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Colfax Class of 1975 marked their 40th year reunion held last weekend with 24 members attending. The class had an ice-breaker at the Palouse Hyde Out Friday night. Saturday they took a tour of the high school followed by a noon gathering at Schmuck Park. An evening dinner was at the Colfax Golf Club. Back row: Ron Vantine, Tri-Cities; Joe Schluneger, Colfax; Scott Henry Wolver, Hampton, England; Greg Luft, Pullman; Bob Stueckle, Colfax; Don McClintock, Colfax; Phil Weitz, Umatilla, Ore. Middle...
Thursday, July 2 Farmington, Rosalia & Tekoa — Superheroes and Sidekicks — Kids of all ages are invited to our summer reading programs. Check the calendar for times. Friday, July 3 Malden — Preschool Storytime — Summer fun for younger kids. Saturday, July 4 Albion — 12 p.m. — Summer Reading kids are invited to march together in the 4th of July Parade. All Branches — All branches of the Whitman County Library are closed for Independence Day. Our website and digital collections remain available. Sunday, July 5 All Branches — All branches of the... Full story
Green Hollow picnic The Green Hollow potluck picnic will be July 8, at 6 p.m., at Schmuck Park’s covered dining area. Current and former resident of the neighborhool are encouraged to attend. Emprie books Horse Crazy cowgirl band Tekoa Empire Theatre will feature Horse Crazy, a women's western music trio, July 18 at 7 p.m. The trio was one of the finalists with their album and song in 2012 for the Western Music Association awards. Their latest recording; “My Horse Knows The Way Home” hit number two on the Top 20 Cowboy Western Music Playl...
Whitman County Parks fire restrictions will be in effect as of Friday, July 3, at Kamiak Butte and Klemgard County Parks as well as the Bill Chipman Palouse Trail. Fire restrictions have been in effect at Wawawai County Park since June 10 in accordance with Whitman County guidelines. This restriction remains in effect. Smoking on trails will not be permitted. Cooking with charcoal briquettes or a gas grill is still an option. All park visitors need to be prepared and vigilant and alwasy keep a bucket of water and shovel nearby when cooking....
Palouse and Fire District 4 Tuesday announced a ban on outdoor burning in the City of Palouse and Fire District 4. Exceptions will be gas and charcoal barbecues and gas fire pits. Residents are also encouraged to forego the use of personal fireworks during the upcoming holiday weekend. Fire Chief Mike Baggott encouraged those who choose to use personal fireworks to exercise extreme caution. mikeb@palousefd.org...
Holly Davis, daughter of Tom and Heidi Davis of Potlatch, Idaho, and Chance J. Rielbold, son of Bonnie Riebold of Garfield, will be married July 11, 2015, at the Palouse Empire Fairground in Colfax. Holly graduated from Potlatch High School in 2005 and is now employed at Schweitzer Engineering. Chance graduated from Garfield-Palouse High School in 2002 and the University of Idaho in 2007. He is now employed at McGregor's.... Full story
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you recommend to help senior pet owners with their veterinary bills? I have two cats and a dog that are family to me, but their vet bills have become unaffordable. Fix Income Frankie Dear Frankie, The high cost of veterinary care has become a problem for millions of pet owners today, but it can be especially difficult for seniors living on a fixed income. Routine medical care can cost hundreds of dollars, while urgent/specialized treatments and procedures can run into the thousands. But, it is possible to... Full story
A new program series, “Making Connections for Mature Adults,” with one-on-one programming and informal get-togethers will be presented through the Whitman county library’s 14 branches, community locations and in-home visits. These programs are made possible by an $11,000 grant from Empire Health Foundation. Program coordinator Sara Garza is seeking assistance from residents to get the services out to residents across the county as a valuable component of the project. The first class, “Yin & Balance Yoga,” is held each Monday from 8:30-9:15...
Whitman County Library cardholders can participate in free online classes, take certification exams at a reduced cost and take home prizes. Through Sept. 17, library card users can be certified in any of the Office programs, Word Excel, PowerPoint, Access or Outlook, in versions 2010 and 2013. To get certified, residents are encouraged to learn the software by taking free online Microsoft IT Academy classes through Whitman County Library's website. Once the software is mastered, they can register as a test candidate with Certiport at www.Certip...
Garfield/Palouse community organizations and groups provided approximately $28,000 in scholarships for members of the class of 2015. In total, the graduates have received almost $700,000 in college scholarship offers. Elizabeth Akin: Leg 2014 sponsored by the Green Frog and the Palouse Library ($200); Garfield-Palouse Education Association ($600); Chapter IO, P.E.O. Scholarship ($500); Chapter AE, P.E.O. Scholarship ($500); Palouse Lions Club Scholarship ($1,200); Garfield Community Church, Garfield Christian Fellowship, Palouse Federated...
Green Hollow picnic The Green Hollow potluck picnic will be July 8, at 6 p.m., at Schmuck Park’s covered dining area. Current and former resident of the neighborhool are encouraged to attend. Emprie books Horse Crazy cowgirl band Tekoa Empire Theatre will feature Horse Crazy, a women's western music trio, July 18 at 7 p.m. The trio was one of the finalists with their album and song in 2012 for the Western Music Association awards. Their latest recording; “My Horse Knows The Way Home” hit number two on the Top 20 Cowboy Western Music Playl...
COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENU Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Shredded pork taco salad, chips, cheese, olives, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, fruit cocktail, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: Tuesday — Birthday Party, BBQ chicken, potato salad, fresh fruit, whole wheat roll, birthday dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Palouse-Palouse Community Center: Wednesday — Shredded pork taco salad, chips, cheese, olives, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, fruit cocktail, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Pullman-Pullman Sen...
Tabitha Roach (right), dietitian at Whitman Hospital, recently spoke with Endicott youngsters about the “Super Foods” that make them most healthy as part of “Super Heroes” Summer programs. The youngsters are holding pictures they made of their own super food heroes....
Allison Rockwell Tucker and daughter Sydney at Culloden Moor battlefield. Allison's grandmother was Peggy McDonald Rockwell. This photo was taken at the battlefield on Culloden Moor, and the Clan Donald is the Scottish clan of which Allison is a descendent. Traveling to Scotland from East Anglia in England is not a quick drive. East Anglia may be two hours north of London, but there is a lot of England north of there before one arrives in Scotland. There is nothing like road construction on a...
A cool, low maintenance landscape has been created by Diane and Bill Henry at Rosalia, which caught the eyes of the judging team from Rosalia Garden Club. They are transplants from Everett to the Palouse and have discovered it is much harder gardening in the Palouse than on the coast....
Endicott Washington State Trap Shoot was this past weekend in Spokane. Congratulations go out to Connor Pelissier, Jessica Geissinger and Joe Vietze. Connor Pelissier won the 200 bird Junior Singles in a shoot off (which qualifies him to go to the Grand American in August), along with being Runner Up for Junior Handicap. Joe Vietze, a junior, shot a 94 on Sunday, along with another 25 straight for this year. Jessica Geissinger shot her first ever 25 straight and winning D Class with a score of 94. Endicott Community Club and Park and Rec. are... Full story
Dusty Twenty-two Stueckle cousins gathered at the home of Goldie Foss in Colfax Saturday for their annual potluck and reunion. The cousins came from Seattle, Puyallup, LaCrosse, the Tri-cities, Spokane and Colfax. All cousins are Stueckle related to their grandmother who, with her husband, homesteaded on farms in the Dusty area in 1905. Blake Heaton has been in Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane for more than a week with a number of problems. At this point, he has received blood transfusions and has had dialysis several times. His son...
James Burgess Lange received a bachelor of science, economics and finance at the Linfield College commencement exercises May 31, in McMinnville, Ore. One of 747 degree candidates, he graduated magna cum laude with a grade average of 3.8 to 3.89....
Lindsey Lindgren of Oakesdale is among eight incoming juniors from around the state recently selected to join the WIAA Leadership through Education Activities and Personal Development committee. They will represent more than 250,000 student participants in high school and middle school athletics and activities in the state....
Lacrosse LaCrosse Community Pride's auction at LaCrosse Farm Fest featured 120 items donated to the silent auction, including Tim McGraw tickets, Mariners All-Star Suite tickets and a Mike Leach Autographed WSU Football. Proceeds from the auction, cash donations, raffle and tile sales totaled more than $7400, which will be used for operating costs for The Gathering Place, LaCrosse Library, The Market and Café. The LCP is a non-profit 501(c)3 and donations, which are welcomed throughout the year, can be mailed to LCP, PO Box 321, LaCrosse,... Full story
BMX bike racer Sole Farr (left) shared his passion with the summer reading group at the Albion Library June 20. Albion Summer Reading programs will be on Saturdays at noon through July 18.... Full story
MARRIAGE LICENSES Adam James Kappmeyer, 25, Moscow and Lydia Christine Swift, 23, Moscow, June 23. Jared Cody Larson, 24, Pullman and Alanna Rae Pogue, 27, Pullman, June 23. Samuel Mark Lang, 52, Jupiter, Fla., and Tina Lou Davault, 42, Jupiter, Fla., June 23. Brock Robert Westerman, 29, Pullman, and Myranda Paige Bell, 22, Pullman, June 23. David Cascade Herriott, 25, Pullman, and Jessica Jeanne Stemmer Lynch, 24, Pullman, June 24. REAL ESTATE SALES Yan Dong, Pittsburgh, to Wayne and Sandra Holderby, Pullman, house on Sunnymead Way, Pullman,... Full story
Yakima Valley farmers have the same problem as their California counterparts: there just isn’t enough water for crops, migrating fish and people. In California this year, an estimated 564,000 acres of prime cropland will be left unplanted because of the fourth straight year of drought. Economists at the University of California, Davis estimate the drought has caused $2.7 billion in economic losses and cost 18,000 farm workers their jobs. The water shortage is so acute in California that Gov. Jerry Brown ordered a 25 percent reduction, which has... Full story
A motorcycle rider was taken to Whitman Hospital after he collided with a deer Friday at the intersection on the Kackman and Lancaster roads north of Endicott. The rider was identified as James Hays, 59, Spokane. According to the sheriff's accident report, Hays had stopped the Kawasaki he was riding at the intersection and hit the deer as he began to resume speed. He was transported to the hospital by the Colfax ambulance.... Full story
Change of ownership for another Colfax bank was reported in the works June 25 when Inland Northwest Bank announced an agreement to acquire the Bank of Fairfield. The Colfax branch is one of seven Bank of Fairfield branches involved in the merger. Other branches area at Fairfield, Rosalia, Oakesdale, Spangle and Spokane. Both bank boards have to approve the transaction which is expected to close in the fourth quarter. The deal is subject to approval by Bank of Fairfield shareholders and bank regulators. According to the report by Northwest...
