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Homecoming royalty from Washtucna and LaCrosse were crowned during half-time festivities at the LaCrosse football field Friday night. From the left are freshmen Amanda Miller and Eric Harder of Washtucna and Madison Harder and Weston Miller of LaCrosse, sophomores Lura Potter and Jason Wigen of LaCrosse and Gail Harder and Chance Rice of Washtucna, juniors Kadie Whinery and Reece Roberts of LaCrosse and Bo Rice of Washtucna, and seniors Chelsie Kneale and Mike Stubbs of LaCrosse and Amber Dainty and Sawyer Hostetler of Washt... Full story
Talk about a tough job! Three judges for the Melt in Your Mouth Chocolate contest at the Palouse Empire Fair, myself, Teresa Keene and Jana Mathia, entered the Home Arts building knowing that they had a delicious job ahead of them. Tasting chocolate and scoring treats can be a great experience in the minds of some people, namely, the judges. Lorna Lynch, Home Arts superintendent, served sample bites of the entries and confided that she couldn’t judge them because she doesn’t care for chocolate. Entrants in both divisions submitted recipes wit...
Lacrosse LaCrosse All-Purpose 4H Club will have its first meeting of the year next Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the LaCrosse School library. Youngsters interested in joining the club are urged to attend. The club offers programs in beef, swine, horse, exploring, farm animals, sewing and shooting sports to children from kindergarten through high school, although some projects are limited to third graders and older. Also, the club is always looking for volunteers to help with student programs. Those who would like to volunteer are urged...
Former Whitman County Commissioner Hollis Jamison of Garfield was awarded a $50 Tanks of Thanks fuel card from CHS, parent company of Cenex, for his work helping feed local residents. Jamison said he drives from Garfield to Spokane twice a month to pick up food that feeds more than 135 families and seniors. He delivers between 3,000 and 4,000 pounds from Second Harvest in Spokane to Palouse, Garfield, Farmington and Elberton. Jamison, Master of LaDow Grange, said when Hurricane Katrina hit the New Orleans area a few years ago, he wanted to do...
COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENU Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Oven baked chicken, potatoes & gravy, broccoli w/ savory cheese, carrot/raisin sunrise salad, birthday dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: Tuesday — Oven baked chicken, potatoes & gravy, broccoli w/ savory cheese, carrot/raisin sunrise salad, birthday dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Palouse-Palouse Community Center: Wednesday —Oven baked chicken, potatoes & gravy, broccoli w/ savory cheese, carrot/raisin sunrise salad, birthday dessert, mil... Full story
Prescription drug take-back will be Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Whitman Hospital & Medical Center. Residents with unused prescription at home can take advantage of the prescription drug take-back program. Whitman Hospital and Medical Center is partnering with local law enforcement to receive and dispose of prescription drugs. The day is part of a program planned by the Drug Enforcement Agency. Residents can drop off drugs without getting out of their car. The hospital’s tent will be set up in the north parking lot, and staffers w...
“Stuttering: Straight Talk for Teachers,” a 20-minute DVD produced by the Stuttering Foundation, is now available at Whitman County Public Library. It helps parents and teachers understand how stuttering can affect children of all ages in the classroom and is available at most public libraries. It includes children who discuss their experiences in the classroom and tell what was helpful for them. Noted speech-language pathologists Bill Murphy of Purdue University and Kristin Chmela, of Northwestern University present practical strategies tea... Full story
The following is the text and a talk given by Sheriff’s Chaplain McMurray at the Sept. 11 memorial program presented by the Colfax Fire Department: It is an honor and a privilege to be with you today in memory of those who died on September 11, 2001. We take a moment to remember the heroes who helped each other in a crisis event. We remember the innocent fallen citizens, police and fire personnel at the Twin Towers. We also bring to memory the military troops who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to stem the tide of terrorists and tyrants s...
Gypsydawgs will play at Dahmen Gypsydawgs will perform jazz, Gypsyjazz and a few Irish tunes at Dahmen Barn in Uniontown Saturday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. The compositions of Django Reinhardt, the gypsyjazz sound and acoustic music in general will be featured. They play Gypsyjazz as personified by Django Reinhardt as well as a variety of Jazz standards. Gypsydawgs is comprised of local musicians and two guest singers, Terri Summers and Terri Grzebielski. Joe Taylor is featured on guitar; Ron (Bear) Seiler on mandolin; David Summers, keyboards an...
Eileen Krajewski of Medical Lake and Dave Stromberger of Davenport became engaged September 15, 2012. The daughter of Stanley and Donna Krajewski of Buchanan, N.Y., she is a graduate of Ohio State University and Penn State University, and she currently works at Fairchild Air Force Base. Dave is a graduate of Spokane Falls Community College and proprietor of Dave’s Vintage Bicycles. He is the son of Tim and Arlene Stromberger of Davenport. His grandparents are Lorraine Shawgo and the late Emmett Shawgo of St. John, and Dan and Jean S...
About a year ago, when Columbia Bank was new to Colfax, they were looking for a way to express positive customer service, a strong value of the bank. They looked at a number of other Columbia Bank branches and the things they did for their customers. A number of branches serve cookies in the lobby one day a week, and the staff at Colfax really liked the idea. Staff members take turns ordering cookie dough from Otis Spunkmeyer, and they have four customer favorites that they bake most frequently. They don’t have a complete kitchen at the bank, b...
