neslon on Makena Beach in Hawaii. She is daughter of Jerry and Pat Forsmann of Cottonwood Engagements Max Nuxoll and Renee Duman to wed August 30. He is son of Clem and Jeanette Nuxoll of Keuterville, she is daughter of Dave and Sally Duman of Cottonwood. Births Addisyn Rose Johnson, born to Cliff and Carrie Johnson of Sagle on July 8. Granddaughter of Jim and Denise Poxleitner of Cottonwood. Anniversaries Jerry and Marianne Wren to celebrate 50th anniversary on August 2 AUGUST PHS registration set for Aug. 14 Team for Africa leaves Aug. 11 Results of Raspberry Festival car show listed Upcoming events listed for Monastery Centennial celebration Locals participate in District 4-H Horse Show Students enjoy HOSA nationals Three to celebrate Golden Jubilees, Sr. Clarissa Goeckner, Sr. Ida Mae Fuchs August 14 Kurt and Loretta Riener named Boosters of the Year by Prairie Booster Club Sonnen Meats named Business Boosters of the Year by Prairie Booster Club 4 vie for 2009 Fair Royalty – Rachel Kaschmitter, Mary Shears, Samantha Spencer and Kara Stefani. School board adopts new policies SMHC receives Relay for Life award Beergarden supports youth pilgrimage Kara Guyer plays for AAU team Raspberry Festival winners are listed Boy Scouts earn recognition Syringa has new ultrasound technician August 21 Idaho County Fair is this week Ambrose and Margie Schumacher are grand marshals for Idaho County Fair Change in school zone speed limits approved at Cottonwood City Council meeting Booster Club plans Golf Scramble Center For Discovery to start 9th year Step up to Writing training is held Painting of Chapel is one of the prizes in Holy Cross prize drawing fund raiser Help sought for St. Mary’s Hospital & Clinics school backpack program August 28 Kara Stefani named Fair Queen, Mary Shears and Rachel Kaschmitter are princesses Jessica Munson is named top showman Two Cottonwood girls receive Friends of 4-H top project awards-Chelsea Long receives mixer, Brooke Holthaus receives luggage. Livestock sale at Fair grosses over $260,000. Hospital promotes health insurance for children program 26 turn out for volleyball Improvements made at Prairie Bowl Dutch Oven Cook-off results listed Lewis County float is Best of Show at Fair Parade Obituaries Urban H. Uhlenkott, 78, Keuterville businessman, dies August 8 Debra Ann Frei-Lahr, M.D., 54, dies August 6 Clara M. Arnzen, 86, dies August 14 at Lewiston Judith D. (Judy) Tobin, 67 dies August 18 in Des Plaines, Illinois. Daughter of Frank and Verona Jenny of Cottonwood Engagements Dawn Elizabeth Bower to wed Seth Louis Crane on October 4 Jenna Goeckner to wed Matthew Murdock on Sept. 27 SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER Rachel Kaschmitter is Homecoming Queen while Ronnie Chandler is Homecoming King. Arnzen Drug burglarized Sept. 24, investigation continues Changes made to Fall Lecture series K.C.’s to hold steak fry on October 12 Prairie Elementary students holding cookie dough sale Students visit county commissioners to report on McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS). Booster Club names new officers. Same as last year. Pirates win big at Homecoming, defeat Timberline 50-0 to improve to 4-0 Lady Pirates win at Culdesac. Summit Jr. High is now 4-0. October 9 Flu clinics are scheduled Flu-like illness strikes Idaho County Credit Union to have open house West Camas Transportation Council members put in new storage tank facility and in process move a bunch topsoil from that location to new baseball field at Prairie Sports Complex. Pirates beat Lapwai 46-0 to improve to 5-0. Lady Pirates beat Highland, sweep Kendrick. Summit girls to start first-ever district play Oct. 14 at Nezperce. Al Uhlenkott celebrates 99th birthday Softball team is finalist for Warrior Athletic Association award. Jim Reed submits article on the dismantling of the Camas Prairie Railroad. Cheer camp planned for K-4 girls. NICI Honor Guard sends a farewell to Vonda Chaffee, who worked as a prison guard for many years at NICI. October 16 Ferdinand receives grant to help get the town broadband Internet service Blood drive set for Oct. 28 Irma Tacke and Sally Terhaar, longtime Cottonwood blood drive chairmen retire. St. Gertrude’s launches public phase of capital campaign Whitley passes grant writer certification Pirates rout Genesee 52-0 for 6th win of season. Lady Pirates beat Deary, lose to Kamiah and Nezperce. Start district Oct. 18. Gun club night shoot starts Summit Jr. High girls 2-1 last week. Free Pulmonary screenings are available Elise Perrin and Hannah Ross are September attendance winners at Prairie Middle