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Tapestry Women’s choir will perform their Christmas concert at First Presbyterian Church in Moscow, Friday, Dec. 4, and at United Methodist Church in Colfax, Monday, Dec. 7. The concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Directed by Dale Forrey of Colfax, the choir started their Christmas concert series with a performance Tuesday at St. James Episcopal Church in Pullman. This will be the 11th year for the concerts by Tapestry which now includes 23 members. Theme for this year’s concert is Magnificat, or Mary’s Song which is the theme of selections in the firs... Full story
Whitman Hospital employees Dustin McGillic, left, and Gary Johnson loaded food donations for the F.I.S.H. Food Bank in Colfax. Approximately 580 pounds of food were donated by hospital staffers, according to Laurie Gronning, marketing coordinator at the hospital. Staffers put together a collection of soup mixes, noodles, sauces, and other food supplies for the food pantry which was exceptionally low this September. They loaded up the food Monday morning and delivered it to the F.I.S.H. food pantry at St. Patrick’s parish hall. Gronning noted t... Full story
Lacrosse Breakfast with Santa will be Saturday, Dec. 5, at the TeaPot Cafe from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Free juice and muffins will be served to all children while supplies last. A drawing will be conducted for a Christmas stocking filled with goodies for one boy and one girl. All are welcome to come and get photos taken with Santa. The event is sponsored by the LaCrosse Business Association and the Community Club. The fall sports awards banquet for athletes and their families will be on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Washtucna multi-purpose room. The... Full story
Week of Nov. 30 - Dec. 4, 2009 At Colton School: Monday: Pizza, green salad, fries, fruit. Tuesday: French dip sandwiches, onion rings, baked beans, fruit. Wednesday: Lasagna with meat sauce, garlic bread, green salad, fruit and Jello. Thursday: Sweet and sour chicken over rice, mixed veggies, fruit. Friday: Quesadillas, corn, fruit, churros. COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENUS Week of Nov. 30 - Dec. 4, 2009 Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Western barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, biscuit, birthday dessert, m... Full story
Winners in the 2009 Palouse Empire Fair Beef Carcass of Merit and Premier Steer Contests were announced October 21, 2009, at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds. First Place in the McIntosh-Reeves Carcass of Merit Contest was AnnaLee Sears of Pullman. AnnaLee’s name was engraved on the Joe Palumbo Memorial Traveling Trophy which has the names of past winners. Second Place in the Beef Carcass of Merit Contest went to Nick Niehenke of Colton and third to Cody Claussen of Colfax. Cash awards sponsored by McIntosh Angus and Bar R Cattle Company were p...
Hearing Aid Assistance for Seniors in Need Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any organizations that you know of that offer low-cost hearing aids to seniors on a very tight budget? Hard of Hearing Dear Hard of Hearing, Unfortunately, there are millions of U.S. seniors with hearing loss that go without needed hearing aids because they simply can’t afford them. Digital hearing aids are expensive, typically costing between $1,000 and $3,000 per ear, and most insurance companies, including Medicare, don’t cover them. But there’s good news! Today, there... Full story
Bank Left Gallery plans Yule event The fifth annual Christmas open house and concert at the Bank Left Gallery, “Christmas Spell,” will be Dec. 5 from 1 to 8 p.m., with live music by pianist Caroline Germain, vocalist Nancy Grunewald, jazz musician Geoff Allen, and others. The gallery will feature handmade Christmas ornaments, one of a kind textiles, woven jewelry demonstrations, paintings, and Christmas niches by local artists Cori Dantini, Nelson Duran, Dottie Jo Kite, Jocival Ferreira and Kate Pierson. Dahmen barn receives $5,000 sti... Full story
Lamont The monthly potluck will be at the Lamont Community Center Sunday, Dec. 6, at 1 p.m. Everyone is invited. Debbie and Nick Siemans were weekend guests at the home of Chet and Ardis Swift of Lamont. They are missionaries in Germany working with Trans World Radio. They are in the States visiting churches, friends and relatives and will return to Germany Dec. 18. Debbie is the daughter of Richard and Zelma Steward. Richard grew up in the Lamont area and graduated from Lamont High School in 1944. Jill Swannack and Linda Stanescu from Sprague...
Tekoa Tekoa Cub Scout Pack recently completed their annual gathering of food for families in need. Fourteen boxes were collected and distributed to local families. Members include Frankie Allen, Garrett Blomgren, Dillon Eaton, Carson Fuchs, AJ Harp, Dane Kittock, Zach McFarland, Craig Mueller and Jake Mueller. Comforts of Home of Tekoa hosted their sixth chartered bus trip Oct. 3 - 4. Quilters and antiquers were treated to a tour of historic homes in Wallace and visited the ghost town of Burke, plus antique shopping in the downtown district of... Full story
FARMINGTON Farmington Sewing Ladies Group has been working to complete a handmade quilt. They have been meeting two times a week to finish it and are raffling it off. The money raised from ticket sales will go toward supporting a variety of community events. Tickets are one for $3, two for $5, and the drawing will be during the Farmington Christmas Bazaar, slated Dec. 12 and 13 at the Farmington Community Center. Artisan and crafters interested in having a table during this weekend can contact Laura Hokenson or Donna Triplett. The Sewing...
