| 2014,
the year in review
It is time once again for our annual review of the previous year in Chronicle headlines along with births, deaths, weddings and anniversaries. Hospital offers free service to help people find affordable health insurance J.D. Riener takes part in Camp E.L.I.T.E. in Zambia Matt Schwartz named 2nd team all-state football Dally Ratcliff takes 2nd at Pomeroy Wrestling Tournament Deaths: Vince Clemens Frei, 96, Dec. 20, 2013; Donald Joseph Nuxoll, 79, Dec. 22, 2013; Wayne Andrew Goeckner, 69, Dec. 23, 2013; Earl Frederick “Rick” Lamb, Jr., 68, Dec. 29, 2013 Bo Rose of B & A Performance Auto presents checks to Prairie and Summit for his Keep Education Rolling campaign Jim Chmelik receives “Outstanding Elected Official” award from State Republican party Summit boys lose to Lapwai Annual alumni games held Death: Leonard O. Nida, 77. Birth: Jace Liam Colt Smith, son of Cynjyn and Kimberly Smith of Grangeville was first baby of 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital, January 5 Ironwood Estates discussion continues at Cottonwood Council meeting Owen McIntire and Kaden Duclos are attendance winners for December at Prairie Elementary Pirates improve to 8-0 with wins over Kamiah, Grangeville and Nezperce Lady Pirates win 2 of 3, beating Troy and Potlatch while losing to Grangeville Summit girls beat Nezperce while boys lose to Nezperce and beat Kendrick Deaths: Jack E. Johnston, 74, Jan. 10; Donald J. Funke, 84, Jan. 14 Birth: Brylie Maycin Forsmann, daughter of Shawn and Briget Forsmann, Dec. 19, 2013 December students of the month are Drew Cochran and Melody Temes at the high school and Ryan Arnzen at the junior high. 2014-15 school calendar approved at school board meeting Two NICI escapees recaptured after a nearly 3 days Pirates improve to 10-0 with wins over Potlatch and Genesee Lady Pirates win 3 games, beating C.V., Lapwai and Genesee Summit girls beat Kamiah and Logos Summit boys beat C.V. and Logos Tuesday morning story time for youngsters starts at the Library with Pollyanna Candalot as the reader Death: Frank Bernard Scott, 77, Jan. 15 Carri Forsman named hospital’s employee of the year for 2013 The new Bud’s Powersports building is taking shape south of town near the historical site Beka Bruner takes 3rd in DAR essay contest Rosemary Agee is employee of the month at St. Mary’s Hospital Pirates improve to 13-0 with wins over C.V., Orofino and Troy. Lady Pirates improve to 14-3 with wins over Kamiah and Genesee Prairie BPA students compete at Regionals in Lewiston Bob Daily and Brent Goeckner work on new shelving at the Library Death: Gary Lloyd Campbell, 71, Jan. 21. Birth: Harley Hazel Arnzen, daughter of Conrad and Jennifer Arnzen, Jan. 5 Annual dinner is Sunday at Keuterville County Commissioner James Rockwell will not seek third term Girls District Tournament starts Leann Lightfield is January attendance winner at Prairie Elementary Class spelling bee winners named, to compete for school-wide honors Hospital staffs help with health care questions Idaho County Farm Bureau offers student competitions Pirates are 16-0 after beating Lapwai, Genesee and Orofino Lady Pirates finish regular season at 17-3 after beating Kamiah, Potlatch and Kendrick Summit girls lose to Nezperce Summit boys beat Nezperce and Meadows Valley Catherine Seubert names new Library mascot “Buster” 60th anniversary: Grace and Lester Pennecard Mardi Gras Spaghetti Feed set for March 4, to benefit Rome Pilgrimage group Little Princess Tea Party hosted by Idaho County Fair Royalty set for March 15 47 earn straight A’s at Prairie Jr./Sr. High Lady Pirates take 2nd at District, beat Genesee then lose to Lapwai, advance to state Pirates beat Potlatch to improve to 17-0 then suffer first loss in overtime at Salmon River