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Week of Oct. 18-22, 2010 At Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: Cheese dog zombies, vegetables, fruit. Tuesday: Chicken fried steak, potatoes, gravy, salad. Wednesday: Tacos, lettuce, cheese, corn, fruit. Thursday: Grilled cheese, tomato soup, veggie tray, fruit. Friday: Graveyard gravy, potatoes or rice, vegetable, fruit, roll. At LaCrosse School: Monday: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, roll, mandarin oranges. Tuesday: Grilled cheese, tomato soup, carrot sticks, peaches, frosted grahams. Wednesday: German sausage, French fries, pears, ice...
Early Retirement Help If you’re looking at retiring before you’re eligible for Medicare, the federal government recently developed a temporary new program called the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP) that may help you keep your employer’s health coverage. As part of the health care reform law, this new program will dole out $5 billion to employers – public, private and nonprofit – to help offset their costs of providing health care coverage for their early retirees ages 55 to 64 and their families. The program began in July and will...
Winners of the Whitman County Library Card Sign Up drawings are Kara Kimball of Colfax and Daniel Wardwell of St. John. Friends of the Library donated two $25 gift certificates to the winner’s choice of business. The winners were among 53 people signed up for a library card during September and were eligible to participate in the drawing. Kara opted to use her certificate at Rosauers and Daniel opted for Ace Hardware.... Full story
Clothing give-away begins at Garfield LaDow Grange at Garfield will sponsor a clothing give-away Oct. 14-17, and a free winter coat and heavy clothing give-away Oct. 21-24, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Legion/Grange Hall in Garfield. Clothing for all ages and sizes will be offered. This is the fifth year for the Grange-sponsored event. Donations of clean, gently used clothing will be accepted. Volunteers are needed to assist. Contact LaJeanne Proctor or Carol Wilson in Garfield. Clubs & Youth Groups Taste ‘n Tear Taste ‘n Tear 4H gro... Full story
Rosalia Lions Oct. 6 hosted District Governor John Bowles, second from right in the second row, and Zone Chair Laura Wintersteen, front right, at their regular meeting. Bowles talked on how to recruit, involve and retain members.... Full story
Storytime at the Colton Library will focus on the wonderful world of insects in October and November. Buzz on in to learn about all of those little creatures that bug us. Halloween and Thanksgiving will be celebrated as well with crafts, stories and snacks. Storytime is held at 10:30 every Monday for children ages 1-6. Third Thursday, the after school program at the Colton Library, will be Oct. 21. Halloween will be the theme, and there will be lots of Halloween crafts, worksheets, books, and a scary snack. Children from kindergarten to...
Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown has scheduled Wes Hanson, visiting artist from Spokane, to teach a two day workshop on Nov. 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how to apply and manipulate watercolors in various ways, simplify landscapes and dramatically develop them through composition, values, and colors. Paint along with the instructor as you learn how to handle watercolors and be helped by him as you work with your own subjects. The cost is $110. The materials students must bring are listed on the calendar listing of the Dahmen...
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any affordable ways to die these days? When my father died a few months ago we had a regular funeral for him and got stuck with a $12,000 bill. Are there any funeral cost-cutting tips or cheaper alternatives that you can recommend? Can’t Afford To Die Dear Can’t Depending on how you want to go, there are various ways to make a final farewell more affordable, but it requires a little homework and preplanning. Here’s what you should know. Funeral Savers With the average cost of a “full-service” funeral running a... Full story
‘Lodger’ auditions slated Pullman Civic Theatre will present a readers’ theater performance of “The Lodger” during their fifth anniversary open house celebration, Nov. 13. “The Lodger” is a suspenseful half hour radio play, originally directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1940. Auditions at the Nye Street Theatre in Pullman, are Friday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m. Dahmen Barn music Off the Leash will perform at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown Saturday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. The group plays rock, R&B, soul, funk, jazz, reggae and swing. Off the Leash for...
