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LA GRANDE, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University awarded 389 degrees during the 2020-2021 academic year with one going to a Colfax student. Alexis Maki, of Colfax, graduated with a bachelor's degree "of the science in art," according to Victoria Hart, public relations specialist. Eastern Oregon University provides high-quality liberal arts and professional programs with personalized support....
MOSCOW, Idaho – The Humane Society of the Palouse and the Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center is turning over the pool to dogs on Sept. 12. "For the 14th year, (humane society) has partnered to give local dogs the pool day they deserve," said Lauren Green, public relations manager. "The fundraising effort is loved by many, and is crucial to providing the shelter with enough funds to continue its mission." Owners need to pay $15 per dog for the five-hour-long event. The event was canceled last year d...
The Colfax High School Class of 2001 gathered at the golf course for their 20-year reunion. Pictured are (front row, left to right) Tim Watts and Scott Parrish, (middle row) Anna (Vogler) Assareh, Amy (Aeschliman) Garcia, Sarah Foley, Emily (Alderman) Jones, Robyn (Lee) Yang, Brianna (Price) DeWitt, Stacia (Willson) Schenk, Liz (Kammerzell) Carter, Rachel (Morgan) Kovanda, Megan Doering (Dorman) (back row) Diane (Paul) Fenstermaker, Kiely (Larsen) Trojniak, Molly (McGraw) Adams, Emily (Dailey)...
ROSALIA – The Rosalia Volunteer Firefighters Association seeks donations to help with the annual Pig Roast and Silent Auction on Nov. 6. “We are seeking monetary donations, items for the silent auction, or items for door prizes,” said Vice Chair Laura Lautenslager. “This annual event is the major fundraiser for our department.” Whitman County Fire District 7 serves roughly 350 square miles in the northern portion of the county. “The funds raised during this event go to purchase of equipment,...
PULLMAN – Depot Days is an event created by the Pullman Depot Heritage Center and the Whitman County Historical Society to run with the National Lentil Festival on Aug. 20-21. Depot Days honors Ken Vogel, a member of the historical society and a Pullman businessman. "(He) was an avid train aficionado who bequeathed many items from his estate to the Depot including 'George' the uniformed conductor mannequin, who greeted customers in his store, train posters, and other memorabilia," said a s...
News has been received of the passing of Brownie Jean Mortlock, 95, on July 25th at her home in Kettle Falls. She was the wife of the late pastor Earl Mortlock of the Country Bible Church 1965 - 1967. They had ten children, 26 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. A private family gathering will be held in her honor. She will be buried in Reardan, WA alongside her husband and mother. Murphy Nolan was a guest of her great great aunt Karen Broeckel from July 30 to August 2. She helped serve lunch to harvesters, fed Ritz crackers to Angela...
ROSALIA - Sharon Lindsay took photographs of the Harvest of Quilts show in Rosalia and is now displaying her work. The Whitman County Library and several businesses in Rosalia recently adorned their buildings with quilts for the show. Lindsay photographed the show and prints on display in the window of The Center, adjacent to the library. The photographs are being displayed through Aug. 31, according to Shirley Cornelius, Whitman County Library business manager....
COLFAX - The Perkins House aims for Phase Three of renovations to the 1886 structure. The organization is seeking $30,000 to create two drain fields to pull water away from the foundation of the house. Phase Three work is planned to take place next summer. Phase Two was completed in April. Mortar was upgraded around the house to secure loose and falling bricks. Phase One wood supports were replaced inside the basement with concrete work to lift the house and make it more level. Organizers...
PALOUSE – Nine Garfield Palouse schools retirees are being honored on Aug. 24. "Please join us as we celebrate and honor our 2020 - 2021 retirees who collectively have dedicated over 200 years of service to Garfield Palouse schools," said Shyra Hallan, secretary for the Palouse School schools. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Palouse City Park. Honored retirees are from 2020: Jay Iverson, John Bofenkamp, Patty Rippee, Marv Pillers, Frankie Swinney, Jody Akins, and Darlene Ackerman. Retirees f...
ROSALIA - Ben Pritchett made the rank of Eagle Scout while being part of Rosalia's Troop 1588. Pritchett built two covered benches for the Rosalia City Park as part of his project, said Bruce Pritchett. The benches are on the south side of the pool and replaced the set of bleachers removed three years ago because of safety concerns. Ben Pritchett thanked the people supporting him on his project along his 11-year scouting career. There is a ceremony for Ben Pritchett and his fellow Eagle...
PULLMAN - Six Whitman County high school seniors are competing to represent the state of Washington at the 2022 America's Distinguished Young Women Program. There is no audience on Aug. 7 during the program due to COVID safety measures. "This is the state's 64th annual scholarship program. Its goal is to emphasize education by providing scholarship opportunities to outstanding college-bound high school girls, and to encourage personal development in all young people," said event co-chair...
SPOKANE — Spokane Falls Community College announced its honor roll for the spring quarter of 2021, The college lists 972 students on its honor roll. Spokane Falls Community College serves about 7,600 students. Students must have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above to be listed on the honor roll. Honor roll students from Whitman County are: ALBION Nathanael Zink, Isaiah Molsee COLFAX Makayla Morrison, Allison Lynch FARMINGTON Abigael Lobdell OAKESDALE Anne Hockett, Elisabeth Perry PULLMAN Dane Washington, Vincent Costello, Janine L...
