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Get-Together Ideas for Summer Fun Summertime offers unique opportunities to enjoy memorable moments outside appreciating nature and spending extra time with family and friends. Here are some get-together ideas and activities to connect with others in the great outdoors, even when the temperatures soar. ORGANIZE A SUMMER “PICNIC CLUB” Set picnic dates with several families to meet at designated parks, nature reserves and/or beaches regularly until the end of summer. Divvy up the food and drinks, and bring snacks, main dishes, salads and bev...
Kenneth Stoddard Crowston, 46, Medical Lake, has been summoned to court Aug. 6 after charges were filed July 14 in superior court following investigation of an alleged burglary of tools at Thornton. The deputy’s report filed with the case outlines a search for the missing tools at pawn shops and storage units in the Spokane area. Crowston initially became a suspect because he was a former employee of the alleged victim of the burglary. One Spokane resident who acquired the tools contacted deputies after he learned an investigation was u...
Pullman police, July 15, reported theft of more than $400 from an unlocked safe in the back room of Keasal’s Chevron in downtown Pullman. Two women entered the station at about 10:24 p.m. Wednesday and one distracted the attendant while the other one went into the back room and took the cash from the open safe. The police report said the two departed in an older dark blue or black Isuzu Trooper on Highway 270 headed for Moscow. A witness estimated the suspects were each about 5-6 and weighed 200 pounds. Anyone with information identifying t...
Whitman County commissioners Monday unanimously approved a change to zoning law intended to speed the application process for wind turbine farms. The change to the county’s commercial wind zoning ordinance allows for a hearing examiner to rule on wind farm applications and projects valued more than $5 million. The hearing examiner would be a private attorney with knowledge of wind farm permitting issues. Prior to Monday’s change, such applications would have been heard by the citizen board of adjustment. Three citizens at Monday’s public hearin...
Adams, John Scott, born July 1, 2010, at eight pounds, six ounces, to Ethan and Theresa Adams of Colfax. Paternal grandparents are Scott and Janet Adams, Pullman. Maternal grandparents are Len and Celia Hoath, Nine Mile Falls. Andres, Kaiden Jacob, born July 10, 2010, at seven pounds, eight ounces, to Carl Andres and Elainalynn Beyer of Moscow. Paternal grandparents are Tom and Tomi Andres, Potlatch. Maternal grandparents are Dean and Kris Beyer, Potlatch. Cook, Brooklynne Marie, born June 30, 2010, at eight pounds, 12 ounces, to Kelli Cook of... Full story
FLASHBACK 1. Name the musical with these tunes: “What’s the Buzz,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Could We Start Again Please?” 2. Both the Eurythmics and Van Halen released albums by the same name. What was the name? 3. The hit single “Light My Fire” was on which Doors album, and when? 4. All of these songs were heard in which film: “At the Hop,” “Get a Job,” “Chantilly Lace” and “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.” 5. Who sang “Solid,” and when? 6. What was the name of Bruce Springsteen’s first album? When was it released? Answers 1. The song...
Dear Savvy Senior Do you know anything about the new long-term care insurance program that was part of the healthcare reform law? I’m interested in finding out some of the details but don’t know where to look. What can you tell me? Interested Patron Dear Interested, The new insurance program you’re inquiring about is known as the Community Living Assistance Services and Support (CLASS) Act, which was created to help the vast majority of Americans who don’t have insurance for long-term care. Here’s what you should know. CLASS Overview As part o... Full story
Mary Carpenter Rosary for Mary Angela Carpenter, 85, native of Colton who resided in the Princeton, Idaho, area for 42 years, was recited Saturday, July 17, at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Moscow and the funeral service followed at 1:30. Burial was at Freeze Cemetery in Potlatch, Idaho. She died last Monday, July 12, 2010, after a 16-month battle with cancer. Born on the family farm at Colton, Oct. 15, 1924, to Henry Jr. and Agnes Broemling Zellerhoff, she attended Guardian Angel Grade School in Colton. Following the death of their m... Full story
Poets at Dahmen barn Palouse Country Poetry Association will perform at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown July 31 at 7:30 p.m. The event will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Admission will be $7 at the door. They will recite poems the members have written as well as old favorites. School supply lists available Palouse Elementary student school supply lists for preschool through fifth grade are now available at www.garpal.net. Hospital foundation taps Kimberly DeHart Kimberly DeHart of Colfax has been hired as coordinator for Whitman Community...