Hooper Keith and Carla Danielson spent Sept. 24-26 in Lynden where Keith was a guest clinician at the Cascade Horse Fair. His Horsemanship/Trail clinic and competition was well attended. The Danielsons hosted their final clinic of the season at Hooper Crossing Ranch Oct. 2- 3 with riders and horses learning how to work cattle. Those in attendance were Mark and Karen Plumlee of Snohomish; Bill and Denise Jensen of Satsop; Lynn Dever of Tensed; Marilyn Chavalier of Worley and Adalia Hille of Ralston. The group enjoyed a Saturday evening... Full story
Lamont Last week, a guy wire broke in Herman Harder’s pasture south of Lamont, flew over the hot wire and dropped it to the ground. The wire hit a two year old heifer, killing her and setting a small fire in the pasture. Fire trucks from Spencer’s farm, Adam’s County No. 4 and Lamont responded to put the fire out. Avista came to restore power to the area. Two ladies in the Lamont area went on a Shop Hop last Friday and Saturday. Fabric shops across eastern Washington welcomed the traveling ladies with special activities. On Friday, Bonni...
Week of Oct. 11-15, 2010 Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: Teri dippers, fried rice, vegetable, fruit, roll. Tuesday: Chicken fingers, potatoes, veggies, fruit. Wednesday: French dip, potatoes, vegetable, fruit. Thursday: Chicken bunwich, lettuce, cheese, tater tots, fruit. Friday: Witch’s stew, breadsticks, fruit. LaCrosse School: Monday: Hot ham, mashed potatoes, roll, pears. Tuesday: Taco soup, breadstick, corn chips, carrot sticks, apple crisp. Wednesday: Out at 1 p.m. Hamburger, chips, pasta salad, orange wedge. Thursday: Chicken fajita, s...
Dusty Recently, Connie Horton, accompanied by her niece, Apryl Battin of Seattle, traveled to Dallas, Texas, for the SMU-WSU football game. They were joined by Renee Horton and daughter Devin, Corpus Christi, Texas. While in Dallas, they toured the Dallas Cowboys’ football stadium and celebrated Devin’s 13th birthday. Sunday dinner guests at the home of Larry and Di Brink were Ed and Brenda Getz of Colfax and John Brink and Brandy Ahmstad of Colton. Saturday, Linda Hennigar was in Kennewick to watch her grandson, Wesley Banks, play in a foo...
LaCrosse Saturday’s Mudfest was a success with 18 vehicles coming to race on the dirt and mud tracks. It would not have been possible without the many volunteers. Ed Casey and Ken Kelso appreciate everyone who helped out with this worthy cause. All proceeds benefit the Richard L. Roberts Memorial Scholarship, a scholarship based on community service. Local Kurt Harder in his Mud Ugly had a very successful day winning his class. The DC Kids had a very successful bake sale at Hullaballoo Saturday in Colfax. Their next fundraiser will be to man t... Full story
About 13 years ago, Penny Gilchrist announced to her husband she wanted to turn their home into the Union Creek Guest Ranch, work as a secretary at Bunchgrass Veterinary and do square-dancing. She is still busy with all three, welcoming people into her home, greeting pet patients and staying active with husband Gerald by her side. “ Jerry and I are so much a team, no way we could do what we do without each other,” she said. Although Penny was born in Idaho, she has always lived within 20 mil...
Phil Weagraff’s seventh grade science students recently began their year-long study of the Palouse River. The experience originated several years ago to give the students some exposure to the science of their local environment. The students begin by collecting macro invertebrates and matching them with a water quality chart. When the students are in eighth grade they further develop their skills in assessing the quality of the water in the river, using kits that measure dissolved oxygen, alkalinity, pH balance and other attributes. The G...
Week of Oct. 4-8, 2010 At Garfield Palouse Schools: Monday: Super nachos, corn, fruit. Tuesday: Tombstone pizza, green salad, pineapple, pudding. Wednesday: Skeleton soup, sandwiches, lettuce, cheese, veggies, fruit. Thursday: Mummy dog, nachos, fruit, vegetable. Friday: No school. At Tekoa School: Monday: Cheese Omelet, Sausage Pattie, Hash Browns, Juice, Biscuit. Tuesday: Chicken Nuggets, BBQ Beans, Tossed Salad, Peaches, Hot Roll. Wednesday: Deli Ham Sandwich, Potato Salad, Cheetos, Grapes/Pears. Thursday: Turkey, Potatoes/Gravy, Green...
