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Erin Hopkins, who graduated from LaCrosse High School in 2003 and from EWU in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training education, started with WHMC and remains a valuable asset to our organization. She also became a Licensed Massage Practitioner in 2008. While studying to become an athletic trainer, she interned with the Spokane Shock Arena Football team where she refined her skills to include activity preparation, injury evaluation, rehabilitation and injury referrals. Now she provides the same attention to LaCrosse/Washtucna and C...
Dear Savvy Senior My wife and I provide a lot of financial support to my elderly mother and are wondering if any of it is tax deductible. What can you tell us? Stretched Thin Dear Stretched, There is some tax relief available to adult children who help look after their aging parents or other relatives. But in order to be eligible, both you and your mom will need to meet Uncle Sam’s criteria. Here’s what you should know. IRS Eligibility If you’re helping financially support your elderly mother, to get a tax deduction you’ll need to claim h...
Nichole Kopp, wearing the stovepipe hat made famous by the “Cat in the Hat,” helps Jennings Elementary students with the green eggs toss. From coast to coast, more than 45 million readers of all ages celebrated Read Across America Day. The Whitman County Library marked Dr. Seuss’ 108th birthday with school and library programs, games, stories and appearances by the Reading Bear....
Roesler, Nicholas Michael Dean, was born Feb. 22, 2012, at seven pounds, 11 ounces, to Jason and Jordan Roesler of Moscow, Idaho. Paternal grandparents Brad and Kate Roesler of Sultan. Maternal grandparents are Larry Steinwand and Kathleen Steinwand, both of Clarkston. The baby joins sister Charlotte, 2. Remington, Maryele Katherine, was born Feb. 25, 2012, at seven pounds, 14 ounces, to Wade Remington and Lindsey Van Dusen of Moscow, Idaho. Paternal grandparent is Marge Remington of Moscow, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Mike and Patty...
Diane Harp, Tekoa’s new librarian, reports more than $50 in non-perishable food was added to the end of the month food distribution in Tekoa. Residents are encouraged to visit the library and see the new At-A-Glance activities calendar for a list of events happening in Tekoa and area libraries. Tekoa Library hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:30–6 p.m. and Thursday from 10 to 4....
A basic software and Internet computing class is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon on both March 13 and 27. Library staffers will assist attendees with basic skills including Microsoft Office products and Windows, Web email and Internet Searching. Wireless capability is available for those wanting to use their own laptop computer. Registration is not required for this class, which will be in the Norma McGregor Community Room. For more information about this program contact James Morasch or Don Appel at the library. (don@whitco....
Libey granddaughter A girl, Reese Jaelyn, was born Friday, March 2, at Pullman Regional Hospital to Patrick and Dawn Libey of Moscow. Weighing nine pounds, two ounces, she joins a sister, Ryan, 2. Paternal grandparents are Gary and Trudi Libey of Colfax and Rob and Melanie Heacock of Spokane. Maternal grandparents are Bob and Pam Stangland of Spokane....
Paul Kimmel and Avista were recently named Library Supporter of the Month for helping fund renovations of the Colfax and Endicott Branch Libraries, funding library service in Malden when they had none, providing new lighting at the Oakesdale Library, and supporting Summer Reading program countywide. Youths in grades 1-4 are invited to celebrate March Madness at the Colfax Library next Thursday, March 15 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Kids may ride bus #5 with a note from parents to enjoy stories, crafts, games and more. A county wide teen dance will be...
A college information night will be Wednesday, March 14 at 6 p.m. in the Norma McGregor Room at the Colfax Library hosted by the Pullman campus of Community Colleges of Spokane. Topics will include general college planning and financial aid strategies along with information specific about CCS. Whitman County Teen Librarian Chelsea Leachman will be available after the session to answer questions related to the library’s electronic products and resources....
A bingo night, lasagna dinner and silent auction will be at the Palouse Community Center Saturday, March 10 to raise funds for the new center. It will start with dinner at 6 p.m. Admission is $8. The silent auction of a variety of items also begins at six. Bingo, sponsored by the Palouse Lions Club, will be from 7 to 9....
Palouse Conservation District’s annual Whitman County Envirothon competition will be April 26 at Klemgard County Park. It is open to ninth-twelfth graders and is an opportunity for students to extend their knowledge of environmental science and natural resource management.The current issue topic for this year is Salt and Freshwater Estuaries. The one-day event, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., encourages students to exercise their problem solving skills as they rotate through five stations including soils/land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, w...
Locations for a state and federal emergency food distribution: Wednesday, March 28: Palouse Federated Church, 1 to 3 p.m.; Rosalia Methodist Church, 9 to 11 a.m.; St. John Methodist Church, 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, March 29: Malden/Pine City, Town Hall, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Garfield Legion / Grange Hall, 2 to 6 p.m.; LaCrosse, 111 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, March 30: Colton-Uniontown, Uniontown Community Building, 8 a.m. to...
• Use a muffin pan to make cookie cups for ice cream or fruit. Just flip your muffin pan over, and press dough over the upturned wells. It will puff up a little, but once it settles will make very nice bowls. I do this with pizza dough as well. Prebake for a few minutes to form the bowl, then fill with ingredients and complete baking. • If you can put a tension rod in the cabinet under your sink, you can use it to hang spray bottles for extra storage. It’s amazing how much space it clears up, and it’s easy to find the bottle you need. • Trave...
Chelsey Leinweber of Colfax and Buggy Startin of LaCrosse exchanged wedding vows Sept. 24, 2011, in an evening ceremony in the First Baptist Church family center in Colfax. The bride is the daughter of Mindy Stout of Colfax and Joe and Jill Leinweber of Steptoe. Startin is the son of Eric and Lois Startin of LaCrosse. White gossamer ceiling drapes and chair covers and bows decorated the room. Candles and white rose petals lined the royal blue aisle runner. Lynn Nelson of Colfax officiated. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a...
