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Twenty-five children, teens and adults participated in the variety of programs at Malden. Total attendance at the six children’s programs hit a record 99. Malden branch of the Whitman Library is interested in starting a book discussion club. If interested contact Shannon Roe. The Knit Wits, a library sponsored group, meets every Tuesday from 1 to 3 at the home of Carolyn Sturgeon.... Full story
LaCrosse The LaCrosse Community Pride reminds everyone they can purchase tickets for the Dinner and Comedian Night Oct. 2 from any board member or at the LaCrosse branch of Bank of Whitman. Leif Skyving is a world class comedian who has appeared on the Tonight Show. The dinner menu includes barbecue pork loin and roasted red potatoes with homemade applesauce. Beverage, roll and dessert will be included. Please come support this fund raising event and help our community have a grocery store once again....
Dusty Guenter and Brigitte Scherwinski, Mountain Home, Idaho, spent the weekend with their daughter and family, Angela and Brian Broeckel. They attended their grandson Graham’s LaCrosse-Washtucna football game and the Palouse Empire Fair. The musical group Cross Country— Linda Hennigar, Bob Davidson and Jerry Martin—will perform Saturday afternoon, Sept. 18, Main Street in St. John during their business promotional days. Kim and Cindy Pitts were in Boise this weekend to visit with their daughter’s family, Ryan, Jen, Kellen, Becket and Willa H... Full story
Hooper Caleb and Lane Hannas participated in the Palouse Empire Fair. Lane placed with blue ribbons in both fitting and showing and market classes with his steer, while Caleb won grand champion market steer and reserve in fitting and showing. Abby, Genevieve and Lillian McGregor also participated in the Palouse Empire Fair. Abby placed with a red ribbon in market classes with her steer and a blue ribbon in fitting and showing. Genevieve and Lillian each had a calf and showed in the PeeWee competition. Keith and Carla Danielson had nine riders... Full story
Dear Savvy Senior Can you offer any tips on helping an elderly parent with their finances? My dad always handled the money when he was alive, but since he passed away last year mom has struggled to keep up. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, Millions of adult children today serve as financial caregivers to their ill or elderly parents or other loved ones. They provide services like paying bills, handling deposits and investments, filing insurance claims, preparing taxes and more. Here are some tips and resources that can help. Have the Talk The...
Tapestry singers seek new director, funds Tapestry, the area women’s chorale group which normally performs concert tours during the holiday season and in May, has been seeking a director to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Dale Forrey. The group is also seeking sponsorship funds to pay a director to lead the group. Forrey, who started Tapestry in 1999, moved to Olympia to pursue a new employment opportunity after the spring concert tour. He was never paid, but the Tapestry board has decided to offer a stipend in hopes of g...
Oakesdale Community Presbyterian Church of Oakesdale will have their kick-off Sunday this Sunday, Sept. 19. The Children and Youth Sunday Schools will begin at 9 a.m. Worship will begin at 10 a.m. led by the “Door Of Hope” Worship Band from Spokane. A potluck will follow. Oakesdale town wide yard sales will be Saturday, Oct. 2. A sign-up sheet is available at Crossett’s Grocery....
Week of Sept. 20-24, 2010 At Endicott School: Monday: Swiss steak, rice, salad, apple slice. Tuesday: Nachos, veggie tray, fruit in Jello, cornbread. Wednesday: Pizza, salad, applesauce. Thursday: Tuna or turkey sandwich, carrots, fruit salad. Friday: Sausage, hashbrown bars, scrambled eggs, grapes, coffee bread. At Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: Cheese dog zombies, vegetables, fruit. Tuesday: Chicken fried steak, gravy, mashed potatoes, salad, fruit. Wednesday: Tacos, lettuce, cheese, corn, fruit. Thursday: Grilled cheese, tomato soup,... Full story
Lee and Linda McGuire celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their children at Klink’s on Williams Lake. McGuire and Linda Hall were married Sept. 11, 1960, and have resided in the Cashup area since that time. Celebrating with Lee and Linda were their children, Tina Coe and Bruce Johnson, Tina’s daughter and son-in-law, Ashley and Casey Waggeman, their sons Ryne and Jake; Rusty and Kerri McGuire, and Rob McGuire and Shantyl Riley and boys, Anthony, Brandon, Conrad and Daniel....
