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Colfax Thursday, Nov. 14 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, fruit salad, veggies, carrot cake with cream cheese frosting Monday, Nov. 18 Turkey dinner, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, roasted vegetables, roll, pie Endicott Tuesday, Nov. 19 Baked potato bar, salad bar, fruit, dessert Palouse Wednesday, Nov. 20 Turkey dinner, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cooked vegetables, roll, pie Pullman Friday, Nov. 15 Turkey dinner, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, roasted vegetables, homemade roll, pie Tuesday, Nov. 19 Lasagna, caesar salad,...
Pullman Regional Hospital Lane Richard Roth, a boy, was born Nov. 7, 2024 to parents Maci Phillips and Ryan Roth, of Lewiston. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Tracy and Terry Roth, of Lewiston. Maternal Grandparents are Kim and Ron Scheibe, of Anatone. Lane joins brother Liam Duane, 15 months, at home. Cartier Jubilee Morning, a girl, was born Nov. 5, 2024 to parents Sheila Garza and Antwan Morning Jr., of Pullman. Paternal Grandparents are Tracy Harris and Anthony Morning, of Pixley, Calif., Maternal Grandparents are...
GARFIELD — Representatives from across military branches attended last Thursday’s annual Veterans’ Day Assembly at the Garfield campus of the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) School District. The festivities began with performances of the “Star Spangled Banner” by the high school band and the “Armed Forces Medley” by elementary singers. Gar-Pal middle school language arts teacher, Phil Weagraff, acted as emcee. As part of the program, he shared portions of two student essays, written by Tucker Marcus...
COLFAX - The Colfax FFA won first-place in the State Land Judging Contest on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in Reardan. The event hosted by the Lincoln County Conservation District took place in Reardan at the farm of Jim and Diane Baye brought twenty six groups representing schools throughout the state. Top teams were recognized with certificates based on scores, with Colfax taking home first place to represent the state next April at the National level. The contestants evaluated soil and site...
COLFAX - The Regional Theatre of the Palouse is putting on a timeless Christmas tale for the season, with the retelling of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," presenting "SCROOGE! The Musical" The musical began Thursday, Nov. 7, with showings through this Sunday, Nov. 17. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge came first from "A Christmas Carol," written by Charles Dickens in 1843. The story was adapted by composer Leslie Bricusse in 1970 as the musical film, "Scrooge," which then morphed into...
Remember the old Christian Church in Rosalia? The church had its last fellowship meeting almost two decades ago. There was a large congregation, back in the day. The building has gone through many different operations over those years. It was on the verge of collapsing. The roof and walls were in grave repair. The city of Rosalia was able to restore the roof. Not long ago, Leroy Wheeler acquired the building and began repairing the interior and parts of the exterior. There was a massive amount of damage inside the church. There were broken...
ROSALIA- A crowd of people filled the Rosalia Veterans Park to honor those who served on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. Attendees were welcomed and reminded in 1918, on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month the Allied countries signed an Armistice with Germany to end WWI, declaring the day a federal holiday in 1938 following the aftermath of WWII and the Korean War becoming known as Veterans Day. Clinton Tucker who received his Quilt of Valor at the Veterans Day program on Friday,...
STEPTOE - The annual Steptoe Elementary Veterans Day assembly on Friday, Nov. 8 in honor of those who have served. Elementary school teacher Sarah Mayer said the 5th through 8th graders put together the depiction of the Korean War memorial that could be seen standing next to all the wartime memorabilia that covered tables. Teacher, Principal and Superintendent Eric Patton had gathered all the memorabilia for those in attendance to look through. "The students made 19 soldiers, weapons, helmets,...
COLFAX - Colfax High School hosted a Veterans Day assembly on Friday, Nov. 9, bringing together students, staff, and community members. The ceremony, held at 9 a.m., featured performances, speeches and special presentations to recognize local veterans. The assembly began with a welcome from Colfax Jr./Sr-high Principal David Gibb. JP McAnally and Karly Wiger served as masters of ceremonies. The assembly was organized by student body members of the Colfax Associated Student Body (ASB.) "I think...