Summit girls beat Logos and Highland, lose to Nezperce at District K.C.s hold hoop shoot Death: Dennis McWilliams, 64, Feb. 5 Boys district to start Boosters sponsor scholarships Summit boys named state Academic Champions Hospital’s Mardi Gras event is March 22 Lincoln Day dinner is March 8 Pirates finish regular season at 19-1 with wins over C.V. and Kamiah. Summit girls eliminated at District by Kendrick Summit boys beat Timberline, lose to Lapwai to close regular season Prairie girls take 1st at Hallissey tournament Deaths: Hubert Steven Frei, 95, Feb. 15; Jeanne Ellen Wessels, 80, Feb. 12 Birth: Blakely Reese Forsmann, daughter of Casey and Stephanie Forsmann, Jan. 21 Ryan Hasselstrom and Keely Schmidt present proposal to upgrade school track starting with drainage problem Garrett Crenshaw takes first, Brylee Wood, 2nd in school spelling bee Summit boys receive sportsmanship trophy at Hallissey Tournament Jessica Enneking is hospital employee of the month Pirates clinch state berth by beating Genesee at District 4 wrestlers advance to state, Kellie Heitman, Nathan Gimmeson, Dally Ratcliff and Hunter McWilliams Summit boys beat Nezperce to advance to District title game Kyndahl Ulmer is WPL girls player of the year while Lori Mader is coach of the year. Kayla Schumacher also on first team all-league Palouse Choral Society to perform at Monastery MeShel Rad plays final home game for Walla Walla Community College Leadership Institute set for Spirit Center Prize Drawing to raise funds for Missoula Children’s Theatre Aaron Goeckner builds house for Library’s Buster the Dog, who was made for the Library by Dog Bark Park. Gonzaga religious professor to present at Monastery Prairie boys are third at Hallissey Death: Willard R. Lorentz, 71, Feb. 22 Prairie wins Div. 1 District title over Lapwai Summit loses in title game to Kendrick, beats Deary to take second at Div. 2 District then beats Kootenai to advance to state Missoula Children’s Theatre auditions set for March 17 Grangeville’s Hope Pregnancy Center moves Teel Bruner named WPL Div. 1 coach of the year. Summit’s Michael Waters named Div. 2 player of the year. Jake Bruner and Rhett Schlader named to D-1 first team, Matt Schwartz joins Waters on D-2 first team Two wrestlers earn state medals. Dally Ratcliff and Hunter McWilliams each earned a 6th place medal at state. State candidates to attend Lincoln Day dinner Cindy Schumacher’s 1st graders took first place in the Elementary School boxtop contest January students of the month at Prairie are Kirstin Latimer, Joseph Halligan and Casey Danly at the High School and Kendra Duclos at the junior high. Deaths: Merlin Rex Halbert, 85, Feb. 24; Esther Kuther, 90, Feb. 28 Birth: Tillman Jeffrey Uhlenkott, son of Adam and Ashley Uhlenkott, Jan. 25 Jack and Jeanne Wimer make proposal to redo the sidewalk in front of the former K-1 building to City Council Garrett Crenshaw takes second at District Spelling bee Summit takes 5th at state by beating Rockland then losing to Ambrose and Kendrick Girls basketball awards given Death: Donald J. Kees, 87, March 8 Birthday: Lou Wallace to note 80th VFW presents awards “Pinocchio,” a Missoula Children’s Theatre performance, set for Friday, March 21 Parent teacher conferences and high school showcase set for March 26-27 Prairie wins baseball opener over C.V. after not having a team for a couple of years Lady Pirates sweep Kellogg to open softball season Kyndahl Ulmer and Nicole Wemhoff and coach Lori Mader to compete in Border Battle all-star game. Jared Higgins for Prairie and Michael Waters of Summit to be on boys team. Death: Anselm J. Schumacher, 91, March 16 Kyndahl Ulmer named 1-A girls basketball player of the year for second year in a row. Kayla Schumacher also on 1st team with Nicole Wemhoff