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2021, the year in review This week we start our annual review of the previous year in Chronicle headlines. Jan. 7 Bill Farmer recognized for 41 years of service at NICI on retirement Madison Shears receives KLEW Athlete of the Week award Public scoping meeting set on Cottonwood flood control project 2 fans per player now allowed at basketball games Kayden Eugene Whittle, son of Joshua and Kara Whittle of Kamiah is first baby born at St. Mary’s Hospital in 2021 Death: Thomas Ransom, 71, died Jan. 1 Jan. 14 Alcohol beverage licenses approved at Cottonwood City Council meeting December PBIS drawing winners named at Prairie High School and Prairie Junior High School December attendance winners at Prairie Elementary were Avery Schacher and Tillman Uhlenkott Prairie Elementary R3 (Respectful, Responsible, Ready) winners named for December 1st graders recognized for reading over 100 books 5 perfect 25’s scored at week 1 of 10-week shoot New county elected officials sworn in Pirates beat Timberline, edged by Grangeville Lady Pirates beat Orofino and Troy Patriot boys lose to Timberline, C.V. Deaths: Janet Richardson, 69, on Jan. 4; Herbert A. Sarbacher, 88, on Jan. 2 Births: Reed Jackson Schmidt, son of Justin Schmidt and Junelle Schnider of Ferdinand, Jan. 8; Elsie Flynn Gocke, daughter of Patrick and Elizabeth Gocke of Grangeville, Jan. 6 Jan. 21 VFW announces Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy winners Aaron Hinkelman re-elected as school board chairman at January meeting Prairie Booster Club offers scholarships Two perfect 25’s during week 2 of Trapshoot Jordyn Higgins named to Dean’s List Pirates beat Kamiah and Logos Lady Pirates also beat Kamiah and Logos Patriots lose to Deary and Highland Ag All-Star legislators named Mattie Lustig receives KLEW-TV Academic All-Star award Shae Dinning wins Fleet Reserve essay contest Corey Juber and Greg Juber awarded Quilts of Valor Death: Henry R. Duclos, 88, on Jan. 17 Jan. 28 Comment period extended on city project Kim Vogel promoted to Education Director at NICI More fans allowed into basketball games – up to 40% of capacity Kenny Mader honored for 25 years of service at NICI Sheriff Ulmer introduces new staff 5 shoot perfect 25’s during week 3 of 10-week shoot Pirates beat Genesee, lose to Lapwai Lady Pirates beat Genesee, lose to Lapwai Patriots beat Nezperce and Lapwai C team, lose to Kendrick PHS gym gets new clock Death: Leslie Ann Bowman, 40, on Jan. 19 Feb. 4 45 earn straight A’s at Prairie Elementary holds assembly-PBIS winners named; 2nd quarter Accelerated Reader points winners named; 1st graders honored for reading 100 books Trenton Warden and Blaine Anderson are Elementary attendance winners Band now able to play at ballgames New wing addition at St. John Bosco Academy now open Leo Rehder is shown with his Reading Buddy Prairie to host District girls basketball opener Pirates beat Troy, CV and Potlatch Lady Pirates beat C.V., Kendrick and Potlatch Carla Wilkins named as new museum director Gov. Little advances Idaho to Stage 3 Covid protocols Little Free Library comes to Cottonwood at Dog Bark Park No perfect scores this week at 10-week shoot Heidi Stubbers McRoberts named to post with Umatilla National Forest Death: Angeline Bernadine Fuchs, 81 Feb. 11 Chloe Rowland first and Jeffrey Arnzen third in statewide art contest PBIS winners for January named at Prairie High School and Prairie Junior High School Ticket availability will be limited at State Tournaments PHS students Mary Schwartz and Evan Schwartz create logo for local business Cole Martin and Dean Johnson sign letters of intent to play football at the College of Idaho in Caldwell Only 1 perfect score this week at 10-week shoot Lady Pirates win at Grangeville Pirates win at Troy Marjorie Remacle earns medals at Moscow gymnastics meet Reubens Sausage Feed cancelled Prairie Mountain