Lacrosse The 12 members of the Startin family helped Gayle celebrate his 80th birthday in Colfax at Eddy’s Restaurant Sunday. Those present were: Chad and Nancy Startin, Diamond, Evan Startin and Erin Hopkins, Colfax, Tyler Startin, Dusty, Meghan Startin, Onecho, Chelsey and Buggy Startin and Riley Hennigar Colfax, Jill Startin, Spokane, Eric and Lois Startin and Gayle and Nancy of Lacrosse. The Jerry Townsend family donated the remaining T-shirts from his fundraiser to the fifth-sixth grade class. They planted trees with the soil conservation...
Most little girls in the fourth grade are interested in dolls and playing. Tara Huntley wanted to be a master chef and baker and was happiest when cooking with her mom. “In the fourth grade we sold magazines for school. My mom would let us pick one magazine to purchase,” Tara said. “I picked Bon Appetit and have been a subscriber ever since.” Tara said she kept every issue and had many boxes filled with back issues. Then, two years ago, her collection was damaged by water. She sorted through the magazines and now only keeps November and Dec...
Week of March 12 - 16 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: Chicken Alfredo, vegetable, fruit, bread stick Tuesday: Spikes Pizza, salad, pineapple, sherbet Wednesday: BBQ chicken/bun, tater tots, salad, fruit Thursday: Teriyaki chicken rice bowl, vegetable, fruit, fortune cookie Friday: Corn dogs, mini nachos, fruit, rainbow cake JES...
Lamont A Lamont Library town meeting will be at the Lamont Community building tonight, Thursday, March 8, at 7 p.m. Allen and Diane Cook drove to Ritzville to watch grandson, Logan Miller, Kahlotus, participate in an FFA trap shoot at the Ritzville gun club. Sandi Miller, Kahlotus, was an overnight guest of her parents, Allen and Diane Cook. She attended a class in Spokane Valley Friday. Don and Sherrill Nelson attended the Christian youth theater performance of “Oklahoma” Sunday at the Spokane Bing Crosby Theater. Their 10 year old gra...
Four generations of Rosemary Henrickson’s (center) family participated in the Republican caucus for the Oakesdale precinct during the party’s pooled caucus Saturday in the Public Service Building on Main in Colfax. Pictured are, from left, Henrickson’s daughter, Cotton Crider, great-granddaughter Courtenay Perry, Henrickson, and granddaughters Heidi Perry and Katie Hockett. Three more of Henrickson’s great-granddaughters - Karen, 4, Megan, 2, and Lauren, two-and-a-half months, all chlidren of Renee and Carl Crider also attended the caucus,...
Computer-Free Video Calling Helps Seniors Stay Connected Dear Savvy Senior Can you recommend any easy-to-use products for video calling? I live in a different state from my mother, who’s now 78, and would like to see her more often. But mom doesn’t have a computer or a smartphone for video chatting and she’s intimidated with technology. Living Afar Dear Living, Video calling is a wonderful way to stay connected and get that important face-to-face time with your mom when you can’t be there. Here are some good video calling products to conside...
Garfield middle school students explored the intersection of art and science last quarter with a bridge-building project. The elective engineering class, taught by Phil Weagraff, began with students studying the various arenas of engineering, from electrical and mechanical to structural, biological and marine. Then they learned about forms of bridges and set out to design their own, using balsa wood or spaghetti noodles. “I encouraged them to make it as aesthetically pleasing as possible, w...
Rosalia Rosalia Fire Department responded to two fires Sunday and managed to douse the blazes in time to halt extensive damage. An early morning fire damaged the front of the Brass Rail Tavern. Chief Bill Tensfeld said the driver of a Spokesman Review delivery truck noticed smoke in front of the tavern when he made a delivery at about 3 a.m. and called 911. The fire started in one of the flower boxes which were loaded with peat moss. It spread to plywood siding on the front of the building, but...
8 years ago March 4, 1887 Viewing the surroundings through a window last Friday, a little 3 year old girl living in the south end chanced to see a spot of earth laid bare by the chinook and immediately saluted it with, “Why, hello mud!” Many an older person felt the same way. Like meeting a long-lost friend. The farm residence of Mrs. J.D. Mix at Uniotown was destroyed by fire last Saturday. No one was home, but Mrs. Mix lost her valuable wardrobe, household furniture, a Steinway piano, Judge Mix’s law library and a poodle dog. All fell...
Members of the Colfax High School Knowledge Bowl team won the district 2B competition Friday at Whitworth University to qualify for the state tournament March 17 at Spokane Falls Community College. The team also placed fourth in regional competition among over 30 schools in all divisions. Team members, from the left, are Kurt Moore, Christopher Appel, Brent Conrad, Ryan Christopherson, Justin Williams and Connor Appel. They were coached by Christopher Clausen....
MARRIAGE LICENSES Jason C. Byrd, 30, and Rachelle L. Greenwood, 30, both Pullman, Feb. 23. Zhe Zhang, 26, and Jink Ke, 27, both Pullman, Feb. 21. WHITMAN COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS Bernie Schultheis, Colton, pole building, $54,000, Feb. 22. Golden State Towers, Pullman, antenna, $12,000, Feb. 22. Randy Bennett, Colton, heat pump, $10,500, Feb. 17. Cameron Blank, Oakesdale, basement remodel, $5,000, Feb. 17. Steve Doty, Colfax, new home, $65,280, Feb. 15. COLFAX BUILDING PERMIT Jones Truck and Implement, two buildings for equipment parking, 425...
