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Lacrosse LaCrosse Parks & Recreation district needs board members. Tricia Aune said five residents of the park district are needed to fill vacancies on the board. Some board members have resigned and others have moved out of the district. Aune said she has received commitments from two residents to date to fill the seats. The park district includes roughly the area in the school district. The levy for the pool's operation has been approved for the year, but the district needs a board to oversee the pool's operation and deal with other park and... Full story
Lacrosse Next pool tournament at the Pastime Tavern will be Jan. 20. All proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Miracle Network. Sign up to play at the Tavern or contact Allan Thompson. All donations are given in memory of Trevor Bennett. There will be raffles going on throughout the month, with proceeds being donated to the network. Those unable to attend the tournament but would like to make a donation, can send checks to Jimmy and Dena Bennett. Checks should be made out to Children’s Miracle Network.... Full story
Lacrosse The Cache is open for business. Check out the items available for Christmas gift giving. After the holidays The Cache will continue to be open as a second hand and consignment store. For further information, contact Milt Aldrich, Iva Roberts or Ashley Goolsby. A junior high basketball game will be in LaCrosse today vs. Pomeroy at 4:30 p.m. The seniors will be selling hamburgers and Italian sodas, along with regular concessions. The first game starts at 4:30 p.m....
Lacrosse Saturday, Dec. 9, will bring all sorts of fun activities to town. The Class of 2018 will serve breakfast from 8 until 10 a.m. at the Gathering Place. At 10, Santa will arrive by special delivery for photo sessions. Ornament making for kids will be available at the library during Santa's visit. There will be a pool tournament Dec. 9. Sign up at the Pastime Tavern or contact Allan Thompson. There will also be a raffle for a Christmas basket. Half of the raffle proceeds will be donated to the Children's Miracle Network. The other half...
Lacrosse The fifth grade class visited Harold and Joan Myrick's rock shop. Harold showed the students his rock collection and talked about the rock's names and where they are located. He showed the students all the steps in making jewelry with a live demonstration. Each student left with a polished slab that hangs from a mobile....
Lacrosse Mike Stine, Drew Parks and Norma Gibson competed on the Whitman County Cougars Special Olympic bowling team at Lilac Lanes in Spokane on Sunday, Nov. 5. Norma received a silver medal; Mike received a gold medal and Drew received a fourth place ribbon. Each were in separate divisions. Tom Cauley volunteered to drive Mike and Drew to the tournament. Lois and Eric Startin were there to cheer Norma on. LaCrosse FFA is selling wreaths and swags. Prices are $27 for plain, $28 for basic (has a bow) and $33 for fancy (bow and ornaments.) Add...
Lacrosse LaCrosse FFA soils judging team won the state title last week. This qualifies a team of four to compete at the nationals at Oklahoma in May. Team members were Allyn Harder, T.J. Harder, Jadyn Guske, Ty Harder, Trey Fleming, Lauren Stubbs and Autumn Meyer as the alternate. Allyn Harder was high scoring individual. TJ Harder placed was third high and Jadyn Guske placed ninth. Winners of the LaCrosse Halloween Costume contest were: Infant-2 - Lennyn Startin, dressed as a baby owl; 3-5 - Brynnlee Wadell, bumble bee; 6-8 - Rowdie Broeckel,... Full story
Lacrosse LaCrosse FFA meats team placed third at the National FFA convention this week in Indianapolis, Ind. Team members are Nicole Harder, Britte Harder, Abby McGregor. FFA advisor is Lisa Baser. Nicole Harder was sixth in individual scoring. LaCrosse third, fourth and fifth graders attended the Spokane Symphony’s presentation for students Oct. 25. After this performance at the Fox theater, the students visited the Northwest Cultural Museum and walked through the Titanic exhibit. Students in grades K-5 are observing Red Ribbon week, which h...
Lacrosse Swim lessons will begin July 17. All ages are welcome, and cost will be $35 per child. Class will range between 30 and 45 minutes. Lesson sessions will be July 17 - 21 and July 24 - 26. Contact Alynn Harder or Autumn Meyers to enroll youngsters....
Lacrosse Carol Cauley and Lois Startin are accepting items for the LaCrosse Community Pride silent auction which will be June 24 at the Gathering Place during Farmer’s Festival. Among items which have already been received are a picnic bench, kids swimming pool, homemade jam and sauerkraut, auto detail, quarter locker beef, load of gravel and a Chiefs hockey game suite and beverage credit. They will also be selling raffle tickets for an outdoor fireplace. Contact any LCP board member for tickets....
Lacrosse Third, fourth, and fifth graders visited Fort Walla Walla Wednesday. The students have been studying the western expansion. They saw many exhibits about Lewis and Clark, pioneers and early farming. On May 12, Janelle Guske did an art lesson with third, fourth and fifth graders on making cards for Mother’s Day. Congratulations to the LaCrosse FFA chapter for an outstanding state convention. State placings were: Meats Evaluation-1st Place (Abby McGregor-1st, Britte Harder-2nd, Nicole Harder-5th, TJ Harder, Alynn Harder, Trey Fleming); C...
