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Lacrosse Students in grades kindergarten through sixth, the junior high choir, and high school guitar/music class attended “The Sound of Music” at the Colfax High auditorium last Tuesday morning, Nov. 20. Preschool through second grade students enjoyed their annual Thanksgiving feast in a classroom together Wednesday morning. Fifth graders made pumpkin pie in a bag to enjoy while they wrapped up their Social Studies unit about the Pilgrims. Bob and Leanne Bafus hosted a Thanksgiving dinner at their house for their children Jeff and Sam... Full story
Dusty Larry and Di Brink hosted Thanksgiving dinner for their family. Son Tom Phillips arrived from his home in Las Vegas on the Monday prior to the holiday and stayed until Saturday. Kevin, Amber, Ashley, Kloey, Ellie and Nick Brink, Kennewick, stayed Thursday and Friday. Joan and Lucky Myrick, Dusty, and Mike Stine, LaCrosse, attended the dinner Thursday. Dawson Messer was a Thanksgiving day visitor. Son and daughter-in-law John and Brandy Brink, Pullman, visited Friday. Linda Hennigar was among about 30 guests of Gary and Diane Monson on...
Hollis Jamison was honored for his long service as chair of the William F. Halpin Math and Science Foundation before Monday night’s basketball season opener at Garfield. Hollis JAmison, left, and Archie Neal Jamison has chaired the foundation’s board since its inception 17 years ago and stepped down this year. He was presented with a plaque to commemorate his service by Archie Neal, also a member of the foundation’s board, before the start of the boys’ game. The foundation, founded in honor of William F. Halpin, a long-time Superin... Full story
Thursday, Nov. 22 All branches closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Friday, Nov. 23 All branches closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Saturday, Nov. 24 Albion – 2 p.m. – Storytime and Craft – Fun stories and craft projects every Saturday. Monday, Nov. 26 Colton & Garfield – Storytime - Fun stories, finger plays, rhymes, songs and crafts every Thursday. Check the calendar for times and themes. Tuesday, Nov. 27 Malden – 1 to 3 p.m.- Knit Wits – A needle craft group that meets every Tuesday. Comprised of every level from beginner to advanced in...
Salamone, Lydia Rae, born Nov. 5 at five pounds, 11 ounces, to Michael Salamone and Katie Cajigas of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Frank and Cindy Salamone of Sudbury, Mass. Maternal grandparents are Pat Cajigas and Gerry Cajigas of Riverhead, N.Y. The baby joins sister Rita, 1. Johnson, Sarah Lynn, born Nov. 6 at nine pounds, nine ounces, first child to Chris and Brigette Johnson of Deary, Idaho. Paternal grandparents are Don and Julie Johnson of Deary, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Hal and Katrina Bottini of Troy, Idaho. Peterson,...
In Whitman County, 7,976 residents are food insecure. This means one in five people in the county is unsure of where the next meal will come from. In Whitman County it is estimated that more than 29 percent of people are living in poverty. The poverty level for a family of two is less than $14,580 a year and $22,056 for a family of 4. Whitman County food banks receive funds from the WSDA Food Assistance Program and served 4,681 people in need of food last year. These people visited food banks an average of five times through the year to get nut...
Rosalia The annual Veterans Day program was at the Rosalia Veterans Park Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. Pat Voge, President of the Rosalia Chamber of Commerce welcomed veterans and guests. Collin Pittmann, a student at Rosalia, opened the program by leading all in the Star Spangled Banner and later entertained the crowd with a patriotic medley. Rosaila Boy Scouts raise the flag at the Veterans’ program. The Rev. Mike Cooper of Rosalia gave the invocation and shared memories from his service in Vietnam. M... Full story
Bill and Della Evans joined their daughter Shann Webley and the extended Webley family and friends for a weekend at the historic Hot Lake Springs Bed and Breakfast in LaGrande, Ore. They relaxed and visited with the family and visited the bronze foundry and museum house on the property. Pat and Howard Morris traveled to Wenatchee Monday to visit daughter Angela Morris, her husband Larry Savage and their granddaughter Emma Savage. Monday evening all attended the Icicle Creek Youth Symphony where Emma played the cello. They stayed overnight and...