PULLMAN — The Ruck for the Fallen group is hosting a three part event for heroes this weekend on Sunday, Nov. 17. The three part event will feature a ruck of 11 miles, 11 feet and 11 inches starting at 8:30 a.m. in Johnson to raise awareness for the Pullman Cemeteries New Veterans Memorial Park Site. There will be a sandbag ruck the last mile for first responders, military and law enforcement and a meet and greet with Ruck for the Fallen founder Sergeant Major Mitch Kriebel at Zeppoz. “I’m so excited and hopeful to raise dollars for our heroe...
LACROSSE — The LaCrosse School was nominated and received recognition from the Association of Washington Student Leaders and the Association of Washington School Principals. The award recognizes schools that create and sustain a positive school culture and set the tone for a successful academic year highlighting the school’s commitment to fostering a sense of community among students, staff and families. The school started off the year with a culture kick-off event, hosting a large all-school assembly to introduce the new principal and dis...
Colfax - The doors of Fonks Coffeehouse are back open as of Monday, Nov. 11, after complete reconstruction. The coffee shop located at 112 North Main Street burned down in a fire on March 17, 2020. Customers could be seen ordering Monday morning and sitting in the building as co-owner Amy Warwick happily greeted and took their orders. "We're happy to be back," Warwick said. "We're excited to see all of our people." Barista Natalia Meyerhofer who was making coffee by Warwick's side. "It's been a...
PULLMAN — The Neill Public Library is hosting a poetry event with authors Alexandra Teaue and Jory Mickelson at 6:30 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 8. Teague is a professor and Master of Fines Art program co-director at the University of Idaho and has written her fourth poetry collection [ominous music intensifying], and has writing Spinning Tea Cups: A Mythical American Memoir and The Principles Behind Floation: A Novel. Mickelson is a writer, educator and storyteller from Bellingham and has writing books of poetry “Wilderness//Kingdom,” a 2020 High...
TEKOA - A Vietnam Army Veteran from Tekoa was honored for his service on Sunday, Oct. 27. Volunteers from the Greater Spokane Quilts of Valor program gave a presentation at the Harvester Restaurant to honor Stanley 'Joe' Horlacher, of Tekoa, on Sunday, Oct. 27, for his service during wartime. Horlacher was joined during the presentation by nine family members and received a quilt in appreciation for his service and sacrifice with distinct Army-themed patriotic fabrics. Serving honorably in the...
COLFAX— With Veterans Day approaching Monday, Nov. 11, Whitman County is taking the time to honor those who have served. Closures across the county include the Whitman County Courthouse, commissioners will not hold their regular meeting and banks will be closed for the holiday. All fourteen branches of the Whitman County Library will be closed. In observance of the holiday, there will be no school and several schools will hold assemblies to commemorate the holiday. Colfax Junior/Senior High School will hold a Veterans Day assembly to recognize...
Pullman Regional Hospital Maya Karelia Dahlin, a girl, was born Oct. 27, to parents Justin Dahlin and Sandra Castro Soriano, of Clarkston. Paternal Grandparents Steve Dahlin, of Cottage Grove, Ore., and Beulah Dahlin, of Clarkston. Maternal Grandparents are Mary Carmen, LaRomarosa, of Baja Calif., and Soriano Gonzalez, of Mexico....
Colfax Thursday, Nov. 7 Lasagna, caesar salad, green beans, apricots, brownies with caramel swirl Monday, Oct. 11 Closed Veterans Day Colton Wednesday, Nov. 13 Cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato, baked beans, potato salad, no bake cookies Palouse Wednesday, Nov. 13 Cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato, baked beans, potato salad, brownies. Pullman Friday, Nov. 8 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, fruit salad, veggies, strawberry cheesecake bars. Tuesday, Nov. 12 Chef salad with tomato, ham, turkey, cucumber, cheese, and hardboiled egg;...