The History Channel * On July 30, 1619, in Jamestown, Va., the first elected legislative assembly in the New World — the House of Burgesses — convenes in the choir of the town’s church. Its first law required tobacco to be sold for at least three shillings per pound. Other laws included prohibitions against gambling, drunkenness and idleness. Sabbath observance was made mandatory. * On July 29, 1909, newly formed General Motors Corporation acquires the luxury automaker Cadillac Automobile Company for $4.5 million. In 1954, Cadillac was the f...
Michelle L. Maley, a member of the 2008 class at Rosalia High School, has received a $1,000 Val and Mary Ellen Jensen honors college scholarship from Washington State University. The daughter of Shawnda and Craig Maley of Thornton, she is currently studying business and pre-law and is expected to graduate from WSU in May 2013. She is a Distinguished Regents Scholar and was awarded the Outstanding First-Year Student in Spanish from the department of foreign languages and cultures. Maley is the treasurer of WSU Crop and Soil Science... Full story
8 years ago, July 24, 1885 Pretty slow right now. The old stock shed on Church Street has been torn down and the rubbish removed. G.W. Sutherland and W.J. Hamilton have laid new sidewalks in front of their respective places of business, the former concrete and the latter brick. Chinese laborers on the railroad receive 80 cents per day. Frank Dickinson has demonstrated beyond a reasonable doubt that bees can and will be successfully cultured in this climate. About one year ago he imported two swarms from the east and kept them through the... Full story
Each quarter we try to single out two staff members that exemplify our standards and live our values. This is always a tough task because there are so many who do everything so well. Congratulations to Jerry Aune, Environmental Services Worker for being named one of our Caregivers of the Quarter. Jerry was recognized for his positive attitude, his respect of patient privacy as well as his attention to detail and one who often exceeds expectations. Jerry has been with here just over two years now and has become a very integral part of the... Full story
Litney Layne Leifer, daughter of Jim and Janet Leifer of St. John, and Danny Gallagher, son of Daniel and Geraldine Gallagher of Redmond, and Dennis and Pam Henry of Molson, were married Monday, July 12, at Leifer Farms in St. John in an evening ceremony. Pastor Dan Dameron from Chi Alpha Campus Ministries at Seattle Central Community College officiated. Decorations included outdoor pots of flowers, solar lantern lights surrounded by luscious water featured ponds and waterfalls. Music was provided by guitarist Shawn Welch from Colfax. Given in...
Dusty Saturday, July 17, Dick and Suzy McNeilly hosted a McNeilly Family BBQ for 57 guests. Family members ranged in age from 11 months to 98 and came from places as far as Seattle, Lake Tapps and Chewelah. Everyone had a great time with food, stories, family photos and memorabilia. Mashayla Morris, daughter of Jen and Luke Morris, spent Wednesday through Sunday in Baker, Ore., with Hally and Chad Lindgren. They attended the rodeo. Eureka Farm Lavender is ready to harvest. They are inviting people to come and U-pick. It is available during... Full story
LaCrosse Palouse Empire Fair premium books are now available. Residents can pick up a copy at the Bank of Whitman in LaCrosse. Anyone interested in purchasing wristbands for the fair can contact Taylor Weekes or Hillary Bennett. The cost is $15 for adults and $5 for youths. Donation jars are available in town for the Honor Flight. Tollie Wise would like to participate in this very worthwhile program. World War II vets can fly back to Washington D.C. to visit the WWII Memorial. The Veterans trip is free but the escorts must pay their way.... Full story
Lamont Eleven people on motorcycles left Lamont at 8 a.m. Sunday, July 11, for a day trip. They first rode through St. John then on to Colfax, Palouse then lunch at Potlatch, next it was Pullman, Moscow and home by 7 p.m. Those making the trip were Mike and Beth Ann Engles, Mark and Janet Bowman, Dean Melville and six other people from the Ritzville and Washtucna area. Allen and Diane Cook and Kathy Shields attended the Cheney High School alumni reunion at Salnave Park in Cheney on Saturday, July 17. Jackie Brown, Della Bailey and Cindy...