MOSCOW — The University of Idaho released a list of 2021 graduates on July 14. The school presented 1,522 degrees during in-person ceremonies in May, according to Brian Walker, communications coordinator of University of Idaho. The following people from Whitman County were included as graduates: COLFAX Hope A. de Avila FARMINGTON Benjamin S. Zimmerman PULLMAN Colleen M. Lee, Daniel Alderson, Emma R. Altman, Hussam Ali, Jacqueline M. Maurer, Lee Daffin, Mohamed A. Elhess, Mohanned Alghamdi , Ruby L. Fischer, Sean Blatner, Sean R. Bates, T...
McMINNVILLE, Ore. — Two Whitman County students were named on the Spring 2021 Dean’s List for Linfield University. Caitlyn Blumenshein, of Saint John, and Raina Parsons, of Colfax, were among more than 600 students placed on the list. The Dean’s List is for students obtaining a GPS of 3.65 or higher in a semester, according to the school. Linfield University is a non-profit university with campuses in McMinnville and Portland, Ore....
Paislee R. Garrertt was born July 20, 2021, to Ashlee Schwab and Paul Garrett, of Moscow, Idaho. She weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces. Sloane Burke was born July 20, 2021, to Jeremy and Christina Burke, of Pullman. She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Grandparents are Tim and Heather Brenner, of Cheney, and Tom and Sylvia Thompson, of Pullman. She joins her sister Holland (3). Theodore A. L. Brogan was born July 20, 2021, to Victoria and Ryan Brogan, of Pullman. He weighed 10 pounds, 10 ounces....
COLFAX — Jehovah’s Witnesses annual 6,000 conventions in 240 countries are going to be virtualn for a second time. Jehovah’s Witnesses from Eastern Washington, the Idaho Panhandle, and Western Montana gathered in the Spokane Arena for their annual convention but the 2020 pandemic interrupted the tradition. It is now a virtual event. “’Powerful by Faith!’ is the theme of the 2021 global event being delivered in more than 500 languages to households throughout the globe over six weekends during July and August 2021, uniting some 15-20 milli...
ROSALIA - The Rosalia Garden Club received the highest number of points for working with youth for the second year in a row. The Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs determined Rosalia was the highest scoring club, according to Publicity Chairman Marva Lee Peterschick. The club recently conducted three programs to involve youth. The club sponsored Rosalia school children in a Pollinator Power contest and five children received blue ribbons and $10. The posters were required to show bats...
COLFAX — A reservation is needed to attend the free Baronesse Barley Harvest Day on Aug. 14. “Stand in the field where the barley is grown while enjoying brews and spirits made with Baronesse Barley,” organizers state on the Colfax-bases company Joseph’s Grainery website. The event offers food, drinks made suing Baronesse Barley, and live music from the Colfax rock band Tone Sober. It starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. “Bring your camera and your favorite friends and experience a full-circle moment when you meet the farmer, maltster,...
COLFAX - Family members of Stan and Lynne McClintock gathered to honor the couple at the park renamed for them. "Stan and Lynne McClintock Lookout Park" is the new moniker of the former "Don McClintock Lookout Park" on Valley View Avenue in Colfax. Lynne was the late Stan's wife, who worked with him and their children Don, Lori and Trudy for many years on the city parks system. Stan was a contractor with the Washington State Department of Transportation and worked for Colfax in the city parks...
We would like to welcome friends and family as we remember Johnora Johnson and celebrate her life. Please join us at the Palouse City Park on Saturday, August 7, 2021, from 2 to 4 p.m. Bring a chair and a memory....
PALOUSE – Musicians and vendors are invited to take part in the Palouse Chamber of Commerce’s Second Saturdays program. Through October, every second Saturday of the month, downtown Palouse offers local culture by offering open shops, restaurants, and a park with lots of shade, according to the chamber. “This monthly event is an opportunity for safe gatherings, live music, celebration, shopping, and socializing,” stated the chamber. Musicians and vendors are invited to take part for free. This includes all artists, craftsmen, and mercant...
Brinley E. M. Gunkle was born on July 16, 2021, to Nathan and Taylor Gunkle, of Potlatch, Idaho. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Grandparents are Minnie and Charles Gunkle, of Colfax, and Brad and Jackie Meckel, of Potlatch, Idaho. Brinley joins her brothers Daniel Gunkle (12) and Owen Gunkle (2). Nico S. Van Payne was born on July 16, 2021, to Michael Payne and Jo Van Kampen-Lewis, of Lewiston, Idaho. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Grandparents are Janice Sheen, of American Falls, Idaho, and Lynn Payne, of Pocatello, Idaho. Jordyn M. Vu was...
Andrea and Mark Davis, Coeur d’Alene, and their three year old girl and two year old boy, visited Andrea’s grandfather, David Stueckle, for six days. They were formerly in France for four years as missionaries. Many Dusty area residents attended memorial services last week Friday for Ted Nealey and Jeff Andrus on Saturday, both in LaCrosse....
