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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....
Hooper Many of the Hooper youth attended the Palouse Empire Fair with their cattle projects. Lane Hannas’ steer won the purple ribbon in his market weight class and competed in the FFA Market finals class, where he placed sixth overall. Lane was awarded the FFA Champion junior/senior division and the overall FFA Fitting and Showing Champion. Abby McGregor’s steer placed second in his weight class. Genevieve McGregor’s weanling heifer placed first in her age class and won Reserve Champion 4H Female. Abby and Genevieve both competed in 4H fitti...
Wylie, Wild West book Tekoa return Western music star Wylie Gustafson and his band will return to the Empire Theater in Tekoa next Friday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. Gustafson is now based in Montana near where he grew up. A former Dusty resident, he retains a fondness for Whitman County, and the Empire continues to be one of the group’s favorite concert stops. “The magic always seems to happen there. We’re happy to come back with some new music from our new CDs,” stated Gustafson. Wylie’s list of credits is as impressive as they come. He has perfo... Full story
Twenty-six kids enjoyed the new School’s Out Wednesday program at the St. John Library on Wednesday, Sept. 12. The outdoor reading garden was full of young artists exploring the media of paint. On Wednesday, Sept. 26, “Sculpture in different forms” is the theme for students in grades 1 – 5 to explore. This series of programs meets Wednesdays at 12:30 when school is dismissed early....
Seven weeks after he was quickly removed from Tekoa and jailed in Colfax following the death of three men in his bar at Tekoa, Milford “Curley” Gardner walked out of Whitman superior court a free man. A jury of 12 men ruled his was not guilty of killing a harvest hand by hitting him with a pistol. The early morning fight at Curley’s in Tekoa Aug. 24, 1912, had led to an emergency meeting of the Tekoa City council, a decision to revoke Curley’s bar license and then the shooting deaths of three more men when the civic delegation was greeted...
The Palouse Prairie Foundation is now accepting mini-grant proposals to promote the conservation and restoration of Palouse Prairie and to raise public awareness of the scarce ecosystem. The grant program is for students, teachers, conservationists, landowners and others interested in conserving and restoring remnants of Palouse Prairie. Grants range from $50 to $500. Application deadline is Oct. 12. www.palouseprairie.org...
Whitman County commissioners unanimously approved changes to county zoning laws that would allow development of natural gas power plants by private companies. Commissioners Pat O’Neill and Michael Largent voted Monday morning to change code language that allowed only the development of such plants by public entities to include private developments. Commissioner Greg Partch left Monday’s meeting early before the vote. County Planner Alan Thomson said smaller-scale gas power plants may be needed in Whitman County to augment electricity pro... Full story
MARRIAGE LICENSES Jospeh R. Parce, 29, and Kara M. Moser, 28, both Boise, Aug. 31. Shiloh J. Wroe, 31, and Heather E.M. Hopkins, 29, both Pullman, Aug. 31. Justin E. Rose, 22, Virginia Beach, Va., and Chelsey L. Martin, 23, Pullman, Aug. 30. Kurt D. Nichols, 42, and Shelly K. Lundgren, 43, both Moscow, Aug. 30. Bruce A. Mathison, 54, and Catherine A. Elstad, 58, both Colfax, Aug. 28. Michael W. Lahmitz, 24, and Alyssa C. Koller, 23, both Pullman, Sept. 7. Jonathon E.T. Krause, 23, and Felicia M. Scott, 20, both Everett, Sept. 5. Sylas H.... Full story
Whew! I know many of you were involved with the fair last week. It was the first time for me, and I enjoyed meeting community members at the hospital booth. I was impressed by the many volunteer hours that are required to make the fair a success. Thanks to all for supporting the fair through attendance, volunteering and/or buying animals. As we move into fall, it is a great time to do a self-assessment of your health. How are you doing on the “five normals”? We could dramatically reduce health costs if we could say “yes” to the five normals...
Jill Swannack of Lamont was the winner of the Kindle Touch prize in a drawing of entries from the adult segment of Whitman Library’s 2012 Summer Reading program. More than 150 adults submitted book reviews to receive local prizes and have their names submitted for the drawing. Teen Summer Reading this year increased 45 percent with 72 participants logging more than 1,000 hours. Michelle Thompson from Palouse was the winner of a countywide drawing for an iPod Nano and an iTunes gift card. Friends of WCL and local businesses and individuals p...