Barham, Derek James, born Sept. 4, 2010, at seven pounds, four ounces, to Nathan and Kelleen Barham of Moscow. Paternal grandparents are Steve Barham, Coeur d’Alene, and Jeni Barham, Clarkston. Maternal grandparents are Bill Legg, San Jose, and Lori Germer, Moscow. The baby joins one sister, Alora, 2 1/2. Claussen, Jamisen Kale, born Aug. 30, 2010, at nine pounds, two ounces, to Devin Claussen and Jessica Engel of Endicott. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Carol Larsen, Colfax, and Dru Claussen, Oakesdale. Maternal grandparents are Mitch a...
Endicott’s adult summer reading program had 18 participants who turned in the completed book reviews. Aaron Krantz won a drawing for a $20 gift certificate to use at the Endicott Food Center. Librarian Caroline Morasch reported total attendance at the six summer reading programs was 110. Thirty-three Endicott children completed summer reading this year and received a goody-bag containing a book, candies and a free pizza certificate. Ryan Anderson and Rachel Stambaugh won wristband for the fair. Storytime sessions at Endicott will resume F...
Craig Van Tine of Colfax won the $100 grand prize in Whitman County Shriners Club’s annual drawing at the Palouse Empire Fair Rodeo Sunday. Proceeds from the raffle, which is conducted during the fair, benefit the Shriners projects, including support at the junior market stock sale. Also taking prizes were Mike Bothman, Rosalia, $75; Wanda Alderman, Steptoe, $50; John Jaeger, Tekoa, $25 and Ignacia Mendoza, Tekoa, $25.... Full story
Garfield Caregiver Support Group will meet each Monday at 6:30 p.m. The group supports caregivers, family members and friends of individuals with dementia-related illness or other diseases and conditions in a caring and confidential environment. For more information call Julie Womack, Colfax, or Laura Redmon, Garfield....
Judging chocolate isn’t just about sampling a variety of yummy desserts and picking a favorite. It’s about carefully dissecting the flavor, crumb texture and consistency of each piece. It’s about scrutinizing the appeal, both to the eye and the tongue. Then all these factors have to be given a number on a scale which will eventually determine the best. While judging chocolate can be meticulous work, that was the task myself and two other judges set out to do for the Melt in Your Mouth Chocolate Contest at the Palouse Empire Fair this year....
Renown quilter, author and teacher Margaret Miller of Bremerton drew a large crowd to the Colfax Library for the kickoff season of the Meet the Artist series. Miller, whose books contain patterns of her unique quilt designs, described her techniques and shared many samples of her work. This event was co-sponsored by the Colfax Arts Council and the Friends of Whitman County Library. Miller’s books are available for checkout at the library.... Full story
Pullman Civic Theatre’s next production, Marvin’s Room, a dark-comedy about the antics of an estranged family coming together with the discovery of a family member’s terminal illness, will run Oct. 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees Oct. 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. The production will be at PCT’s Nye Street Theatre. Ticket prices are evening performances $12 advance, $15 at the door and matinees are $10 advance, $12 at the door. They can be purchased at Dissmore’s IGA, Neill’s Flowers and Gifts, Wild Ivy and PCT Box office. www.pullman... Full story
Pataha Flour Mills, near Pomeroy, will have its Welcome to Autumn Pataha Valley Praise Gathering Saturday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. Featured will be favorite songs of fall along with familiar Gospel songs and community singing. Participants are welcome to present their music by calling Mill director Jon Van Vogt. The songfest is preceded by dinner from 5-7 p.m. Admission will be by donation. Reservations are appreciated.... Full story
Capt. Hook (Jeff Kent), his trusty Smee (Adrian Green) and Starkey (Mickaila Martin) discuss the whereabouts of Peter Pan. GarPal players will present "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up" with a cast of 45 thespians ages 6 to 18. This fantasy in five acts is based on the classic work of J.M. Barrie. This new version has been adapted by John Caird and Trevor Nunn to be more faithful to the original manuscript than previous versions. Opening performance will be Sunday, Sept. 26, at 2 p.m. There will also be a performance Saturday, Oct....
