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Seventeen Endicott-St. John students and parents returned Saturday from a trip to Washington, D.C., and New York City. The junior high and high school students departed June 17 and toured the Capitol, White House, Smithsonian, various war memorials, Presidential monuments, Arlington Cemetery and the new Martin Luther King Jr. Monument. In New York, they visited the Statue of Liberty, Battery Park, Rockefeller Plaza (NBC Studio Tour and the Today Show), Mets baseball game, Central Park, Time Square, 5th Avenue and 911 Memorial. Students...
Gazette News Intern On Memorial Day, residents of the Whitman Health & Rehab Center in Colfax were thrilled by the gifts they found themselves to be receiving from a stranger, Joey Reyes Owen. She made 48 quilts and donated them in memory of her father, Fidel Reyes. “It was just a labor of love,” she explained. Joey was born and raised in Colfax, one of the daughters of Josie and Fidel Reyes who immigrated to the area in 1965 from Cuba. Now living in Marysville, her love, appreciation and dedication to the art of sewing was learned as a young g...
A new grant received by Artisans at Dahmen Barn will bring artists into Colton School next year. A total of $8,200 was awarded to the organization earlier this month by the Inland Northwest Community Foundation. Dahmen Barn Manager Leslee Miller is now working to put together the program which will begin in September. The effort follows a pilot project conducted in March in which Colton-Uniontown students painted satellite dishes in Uniontown. McGregor Co. cleaned the dishes, and paint was... Full story
Palouse Empire Muzzleloaders’ 21st edition of their Rendezvous along the Palouse River at Manning mixed some relaxing scenes with the noise of black powder. Donal Wilkinson helps Wilson Caisley, 13, load a vintage rifle on the shooting range at top left. Alex Harrison of Potlatch is in the back. Dave Benson of Onaway and Kevin Quinn of Spokane, top right, visit in front of the vintage-style camp tents. Clark Sherwood of Lopez Island lines up his pistol, lower left, on the shooting range, and Laila Ives gets some archery instruction from Alez K...
*For full Perkins house photo spread, see full website pages. The 40th edition of the Whitman County Historical Society’s Ice Cream Social served up another Sunday of unique entertainment at the Perkins house in Colfax. At top, the lineup of models for the fashion revue pose in their vintage dresses, part of the extensive Perkins collection, on the back porch of the house. Heather Hochsprung Meyer of Colfax was moderator this year. Colfax Distinguished Young Woman Lindsay Webber, middle left, treated the crowd with her vocal talents. At middle... Full story
Lacrosse “LaCrosse on the move” was the theme for the LaCrosse Farmers’ Festival, Saturday. Felix Candelario, Nicolas Candelario, Carlos Candelario, Gunnar Aune, Blake Jones, Austin Jones, Ty Harder, Dustin Broeckel, Austin Stanley and Trey Fleming, all members of the LaCrosse Boy Scout troop, carried the American Flag and the Washington State Flag. Singing our national anthem was Linda Hennigar. LaCrosse Kiddie Parade entries included Tigercat fan AnaLynne Dickson, daughter of Aaron and Jen Dickson; Baby Bodyguard Zachary Cooper, son of Bryan... Full story
Magician Dick Frost will urge his audience to “Dream Big” at the Colfax Library today, Thursday, June 21, at 10:30 a.m. Families are invited for Pajama Storytime Under the Tree next Wednesday, June 27, at 7 p.m. on the main floor of Colfax. Youngsters can wear pajamas, bring a teddy bear, hear great stories and sing songs. Teens are invited to a free Henna Tattoo program June 30 at 2 p.m. in the Colfax Library. Learn a new language with Whitman County Library’s newest electronic resource, Livemocha. It offers free basic language courses in 38...
Week of June 25 At Tekoa School: Monday: Burrito, tossed salad, applesauce cup Tuesday: Deli turkey sandwich, sweet potato, fries, pears Wednesday: Pizza, tossed salad, pineapple Thursday: Beef teriyaki dippers, rice pilaf, tossed salad, pineapple, rolls Friday: No meal service...
