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Three Gonzaga University students from this area participated in graduation exercises May 13 in Spokane’s Veterans’ Memorial Arena. Katie Spangenberg of Pullman graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Also graduating were Joseph Sackmann of Endicott, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, and Luke Nofsinger of Pullman, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology....
Members of the Garfield-Palouse High School class of 2012 received scholarship offers and awards totaling approximately $840,000. The awards include $18,000 from local groups and funds. Award recipients are listed as follows: Kaycie Adair: Garfield Lions Club Scholarship ($400), Round Table Club ($500), Ellis and Neta Schaffer Memorial Scholarship, Classic All Star Games ($80), Highline Community College basketball scholarship. Emily Akin: Round Table Club ($500), Presidential Out of State Tuition Scholarship at Lewis-Clark State College...
Colfax Library will celebrate fathers and children with a special pajama Storytime under the tree in Hayden’s Corner Wednesday, June 20, at 7 p.m. in the children’s area on the main floor of the Colfax Library. Kirk Schmick will share his musical talent and sing-a-long songs. Kids can wear PJ’s, bring a stuffed animal or favorite blanket and get ready for dreamland. Moms and grandparents are invited too. Colfax Mayor Vanek will share his vision for Colfax at the upcoming Chamber luncheon beginning Tuesday, June 19, at noon in the Norma McGregor... Full story
Friends of Neill Public Library will present a show by Oregon’s comedic stunt performer, Curtis Carlyle, in the library’s Heritage Addition Friday, June 15, at 10:30 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m. Curtis fuses world class juggling skills, innovative comedy and lively audience participation. Curtis earned a bronze medal in the International Juggling Association team competition and has had a featured role at the famous Hershey Amusement Park....
Washington State Farm Bureau’s political action committee issued its official endorsement of Lamont farmer Art Swannack for Whitman County Commissioner from District One. Swannack, a past president of the Whitman County Farm Bureau, is running for the seat along with incumbent Greg Partch of Garfield and Bill Tensfeld of Rosalia....
Cupcake Camp will be at the Colfax Library Monday, June 18, at 5:30 p.m. courtesy of cupcake experts Catalina Flores and Erica Willson. Participants will learn a number of decorating tips while collecting a variety of mouth-watering recipes. Cupcakes and frosting will be supplied, but all participants need to bring frosting tips and piping bags. Registration for the camp is not required. Supplies can be pre-ordered by calling the library by today, June 14....
A series of first Sunday brunches and lunches at the historic McCroskey House in Garfield will begin July 2. Serving will be from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. with Innkeeper Donna Gwinn offering “scrumptious” menu choices at a rate of $8 for adults and $5 children under 12. Located along Highway 27 at the north end of Garfield, the McCroskey House was built in 1898 and is listed on National Historic Register. Ten percent of each day’s proceeds will be donated to Seedlings Child Care Center in Garfield. Other dates will be July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Oct....
Summer Reading at the Colton Library will be Mondays at 10:30 through July 16. The theme is Dream Big, Read! Programs will include a crafts, stories and a snack. A special music performance by Mary Michaelson and Lou Lippman will be June 25. All ages are welcome to join us for traditional children’s songs. This concert is funded by a Humanities Washington grant and supported by the Friends of the Library. A special program for teenagers is planned for June 28 at 4 p.m. Teens will assume a spy identity and complete three missions. Attendees e...
Neill Public Library invites all children who just completed grades 3-5 to join the “Let’s Book It!” Summer Reading Program starting Monday, June 18 from 1:30-2:30. Participants will enjoy “arm chair traveling” each week. Children’s Librarian, Kathleen Ahern said hands on fun will accompany the read aloud time, along with great door prizes and other fun treats. This program is free to the public, with the generous support of the Friends of Neill Public Library....
Hospital Auxiliary Whitman Hospital Auxiliary’s June meeting was at Events on Main in Colfax. Leona Herman, Dorla Scholz, Harriet Mackleit and Darlene Kroll were honored for their years of service and dedication to the auxiliary. They were presented with a framed certificate and small gift. Everyone was thanked for their hard work and many hours put in for the annual Mayfest. Brian Soncarty and Joy McNaughton have been awarded the scholarships that the Auxiliary gives annually. The next meeting will be in September at the Ad Annex conference r... Full story
Peck son born Jason Carl Peck was born June 6, 2012, at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center at nine pounds, nine ounces, to Laurel and Samuel Peck. Maternal grandparents are Robert and Lurene Fleshman of Pasco. Paternal grandparent is Crystal Peck of Fenn, Idaho. This is the couple’s first baby. Chase son joins family Bayler Aven Chase was born June 6, 2012, at eight pounds, 13 ounces, at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center to Sara and Donavon Chase. Maternal grandparents are Sue Foster of Spokane Valley and Sandford Foster of Rosalia. P...