Nutrition presents check to Cottonwood Lions Club to help pay for new electronic reader board Anniversary: Pat and Sheila Long celebrate 45th anniversary Deaths: Margaret “Peg” Uhlorn, 85, on Feb. 6; Rose C. (Geis) Steiger, 89, on Jan. 23 Birth: Emeric Amel Baily to Tamara and Corey Bailey of Elk City on Feb. 2 Feb. 18 New sewer discharge permit is major topic at Cottonwood City Council meeting 5th and 6th grade health class at PES present valentines to Hospital workers PES student council collect donations for Heifer International Project fundraiser Senior meals to be served onsite again as Idaho moves to Stage 3 Lady Pirates clinch trip to State by beating Genesee in 2nd place game. Earlier they beat Genesee then lost to Lapwai in championship game Pirates lose to Logos. District to start. Patriots win at Nezperce 3 shoot perfect 25’s in week 6 of 10-week shoot Cottonwood Butte Ski Area opened this past weekend Senior graduation party prize drawing winners are named Two local girls compete at Clarkston gymnastics meet Feb. 25 Lady Pirates take 2nd at State, beat Rimrock and Lighthouse Christian before losing to Grace in championship game Jerry Richardson awarded sportsmanship t-shirt at state SMH Radiology updates machines School Board meets Raspberry Festival postponed until 2022 Elementary students participate in service projects Improving broadband Internet access in rural areas “levels the playing field” Pirates beat Potlatch and Kamiah Patriots season ends with district loser-out loss to Highland Holli Schumacher to wrestle at State Madison Shears named to first team all-WPL, Kristin Wemhoff to 2nd team, Delanie Lockett and Tara Schlader named honorable mentions Shears named to idahosports.com all state-tournament first team, Ellea Uhlenkott and Wemhoff named to 2nd team Birth: Kallie Rose Stubbers, daughter of Shane and Megan (Rehder) Stubbers, Feb. 14; Nash Lawrence Mager, son of Nick Mager and Josie Peery, Feb. 15; Olivia Louise Cornett, daughter of Dustin and Shailynn (Jungert) Cornett of Grangeville. Death: Larry Arnzen, 76, on Feb. 20 March 4 Pirates rally from 17 point fourth quarter deficit to beat Genesee and take second at District and qualify for State. Earlier at District they beat Genesee then lost to Lapwai. Monica Goeckner wins Prairie spelling bee. 94 units collected at blood drive Cole Schlader named 1st team all-WPL, Zach Rambo makes 2nd team, Lane Schumacher, Wyatt Ross and Tyler Wemhoff are honorable mentions 1 perfect 25 in week 7 and 4 perfect 25’s during week 8 of the 10-week shoot. Death: Ivan Edward Nuxoll, 84, on Feb. 28; Kathleen “Kathy” (Holthaus) Harris, 69, on Feb. 16 March 11 Pirates out in 2 games at State Tournament losing to Riverstone of Boise and Oakley. Scot Schlader awarded sportsmanship t-shirt Bishop Peter Christensen celebrates blessing Mass in new chapel at St. John Bosco Academy. Cottonwood City Council meets Sr. Mary Foreman re-elected as Prioress at Monastery of St. Gertrude PBIS winners named for February at Prairie High School and Prairie Junior High Cole Schlader and Zach Rambo were honorable mentions on idahosports.com’s all-tournament team. Physician assistant Kari Holman connected with Prairie Elementary and 1st grade students Holli Schumacher is out after 2 matches at the state wrestling tournament 5 shoot perfect 25’s during week 9 of the 10-week shoot. Death: Raymond Clarence Frei, 100, on Feb. 23 March 18 School Board meets Monastery reaches fundraising goal for renovation project Local VFW winners place at District and State Work starts at old Prairie Elementary to convert the former classrooms into apartments. Syringa Hospital updates outdoor signage Only 1 perfect 25 the final week of the 10-week shoot. Ellea Uhlenkott, Madison Shears and Cole Schlader compete at District All-Star games 15 turn out for Prairie baseball 9 turn out for Prairie softball after concern they would have enough to even field