Week of May 14-18 Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — BBQ Beef on a bun, macaroni salad, fruit, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: Tuesday — BBQ Beef on a bun, macaroni salad, fruit, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Palouse-Palouse Community Center: BBQ Beef on a bun, macaroni salad, fruit, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Pullman-Pullman Senior Center: Monday — Chili baked potato w/sour cream & cheese, winter blend vegetables, roll, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Friday — Cook’s choice, milk, coffee or tea. Van... Full story
Seventeen Colton High School students topped the second semester honor roll be earning all-A grades. They were Grace Druffel, Meghan Heitstuman, Haley Moser, Taylor Nilson, Jake Riedner, Josh Straughan and Erin Weber seniors; Kaden Dahmen; Jordana Dahmen, Kaitlin Druffel, Payton Meyer, Samra Meyer and Paige Vincent; juniors Jenna Moser and Jacob Straughan sophomores; Savannah Chadwick and Winnie Schultheis freshmen Also earning all-A grades were Zoe Moser, eighth grade; Brady Chadwick, Kendyl Druffel, Makenzie Druffel, Emma Schultheis, Peter...
The Colfax High School Future Problem Solving team returned June 10 from international competition at Indiana University in Bloomington. The team was made up of Amelie Bruya, Joshua Huber, Hannah Knaack and Lindsay Webber. All will be seniors at CHS next year. They were accompanied by Coach Lori Brown. The team qualified for the trip from state competition in early April. The same team qualified for the international event in 2010. Also, Bruya and Webber qualified for FPSI in 2007 when they were in junior high. The team was among 63 competing...
LaCrosse eighth grader Jessica Guske led the second semester honor roll at LaCrosse by earning all-A grades. Also listed on the roll with grade averages of 3.0 or higher were Anne Fleming, Caleb Hannas and Ambreayia Tackett, seniors; Alec Fleming, David Lane Hannas, Chelsie Kneale, Shayla Sisk, Matt Stubbs, Austin Summers, Justin Wargo and Jed Zimmer, juniors; Graham BeDell, Haley Dorman, James Hopkins and Lindsey Miller, sophomores; Alexis Hopkins, Jacob Johnson, Lura Potter and Jason Wigen, freshmen; Ashtyn Aune, Madison Harder and Weston...
Reptile Man Richard Ritchey and his animals will perform Friday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in Neill Library’s Heritage Addition Friday. Ritchey is a herpetologist who brings unique insights, observations and humor to his exciting live reptile show. He works with reptiles in a wide range of sizes, including small snakes and lizards to the majestic 12 foot King Cobra....
Rosalia Garden club Rosalia Garden Club plans their annual “Rose Show” at the Rosalia Library June 26-28 during library hours. Members and the public are invited to submit their exhibits June 26 between 9 and 10 a.m.; each rose must be botanically named. The club has chosen Leigh and Terri Tickner’s garden as Garden of the Month for May. The recognition sign was posted in the garden. They have done extensive landscaping mostly in the past year. It started with replacing their front porch and progressed to a combination of concrete retai... Full story
Anderson boy born Marcus Philip Anderson was born June 5, 2012, to Jake and Angela Anderson of Pullman. Maternal grandparents are Mark and Robyn Johnson of Colfax. Paternal grandparents are Phil and Sue Anderson of Moscow. Great-grandparents are Jim and Lynne Bruya of Colfax, Lloyd Johnson of Sagle, Idaho, Dorothy Anderson of Troy, Idaho, and Dorothy Heustis of Deary Idaho. The baby joins a brother and sister, Connor and Jocelyn, both 1. BOOKMARK Magician Dick Frost will urge his audience to “Dream Big” at the Colfax Library today, Thu... Full story
Stephanie Harder of Colfax graduated cum laude from Bentley University in Waltham, Mass., May 19. Commencement speaker was Larry Lucchino, president and CEO of the Red Sox. She majored in marketing and has been hired as a marketing analyst at Digitas, a digital advertising agency in Boston. Her undergraduate activities included serving two years as president of the Bentley Habitat for Humanity organization. The daughter of Dan and Tammie Harder, she is a member of the 2008 class of Colfax High School.... Full story
Two programs are scheduled next Wednesday, June 27, at the St. John library. A family concert at 1 p.m. features the Traveling Light duo who will add musical fun to the Summer Reading program. Teens age 12-18 are invited to Spy Training at 6:30 p.m. to learn about the hidden world of spies and create an alternate identity while they solve crimes of international intrigue. This is the first of the library’s after-hours programs for teens this summer. The St. John Library has four public computers available during open hours and is a free W...
