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Idaho-Washington Concert Chorale will celebrate “Give Us Peace” Friday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at 4 p.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Uniontown under the direction of Michael Murphy. Tickets for admission are $15 in advance, $18 at the door with $12 for seniors and $5 for students. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Tickets are available at BookPeople in Moscow, Neill’s Flowers and Gifts in Pullman, AmericanWest Bank and Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown, and via the Chorale websi...
Youths in grades 1-4 are invited for “Winter Fun” at the Colfax Library today Thursday, Dec. 16, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Kids may ride bus number 5 with a note from parent to enjoy stories, crafts, games and more. No need to sign up or pre-register for this free monthly event. This program is open to all students. A Wii party will be at the Colfax Library Monday, Dec. 20, from 10-11:30 a.m., children are encouraged to invite their friends for a good time, snacks and to play the library’s popular Just Dance 2 and other Wii games in libra...
Cramer will perform at Dahmen Barn Hank Cramer, one of the best-loved folksingers in the Pacific Northwest, will perform at Dahmen Barn in Uniontown Saturday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m. Hank has performed full-time the last 10 years on national tours. His trademarks are a booming bass voice, a wry sense of humor and smooth picking on a vintage flat-top guitar. He performs a wide repertoire of traditional music from the American and Canadian frontiers, including the songs of cowboys, miners, soldiers, railroad men, sailors and drifters. He has...
Dear Savvy Senior, Where are some good places to donate old senior living equipment? My father passed away a few months ago and left behind several canes, a wheelchair and walker, along with a box full of old glasses and two hearing aids. Donating Debra Dear Debra, Donating old, unused senior (or assistive) living equipment is a wonderful way to help those in need who can’t afford it, and in most cases its tax deductible too. Here are some good places to check into. Mobility Equipment There are many foundations and organizations that would b...
At Oakesdale School: Monday: Barbecue pork on a bun, baked beans, apples, broccoli and carrots. Tuesday: Corn dogs, tater tots, mandarin oranges, cookies. At Tekoa School: Monday: Sloppy Joes, French fries, tossed salad, applesauce. No preschool. Tuesday: Chicken-wich, French fries, veggie choices. No preschool. COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENUS Week of Dec. 20 - 24, 2010 Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Lasagna, green beans, tossed salad, garlic French bread, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: T...
LaCrosse Santa arrived safe and sound last Saturday. He heard the wishes and dreams of all the good boys and girls at the Teapot Cafe. Pictures were taken and are available for pick up at the Bank of Whitman. A drawing was held for boy and girl gifts. Boy winners were Austin Stanley, 7; Brody Fleming, 2; Cooper Jessop, 5, and Gunnar Aune, 9. The girl winners were Saunny Dyer, 1; Autumn Meyers, 10; Zoe Bailey, 8, and Grace Morris, 3. Anyone interested in having Santa make a home visit can contact Deb Casey. The Tigercats will play Touchet in a...
To Diane White, a home should always have a mix of old and new treasures. She embodies that belief with her store, Welcome Home, in St. John. “I think my name describes my store,” she said, surrounded by a collection of home décor with weathered furniture, antiques, plaques and newer, trendy items. Diane grew up in The Dalles, Ore. Her family moved to Spokane when she was in her late teens. It was there she met and married David White. “I am kind of the city girl who married the farmer...
Oakesdale Oakesdale Elementary will present their annual Christmas program Monday, Dec. 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the Oakesdale gym. Bridge Club met in Colfax last Thursday where they dined at Eddy’s and then went to Hill Ray where Donna Fisher was host. Winning high prize was June Crow, Second High Darlene Rickett, Traveling Marvel Ebert and Bingo Patty Johnson. The group will resume playing at the beginning of the year after the holidays. The annual Casey Lawson Nighthawk alumni game will be held the evening of Thursday, Dec. 23, in the O...
Jim Rogers from Quail Run Physical Therapy will be at the St. John Library Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. His program, “Everybody has a back; learn how to take care of yours,” includes a 30 to 45 minute presentation about the spine and ways to keep it flexible and strong. Friends of the Library will provide coffee and light snacks. St. John Library will be closed on Christmas Eve, and at 3 New Year’s Eve....