School Syringa to hold open house October 23 Prairie Pirates clinch a state football berth with 46-0 win at Troy to improve to 7-0. School board meets, discusses early graduation request Police Chief Terry Cochran issues a blood drive challenge to Fire and EMS providers. Riener’s Grocery gets new awning on front of the building Heidi Maimer named teacher of the year in Nampa-Caldwell area. She is daughter of Guy and Mary Kay Jungert of Cottonwood. Breakfast at Monastery a big success Lady Pirates beat C.V. on senior night. Open district by beating Timberline then losing to Genesee. Summit volleyball team eliminated in 2 matches at District by Nezperce and Highland. Summit Jr. High has another 2-1 week. Savannah Prigge is 3rd place national winner in Catholic Daughters of the Americas poster contest. Hubert Frei to celebrate 90th birthday Team for Africa to hold a presentation on their trip Assumption Parish dinner is Nov. 2 October 30 Election is Tuesday, Nov. 4 Walco, Inc. present at Cottonwood City Council meeting to discuss contract Income survey planned in Cottonwood as part of Block Grant process Flu shots given in record numbers to employees at Hospital Pirates clinch league title with 36-14 win over Deary to improve to 8-0. Lady Pirates beat Deary then lose to Lapwai to take fourth at District. Summit Jr. High girls finish 18-6. ‘Sisters Saturday’ planned for Keuterville Pub & Grub on Nov. 8. 5 of 14 earn medals at first USA Wrestling meet in Clarkston. Dog Bark Park unveils new fish sculpture PHS band and cheerleaders marched in UI Homecoming Parade. Hat and Mitten drive planned by PHS volunteer group, PAVE. Obituaries Leona M. Arnzen, 84, dies Oct. 1 at Lewiston. Former Idaho County Commissioner Jeff Wilde, 44, dies Oct. 3 of cancer Leo Henry Nuttman, 92, former Keuterville area cattle rancher, dies Oct. 3 at Grangeville Vonda M. Chaffee, 67, dies Sept. 29 of respiratory complications Frederick George Nuxoll, 81, dies Oct. 3 at Clarkston. Regina C. Sarbacher, 102, dies Oct. 11 at Lewiston Elma Uhlenkott, 88, dies at Spokane. She was born in Greencreek to James and Anna Bryant Trautman. Joseph F. Kowaleski, 59, dies at Grangeville. Son of Frank and Alice Kowaleski of Keuterville. Weddings Somerann Martinez weds Louie Poxleitner on June 28. He is son of Pat and Lorrie Poxleitner of Keuterville. Births Kane Daniel McIntire, son of Daniel and Leslie McIntire of Cottonwood, born Oct. 23. Grandson of Rod and June Behler of Cottonwood. Sawyer Maurice Wimer, son of Chuck and Melinda Wimer, born Sept. 5. Grandson of Richard and Dorothy Nuxoll of Greencreek and Tom and Millie Wimer of Ferdinand. NOVEMBER Goal exceeded for blood drive Scouting for Food pickup is Nov. 8 32 on A honor roll at Prairie Middle School Volunteers complete training for state certification as volunteer ombudsman Pirates complete 9-0 regular season with 70-24 win at Kendrick PHS Volleyball awards are given Boys Scouts attend Camporee 6 earn medals at Grangeville USA Wrestling meet Free Concert offered at Monastery Syringa Hospital has new cancer resource center November 13 New speed zone ordinance passed by Cottonwood City Council Drug Free group holds fundraiser County voters favor Republicans in general election School puts on Veterans Day program Hospital to host Memorial service Relay for Life meeting set Pirates win state opener 48-0 over Troy 3 of 9 win medals at Potlatch USA Wrestling tournament. Roy Uhlenkott named Father of the Year. 22 turn out for PHS girls basketball Local Scouts help Food Bank Novice Katie Cooper to become a Sister Nov. 15. November 20 Pirates beat Deary 22-0 to advance to state championship game VFW Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy winners are named Dan and Laurie Karel named DM Discoveries area reps of the year 14 earn straight A’s at PHS Summit girls win basketball tournament at New Meadows beating Wilder and Meadows Valley. Grangeville team wins Cottonwood Gun Club 6-week Night Shoot Hospital’s Angel Tree to help Santa this year Summit honor roll announced First 52-Pickup winners of the year are announced for weeks 1-21. November 27 Pirates beat Oakley 32-22 for state football championship, finish 12-0 Butch and Jean Spencer receive 4-H Distinguished Service award Historical Museum receives grant award Summit names Virtue winners Pirates named to all-WPL football team. Lady Pirates beat Notus 43-29, Kamiah 48-47. Boys and girls basketball dessert auction fundraiser a huge success Red Ribbon Week winners are named Logan Dahlen and Alex Hartnett are attendance winners for October at Prairie Middle School. Summit Jr. High boys