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Hospital makes changes in emergency department Patients who arrive at our emergency department (ED) on the weekend, will now see new faces. We have changed from a large, national company that provided physicians from various locations to a small regional group, most of whom have worked at Providence Holy Family Hospital in Spokane. All are board certified in emergency medicine. Our weekend coverage is complemented by our weekday coverage provided by Whitman Medical Group. I am confident patients will receive safe and excellent quality care and...
Lamont Sandi Swannack and Steven Engles along with their friend, Keith Pigott from Tacoma, recently traveled to Alaska to hunt coastal black bears. They flew into Ketchikan and then boarded a DeHavilland Beaver float plane for the trip to Prince of Wales Island. They rented a Suburban and drove to Craig, Alaska, where they stayed at the Kingfisher Lodge. They hunted with the Suburban for the first few days and then changed to a 16 foot skiff. All three hunters killed bears, Sandi’s being the largest. Her bear scored a 20 inch skull and was six...
Evan Jones, son of Jeff Jones and Sabrina Jones, was named valedictorian of the St. John-Endicott High School Class of 2012 with a 4.0 grade average. During his senior year, Evan served as president of the Associated Student Body, National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America. Throughout his high school career, Evan also participated in Knowledge Bowl, Drama Club, cross-country and was selected as an SJE Junior Ambassador. Evan was also active as co-editor of the yearbook and co-captain of the basketball team. He will attend...
The Pioneer Telephone Company of LaCrosse and Endicott board members, employees and their spouses gathered at dinner in Spokane Saturday to honor Gene Engstrom on his retirement. The occasion marked his service to the company since 1975. Durand Cox, president of the company, related the many advancements of the company throughout those years and thanked Engstrom for all his contributions and dedication. Bill Evans, past board member, presented the honoree with a special etched glass plaque as the appreciation gift. In back from left are Steve...
Colfax High School presented degrees to 56 members of the class of 2012 Saturday afternoon in the Colfax gym. Class members received over $759,411 in awards and scholarships which were presented last Tuesday and listed in Saturday’s commencement program. Of that total, $674,756 was for scholarship awards which continue over a four-year student period. Valedictorian Morgan Willson and salutatorian Arik Laubach received their medals which were presented by parents prior to their respective addresses. Highest honor graduates with grade average o...
• To clean out your coffee grinder in order to use it for spices, add about a half-cup of white rice, then pulverize it. Repeat until scent is gone and rice powder comes out clean. • It’s food-smart to separate utensils and cutting boards used for veggies, meats, poultry, etc. Here’s a handy chef’s trick: Color code. Paint a different color stripe down the edge of cutting boards and around the handle of utensils for each variety: green for veggies, yellow for poultry and red for beef. • Line the bottom of your dog’s food dish (underside) w...
Bank Left Gallery at Palouse will debut the eclectic art of painter Diane Barron from Worley, Idaho. This collection will include a number of her paintings. The opening reception with the artist will be Saturday, June 9, from 1 to 5 p.m. Following the reception, Bank Left Bistro will feature a dinner until 7:30 p.m. This show will run until July 7....
Hog Heaven Big Band will play at the Dahmen Barn June 23 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Schweitzer Engineering’s Social Club will host complimentary eastern swing dance lessons from 6:30 to 7:15, and students are invited to stay for the dance. Admission will be $8 for a couple and $5 for a single....
Author Kevin Carson will speak about his book, The Long Journey of the Nez Perce: A Battle History from Cottonwood to the Bear Paw at Neill Public Library June 16 at 1:30 p.m. Join him in the Hecht Meeting Room. Carson will discuss local connections, research, historical figures and the events of the war....
Dayton Historic Depot will host the Pacific Railcar Operators at the depot June 16 as part of Dayton’s All Wheels Weekend. Rides on the speeders will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost for rides will be $3 and $6. Proceeds will go to support the depot, according to Mary Byrd, depot manager....
Teens interested in volunteering for Neill Public Library’s Summer Reading Program can serve as library ambassadors during the summer and help with registration and special library programs. To serve as a volunteer, teens 12-17 are required to attend one training session offered at the library. The next session will be June 24, 1:30 to 3:30. For more information, contact Youth Services Librarian Kathleen Ahern....
Regional Theatre of the Palouse at Pullman will offer weekly summer camps for students between 8 and 16 beginning June 18. Each week will include eight camp sessions with a closing performance. Hours will be 9 to noon, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sessions will be June 18-22 for “Stepping into the Spotlight,” June 25-29 for Wonderful World of Disney, July 9-13 for Hollywood Glee club and July 16-20 for “Broadway Show Review.” Fees will be $25 per session. An evening adult-teen acting workshop will be June 11-28 from 6:30 to 8:30. Theater product...
P.E.O. Fourteen members attended the Chapter AF meeting at Peace Lutheran Church May 29 with Lynn Nelson hostess. The program was presented by Curtis Scholz who showed a video from three days of hiking the Grand Canyon. A Scholarship Award of $500 was presented to Megan Groom at the Senior Awards night. Ann Marra made the presentation on behalf of the local chapter. The June 18 meeting will be at Events on Main, at 6 p.m. The state convention report will be given by Liane Smith, delegate. Reservations need to be made with Marcia Binder. Next sc...
The Whitman County Library Board meeting which was set for Tuesday, June 19 at 4 p.m. in the Colfax Library has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 12. The meeting is open to the public and community members are welcome. For more information, contact Peggy Bryan at the library.. Colfax Library kick starts Summer Reading with professional juggler and comedian Curtis Carlyle Thursday, June 14 at 10:30 a.m. This program is free and sponsored by the Friends of Whitman County Library. Cupcake Camp at the Colfax Library will be Monday, June 18 at...