Sarah Brown, daughter of Pat and Tami Brown of Rosalia, has been awarded $3,000 through the Trustees’ fund for the 2010-11 academic year at Eastern Washington University. The award is given to a student who maintains a grade average above 3.8 and is a continuing EWU student. Sarah graduated from Rosalia High School in 2005. She is studying elementary education....
Rosalia Rosalia Chamber of Commerce will again sponsor the annual house and business lighting contest. Prizes for first, second, third and best decorated block in Rosalia will be judged Saturday, Dec. 18. Winner’s signs will be posted. Dr. David Hanrahan will be the honored guest judge. Hanrahan resides in Palm Springs, and previously judged at the Rose Bowl Parade. He will be visiting the Spokane area these few weeks. Tekoa/Oakesdale/ Rosalia footblall players were honored at a dessert Nov. 2...
Colton Christmas crafts Colton Library storytime sessions will focus on Christmas for the rest of December with crafts, stories and snacks for the season. Storytimes are at 10:30 a.m. every Monday for children ages one to six. Third Thursday at the Colton Library Dec. 16 will be a Christmas craft, worksheets, books and a snack. Children from kindergarten to sixth grade are welcome at 3:15 p.m. The 2011 Barns of Whitman County calendars are now available at all Whitman County Libraries for $5 each. The calendars have scenic photos of various...
Dusty Karen Broeckel joined Cliff and Jeanette Nolan, Greg, Gwen and Jason Nolan and Ken, Pam and Zach Beasley in attending the Touchet Valley Arts Council Production of “The Music Man” at the Dayton Theater Friday evening. Austin Beasley played the part of a traveling salesman. Word has been received of the death of Napavine resident Dr. Richard Battin, husband of Judy Repp Battin. He is survived by his wife, children Apryl, Robyn, Jana Claxton and family and Rick. Local relatives are Connie and Warren Horton, Jon and Tina Ochs and Randy Rep...
Lacrosse Students in grades pre-school through fifth grade will present their annual winter concert Dec. 15. There will be a matinee performance at 1:20 and an evening performance at 7 p.m. Both will be in the “pit” of the LaCrosse High School under the direction of Mary Chastain. Some numbers will include hand bells. Caleb Berquist will play the xylophone for the fifth grade song, “Noel.” Soloists will be Matea Enzweiler, Emmett Weller, and Blake Jones. They will be singing “Chime In” with Gunnar Aune, Trey Fleming, Lauren Stubbs, Nicolas Can...
Dear Savvy Senior I’ve heard that Medicare will soon be offering seniors free health screenings. What can you tell me about this? Searching Senior Dear Searching It’s true! Starting Jan. 1, 2011, as part of the new health care reform law, everyone with Original Medicare will have access to many important preventive health services, and most of them they won’t cost you a cent. Here’s what you should know. No Cost-Sharing Over the years, Medicare has covered a number of preventive health screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies with varying...
Week of Dec. 13-17, 2010 At Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: Cheese dog zombies, vegetables, fruit. Tuesday: Chicken fried steak, gravy, mashed potatoes, salad. Wednesday: Tacos, lettuce, cheese, corn, fruit. Thursday: Grilled cheese, tomato soup, veggies, fruit. At LaCrosse School: Monday: Chili, cheese and crackers, mandarin oranges, cinnamon rolls. Tuesday: Pizza pocket or ham and cheese pocket, corn, pineapple, pudding. Wednesday: Chickenwich, chips, fruit cup, carrot sticks. Thursday: Grilled cheese, tomato soup, banana, fresh veggies,...
Stoker, Logan Douglas, born Nov. 23, 2010, at eight pounds, 14 ounces, to Jonathan and Danielle Stoker of Moscow. Paternal grandparents are Larry and Ruby Stoker, Liberty Lake. Maternal grandmother is Carrie Fitzpatrick, Spokane Valley. The baby joins two brothers, Teigan, 6, and Caleb, 4. Worl, David-John Nythanial, born Nov. 8, 2010, at seven pounds, three ounces, to Jennifer and Joshua Worl of Albion. Paternal grandparents are Penny Roberts, Sagle, Idaho, and James Vance, Kansas City, Mo. Maternal grandparents are Carol Montoure, Pullman,...