The students in grades K-6 were treated to a pizza party Friday because all of them had received student of character for two straight months, a record. Student led conferences were last Wednesday for grades K-12. The book fair ran in conjunction with the conferences. The 6-8 graders sold concessions during the junior high boys basketball game against Garfield/Palouse. They will sell them again for the next home game Nov. 29....
Mike Stine and Norma Gibson competed in the Special Olympic bowling tournament in Spokane Sunday, Nov. 11, at Lilac Lanes. They are members of the Whitman County Cougars team, based in Pullman. Mike and Norma both earned gold medals in the tournament. Mike bowled a 113 for both of his games. Norma bowled a 112 and an 82. Di and Larry Brink, Dusty, were there to root for her brother, Mike, and Norma. Also there for support was Marie Ping of LaCrosse, who was also watching her grandson, Garrett, compete, and Norma’s friend Raylynn Lund of R... Full story
Harmon and Jan Smith have returned from a stay in Yakima where they celebrated grandson Micah’s fifth birthday with family and friends. Cake and homemade ice cream were served to the guests at a bowling party. Jan enjoyed visiting with LaCrosse grad Debbie Camp McCown. Debbie’s granddaughters are friends of Micah. Brian and Angela Broeckel provided transportation service for her parents, Guenter and Brigitte Scherwinski of Mountain Home, Idaho, last week. Wednesday, she picked them up at the Spokane Airport and drove them back to the Bro...
Barn calendar 2013 on stands The new 2013 edition of Barns of Whitman County calendars are now on sale with all proceeds benefiting Friends of Whitman County Library. Photographs by Steve Van Vleet depict 11 of the barns. Also, WSU’s Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections and the Whitman County Rural Heritage contributed a number of historic images to the calendar. The calendar has been a hit for gift giving and local barn enthusiasts who like to visit the featured barns. Calendars are available in Colfax at Rosauers, Ace Hardware, C... Full story
If you’ve seen the familiar sign hanging inside the Fonk’s building in Colfax, Amy Warwick has already captured your attention. Keeping the Colfax heritage of the Fonk’s name alive is a goal of the Warwick family, along with serving coffee, lunches and snacks. Amy learned to cook from her mother, while her Grandmother Olson taught her to bake. Grandma baked pies for the Top Notch and Tick Klock Drug. When a friend wanted cupcakes for her wedding, Amy offered to make some samples and was chosen to bake the cupcakes. Word spread, and Amy was soon... Full story
The cast of “Sound of Music” wrapped up a six-performance run Wednesday at Colfax High School. Approximately 40 students were in the alternating casts, and a host of volunteers assisted Director Cary Cammack to produce the show. At top left, “The Lonely Goatherd” is performed by the von Trapp children portrayed Monday by Kierstyn York at Marta, Kylie Kackman as Brigitta, Sam Woodhouse as Friederich, Kiah Miller as Louisa, Ali Shirley as Liesl and Collin Pittmann as Kurt. Above: Jackson Elfers as Capt. von Trapp hands over his navy deck whistle...
The funeral service for Catherine L. Crowe, 92, long-time resident of Oakesdale, was Tuesday Nov. 20, 2012, at 1 p.m. in the Oakesdale Community Presbyterian Church. Burial followed at the Oakesdale Cemetery. Mrs. Crowe died last Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. Born Feb. 12, 1920, at Elberton to Leo J. and Mary L. Hubner, she later moved with her family to a farm near Oakesdale where she attended grade school in a one-room rural schoolhouse near their farm and later attended Oakesdale High School where she graduated with the class of 1938. After...
A memorial service for B. Dale Stover, 90, life-time resident of St. John, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23, at the St. John Christian Church. A graveside service will precede the memorial service at 10 a.m. at the St. John Cemetery. Mr. Stover died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, in Richland. Born Dec. 21, 1921, in St. John to James and Ada Bageant Stover, he graduated from St. John High School and worked as a mechanic for McConnell’s Hardware. He married Barbara Pratt June 9, 1945. Dale worked as a farm hand for Gene Webb for a while, and after t...