on 2nd team. Jake Bruner and Lucas Arnzen named 1st team all-state for the boys with Rhett Schlader on the 2nd team. Brenda Kaschmitter is employee of the month at St. Mary’s Hospital. Cheerleader awards are given Boy Scout Troop #638 volunteers at Idaho County Recycling site in Cottonwood Lady Pirates win 4 games, beating Highland, McCall, Kendrick and Asotin. Pirates win just 1 of 4 beating Kamiah then losing to McCall and twice to Genesee Peter Spencer wins 3 events at first track meet of the season Boys basketball awards are given Ally Hale takes top award at Summit Science Fair Deaths: Raymond Mike Geis, 88, March 21; Cliff Kuther, 94, March 20 Engagement: Kevin Jeffreys and Katie Wygant Hawaiian Luau to benefit Center for Discovery Farm Forest Fair set for Greencreek Lady Pirates beat Troy 11-6 Pirates trail in suspended game against Troy Peter Spencer, girls relays win at Kamiah Prairie 6th grade girls AAU basketball team finishes season Hospital’s Mardi Gras event a success Summit’s ’33 Ford Coupe wins competition PHS sewing classes make baby blankets Le’Beef for the Cure set for April 26 Deaths: Herbert G. Ahlers, 89, March 29; Jean Lee Beatty, 85, March 22 Births: Scott Kieren Keokolo LaLonde, son of Edward and Tracy Hinkelman LaLonde, Jan. 20; Blake Timothy Howe, son of Rocky and Andrea Gehring Howe of Grangeville, March 27; Patience Rylee Jay Marie Nielson, daughter of Taylor and Tyler Nielson of Cottonwood, March 26 Prairie students of the month at the High School are Tanner Ross and Justin Ross and Ellea Poxleitner is the junior high student of the month Idaho County Farm Bureau essay contest winners are Lane Wassmuth, Claira Osborne and Hope Schwartz Idaho County Farm Bureau art design winners are Carson Forsmann, Ciara Chaffee and Sydnee Bruegeman Teel Bruner and Lori Mader named as 1-A division 1 coaches of the year Gun Club holds awards banquet Peter Remacle and Haley Howard are attendance winners at Prairie Elementary Sam Couch shares his collection of Ukrainian Eggs with the Library for the Easter season Cottonwood receives Arbor Day grant Boy Scouts and Knights of Columbus hold roadside cleanup Engagement: Sarah Rene’ Forsmann and Jeremy Daniel Medlock Boy Scouts plant pinwheels in recognition of Pinwheels for Prevention, a national child abuse prevention program 51 earn straight A’s at Prairie Jr./Sr. High Denis Duman named chairman of Clearwater Economic Development Association (CEDA) Pirates pull away late to beat Kamiah Lady Pirates win 4 of 6 games Lucas Arnzen, Krystin Uhlenkott, Peter Spencer earn wins at Border Way track meet Kellie Bruner named mother of the year Hospital promotes Starfish Project Birthday: Elred Nuxoll to celebrate 80th Early graduation request granted at school board meeting Attorney General candidate to be here April 29 Summit principal is Catholicism 101 guest speaker Pirates win 4 of 5 baseball games Leah Holthaus no-hits C.V. 4 win events at Kamiah Collapsed sewer line replaced by city crew Nezperce Garden Club poster contest winners named Deaths: Viola G. Uhling, 96, April 15; Eugene Henry “Gene” Kuther, 90, April 17 Birth: Colin Phillip Groom, son of Kyle and Carolyn Sonnen Groom, Sept. 16, 2013 Cottonwood receives Tree City award. School spring concert dates are set Lucas Arnzen breaks school record in 400 meter dash Summit Kindergartners thank Donna Wassmuth for donating her time Summit to present spring play Valedictorians and Salutatorians for PHS class of 2014 named. Valedictorians are Beka Bruner, Drew Cochran and Nicole Wemhoff. Salutatorians are Clark Bruno and Dakota Wilson Drew Cochran has Eagle Scout board of review Wemhoff Architecture moves to part of what used to be City Electric store. Pirates win 3 of 4 games beating Highland twice, losing the suspended game