a team 17 turn out for Prairie track & field Deaths: Farrel F. (Bud) Uhling, 82, on March 14; Jerry Pelton, 80, on March 11 Birth: Noah Emerson Whitcomb, son of Erik and Heidi Whitcomb of Harpster, March 8 March 25 Jon Rehder named as new superintendent of Cottonwood School District replacing Rene’ Forsmann who is retiring Prairie Elementary Spring concert is held PHS students compete in stock market game Ag Day 2021, a tribute to farmers and ranchers Boat launch upgrades completed at Shorts Bar and Hammer Creek Pirates win 2 of 3 to start baseball season Lady Pirates first game suspended due to darkness with score tied Ellea Uhlenkott wins 2 events at first track meet Old time Fiddlers entertain Prairie Community Library Story Time youngsters More than 300 participate in Dream it, Do It conference Death: Marilyn Becker, 82 April 1 Adam Forsmann named Father of the Year; Laura Rose named Mother of the Year at Prairie League’s combined Daddy Date Night/Mother Daughter Tea Easter Egg Hunts set Coyote’s Coffee to open Thursday at former carwash site Pirates win at Kamiah Matt Coppernoll, girls 4x200 relay pick up wins at Kamiah meet Madison Shears named first team all-state in basketball Marjorie Remacle wins all-around gold at gymnastics meet in Kennewick, WA Death: Renda Lee Chaffee, 68, March 22 Birth: Brodie Christopher Ross, son of Jeremy and Brandee (Seubert) Ross, March 19; Clara Lee Yama, daughter of Robert and Caitlin Yama of Grangeville, March 18 April 8 Blood drive set for April 13 Annual Cottonwood cleanup starts Easter Egg Hunts held in Cottonwood, Ferdinand and Greencreek Prairie High School and Junior High PBIS winners pictured Pirates nominated for North Idaho athletic honors Prairie PE/AG students go on field trip to Cottonwood Gun Club to trapshoot Ribbon Cutting held for Coyote’s Coffee Renovation done to outside of Coyote’s One Stop Deaths: Elizabeth (Liz) Wassmuth, 88, on April 4 April 15 Ben Schumacher resigns from Cottonwood City Council Prairie Elementary R3 winners named February and March attendance winners named 4 more first graders join 100 book club Top reading awards handed out for 2nd graders Fair Royalty’s Little Princess Tea Party set for Sunday Cottonwood Community Yard Sale set for May 15 Lady Pirates sweep Grangeville Death: Thomas Frei, 69, March 31 Birth: Addison Alma Holthaus, daughter of Kyle and Kristi Holthaus, April 7 April 22 Kyleigh Duclos and Halle Klapprich score well at state HOSA conference Matt Elven named as new Prairie Jr./Sr. High principal Over 50 young ladies attended Little Princess Tea Party Reed Chapman completes new Pirate Pride mural in school cafeteria as his senior project Secure Rural Schools program reauthorized 8th grade tech class takes virtual tour Pirate baseball team beats Kamiah, loses to Genesee Lady Pirates Softball wins 5 of 6 games Matt Coppernoll, Kristin Wemhoff win events at Kamiah meet Junior high track season off to great start Idaho County 4-H party is held Cottonwood blood drive is successful April 29 Leann Lightfield is valedictorian, Kerri Villamor is salutatorian for class of 2021 Dean Johnson and Ellea Uhlenkott awarded Hagadone High Character awards at North Idaho awards banquet St. John Bosco to present spring play Safe Sitter course to be offered Pirates with 4 of 5 games Lady Pirates sweep Culdesac Matt Coppernoll sets new PR in discus Death: Bernard “Bud” Romain, 98, April 24 May 6 Morgan Poxleitner and Colton McElroy win international engineering challenge Elementary attendance and R3 winners for April named Prairie High School and Jr. High PBIS winners pictured Nezperce yard sale set for Saturday Library has new computer Several junior high track athletes earn medals at Kamiah meet Pirates win 2 of 3 baseball games Lady Pirates win twice Prairie hosts track meet Prairie Imperial Bowl to have summer bowling league Deaths: Molly Wimer, 55, on April 27; Charles (Chuck) L. Wilson, 