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ROSALIA - Rosalia's "Harvest of Quilts," is July 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Quilts are displayed on Main Street with some put inside shops. The event marks its second year after starting in 2019 and being canceled for 2020. About 75 quilts were shown two years ago, with more than 300 people attending the event, which is sponsored by Rosalia Battle Days Association....
COLFAX - Nearly 60 children explored Mystery Island as the Onecho Bible Church as they resumed in-person Bible school. Kids from 5 to sixth-graders heard Bible stories, visited with missionaries, enjoyed songs, and played games from July 6 to July 9, according to Helena Johnson. The camp ended with kids getting to ride a wooden train provided by John Morgan, of Green Hollow. His family built the four-car train more than 25 years ago. His daughter, Kristen Morgan, was the engi...
James and Mary Ann Storms, formerly of Garfield, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in an intimate dinner party hosted by their daughter Cindy and her husband Cliff McAleer on June 17 at their home in Moscow, Idaho. Helping Cindy, was her brother, Benjamin, who flew up from Cottonwood, Calif., to surprise his folks on their special day. Other attendees included friends from their monthly supper club group. This added to the night as this was the first time the supper club had come...
RICHLAND - On May 30, 2021, Dylan James Hall, son of Dean and Carla Hall of Colfax, and Samantha Jo Rainey, daughter of Al and Kristi Rainey of Richland, were united in marriage in Richland, WA on a beautiful sunny day. Guests were limited due to the pandemic, but the family and friends that could enjoyed a meaningful ceremony under a tree Sami's dad had planted at her Grandma's place years ago. The act of washing each other's feet during the ceremony symbolized their devotion to God and one...
Scarlett J. Cocking was born on July 2, 2021, to Derek and Courtney Cocking, of Colfax. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Grandparents are Michelle Wiser, of Spokane, and Chris Johnson, of Spokane, and Tom and Robin Cocking. She joins her sister Ruby (4)....
The July 4 weekend was a big celebration. Families visiting, picnics, participation in the Fourth celebration and fireworks were the highlight of the weekend. Over 100 vehicles arrived in Endicott during the evening bringing people to Endicott for the fireworks, which went off without any unwanted fires. The crowd could be heard all over town celebrating. The town of Endicott Maintenance Department has been busy replacing their water meters all over Endicott. They hope to have the project all finished by the end of summer....
Art and Colene Sager flew their plane to Newburg, Oregon, Saturday to spend the day with Colene’s brother and his wife. A special treat was visiting with her niece and family who were visiting from Germany. Shannon and Jennifer Filonczuck moved to Munich, Germany, ten years ago to teach in the military high school. They have two children, Joseph who is in the fifth grade and Esther wo is in the second grade. They usually visit every two years but due to COVID restrictions, it had been three years since their last visit. The Sagers flew home t...
Julie and Eric Lee, Nicolas Lee and Keysa Anderson, Kaitlyn Lee and Madelyn Lee, Spokane; David and Debbie Schlomer, Michael and Katey Schlomer, Karl and Wyatt, and Levi Schlomer, Winona; Nicole and Garrett Link, Dusty and Amy and Brent VanderPol of Queen Creek, Ariz., celebrated John and Kathy Schlomer’s 80th birthdays at the home of John and Kathy, Winona. John Knox, of LaCrosse, was also in attendance. Spencer Lee was unable to attend....
ENDICOTT - Fourth of July in Endicott featured the first year of a car and tractor show, the second year of the parade, and the perennial fireworks show to cap it off. Swimming at the pool continued until midnight. "Tony (Anderson) had a super awesome fireworks show," said Jessica Pelissier, parade organizer. Anderson is a volunteer firefighter and orchestrator of the show. The parade featured a town ambulance driven by volunteer Justin Siebert, kids on decorated bikes, 13 horses and riders...
COLFAX — Local photographer Tom Mohr’s work is on display at The Center through the month with an open house on July 15. The reception is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with his current exhibit “Mike’s Gazebo” featured, according to Kylie Fullmer, director of the Whitman County Rural Library District. The Friends of Whitman County Library are serving light refreshments selling prints of “Gazebo Rhythms” with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit the library. The Center and Colfax Library are open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sa...
Odin M. J. Ruff was born on June 21, 2021, to Mike and Michelle Ruff, of Albion. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Grandparents are Sharon Ruff, of Moxee, and Timothy Tyree, of Orting, and Linda Sypolt, of Kittitas. He joins his sister Leona J. Ruff (11 months). Grace J. Gelderman was born on June 24, 2021, to Clinton and Hailey Gelderman, of Asotin. She weighed 8 pounds, 9.5 ounces. Grandparents are Julie and Reginald Gelderman, of Poulsbo, and Paul Newman, of Belfair, and Diane Stercks, of Lacey. Mallory L. Black was born on June 24, 2021, to...