Lacrosse Let the Class of 2017 do the cooking on Sunday, April 23. The LaCrosse senior class will serve French dip sandwiches, salad, dessert and drink, all for $8. The meal will be served from 4-7 p.m. at the school cafeteria. The LaCrosse Library and Beautification Committee is looking for new members to help beautify the community. If interested, please join in at the next meeting Tuesday, May 2, 4 p.m. at Jasper's on Main Street, or call Carol Cauley at 509-549-3499.... Full story
Lacrosse LaCrosse students and faculty conducted a student of character assembly for March’s trait of pride. Students and staff played a giant game of rock, paper, scissors, forming snakes made of winning and losing teams. The new trait for April is integrity. This was followed by announcing the students who had earned the March recognition. They are kindergarten: Cady Blankenship; Mac I - Jack Baser, Brady Blankenship, Brianna Camp, Gracie Schwartz, Brody Fleming, Chase Harder, Cooper Schwartz; Mac II - Ty Pierson, Olivia McGregor, Theory P...
Lacrosse Reading is Dog-Gone Good Fun was the theme imprinted on the 2016-17 Book Bash T-shirts designed by the participating fifth graders. LaCrosse students in grades K-5 participated. Those students who voluntarily read the required minutes for their grade and earned this free T-shirt were Ladd Baser, Cady Blankenship, Jack Baser, Brady Blankenship, Brianna Camp, Lillyanna Hammer, Chase Harder, Gracie and Cooper Schwartz, Brody Fleming, Olivia McGregor, Ty Pierson, Theory Proctor, Chloe Waddel, Ben Bailey, Avery Fleming, Quincy Morris,... Full story
Lacrosse All area students, residents and churches are invited to help assemble soup kits for the hungry on Friday, March 3, from 1-4 p.m. at the LaCrosse school cafeteria.... Full story
Lacrosse LaCrosse Café will be have a trial run Sunday opening Feb. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They will serve pork loin with mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, bread, tossed salad and dessert. The grill will also be on. The café is also partnering with the Council on Aging to provide lunch and fun for residents older than 60. On Tuesdays, lunch will start at noon, and everyone is welcome to stay and play cards, games or simply socialize. There is no cost for the lunch, but the suggested donation is $4.25. Coast Transportation is a...
Lacrosse Members of the LaCrosse FFA meats team had the opportunity to compete in the National Western Round-Up competition in Denver, Colo. The team placed fourth in the national event. Abigail McGregor, Britte Harder and Nicole Harder made the trip after being approved by the state advisor to be the team to represent Washington state at the national contest. Only one team per state was allowed to compete in Denver. The day before the competition, the girls went to Laramie, Wyo., for a practice contest at the University of Wyoming. They...
Lacrosse A blood drive will be Thursday, Feb. 2, at LaCrosse Town Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.... Full story
Lacrosse Lacrosse FFA meats team placed fourth at the Western National Roundup in Denver, Colo. Team members were Britte Harder, Nicole Harder and Abby McGregor. Britte received a scholarship to Colorado State University for her sixth place individual finish.... Full story
Lacrosse Pictures of the LaCrosse Santa are now available at Jasper Trucking for pickup. Santa apologizes for the delay. The weather was uncooperative.... Full story
Lacrosse The November Student of Character assembly was Dec. 1 in the high school pit area. Matea Enzeweiler was recognized as the ideal student of character for ambition, and Tami Schwartz was recognized for her efforts. The girls' volleyball team was recognized for their successful season. Terrell Webb was given an attitude and effort award. MAC II students were recognized for their attitude and effort during their pioneer unit. Social studies teacher Jeffrey Gates was recognized for his effort with technology improvements and upkeep.... Full story
Lacrosse LaCrosse fifth graders visited Nancy Taylor's home to see her loom. Nancy explained how to set it up, and she let the students use the shuttle and press the pedals. Nancy also gave the students a tour of her log cabin, and they saw many fascinating objects, such as the colonial-size fireplace. The students visited because they have been studying the colonial period, especially how much work Pilgrims had to do. The students have tried some weaving, so they were fascinated with Nancy's large loom and her weaving projects. Santa will...
Lacrosse Donkey baskeball, a fundraising event sponsored by the LaCrosse Class of 2017, will be tonight, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in the LaCrosse gym. Admission charge will be $9 for adults, $7 for students 7-12 grade and $5 for children K-6 grade. Advance purchases can be made for a dollar discount. dkemper@lacrossesd.k12.wa.us...
Lacrosse This year, the chili feed was moved to The Gathering Place, and more than 85 people were served. Jasper Trucking Halloween contest winners: Infant-2: Evelyn Luft dressed as a candy corn; 3-5: Hudson Startin dressed as Dr. Hudson; 6-8: Cooper Schwartz dressed as a vampire; 9-11: Edyn Roberts dressed as a gypsy; 12-Adult: Madison Candler dressed as a cat. Yard of the month for October award went to Jacob and Jessica Jensema. LaCrosse will have a holiday yard of the month contest for December....
Lacrosse The FFA National Convention was last week in Indianapolis, Ind. FFA members who attended were Nicole Harder, Britte Harder, Abby McGregor, Alynn Harder, Autumn Meyers, Trey Fleming, TJ Harder and Lauren Stubbs. Weston Miller placed third in the nation in his proficiency area. The Washington state booth was manned by the team members. This privilege was earned when the freshmen won the state competition and therefore represented Washington state at the national convention. Tami Stubbs was credited for transporting materials. Halloween C...