against Troy and then winning the second game. Lady Pirates win 2 of 5, sweeping Potlatch and losing single games to Genesee, Troy and Colton Girls 4x400 takes first at Area Best Meet. Regional Track Meet set for Kootenai. HOSA students compete at state Prairie Elementary 3rd graders compete in Earth Day coloring contest Rome Pilgrimage group to give presentation about their trip Birth: Clareese Anna Duclos, daughter of Christopher and Stephanie Duclos, May 1 Prairie baseball team wins District crown by beating Troy and C.V. They are also named Academic state champions. Prairie softball team second at District beating Highland and Troy then losing to Genesee and coming back to beat Troy again in the second place game. They are also named Academic state champions. Students of the month at Prairie Jr./Sr. High are Nathan Gimmeson, Sierra Latimer and Stephanie Jungert at the high school and Madison Pecarovich at the junior high It was reported at city council meeting that Cottonwood has been awarded a grant to rebuild several sidewalks, project to start in 2016 Lucas Arnzen in the 400, Krystin Uhlenkott in the triple jump and the girls 4x100 relay win regional titles. Exercise classes help with hip surgery recovery Idaho County Fair royalty candidates are sought Hospital offers visiting nurse services Summit Kindergarten through 2nd grade students plant trees Ag Safety Day set for May 31 Death: Edward V. Hattrup, 59, May 7 Anniversary: Bob and Donna Ross celebrate 50th Birth: Charlee Rae Key, daughter of William and Tabitha Kaschmitter Key, May 8 Prairie baseball team wins state title, beating Horseshoe Bend, losing to Genesee then beating Wilder and Genesee twice in a row. Lucas Arnzen wins 400 at State and breaks school records in 400 and 200 Girls 4x400 and 4x100 relays win at state and break school records in both events. Keely Schmidt, Krystin Uhlenkott, Shayla VonBargen and Mykaela McWilliams are the members of both relays. McWilliams also broke the school record in the 300 hurdles while finishing 4th. Lady Pirates take third at State losing to Horseshoe Bend, then beating Notus and losing to Horseshoe Bend again. Horseshoe Bend went on to beat Genesee twice in a row to win state. Hospital takes security seriously Karla Enneking is hospital employee of the month Farm Bureau announces scholarship winners Boy Scout Court of Honor held Safe Sitter course is offered Elementary School holds Spring concert Memorial Day services set for Ferdinand, Keuterville Births: John Michael Llewellyn, son of John and Jennifer Sonnen Llewellyn of Grangeville, May 12 Cactus Ray Merrill, son of Melissa Ream and Jack Merrill of Riggins, May 15 Blood drive set for June 10 Override levy passes, primary election results Quilts of Valor awarded to several local military veterans Bank robbery suspects caught in Lewiston, to be tried in federal court High School holds Spring concert Jack Wimer building senior living apartments at former Kindergarten building Hospital to sponsor fun run on June 18 Junior High track season recapped Summit 1st graders tour B & A Performance Auto Birth: Adrian Michael Logue, son of Ariel Logue of Kamiah, May 22 Beka Bruner receives Idaho County Recycling award Chronicle to have new look starting next week Scholarships awarded to PHS class of 2014 PHS Go Green Group completes final project of the year Summit and Prairie kindergartners visit the Fire Station Baseball, softball and track awards given out Kyndahl Ulmer wins inaugural idahosports.com student athlete of the year award for 1A girls Drew Cochran presented Boy Scouts of America national honor award for his efforts saving trapped river rafters Olympian Noelle Pikus-Pace to be at Grangeville in July Birthday: Rose Marie Lustig Wimer to celebrate 90th birthday June 