Hooper A surprise 80th birthday for Sara Goude was at the Hooper Store Saturday. Sara worked at the store when it was still open as a general store and later ran Sara’s Country Store in Hooper. The party was hosted by Sara’s children and their families, and many former and current Hooper, Washtucna and LaCrosse residents attended. Anna May Tobin visited Terry and Helen Tobin of Connell, Sunday, Sept. 19. They celebrated granddaughter Emily’s birthday. Abigail McGregor spent Thursday through Sunday at the Central Washington State Fair in Yakim...
Lamont Kathy Shields and friends met Sept. 22 at the Northern Quest Casino buffet. They are making plans for their 60th Cheney High School class reunion to be at the Casino in September of 2011. Those present were Joy and Bob Franklin of Post Falls; Ken and Darlene Judd of Rathdrum, Idaho; Amy Jo and Dan Tollefson of Lacey; Ted and Jeannette Ham of Cheney; Bob and JoAnn Giffing of Hayden, Idaho; Bill and Rita Leinweber of Spokane, and Mel Schmidt of Monteray, Calif. Five members of the Lamont Kitchen Kuties band met for lunch Sept. 24 at the...
Dusty Steve and Becky Camp hosted their annual Powered Parachute Rally/Fly-In this weekend. There were 32 machines this year. Some participants started showing up last Tuesday. Saturday night was a group potluck which also celebrated Becky’s 50th birthday. With the inclusion of some of Becky’s family, 65 to 70 people attended dinner. The event went through Sunday with a few going out for a last fly on Monday. Participants came from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Norm and Gloria Erickson spent the weekend on the western side of the sta... Full story
Wylie and the Wild West will return for another performance at the Tekoa Empire Theatre Friday, Oct. 1, beginning at 7 p.m. Wylie Gustafson and his band have proved a favorite with the Empire audience over the years. They will perform their popular renditions of Western classics and original tunes. Gustafson has appeared more than 50 times at the Grand ol’ Opry and was featured on the Prairie Home Companion Show when it came to Spokane and Pullman. Admission is $20 and advanced tickets are on sale at the AmericanWest Bank in Tekoa. The E...
When Gail Bilow and her husband Dave moved to Endicott three years ago, she was worried she would have trouble fitting in or being accepted. But now she is busier, knows more people and has more friends than before the move. “I didn’t have any adjustment problems,” she said. Gail and Dave originally lived in Seattle where he worked for Boeing. After retirement he wanted to move to Montana or Wyoming, but Gail didn’t want to go that far, especially with family still on the west side of the state. “So we compromised,” she said. The Bilows knew...
Dear Savvy Senior Where can I get some help with my Medicare questions? I’m approaching 65 – Medicare enrollment age – and am confused with all the different options that are available today. What can you tell me? Confused Retiree Dear Confused, It used to be that enrolling in Medicare was quick and simple. Not any more! Changes over the past few years in the way Medicare is offered has made signing up a lot more complicated. Here’s what you should know. Many Choices The options and choices available to Medicare beneficiaries today can be dizzy...
Recommended Vaccinations for Seniors This Flu Season Dear Savvy Senior Outside of a seasonal flu shot, which I usually get, are public health officials recommending any additional vaccinations for seniors this flu season? Cautious Carol Dear Carol, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (or CDC) is actually recommending several vaccinations for seniors right now: One for seasonal flu; one for pneumonia; and depending on your age and living circumstances, a Tdap booster shot for whooping cough. Here’s what you should know. Seasonal F...
Colfax Arts Council will launch 4th banner contest Colfax Arts Council officially launched their fourth banner painting contest last week. Artists of all skill levels are encouraged to enter the event which will result in a new set of “H’Art of the Palouse” banners along Main Street in Colfax early next year. The Arts Council calls their project the most widely viewed art exhibit in the region. Deadline for entry sketches is Nov. 4. Artists are asked to submit their designs on 11 X 17 paper, a format which transfers onto the dimensions of the b... Full story