COLFAX — Athenaeum Club met on Nov. 1 at the Whitman County Library with Cheryl Lothspeich as hostess. Cammack and Colfax high school music teacher Emily Bopp are collaborating on the high school presentation of “Hello Dolly.” Athenaeum Yearbook Chair Mary Ann Wigen, welcomed a small part of the “Hello Dolly” cast who performed several enjoyable numbers for the club. The musical will be presented in its entirety at the high school later in November. Club President Celesta Dailey spoke of the “Festival of Trees,” an annual competition h...
GARFIELD — The town of Garfield is one of seven communities receiving a $30,000 grant from the Community Heart and Soul Initiative receiving a $30,000 grant. The Heart and Soul Initiative recognizes communities with a population of 30,000 or less in the foundation’s 20-county service and the city is tasked with engaging residents in identifying what they love the most about their community, and how to better its future. “I was ecstatic to hear Garfield is a grant recipient for the Heart and Soul Program,” President of Community of Garfiel...
ROSALIA- The Fire Department volunteers closed out another annual pig roast fundraiser bringing in a crowd of supportive community Saturday, Nov. 2. The fundraiser served over 170 people, Rosalia Fire Chief Laura Lautenschlager said. Lautenschlager said they had 60 items in the Silent Auction. "Everything sold," she said. "There was a variety of gift baskets, a BB gun, a drum of oil and various gift certificates." All the proceeds from the event go back into the fire department and the Rosalia...
November has arrived and has announced its presence on this rainy cold Monday morning with SNOW! And not just occasional small flakes but a speedy cascade of puffy wet clumps. Combine that with Sunday’s “fall back” return from Daylight Savings Time, add a 4:27 p.m. sunset, and stir well. With November comes, Thanksgiving and numerous holiday happenings. Among them are a few date changes for regularly scheduled events at the Garfield American Legion Hall: The weekly Garfield Farmers’ Market...
Pullman Regional Hospital Twins Halyn Willow Buckles, a girl and Hank Germain Buckles, a boy were born Oct. 20, 2024, to parents Reece and Mdisyn Buckles, of Palouse. Halyn weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces and Hank weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Paul and Sheri Buckles, of Meridian. Maternal Grandparents are Robin and Willy Woltering, of Palouse. Halyn and Hank join sister Harper, 5, at home. Nova Coffman, a girl, was born Oct. 24, 2024 to parents Chris Coffman and Jessica Peterson, of Pullman. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces....
Colfax Thursday, Oct. 31 Spooky surprise, mac n’ cheese with ham, broccoli, halloween fruit salad, pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting Monday, Nov. 4 Pork chops with demi glaze, applesauce, potato coins, caesar salad, birthday desert fall cake Colton Wednesday, Nov. 6 Pork chops, applesauce, potato coins, caesar salad, birthday dessert LaCrosse Tuesday, Nov. 5 No meal Palouse Thursday, Oct. 31 Spooky surprise, mac n’ cheese with ham, broccoli, fruit salad, pumpkin dessert Wednesday, Nov. 6 Pork chops, applesauce, potato coins, cae...
ROSALIA — Rosalia is hosting their annual veterans day program at 11 a.m., on Monday, Nov. 11in the Veteran’s park. The Veteran’s Park is located behind the Texaco Visitors Station and is maintained by volunteers in memory of veterans....
GARFIELD — The Middle School will host a Veterans Day Assembly next Friday, Nov. 8 to honor those that served. The Assembly will take at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8 in the Garfield Gymnasium. The program will include the Palouse High School Band, the Elementary Singers, an introduction of veterans by Phil Weagraff and a keynote speech by Captain Mike Bisbee. Sam Brink will sing “The Rugged Old Flag and veterans and guest are invited for a guest reception after....