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: Burgers with tomato, onion and lettuce on whole grain bun, oven fries, fresh fruit Tuesday: Pasta with meat sauce, fresh romaine salad, bread stick, applesauce Wednesday: Chicken teriyaki bowl with broccoli, mandarin oranges, whole grain dinner roll, fortune cookie Thursday: Mini corn dogs, baked... Full story
Mollie Mae Lata Sopu, held here by her mother, Ariel Sopu of Laie, Hawaii, was the center of attention in this five generation photo which was taken in the Spokane Valley in July. From the left, are the baby’s grandmother, Mollie Erickson, Spokane Valley; great-great-grandmother, Nadeanne Anderson, Endicott, and great-grandmother, Alicia Mattoon, Spokane Valley.... Full story
Dusty The Dusty community has royalty residing within its confines. Steve Maki won the Palouse Empire Fair Wheat King award for the second year in a row. Mashayla Morris, daughter of Luke and Jennifer Morris, received blue ribbons on both of her pigs during showing at the Palouse Empire Fair. Her brother Quincy received a ribbon in his showing of his calf, Grease, in the Little Cowpoke division. Sarah Maki Smith, Moses Lake, assisted the Mockenema 4H club by shearing 30 of their sheep a couple of weeks ago in preparation for the Palouse Empire... Full story
The miniature tables and chairs are home for Debbie Largent, who is working happily in her kindergarten classroom at Jennings Elementary, Colfax. Debbie always knew she would be a teacher, so no agonizing decisions for her. She and her husband Brian were both born and reared in Colfax. Brian and Debbie dated a little in high school and all the way through college. After a year at Multnomah School of the Bible, Brian went to WSU and graduated in agricultural mechanization. He always knew he would farm after college. Now they live in Brian’s c... Full story
Dahmen to mark sixth fall event An old fashioned Sunday in Autumn will return to Dahmen Barn in Uniontown Sunday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This sixth annual free event features a pie baking contest with sales of pie ala mode following the judging and a silent auction of desserts which are contained in beautifully decorated boxes made by the resident artists. Live music occurs throughout the event. Loose on the Palouse will play accompanied by a tractor for percussion, and Bodie Dominguez will perform some western music. In addition, Mis... Full story
Holly Jane Leendertsen of Palouse, center, was named Miss Palouse Empire Fair for 2013 at the end of Friday night’s competition in the Community Building at the fairground. She is the daughter of John and Shirley Leendertsen. Colfax entrant Deanna Aeschliman, right, was named first runner-up, and Madalynne St. John of Rosalia, left was named second runner-up....
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the eligibility requirements to get Medicaid coverage for nursing home care? Looking Ahead Dear Looking, The rules and requirements for Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care are somewhat complicated and will vary according to the state you live in. With that said, here’s a general, simplified rundown of what it takes to qualify, along with some resources you can turn to for help. Medicaid Rules Medicaid, the federal and state joint program that covers health care for the poor, is also the largest single payer o...
‘Dry Basement’ Springs a Leak Q: Our basement was outfitted as a “dry basement” several years ago and then finished to become additional living space, which we use as a rec room and for storage. I’ve noticed a musty smell for some time, and after heavy rains last week I saw water pooling near a corner of the basement. However, I can’t find the source of the leak. What can I do? — Tara in St. Louis A: It sounds like there is a leak somewhere in the foundation. You’re right to be looking at that one corner as the most likely source of the water l...
8 years ago September 9, 1887 Articles of incorporation of the M.E. Church of Oakesdale were filed at the auditor’s office Wednesday by James McCoy, T.C. Mills and Samuel Brown, trustees. Rancheros, the great Montana trotter, has entered for the all prizes in the races at the coming fair. We have heard some solicitude expressed by people to whether other horsemen would care to bring horses here to compete in the free for all trot if they knew Ranchero would take part. There need be no uneasiness on that score. There will be horses here c... Full story
Whitman County’s WSU extension agent Steven Van Vleet is looking to add a touch of history to his annual calendar spotlighting barns in Whitman County. For three years, Van Vleet’s calendars have been popular fixtures in homes and offices around the county. The $5 calendar is a top seller, with proceeds benefitting the county’s rural library district. Each month features a different shot of a barn in that month’s weather. Van Vleet regularly takes pictures of barns as he drives the farm-barn-dotted expanse of the Palouse for his job. He firs... Full story
Last week at the Tekoa library, Russell Dylan Terry and his mom Katie built this car out of straws. Other kids stopped by and played in it. The week before Elise and Clare Wilkins helped Russell build a playhouse, complete with furniture.... Full story