Jim and Gloria Repp of Colfax celebrated their 65th anniversary Sept. 12, 2012. They were married Sept. 12 1947, at Peace Lutheran Church in Colfax. They have two children, Sheila (Bob) Clark of Pullman and Jim (Debbie) Repp of Spokane Valley; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Their children hosted a family celebration and dinner at the Clark home in Pullman.... Full story
At Colfax Schools: Daily items offered at Colfax High School include salad bar, chicken sandwiches, hamburgers, deli sandwiches, vegetarian options, fresh & canned fruit, fresh vegetables, oven fries, yogurt, cottage cheese, bagels and juice. Monday: Hamburgers, whole grain bun, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, oven fries, peach cups, mixed fruit Tuesday: Breakfast for lunch Wednesday: Ham & cheese, whole grain bun, baked beans, pineapple, apple slices Thursday: No School Friday: No School JES Monday: Whole grain chicken nuggets, whole grain roll,...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can lifting weights help with age-related health problems? At age 70, I have diabetes, arthritis and osteoporosis and recently read that strength training could improve my conditions. What can you tell me? Looking for Help Dear Looking A growing body of research shows that strength training exercises can have a profound impact on a person’s health as they age – and you’re never too old to start. Regular strength training, done at least two nonconsecutive days a week, helps you build muscle strength, increases your bone densi...
Funeral services for Scott E. Westover, 50, will be Friday, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m. at Kramer Funeral Home in Palouse with burial to follow at the Garfield Cemetery. Mr. Westover died Friday morning, Nov. 9, 2012, at his home from lung cancer. Born Jan. 20, 1962, at Quincy, to Bernell and Kay Sampson Westover, he attended Quincy schools and graduated from Quincy High School in 1980. Scott later attended an automotive school in Arizona. Scott was married and later divorced. He moved to Garfield in 1995 and was employed by J. E. Love Co. for a few...
Mass of Christian burial for Jacob A. Sesock, 59, Potlatch, was Monday morning at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Potlatch with Father Caleb Vogel officiating. Recitation of the rosary was Sunday evening. Burial was at the Rock Creek Cemetery in Potlatch. Mr. Sesock died from colon cancer early last Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at the Gritman Medical Center in Moscow. Born April 18, 1953, at Bend, Ore., to Jacob W. and Martha (DeRocher) Sesock, he attended St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School in Bend and Bend High School where he graduated with the c...
A burial service for Lula Hathaway Rader, 92, former Farmington resident who has resided in Maddock, N.D., for the last six years, has been scheduled at the cemetery at Hartline, Wash., at 2 p.m. A funeral service was Monday at the Zion Lutheran Brethren Chuch in Maddock. She died last Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at the Luthern Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, N.D. Mrs. Rader returned to Farmington, where she was raised, after she retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1985. Born April 10, 1920, to Harry and Catherine Rutherford...
A funeral service for Chester Gisselberg, 90, former St. John area farmer, will be Saturday, Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Bruning Funeral Home, Colfax. A potluck dinner will follow at the Wheatland Grange Hall. Private burial will be in the St. John Cemetery. Mr. Gisselberg, died last Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, in Seattle. He recently made his home at Ellensburg after residing in the Hood Canal area during his retirement years. Born Sept. 23, 1922, in Cathlamet to Paul and Luella Brooks Gisselberg, he grew up on Puget Island and graduated...
Quitting smoking is one of the most important steps you can take to help create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the US, yet an estimated 45 million Americans still smoke. However, almost half of these smokers have tried to quit for at least one day in the past year. If you or someone you know needs help quitting, join thousands of people across the country in making Nov. 15 the day you make a plan to quit for good, during the American Cancer...
Michael Rydbom of AIA/HUB Insurance was presented with the Don C. Burnam Lifetime Achievement Award at the recent state conference of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Washington. This award goes to one individual in Washington State who has exhibited the most outstanding service to the American agency system and the insurance industry during his/her career. Rydbom started his career with Sayles Insurance in 1976 and has served as President of AIA Insurance since 1981. He holds the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor and...