79, on April 14 Birth: Len Andrew Prigge, son of Dylan and Emily Prigge of Cottonwood, May 1 May 13 Megan Walker is valedictorian, Carissa Stevens is Salutatorian for class of 2021 at St. John Bosco Academy Jason Rambo celebrates 20 years with Idaho Dept. of Corrections Jr. High Debate night set District softball, baseball and track to start NICI gives recognition to several employees Pirates hold on to beat C.V. Lady Pirates win 2 of 5 Boys 4x100 wins at Meet of Champions Birth: Flynn Michael Nuxoll, son of Chase and Charlene Nuxoll, May 6 May 20 Cottonwood City Council meets School Board meets Lady Pirates take second at District, advance to State Pirates take third at District, qualify for State Keuterville Livestock 4-H Club has cleanup day Conservation field day held Coppernoll, Uhlenkott win Regional titles Deaths: Charles “Chuck” Uhlenkott, 78, May 13; Clarissa Huffman, 95, May 15 May 27 Local man missing after boating accident Girls 4x200 relay team wins state title Pirates place third at state baseball tournament Prairie to graduate 34 St. John Bosco to graduate 3 Override levy passes, two highway district commissioners elected Confirmation takes place on April 21 Teresa Hill named deputy warden at NICI Vacation Bible School starts June 7 at Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria Gehring graduates summa cum laude from U of I. Daughter of Shane and Amy Funke Gehring Summer food service at Prairie Elementary Royalty signup deadline is July 1 Lady Pirates out in 2 games at State Graduation Mass takes place on May 26 Mark Geis benefit set for Aug. 7 Death: Donald (Don) Wassmuth, 84, on May 15 June 3 St. Mary’s Hospital & Clinics to be renamed as St. Mary’s Health Memorial Day services are held at Greencreek and Cottonwood Cemeteries Prairie and St. John Bosco graduation ceremonies held Summer Reading program starts at Prairie Community Library Prairie holds awards assembly Deaths: Daniel Douglas Karel, 56, on May 25; Nancy M. Smith, 70, May 23 Births: Tanner Gerard Riener, son of Clint and Vicki Riener of Cottonwood, May 21; Dax Augustine Carothers, son of Zach and Sarah Carothers of Sandpoint, May 30; Hallie Ann Forsmann, daughter of Caleb and Amy Forsmann of Grangeville, May 24 June 10 David Spencer’s body is found Kindergarten students visit fire station 43 earn straight A’s for second semester at Prairie Jr./Sr. High Dust abatement offered in Cottonwood PHS wins School of Excellence competition for 4th time in 5 years Tri-Parish VBS set for June 21-25 New electronic reader board installed at intersection of Main and King Streets ILCCA trail ride set Lots of photos from the Prairie awards assembly Ali Rehder puts on golf tournament for senior project Deaths: David A. Spencer, 31, on May 22; Keith W. Coppernoll, 62, on June 2; Benjamin “Frankie Calzone” Seubert, on May 19, grandson of J.P. and Cherie Seubert June 17 Keith Holcomb appointed to Cottonwood City Council Driverless vehicle rolls down King Street and crashes into Mager Bargains store front Blood drive set for Tuesday Musical to be performed at St. John Bosco gym Prairie area crop tour set for June 29 Lots of photos from Prairie Elementary awards assembly Kane McIntire has grand champion steer at 4-H spring livestock show Family reunion/65th wedding anniversary for Ron and Doris Sonnen Death: Sherry L. Roberts, 52, on June 6 Twins: Katie and Karter Chandler, twin daughters of Ronnie and Kendra Chandler born May 7 June 24 School board approves budget for 2021-22 school year Fair Royalty applicants are sought June Picnic is this weekend at Craigmont Sydney Bruner earns degree Idaho county 4-H Food Science Day held Griffin Parsells, grandson of Andy Uhlorn, sets meet record in 1600 at DODEA-Europe meet St. John Bosco Academy receives Certificate of Accreditation Death: Dorothy Rose Walker, 72, June 12 (to be continued next week)
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