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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...
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...
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....
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...
Nan and Yosh Konishi moved to Rosalia from Spokane in 2000 in order to expand their business. Zoning difficulties in Spokane led them to look for manufacturing space. “Now we’re glad they did,” said Nan of the zoning officials who suddenly noted they were not in the proper zone after years in business. “It’s the best thing we’ve ever done.” Nan and Yosh have roots deep in Spokane, Nan having graduated from Rogers High School and Yosh from Lewis and Clark High School. When Nan returned to school at age 30 to complete her AA degree at Spokane Co...
As far back as many Tekoans can remember, he has been the voice of the Slippery Gulch Days parade. For this year, the path to get there was quite different. Chris Smith, raised in Tekoa and a member of the class of 1971, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in January 2011 and went to Seattle last August for chemotherapy treatments and a subsequent bone marrow transplant. During his more than nine months in and out of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, he kept an eye on a particular goal. H...
Rosalia The Battle Days car show had five categories. Results are as follows: #1- Pre - 1965 First place went to Dustan Van Vleet from Spokane with a 1956 Plymouth Fury. #2- 1965-1974 First place went to Terry Olson from Ritzville with a 1966 Mustang. Second place went to Steve Morehead of Ritzville with a 1969 Chevelle. #3- 1975-Newer.No entries. #4- Trucks - First place went to Chuck Jenks from Spokane in his 1956 Ford PU. Second place went to Manual Silva from Moses Lake in his 1972 Chevy...
Pullman Chamber of Commerce has issued its annual call for volunteers and contributions for the Fourth of July celebration in Sunnyside Park. Volunteers are needed for children’s activities, food and beverage service, sales of novelty items and clean-up. Also, the chamber has issued a call for donations of fruit pies and other desserts. To volunteer, contact Linda Mittelhammer in Pullman. Donations for the fireworks display can be sent to the chamber office at 415 N. Grand. Donation jars have been place around Pullman. Bus service is again p...
Two class sessions on boating safety have been scheduled at the end of the month. Boaters between 12 to 40 years of age are now required to have the certified card when operating a boat with an engine of 15 horsepower or more. The required instruction extends over two nights with classes set June 20-21 and June 26 and June 28 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in the Public Service Building at Colfax. Call the Sheriff’s office to register. The state card requirement is being phased in for age groups through 2014....
Palouse swim team manager Kelly Dow issued a call this week for swim team recruits. Interested swimmers are urged to sign up at the pool June 19 at noon to register for the team and celebrate with popsicles. The practice schedule will begin the next day, June 20. Practices will be Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. Swim competitors must be able to swim the length of the pool, 25 yards. The Palouse swimmers will combine with Garfield for a team entry in the county’s novice league. An all-league meeting has been set at Colfax June 30 to s...
Week of June 18-22 At Tekoa School: Monday: Hot dog on a WG bun, baby carrots, applesauce Tuesday: Pizza, tossed salad, peaches Wednesday: Sausage pattie on a WG biscuit, apple juice, pears Thursday: Chicken pattie on a HG bun, french fries, sliced tomato, BB, carrots/watermelon Friday: No meal service COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENUS Week of June 18-22 Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Hamburger on a bun w/lettuce, tomato & cheese, potato salad, relish tray, fruit crisp, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: T...
Oakesdale Lodge #55 of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington did their school year end Bikes for Books programs with Tekoa, Oakesdale, Garfield and Palouse. Winners were Jacob Anderson, Garfield; Lily Bren, Palouse; Marlay Brownson, Tekoa, and Ryan Henning and Karl Cooper of Oakesdale. Henning was the original winner but said he already had a bike and asked the teacher to draw another name which resulted in Cooper receiving the prize. The program was co-sponsored by the Pullman Walmart and Palouse Wind. Oakesdale kept a record for the month...
We’ve all heard that at one time or another. We may have even SAID that ourselves…LAST SUNDAY! What is it that makes for a boring, lifeless sermon? Why is it that so many people feel like they have to drag themselves to church rather than go out of a sense of great anticipation or even excitement for what God will reveal to them through the preaching of His Word? Being in ministry now for 22 years, I know how easy it is to get into the “rut” of trying to accommodate the culture and try to “entertain” with cute quips or messages that will ...
Colfax School board approved three staff hirings at their meeting Monday night. Heather York was approved as a sixth-grade teacher at Jennings Elementary, non-continuing for 2012-13. She takes the place for a teacher who will be on a leave of absence. Shala Vorderbrueggen was approved for up to 30 hours per week over the summer for extended school year teaching of higher-needs students. This will include six or seven students in areas such as occupational therapy and maintaining reading levels. In Food Service, Supervisor Kathy Kammerzell has...
Extras patrols aimed at keeping drunken drivers off the roadways will be conducted July 4-5. The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office, WSU Police, Pullman and Colfax Police departments and the Washington State Patrol will participate in the extra emphasis patrols. The patrols are funded by a grant from Washington Traffic Safety Commission and supported by the Spokane County Target Zero Task Force. In Whitman County, 14 of the 39 traffic deaths from 2006 through 2010 involved an alcohol or drug impaired drivers. More than half of those who died in c...
Dusty Geraldine Steiger, daughter of Duane and Tarri Steiger, graduated from the University of Washington last weekend. Duane, Tarri, their son Stetson, Geraldine’s fiancé Spencer Scholz and KoDee Pruett attended. Geraldine’s Political Science department graduation was Friday and the overall University graduation was Saturday. They also attended the Mariner’s no-hitter against the L.A. Dodgers and visited Pike Place Market and the Museum of Flight. Geraldine plans to start law school at Gonzaga in August. David and Phyllis Stueckle attend...
Hooper The 2012 Graduating class of Lacrosse High School celebrated with a large party at the Hooper Store Saturday June 10 after the graduation ceremony in LaCrosse. Class members Caleb Hannas, Tayler Martin, Jake Aune, Anne Flemming and Ambriea Tackett, were surround by family, food and friends for a fun afternoon. Many out of town family and long time friends came for the celebration. The party was hosted by the parents of the graduates....
Magician Dick Frost will lead a magical journey to “Dream Big” at the Colfax Library next Thursday, June 21, at 10:30 a.m. Frost has entertained and amazed thousands of audience participants throughout the nation with awe inspiring magic and humor. Kids, teens and adults alike will are encouraged to attend this free program. For details, call the Whitman County Library at Colfax or visit online: www.whitco.lib.wa.us....
Danielle Kuhn, daughter of Darrell and Colleen Kuhn of Rosalia, received the Eastern Washington University “Soaring Eagle Student of the Year” award at the university’s awards banquet. A 2008 Rosalia High graduate, she has been accepted into EWU’s doctorate of physical therapy program and graduating with honors this spring with a degree in biology....
Anderson, Aubrey Harper, was born June 1, 2012, at eight pounds, 11 ounces, to Brandon and Jessica Anderson of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Rick and Debi Anderson of Colfax. Maternal grandparents are Mike and Marlynn Markley of Colfax. The baby joins brother Ayden, 3. Seshiki, Leilani, was born June 1, 2012, at six pounds, five ounces, to Kui and Mia Seshiki of Pulllman. Paternal grandparents are Jill and Roy Seshiki of Yakima. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Danne Swartwood of Bremerton. This is the couple’s first child. G...