22 Deaths: Edward A. ‘Ed’ Sonnen, 65, May 27; Roman H. Schumacher, 92, May 27 Summit grads receive awards, scholarships Betty Campbell celebrates 40 years at Wells Fargo Bank Drew Cochran receives Eagle Scout award Lifeline services help you live independently at home Leann Lightfield honored as achieving most accelerated reader points at PES Wyatt Ross and Kaylee Pikus are My/June attendance winners at PES. Carson Forsman and Reid Uptmor each receive a bike and helmet in drawing winners among those with perfect attendance for the year Madison Shears, Zach Rambo and Damian Forsmann are KC Hoop Shoot winners Students of the month for May at Prairie Jr./Sr. High are Calvin Hinkelman and Lucas Arnzen at the high school and Hope McIntire and Spencer Schumacher at the junior high. Farm Bureau art design winners and essay winners do well at District competitions Miah Mager receives 4 first place awards for the PeeWee Division at Shirley’s Dance Studio Monastery to host Federation meeting Rachel Rehder Gibney receives award Birth: Oliver Carl Johnson, son of Jake and Katie Nuxoll Johnson of Lewiston, April 16 Monastery now boasts new Welcome Center Blood drive falls short of goal Fr. Meinrad awarded by Prairie Booster Club as #1 Fan of the Year Roy and Denise Uhlenkott named Boosters of the Year Prairie Booster Club student boosters of the year are Appy Enriquez, Drew Cochran, Clark Bruno and Dakota Wilson who worked to broadcast all home basketball games over the Internet Don Tacke gets visit from farmers for the country of India. Kathy Kuther retires after 28 years with U.S. Bank David Sisson of Cottonwood BLM office receives award Summit Academy releases 4th quarter honor roll Drama camp held at Summit Academy, to perform “Annie.” Spring 4-H show is held Boy Scouts participate with members of Daughters of American Revolution in flag retirement ceremony Summer reading program starts Deaths: Carol Louis Forsman Bloodworth, 65, June 8; Fritz Aichlmayr, 83, June 10 Engagment: Lauren Wemhoff and Mitch Green First Summer Reading session held Phase I of the track project announced as completed at School Board meeting County Democrats hold picnic Former Benedict Seed Company elevator, now a part of Primeland, being torn down Jessica and Andrea Kaschmitter paint a mural in the Library 41 earn straight A’s at Prairie Jr./Sr. high school Deaths: Sr. Mary Paule Tacke, 82, June 15; Edward C. Forsmann, 64, June 19; Roland Buettner, 105, June 18 Birth: Isabella Lee Roach, daughter of Craig and Tabitha Sonnen Roach of Lewiston, Jun 20. Engagement: Francesca Lee Johnson and Mathew Wayne Forsmann Summer readers learn about bugs Jack Duman rejoins Cottonwood City Council filling spot he vacated several months earlier New Bud’s Powersports building now open for business Tri-Parish holds Vacation Bible School Pacific Cabinets team wins Little League Live Arm Tournament Connie Schumacher and her sister Debbie Kaylor enjoy a hot air balloon ride in Boise Tri-Parish offices gets a facelift Death: Joan Martha Schultz, 78, June 25 Cattle Association to hold family of the year event Ron Mauer is hospital employee of the month 3rd annual Warbird Weekend set for Grangeville Airport First “stop light” in Cottonwood is at St. Mary’s Hospital and is a reminder to keep it quiet Fred’s Body Shop team takes 2nd at Babe Ruth tournament Local boys win their bracket at Spokane Hoop Shoot PHS Class of 2004 holds reunion Idaho County 4-H Day Camp is held Tri-Parish Youth hold Fun in the Son retreat Monastery hosts Federation General Chapter meeting of Benedictines Engagment: Vanessa Lee Sonnen and Luis Fernando Hernandez of Almosa, CO, Birth: Mason Douglas Westhoff, son of Kyle and Whitney Schaeffer Westhoff of Greencreek, July 10 Robots are part of the fun at Summer