Christmas isn’t Christmas for Mic Chambers and her husband Tom without a collection of Santas, Christmas Bears and grandchildren. Mic collects Santa figures, then decorates her home and Christmas tree with them. Tom collects Christmas bears, specially designed bears that come out every year with the year embroidered on each one’s foot. “We’ve bought them every year since 79,” Tom said. The collection of bears fills two spare rooms in the house. Mic and Tom were both born in Butte, Mont. When she was five, Mic’s family moved to southern Ca...
Colfax caregiver support group to meet Dec. 7 The Colfax Caregiver Support Group will meet Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the private dining room at The Courtyard in Colfax. The group is designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for those providing care for individuals with a variety of illnesses, such as Alzheimer’s or other dementias, physical illness or mental disabilities. Participants are able to receive support and education, share experiences with others in similar situations in a supportive and confidential e...
Malden Librarian Shannon Roe urges residents to fill out the survey enclosed with the water bill this month and return it to the library or town hall by Dec. 31. She hopes the survey will help her find ways to provide better service. Also, by becoming a Friend of the Malden Library with a small donation residents can support programs for kids and adults. Very soon the library will also provide free internet. Library hours are Tuesdays form 4:30 to 7 p.m. with children’s story time at 5:15 p.m. and Thursdays, 4 to 6 p.m. The library is c...
Rosalia The holiday market will be at the Rosalia Community Center, Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be an assortment of great Christmas homemade crafts, jewelry, baked goods and much more. Rosalia Lions breakfast will be Saturday, Dec. 4, from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Rosalia United Methodist Church. All proceeds will go to the Rosalia food bank program. Rosalia Ladies annual Christmas party will be Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Rosalia Holy Rosary Fellowship Hall. There will be...
LaCrosse The Giving Tree is up at the TeaPot Cafe. Drop by and pick a tag to help make Christmas brighter for community members in need. There is also a box at the Bank of Whitman for food donations. Santa will come to town Dec. 11 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. There will be muffins and juice for the children and free pictures with Santa. The Community Club Christmas board will soon be up. To sponsor a Christmas greeting requires a $5 donation for individuals, $15 for businesses. Donations may be left at T&S Tire Service. NHS will sell Verda Bigsby...
Dusty Ed, Joan and Amber Broeckel met their daughter/sister Jen in Yakima where they celebrated Thanksgiving. They returned to their home Friday. Sunday, Jen returned to Seattle and Amber to Boise State. Geraldine and Stetson Steiger were both home for Thanksgiving with their parents, Duane and Tarri Steiger. Thanksgiving guests of Larry and Di Brink included Lucky, Joan and Rob Myrick, Kevin, Amber, Ashley, Kloey and Ellie Brink and Mike Stine. Sunday, John Brink and Brandy Amsden stopped in for a visit. Larry revisited childhood memories by...
Hooper Anna May Tobin hosted family for Thanksgiving dinner. Attending the celebration were granddaughter Kaitlyn Blankenship of Moscow, grandson Philip Blankenship, and his wife Amanda, and children Cadie and Brady, Dusty, granddaughter Amanda Kamph and husband Jason, Spokane, son Terry Tobin and his wife Helen and daughter Emily, Connell, and daughter Kathy Blankenship and husband Scott and son Jacob, Washtucna. Betty and Conly Merrit had weekend guests daughter Tracy Bennett and her husband Richard and son Bryce, St. John. Jessica and Ian...
Lamont Kaye Bailey drove to Spokane Wednesday, Nov. 24, to spend several days with her daughter Jamie and John Gant and family and Tammie and Tom Cate and family. They all celebrated Thanksgiving at the home of Jamie and John and were joined by Zak and Bryanna Bailey. Kaye returned home Sunday evening. Betty Stone hosted Thanksgiving dinner for family and friends. This included Debbie and Kevin Gaffney, Carolyn, Harvey and Brett Behrens, Patty and Sonny Ethredge, Georgia and Ed Bageant, Jennifer and Mike Larson, Eddy, Katie and Ellie Bageant,...