Whitman County Library offers prizes for the countywide adult and teen summer reading programs. Teens in junior high and high school will be entered for the countywide grand prize and weekly drawings for every hour of reading. The teen grand prize for 2012 is an iPod Nano. Adults who read or listen to three books and write a brief review will be entered to win a prize at their local library and be entered to win a Kindle Touch as the countywide prize. Pre-registration is not required for either teen or adult summer reading. Entry forms and... Full story
Traveling Light, a versatile music duo specializing in light jazz and pop favorites from Bothell, will be featured in Whitman County Library’s third annual summer concert series set to visit 14 towns during the last week in June. Vocalist Mary Michaelson and keyboardist Lou Lippman will perform music for children including traditional songs and activities at eight of the concerts as part of the regular summer reading program. Also planned are six concerts for all ages. They will include light jazz and pop music classics. The concert tour is m... Full story
Britchy, an acoustic Americana duo from Missoula, will be featured at a family concert at the McCroskey House in Garfield Friday, June 22. The event will run from 7 to 9 p.m. The $8 admission price will include ice cream and a cookie.... Full story
Community Band of the Palouse, formerly Pullman Community Band, has booked another busy summer concert schedule for the summer. They will be at the Moscow Farmer’s market next Saturday and plan their three-stop celebration of the Fourth of July at Johnson. Band members now include residents of Pullman, Moscow, Albion, Palouse and Elk River, Idaho. Musicians from Colfax, Colton/Uniontown, Troy, Deary, Genessee and Potlatch are welcome to join the band which has a 40-year legacy in the region. A smaller component, Auf Gehts German Band, p...
Russell and Karen Floyd of Rosalia and Dave and Michelle Kerns of Junction City, Ore., announce the engagement of their children, Kaila and Clint. Kaila graduated from Freeman High School and is now employed at Spokane Eye Clinic. Clint graduated from Bakersfield High School in California. They plan a July 14 wedding at Touch of Country venue in Rockford....
Dusty David and Sue Harvey of Cascade, Idaho, were Thursday night guests of their cousin, Colene and Art Sager. Saturday Art’s brother and sister-in-law, Floyd and Linda Sager of Meridian, Idaho, arrived for the LaCrosse Farmers Fest and the 50th high school class reunion. Floyd spent part of his high school years here. Floyd and Linda stayed with the Sagers until Tuesday when they returned to their home. Weekend guests at the Parsonage Bed and Breakfast were members of the LaCrosse High School class of 1962, Chuck and Ann Hennigar Butler, C...
Herrboldt, Nikita Sariah, was born June 5 to Larissa and Michael Herrboldt, Pullman, six pounds, one ounce. Paternal grandparents are Laurel and Michael Herrboldt of Tacoma. Maternal grandparents are Donna and R. Douglas Marley of Camano Island. The baby joins brother Austin, 6, and sister Piper, 4. Ratliff, Clara Joy, was born June 7 to David and Anna Ratliff, Pullman, at five pounds, 15 ounces. Paternal grandparents are Ken and Ewa Ratliff of Cle Elum. Her maternal grandparents are Richard and Joy McIlviane of Issaquah. This is the couple’s f...
Oakesdale third and fourth graders came to the Farmington Library and Community Center to learn about the town’s history and the part it played in the development of the Palouse. Colleen Duty, who was born and raised in Farmington, gave a lesson on the history of the town, its people and the homes. The story of Matilda Sager, owner of a hotel, livery stable and funeral parlor that once stood in the downtown area brought history to life for the students. An antique quilt once owned by Matilda was displayed for the students by Diane Hurley; t...