Reading Program City seeks grant to help fund culvert damaged in Spring flooding under Maple Street Mike and Kim Ingram and Mike Lauer are Ferdinand Good Neighbor Award winners School supply lists for Prairie Jr./Sr. High are already appearing Icon retreat to focus on St. Scholastica Nicole Poxleitner named Border Days Queen Deaths: Percy Anthony Roeper, 90, July 11; Ernest W. Jennings, 81, July 11; Pauline Frei, 85, July 9; Bob Sewell, 93, July 11 Birth: Lance Jaymes Francis, son of Jessica Brown and Steve Francis of Kamiah, July 10 Engagement: Jacob Joseph Uhlenkott of Cottonwood and Andrea Jenet Bedart of Arbuckle, Calif. 5 vie for Idaho County Fair Royalty NICI to celebrate 40th anniversary School Board holds annual meeting Concert to benefit senior centers Cover crop tour set Mike Nuxoll elected president of Idaho JCI Senate Cottonwood Saddliers enjoy Pikus-Pace event at Grangeville Outer Space is Summer Reading Program topic this week Helicopter lands at Ferdinand Deaths: Nancy Seubert Wensman, 67, July 13; Dorothy Wassmuth, 87, July 19; Guy David Arnzen, 59, July 13; Ronald L. Wimer, 76, Births: Daniel Patrick Bock, son of Ken and Jeannie Goeckner Bock of Idaho Falls, June 20; Dillon Ray McKague, son of Monte and Elizabeth McKague of Greencreek, July 16 Extreme weather machines made at Summer Reading program Relay for Life awards given Hospitals offer patients new financial options Prairie Elementary School supply lists Hugh and Sue McAfee receive Cottonwood Good Neighbor Award from Grangeville Garden Club Ralph Stubbers presented Quilt of Valor Idaho County 4-H Horse Show is held Summit School Supply Lists School House Apartments open house this weekend Death: Sr. Mary Catherine Manderfeld, 96, July 22 Engagement: Kaylee Uhlenkott and Nicholas Brotzman Birth: Gianna Joy Prigge, daughter of Dylan and Emily Rehder Prigge, July 14 Prairie Jr./Sr. High registration set Overgrown trees creating problems Weather is topic of Summer Reading Program Idaho County Fair to celebrate 80th anniversary Conservationist embraces conservation the Idaho way on family ranch Harvest is in full swing George and Ruth Kopczynski family reunion held Death: Joan Marie Kehler, 78, July 31 Cottonwood City Council approves budget Cottonwood Fire Department enacts burning ban in town until further notice Congressman Labrador to have town hall in Cottonwood Idaho Good Sams to hold state meeting at Fairgrounds Bishop Driscoll resigns due to age Prairie High receives 2nd place School of Excellence award from IHSAA Pat Holthaus wins Bud’s Powersports Open House 4-Wheeler drawing Sr. Wendy Olin makes final monastic profession Justin Stubbers graduates from Graziadio School of Business and Management August is immunization awareness month Help sought for school supply drive Deaths: Margie Riener, 81, Aug. 5; Frank “Bud” Schober, Jr., Aug. 11 Jane and Chuck Pratt are Fair Grand Marshals Bus routes approved at School Board meeting Boy Scouts spend week at Camp Easton Labrador answers wide variety of questions at town hall meeting Myca Evans is hospital employee of the month Hospital Foundation to hold 15th annual Golf Scramble Mountain View Dentistry team wins K.C. Golf Tourney BLM eyes 2016 opening of new office building Deaths: Gertrude Agnew Tobin, 95, Aug. 14; George Charles Wayne, 83, July 31 Birth: McKenna Rose Slichter, daughter of Clancy and Becky Gehring Slichter of Florida, Aug. 8 Matt Schwartz is top showman at the Fair Library has new DVD’s Meridian woman pleads guilty in bank robbery case Idaho County Royalty float is best of show at Fair Parade Engagement: Derrick James Dryden and Kimberly Danielle Bower Birth: Alatalo Moses, son of Sapsis and LaFawn Moses of Kooskia to be continued next week |
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