start 3 and 5 in basketball Prairie students attend TSA Leadership Conference at Boise Christmas Parade set for Dec. 21 Public invited to football awards banquet Obituaries Delbert A. Frei, 80, Ferdinand farmer, dies Oct. 29. Margaret E. Scudder, 90, dies Oct. 29 at Meridian, born in Cottonwood to Harrison and Adele Lute Milo Evan Poxleitner, 25, dies Oct. 19. Son of Rick Poxleitner of Keuterville Logan A. Lustig, 20, dies in vehicle roll-over Nov. 9, son of Vic and Teresa Lustig of Cottonwood. Leo Raymond Simon, 79, dies Oct. 27 at Coeur d’Alene, born in Keuterville to Leo and Anna Simon. Sr. Judith Brower, 62, dies Nov. 11 Velma VanOyen, 97, dies Nov. 15 at Grangeville, mother of Darlene Halbert of Cottonwood Births Dion James Hunter born Nov. 4 in San Diego, Calif., to Anissa Holthaus and Edwin Hunter of Spring Valley, Calif. Grandson of Tim and Karol Holthaus of Ferdinand. Andrew Ian Davis, son of Owen and Alison (Forsmann) Davis of Heidelberg, Germany, born Nov. 4, grandson of Dan and Connie Forsmann of Keuterville. DECEMBER Faith Formation group sponsors Penny Drive High School Rodeo Team sponsoring Christmas Tree Roundup School concert dates are set Lady Pirates lose at Genesee 13 turn out for PHS wrestling team 28 turn out for PHS boys basketball 3 earn medals at Moscow USA Wrestling tournament Summit girls are 4-0 after beating Pullman Christian and Timberline Cub Scouts collect teddy bears, visit Sheriff’s office Virgil Wassmuth honored by Idaho Fish & Game for hunter education work December 11 David Sigler and Kayla Johnson are PHS students for the month for September Rodeo team’s Christmas tree roundup a success Angel Tree seeks elves Cottonwood City Council adopts Idaho County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Whitney Sonnen wins Idaho Forest Commission essay contest Grant allows Hospital to purchase cardiac code simulator Football awards are given Bernadine Bruegeman celebrates 97th birthday Pirates edge Nezperce in OT 62-59, lose to Genesee 35-53. Lady Pirates beat Troy 39-27 lose to Lapwai 35-59. Summit Patriots split at tournament, beat Meadows Valley 47-29, lose to Wilder 35-49. Summit girls beat Meadows Valley and Culdesac. Newborn items donated to hospital Elementary students collect canned foods for food bank December 18 Brock Heath and Rachel Kaschmitter are PHS students of the month for October. Kyler Shumway and Britney Hammond are PHS students of the month for November School board discusses states proposed 4% holdback Komen grant work is completed Ladd Arnoti visits 4th graders Lady Pirates beat Kendrick, Culdesac, lose to Genesee Pirates lose to Grangeville, win at Kamiah Summit boys beat Salmon River, Highland Summit names Virtue winners. Summit girls now 8-0 with wins over Timberline and Salmon River Dakota Wilson selected for People to People Leadership Forum Middle School students compete in LEGO League Summit to have Christmas Play Dec. 22 PHS to perform “Gift of the Magi” Dec. 21 December 25 Coloring Contest winners are named Becky Ewing recertifies as diabetes educator Released Time second graders donate to Angel Tree Lady Pirates beat Lewis County, lose to C.V. Ferdinand’s Pat McWilliams and 3 others climb Kilimanjaro in Africa. Prairie Hoop Shoot winners named TSA students build Christmas toys and gifts Summit boys beat Timberline, lose to Asotin Summit Girls beat Culdesac, suffer first loss against Asotin Christmas Light Parade held Working together for a community Christmas tree 52-Pickup winners from weeks 22-28 are named Obituaries Doris J. “Dorrie” Kuther, 84, dies Nov. 27 while visiting in Superior, Colo. Shirley Faye Smith, 70, dies Nov. 24. Sister of Darlene Halbert Esther Rose Frederickson, 81, dies Nov. 25 at Hermiston, Ore., born in Greencreek to Henry and Mary Maud Trautman Martha M. Nagle, 102, dies Dec. 2 at Keizer, Ore., born to Michael and Katherine Darscheid at Cottonwood Marie E. Frei, 93, longtime Ferdinand resident, dies Dec. 17 at Grangeville Agnes VonTersch, 98, dies Dec. 21 at Cottonwood. Born to Franz and Mary Siebencase Walser near Cottonwood. Weddings Dawn Elizabeth Bower weds Seth Louis Crane on Oct. 4. She is daughter of Tom and Shirley Bower of Cottonwood, he is son of Marty and Carol Crane of Grangeville. Births Mary Margaret Anna Hattrup, born Nov. 7 in Santa Paula, Calif., daughter of Joseph and Mary Hattrup, granddaughter of Paul and Janet Hattrup of Cottonwood. Brooke JoAnne Bennett born November 17 at Lewiston to Tony and Colleen Bennett of Culdesac. Granddaughter of Eugene and JoAnn McHugh of Cottonwood. |
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