Awards and scholarships were presented to members of the LaCrosse High School class of 2012. Commencement for the class was Saturday in Plowman gym. Jake Aune: All Star Classic Games Scholarship, LaCrosse Dollars for Scholars Scholarship. Anne Fleming: Valedictorian Award, LaCrosse High School Athlete of the Year, Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete Award, President’s Award for Educational Excellence, All Star Classic Games Scholarship, Torgeson Memorial Award, Whitman County Library Teen Advisory Board Scholarship, LaCrosse Community Club S... Full story
An exhibit of Whitman County’s rural heritage will be on display in the new LaCrosse Library for Farmer’s Festival June 16. The library is located in the Market which is being renovated by the LaCrosse Community Pride Group. The exhibit features 30 images from our county’s past including farm scenes, railroading, founding families, businesses and other subjects. Funding for the exhibit came from The McGregor Company and Whitman County Preservation Funds. The complete Rural Heritage collection can be viewed online at www.whitco.lib.wa.us and w... Full story
I continue to be reminded of what a great staff we have at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center. I regularly receive comments from patients and family members about the kindness and caring of our staff. The week of June 14-21 we honor our NACs (certified nursing assistants). These individuals are vitally important to the care and well-being of our patients. They are the ones who provide personal care such as feeding and bathing, as well as assistance to the bathroom. They are often the ones to answer a call light and either respond to a patient... Full story
Like many people, Nelson Duran did not figure out what he really wanted to do immediately after high school. He came to the United States 25 years ago with a scholarship to study agriculture. Nelson’s parents were born in Spain and moved to Cedar, Honduras, where he was born. They left the small town and moved to the capital city, Tegucigulpa, when he was six years old. Each parent owned a businesses They eventually separated. When Nelson came to the Northwest in 1987, he enrolled in an intensive English language course at Lewis-Clark State C...
A July 7 wedding at the McNeilly ranch near Colfax is planned by Erin Hopkins, daughter of David and Alice Hopkins of Endicott, and Evan Startin, son of Chad and Nancy Startin of Colfax. A member of the 2003 class at LaCrosse High School, the bride-elect graduated from Eastern Washington University and Moscow School of Massage and is currently employed at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center as a certified athletic trainer and licensed massage practitioner. Startin, a member of the 2001 class at LaCrosse High School, graduated from University... Full story
Sharlee Cummings and Joshua Terhaar, both of Genesee, plan an Aug. 18 wedding at Eagle Cap Chalets in Joseph, Ore. The daughter of Terry and Helene Cummings of Moscow, she is employed as a medical assistant for Klemp Optometry in Lewiston. She graduated from Moscow High School in 2006 and from Lewis-Clark State College in 2011. Joshua is the son of Jim and Jessie Penman of Colton. He works as a diesel mechanic for Idaho Truck Sales in Lewiston. He graduated from Colton High School in 2006 and from Lewis-Clark State College in... Full story
An unwelcome presence turned up in front of houses and businesses around the county this week. The husky sign was made by Greg Nolan as a fundraiser for his O’Nolan Relay For Life Team. The sign was first planted 10 days ago in an unsuspecting homeowner’s (and die-hard WSU fan) yard on Thorn Hill, Colfax. For a donation, the sign is removed and designated to go elsewhere.... Full story
City Slicker was hurting, smoke pouring off of it and gears slipping as Tyler Startin of Dusty backed up his machine for a full-speed run. Startin slid his combine, named Bass Ackwards after modifications moved the rear end to the front, into fourth gear and pushed to almost eight miles an hour before delivering the blow that finally took the Seattle-based City Slicker machine out of commission. Startin backed up again to make a final celebratory run at the urban monster and was then crowned champion of the 25th annual Combine Demolition Derby... Full story
A candidates forum will be Tuesday, July 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Norma McGregor room at the Colfax library. It will be sponsored by the Pullman League of Women Voters and the Whitman County Gazette. The three candidates vying for Commissioner Position #1 in Whitman County will take part. They are incumbent Greg Partch and challengers Art Swannack of Lamont and Bill Tensfeld of Rosalia. All are Republicans. Primary ballots will be mailed out July 20 and voters in the district will not have the assistance of a voter booklet. Candidate... Full story
Josh Haas and Faith Murphy of Colfax appear to be checking the depths of Gilchrist Pond Saturday morning to convince themselves that fish are really down there. Zachary Fletcher is at right. They were in one of six groups of junior anglers who were booked for 30-minute stints at the pond. Fish response was rated a zero for the day. The three are wearing their Kids Fishing T-shirts and using their new Zebco poles and reels which were provided as part of the program. Saturday’s stormy weather and post-plant shock on the fish, who were pumped i...
THIS IS A HAMMER Don’t Wait Until Fall to Get Chimney Cleaned Q: I told my neighbor I was thinking of hiring a fireplace cleaner — a chimney sweep, I guess — this month, and he said I was crazy to schedule one at this time of year because they’ll charge me an arm and a leg. He said I should wait until fall when they’re busier. What do you think? — Janice C., Syracuse, N.Y. A: I think you should go ahead and schedule the fireplace cleaning. Worrying about the possibility that the cleaning company will charge you more than usual is silly when...
Ever want to go off some where and deal with your own stuff but life won’t let you? Jesus wanted to sometimes. John the Baptist, his cousin according to Luke, though not the other gospels, but certainly a powerful influence on his life and ministry had been executed by Herod. Only Matthew places the feeding story here. But wherever it is placed, the Feeding of the Multitude is the only miracle story in all four gospels. Society today tells us that we have to set boundaries, we have to take care of ourselves, we have to deal with our f...
Junior and senior students from Garfield-Palouse High School were specifically invited to the University of Idaho to attend a special day of classes. They were accompanied by their Current World Issues and U.S. History instructor, Dennis Griner, and teachers, Scott Thompson and Tim Coles. Dr. Bill Smith, Director of the University of Idaho’s Martin Institute of International Studies, organized a full day of presentations, guest speakers and activities for the junior and senior classes from Garfield-Palouse High School. As part of an e... Full story
For full picture spread of Rosalia Battle Days, see the full pages of the newspaper, page 1C....