Gena Jones returned to her home in Italy on June 23rd after spending several weeks visiting her mother Fran Jones and brother Bryan. While here, Gena and Bryan drove to Kalispel, Montana, where they spent a weekend with Gena's son and daughter-in-law, Damien and Rachel Perron. Tom and Doreen Riedner hosted the Leonard Riedner family reunion on Saturday. Rodney Riedner, Edgewood, WA, with his children Denise Barwick, Edgewood, WA, Doug and Leann Riedner, Bothell, WA, and Debbie and Sean Quy and t...
OAKESDALE — Homes are needed for pet rocks. "These obedient pet rocks are guaranteed to listen to the commands stay and sit," stated Shelly Ausmus, the Oakesdale and Tekoa libraries branch manager. Kids and parents are invited to stop by the Oakesdale and Tekoa library branches, of the Whitman County Library, and pick up a kit to make a pet rock. The kits have rocks, craft supplies, and ideas to make a unique pet. Supplies are limited. The Oakesdale Library is open Mondays from 1-6 p.m. and W...
COLFAX — Quilts of Valor were awarded on June 21 at the Colfax United Methodist Church. Paul Bilderback, 81, of Colfax, served in the Army and Army Reserves from 1957-1977, as an E7, in Germany, Georgia, Texas and California, working as a telephone lineman and later a drill sergeant. Richard (Rick) Stephens, 74, served in the Air Force from 1965-67 as a staff sergeant and from 1967-69 in the Army National Guard as a security police officer, stationed at Vietnam Air Base Phu Cat. Del Teade, 8...
LaCROSSE – LaCrosse High School announced their graduating class scholarship and award recipients. The scholarship money award totaled $95,056. The seniors presented Jeffrey Gates with the LaCrosse Community Award. Here are the recipients: Zoe Bailey was named the class valedictorian and LaCrosse High School Female Athlete of the Year, received the Torgeson Memorial Award, Washington State Honors Award, LaCrosse Community Club Scholarship, Kelli Scharpenberg Memorial Scholarship, LaCrosse Masonic Scholarship, Urgel and Virginia Bell Memorial S...
COLTON – The second semester is complete for 2021 and Colton High School released the list of honored students. Students achieving the Highest Honors roll had 4.0 GPAs. They were: Sixth-grade – Wyatt Baysinger, Mederith Bell, Avery Peters Seventh-grade ¬– Joey Hemighaus Eighth-grade – Grace DeMeerleer, Clair Moehrle Sophomores – Sidni Whitcomb Juniors – Maggie Meyer, Jaxon Moehrle, Elysia Rogerson Seniors ¬– Addyson Purnell, Josie Schultheis, Rylee Vining Students achieving the High Honors roll had 3.4-3.99 GPAs. They were: Sixth-grade – G...
COLFAX - New Colfax High School graduate Kari Largent competes virtually at the 64th annual National Distinguished Young Women finals. Colfax First Baptist Church is hosting a viewing party on June 25 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Largent, the current Distinguished Young Woman of Washington, recorded her entries for each category and sent them to the judges. The entries include a fitness routine, a Rachmaninoff piece on piano for talent, and an interview for the self-expression category. Largent...
Khyreen C. McFarlane was born on June 2, 2021, to Cecilia Bueno and Michael McFarlane, of Pullman. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Penelope A. Bruno was born on June 8, 2021, to Lauren and William Bruno, of Pullman. She weighed 8 pounds. Grandparents are Darlene and Tim Bruno, of Glenside, Penn., and Alexis and David Puglia, of Plymouth Meeting, Penn. She joins the family dog, Wally. Madeleine Ard was born on June 8, 2021, to Colton and Taylor Ard, of Clarkston. She weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces. Grandparents are David and Carol Ard, of...
The Endicott Community Club is working on the Fourth of July celebration for this year. The activities for the Fourth are as in the past with some new additions: Parade and kids parade, car show, BBQ Saturday evening and a flea market on Saturday. Be watching for the full schedule in Gazette on Thursday, July 1. Visitors at the home of Myrna Morasch for Memorial Day weekend were: Son Scott, Kim and Blake Morasch, of Walla Walla, Krista, Charles and Ella Mather, from Longview, Guy and daughter Maureen Larsen, of Nampa, CA, Jim and Marilyn...
Recent house guests at the Dick and Helen Appel home were Nancy Calvert, Enumclaw, and her daughter Missy Calvert. Nancy is Helen’s sister. Several days were spent visiting and reminiscing....