Hutton, Dalton Blair, was born May 25, 2012, at seven pounds, one ounce, to Chris and Mandy Hutton of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Dave and Terry Hutton of Moscow. Maternal grandparents are Keith and Del McKinley of Pomeroy. The baby joins brother, Dylan 2. Mayo, Hailie Jain, was born May 26, 2012, at five pounds, 14 ounces, to Russel Mayo and Jordan Kellens of Colfax. Paternal grandparents are Heidi Brincken of Colfax and Richard Mayo of Hibbing, Minn. Maternal grandparents are Cheryl Kellems of Deer River, Minn., and Frank Kellems,...
Week of June 11-15 At Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: Cook’s Choice Tuesday: Cook’s Choice At Oakesdale School: Monday: Beef tacos, brown rice, lettuce-cheese cup, fruit, fresh veggies Tuesday: Corn dogs, green salad, fruit cup, fresh veggies Wednesday: Chicken Strips, WW roll, fruit, corn, fresh veggies COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENUS Week of June 11-15 Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Western BBQ Chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, cornbread, fruit, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: Tuesday — Western BBQ Chi...
A 100th birthday observance for Bernadine Pyborn Whitmore has been scheduled during the Whitman County Historical Society Ice Cream Social at the Perkins House June 24. She will mark her 100th birthday June 27. She was born on that date in 1912 just outside of Wilcox and lived on a farm there. She and Irvine (Rusty) Whitmore were married Jan. 9, 1930, and they made their home south of Colfax on the Airport Road for 76 years. Mr. Whitmore died in January of 2009 at age 100. Bernadine has been living at Nelson’s Corner in Colfax since July of 2...
A new writers group marked their first meeting Tuesday at the Palouse Library at 6 p.m. Organizer Steve Gill said all writers in the area are encouraged to attend the monthly sessions which on the first Tuesday of the month. “We’re not trying to be exclusive. If 30 people show up at a meeting, we’ll just split into two groups, ” said Gill. The first meeting was June 5 with the second scheduled July 3....
Locations for a state and federal emergency food distribution: Wednesday, June 27: Palouse Community Center, 1 to 3 p.m.; Rosalia United Methodist Church, 9 to 11 a.m.; St. John Methodist Church, 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, June 28: Malden/Pine City, Town Hall, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Garfield Legion / Grange Hall, 2 to 6 p.m.; LaCrosse, 110 N. Main, 8 a.m. to noon; Tekoa City Hall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Oakesdale Baptist Church, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Endicott City Hall, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 29: Colton-Uniontown, Uniontown Community Building, 8 a.m....
Lamont Lamont School reunion will be Saturday, June 30, at the Lamont Community Center beginning at noon. Invitations have been mailed, and friends, family, classmates, etc., are also encouraged to attend. The dinner will be catered this year by Cathy Jo’s Catering from Lind, Wash. For reservations at $23 per person, please contact Wayne Kelly, [email protected]. The deadline is June 10 for reservations. Betty Stone, Patty Ethredge and Patty’s son Cody drove to Wilbur Sunday to see Tiffany and Seth Wagner and their new baby son, Gun...
Frank and Carla Ortiz of Tacoma announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Lisa Marie, to Christopher Ray Clausen, son of Mike and Regina Clausen of Rosalia. Lisa is a graduate of Spanaway High School, and Chris is a graduate of Liberty High School. Both are graduates of Washington State University. They plan a July 7 wedding in Spokane. Lisa is employed at SpaceSavers Northwest in Spokane, and Chris is an employee with the Wilbur Ellis Company in Tekoa....
Della and Bob Hill celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this month. Della Hilgert and Bob Hill were married June 9, 1962, at the Christian Church in Dayton. They have lived for more than 30 years in their 100-year-old house at Rosalia. They have three children, the youngest daughter at home, a son and daughter-in-law in Spokane and daughter and son-in-law in Florida; seven grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters....
Jennifer Claassen was born and raised in Portland, but she has the bonafides of a country girl. Her great-grandparents were fresh from Ireland when they participated in the great Oklahoma land rush in order to obtain a homestead. Their son, Jennifer’s grandfather, was eager to go to Kansas State University, and he persuaded the university president to offer “Papa” the job of caring for his invalid wife in order to get a degree. Grandpa graduated in agriculture and spent his career in agricultural extension in Kansas. Jen told family membe...
Lacrosse The family of Eddie Thompson is sponsoring a raffle of three different Scentsy Burners with one Scentsy bar. All proceeds will benefit the LaCrosse Community Pride store project. Tickets sell for a dollar each or six for $5. Tickets may be purchased at Startin’s Repair, Teapot Café, Pastime Tavern or Jasper Trucking. Drawings will be during the Farmers Festival picnic. Austin Jones, son of Mike and Evon Jones, qualified for the Hershey State Track Meet in the 50 and 100 meter races. Austin will compete June 30 in Tacoma. At the re...
Kelsey Simon of St. John has been awarded a Trustees Scholarship for $3,000 for the 2012-2013 academic year at Eastern Washington University. This award is given to continuing EWU students with a GPA of 3.8 or higher. Kelsey graduated from St. John-Endicott High School in 2010. The daughter of Ray and Regina Simon, she is pursuing a degree in nursing....