Week of Sept. 13-17, 2010 Endicott School: Monday: Hamburgers, Jo Jos, watermelon. Tuesday: Poor boys, baked beans, banana. Wednesday: Chicken fajitas, applesauce, cinnamon squares. Thursday: Fish sticks, corn, fruit tray, roll. Friday: Straw hats, green beans, cantaloupe, scone. Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: Terri dippers, fried rice, vegetable, fruit, rolls. Tuesday: Chicken tenders, potatoes, veggies, fruit. Wednesday: French dip sandwiches, potatoes, vegetables, fruit. Thursday: chicken bunwich, lettuce, cheese, tater tots, fruit....
Lamont Last Sunday, Ted and Priscilla Clark and their five children, missionaries from Morelia, Mexico, and Eldon and Judy Clark from Moses Lake were guests at the Lamont Community Church. A potluck was in the basement of the church followed the service. The Clarks have been serving in Mexico for 23 years and all their children were born there. Bill and Janet Stromberger were visitors at the home of Dan and Jean Stromberger on Labor Day. Bonnie Swannack received all blue ribbons for her crib quilts, large quilts, wall hanging, sewing kits and...
The Palouse branch library will resume weekly storytimes Friday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. The program spotlights early language skills, letter recognition, math, science, and social skills. Fun stories, crafts, songs and finger plays help young children learn. “Once a child gets into the library, they are likely to find a book that interests them, which is half the battle of getting them to read,” said Palouse Librarian Holly White. Palouse library hours are Tuesdays 11 to 6, Thursdays 2 to 6, and Fridays noon to 6 p.m....
LaCrosse Lena Cox celebrated her 96th birthday with lunch at the Davenport Hotel Sept. 6. She was accompanied by Durand and Roberta Cox. Plans for an evening out on Oct. 2 including dinner, drinks and entertainment with comedian Leif Skyvig have been finalized. The Community Pride grocery store committee will serve barbecued pork loin with fresh applesauce, rolls, roasted red potatoes, salad and dessert. Happy hour will begin at 6 p.m. with snacks provided. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. with the show beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are available... Full story
Dusty Dusty B.B. Club members are some of the special invited guests at the dedication of the Jones Schoolhouse on the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds today. Barb and Bruce Wollstein, Lacey, recently treated Dick and Helen Appel to a Mariners/Minnesota ball game in Seattle to celebrate Dick’s birthday. Dick and Helen went on to Brush Prairie to visit with their daughter Deb Stavig. Her husband Bob was in China on a business trip. Bob and Judy Records of Newberg, Ore., brother and sister-in-law of Colene Sager, spent the weekend with Art and C...
Rosalia Rosalia Garden Club will resume monthly meetings Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. at the home of Marvalee Peterschick, Plaza. Anyone interested in visiting or becoming a member may contact Kathy Hilliard, club president. Joe and Julie Griffin received the club’s Garden of the Month award for September. Community Birthday Calendars can be picked at US Bank. Those who ordered them but have not paid owe $6. You can still purchase them for $6....
Garfield UMC starts ‘living fully’ series The “Living Fully-Dying Well” series sponsored by Garfield United Methodist Church Garfield, will begin next Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. This is a video and workbook series developed by United Methodist Bishop Rueben Job. The workbook costs $10. To have a workbook available at the first session, call Pastor Peggy Ray at Pullman. [email protected] Topics for the series are Wednesday, Sept. 15-Living Fully; Sept. 22-A Theology of Aging; Sept. 29-Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life; Oct. 6-Dying... Full story