Dusty Art and Colene Sager hosted the Washington State Flying Farmers in their home Saturday. Eighteen additional members attended the annual business meeting and potluck. Word has been received of the death of Gunelia Stueckle Fowler, Boise, daughter of the late Edwin and Anna Stueckle. Gunelia was born in 1946 and lived in the Dusty area until 1955 when the family moved to Colfax. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Fowler, two children, three grandchildren and two brothers. Services will be Saturday, Sept. 29, at Whitney Baptist Church in...
Lacrosse LaCrosse Community Pride has interviewed potential store operators who are serious about operating the grocery store and report they are getting close to making a selection. It is possible that the store could be open by late fall which is the board’s intent. The contractor has been given the go ahead to finish the interior store building with a goal of having the work substantially complete by Dec. 1. Two grant applications have been made recently to help fund continued work on the store, and LCP continues to accept donations to a... Full story
Colfax Arts Council’s Meet the Artist season will help kick off Colfax Harvest Hullabaloo with the Whitman Sampler quilters at 7 p.m. in the library on Thursday, Oct. 4. This will be the seventh season for Meet the Artist. Charli Hochsprung and Judy Imler of Colfax will bring some of their quilts and a lot of their expertise and give folks an opportunity to go downstairs to get a sneak preview of the Whitman Samplers quilt show that will be on display throughout the Hullabaloo. Hochsprung, former fabric store owner in Colfax, said they plan an...
The Tekoa/Oakesdale/Rosalia jazz band keeps the tempo up-beat at the football game versus Waitsburg-Prescott in Oakesdale on Friday night....
8 years ago September 30, 1887 On Tuesday, a three-year-old stallion owned by R. Richardson on the South Palouse near town jumped into an adjoining field where there was another stallion belonging to R.K. Landsdale. Then began the battle, which was continued until Richardson’s stallion lay dead on the field. A lady who saw the animals fighting reported the matter as soon as the men came home, but they found only the victim of the unequal fight dead. The Or.&N. Co.’s safe at the depot was blown open with powder or some other explosive som...
After falling below the minimum number of 13 members in recent years and the closing of an agreement with the Palouse Arts Council to keep up the building, Palouse Grange No. 177 has begun anew. After the Arts Council agreement phased out last summer after not being able to come to terms on a price to buy the hall, a new movement began this spring to rekindle the local Grange chapter. “We just wanted to be able to use the Grange Hall building and to work on it,” said Heidi Kite, the new Pal...
8 years ago September 23, 1887 Wednesday night about 11:45 p.m. Sexton’s sawmill in the north end of town caught fire and was entirely consumed. Total loss, including the planing mill and all machinery, was placed at between $5,000 and $6,000, and there was $2,500 insurance on the mill. Loss of lumber was about $300. The proprietors have 160,000 feet of logs in the stream above town. It is unfortunate to lose the sawmill as the unusual demand for building activity calls for a supply that can not be met. The city fathers have taken a step in t...
September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. What is prostate cancer? It is cancer of the prostate gland, part of the male reproductive system. While the causes of prostate cancer are still unknown, men with certain risk factors may be more likely to develop the disease. Most men who suffer from prostate cancer are usually over the age of 65; those whose fathers, brothers, or sons have had prostate cancer are also at greater risk. Prostate cancer is especially prevalent among African American men, who experience both the highest...
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: Taco burgers w/wheat bun, lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa, refried beans, oranges Tuesday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, whole grain roll, chilled peaches Wednesday: Stuffed pizza pocket, tossed romaine salad, pineapple, sherbet Thursday: Deli turkey on whole grain bun, baby... Full story
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips or resources can you recommend to help seniors with the high cost of prescription eyeglasses? I used to have vision insurance through my work, but lost it when I retired. Need New Specs Dear Specs, There’s no doubt that new eyeglasses can be expensive. You can easily spend $200 for a basic pair, and if you spring for add-ons like anti-glare lenses or designer frames the price can double. If you’re like most retirees, and are paying full out-of-pocket prices every time you get a new pair of glasses, here are a few... Full story
Katie Bailey has called western Whitman County home since grade school. Katie and Steve live in LaCrosse, and she teaches in Endicott, where she began in 1999. Leann Bafus was her master teacher when she did her student teaching in LaCrosse. The second of five children, Katie is closest to Rachel, who lives in Silverdale. Katie really enjoys her second/third grade combination class which keeps her very busy. Looping with the children for a second year allows her to observe their growth over the course of two years. In the combination...
An AARP driver class will be in Colfax Oct. 1 and 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. each day in the Public Service Building at Colfax. Pre-registration is required. The fee for materials is $12 for AARP members of $14 for non-members. The eight hour refresher course is for experienced drivers 50 and older. The course addresses the age-related changes that can affect driving ability and behavior, and ways to compensate. The curriculum is designed to remind drivers of skills and techniques once learned and update them on the rules of the road. Most insurance... Full story
Dusty The Rev. Floyd and Judy Overstreet have officially retired from serving the Country Bible Church. They have served the congregation for 14 years. Interim pastors will fill in for the time being. Remember the Dusty Gals Yard Sale on the grounds of the Dusty Country Store Saturday, Sept. 22. The fun begins at 9 a.m. Those who want to participate are asked to bring their own table. Kim and Cindy Pitts spent an extended weekend at the home of their daughter’s family, Jen, Ryan, Kellen, Becket and Willa Hammons, in Boise. They helped Becket c...
Lacrosse LaCrosse fifth and sixth graders hiked to the summit of Kamiak Butte Sept. 13. They have been studying topographical maps and elevation in social studies. They found an elevation marker pounded into a boulder. They also found a geo-cache with a stamp of Chief Kamiaken and a booklet where they wrote their names. Julie Roberts and Kara Harder hiked with the class and saw many interesting trees and rocks....