Week of JULY 26 - 30, 2010 At Tekoa School: Monday: Sub sandwich, French fries, fruit juicy. Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, barbecue beans, tossed salad, hot roll. Wednesday: Chicken pattie, hamburger bun, French fries, baby carrots. Thursday: Tacos, tator tots, pears, hot roll. Friday: No meal service. COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENUS Week of July 27 - 30, 2010 Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Tuna salad on a bun, sunshine carrot raisin salad, pasta salad, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: Tuesday — Tuna...
Laurie Brown and Rod Hubner announce the engagement of their daughter, Brenda Hubner, to Geoff Parish, son of Connie and Brian Parish of Nampa, Idaho. Brenda is a 2005 graduate of Oakesdale High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of Idaho with a degree in interior design. Geoff is a 2003 graduate of Skyview High School in Nampa and a 2010 graduate at the University of Idaho with a degree in business management and human resources. The wedding will be Sept. 18 at Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church in Spokane....
Amy Gordon, daughter of Jon and Arlene Gordon, LaCrosse, and Andy Wellsandt, son of Steve and Robyn Wellsandt, Ritzville, will be married Aug. 28, 2010, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Pullman. A graduate of LaCrosse High School and Washington State University with a bachelor of arts in human development and elementary education, Amy is currently earning her masters degree in reading and literacy. She is employed as a kindergarten teacher with Spokane Public Schools. Andy graduated from Ritzville High School and Washington State University with...
Valerie Marker never intended to come back to Colfax. She grew up at the base of Kamiak Butte where her parents, Rick and Chris Wells, farmed. When she went to Wenatchee in 1994 for a radiologist technical program, she never thought she would come back to Colfax. Back: Valerie, Caden, J.D. Front: Callie-Rae, McKenzie, Brooke. “It’s been amazing how many opportunities have opened up,” she said. During her last year of college, Valerie literally ran into J.D. Marker at the Lewiston Roundup. A yea...
Area residents were among 2,642 students who earned degrees from Eastern Washington University at the end of the 2009-10 year. Graduation ceremonies were Friday, June 11, with Gov. Christine Gregoire the keynote speaker. Degrees were posted June 30. Colfax: Bryan Carter M.A. History, Michelle Gylling B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies, Frances Manring B.A. in Education, Saybra Morris B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies, Jeffery Pittman B.A. in Education, Jennifer Scholz B.A. Children’s Studies, Allison Woolery B.A. in Education. Colton: Walter Baker B.S... Full story
This flock of approximately 100 Pelicans was spotted cooling themselves on the Palouse River just east of Hooper last Thursday, July 15....
Pullman Chamber of Commerce this week will sponsor an Art Walk and Art Cruise as part of the annual Crazy Days celebration July 21-24. More than a dozen artists will display their work at Pullman retail stores and there will be an opportunity to meet the artists at a Friday night reception. Carrie Vielle, a participating artist, is the coordinator of the Art Walk & Cruise. Crazy Days, hosted by Pullman Chamber, kicked off Wednesday with the opening of the art displays, the Fresh Farm Market and the Music in the Park Summer Series hosted by... Full story
Graduates of Garfield High School Class of ‘71 Jan Johnson Latta, Jeanne Pennell Tribbett and Susan Elder Botts completed the Mary Meyer Triathlon at Cottage Lake in Woodinville in June 2010. The event included a swim in the lake, bike ride and running. The Garfield grads challenge all class of ‘71 grads from Whitman County schools to get out there and show the undergrads they are not ready for rocking chairs just yet!... Full story