GARFIELD This year’s seventh annual Starlight parade in Garfield will be Sunday, Dec. 6, starting at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Garfield. The event starts with a parade of entries decorated with Christmas lights. Santa will be a feature of the parade. Immediately following the parade, Santa sets up for a jolly visit with children of all ages at the Garfield Fire Station. While sharing their wishes for the holiday season, children and their parents can enjoy delightful refreshments — hot chocolate and special Christmas cookies. At the conclusion of...
Dusty Approximately 70 guests gave Kathleen Scholz best wishes last week at a party in her home to celebrate her 100th birthday. Guests enjoyed a dinner prepared by Kevin and Kathy Atwood, Diane Monson and Vicki Broeckel. Country Bible Church loaned tables and chairs to accommodate the guests. Relatives who were able to attend included her daughters, Claudia K. Ebling, Seattle, and Kathy S. Atwood, Westwood, Calif.; grandchildren Wendy Frieden, Bethany, Conn.; Brian Ebling, Chicago, Ill.; Kevin Atwood, Dusty, who also was the host, K. Lucy...
Rosalia Rosalia’s 12th annual market craft show will be Dec. 5 from 9 to 4 at the Rosalia Community Center. Specialty crafts, baked goods, cooking tools, art, jewelry, photography, floral arrangements, candles and special cards will be on sale, and door prizes will be offered throughout the day. Cherrie Simpson from Colville will be guest speaker and singer for the Rosalia Ladies annual Christmas party Monday, Dec. 7, at the Rosalia Baptist Church Fellowship Hall beginning at 7 p.m. All women f...
Oakesdale Oakesdale Drama Department presented “Long Live Rock-N-Roll” Friday night. Those participating were Desiree Chappell, Drake Hinkins, Trevor Renstrom, Michael Conklin, Katie Graffis, Cora Fisher, Nick Wright, Kaela Dewan, Jeffrey Degon, Britney Radford, Amanda Tarbuck, Katie Wright, Jesse Johnson, Brandon Hovde, Lance Lindgren, Anna Mills, Zach Conklin, Debby Betz, Katie Renstrom, Alisa Jones, Hayley Adams, Jacey Headley, Alexa Lindgren, Emily Paddock, Alex Lanius and Joey Hooper. The director was Patty Mills. The Birthday group got... Full story
New Storytime site Because of renovations underway at the library building storytime sessions at the Colfax Library will be on the second floor of US Bank beginning next week, Dec. 3. Baby time for ages 0-2 begins at 10:10 a.m. with songs, finger plays and a short story. Toddler time for ages 2-3 starts at 10:30 a.m. with preschool time for ages 4-6 at 11 a.m. Craft sale at Palouse The Palouse Round Table craft sale will be Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Palouse Arts Council Building, formerly the Palouse Grange Hall. Many unique,...
With the first serious snow of the season coating the Palouse, some people may be in despair about bad road conditions, cold temperatures and ice, but the arrival of Old Man Winter only whets the appetites of Tami and Tim Southern. Tim, Laynie, Wyatt and Tami “We kind of live for snowmobiling all winter,” Tami confessed. Both grew up in the Spokane Valley and attended the same high school with about 400 other students. They met after graduation while watching Gonzaga basketball in the Sweet 16...
At age 100, Kathleen Scholzs’ arthritic hands can still act out the historic tasks of using a washboard and pulling up a bucket of water from a well. Scholz celebrated her 100th birthday Nov. 17, and while time has swept away much of the culture she knew, Scholzs’ youthful days as a farmer’s wife on the Palouse are still bright in her mind. At her party, she had the delight of seeing relatives and friends she had not seen in years. “I didn’t have so many parties in my name before. Guess you have to be an old lady to get one,” Scholz said... Full story
Hooper Ian and Jessica McGregor, Kate, Scooter, Clare and Collin Lyle, Rob and Laurie Moffat, and Rob Ezell all attended the McGregor Co., annual dinner in Spokane Saturday afternoon and evening. Howard and Pat Morris hosted dinner guests Lee and Jaye Evans of Liberty Lake Sunday evening.... Full story
Rosalia Rosalia High School will conduct a Mr. RHS competition Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. in the high school gym. Contestants, left to right, top row: are Jared Hereford, Casey Brown, Quinn Lautenslager, Nicholas Doneen, and Gage Merritt. Bottom row, Jim Maley, John Kuhn, Zach St. John, Payton Boxleitner, and Ben Hale. Not pictured are Scott Eberle, Flash Hodges, and Caleb Campbell. Tickets will be $5 for adults, $3 students, and free for kids 10 and under. A ceremony in observance of...
Week of Nov. 23-27, 2009 At Colton School: Monday: Italian Dunkers, yogurt cups, green beans, fruit. Tuesday: Corn dogs, fries, peas, fruit. Wednesday: 11:30 dismissal. Sack lunches available. Thursday: No School. Friday: No School. At Endicott School: Monday: Chickwich, french fries, banana. Tuesday: Taco soup, carrot sticks, strawberries, corn bread. Wednesday: No School. Thursday: No School. Friday: No School. At Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: Hot dogs, potatoes, fruit. Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, fruit, veggie tray. Wednesday: Hamburgers,...
Dusty Kathy Atwood, Los Angeles, has been visiting her mother, Kathleen Scholz, and her son Kevin Atwood since the beginning of November. Her daughter Lucy Atwood and Lucy’s fiancé, Jeff Rosenthal of Malibu, arrived at the Scholz home last Saturday. Kathleen’s eldest daughter, Claudia Ebling of Seattle, arrived Monday. They all are here to help Kathleen celebrate her 100th birthday Nov. 17. Last Tuesday, Dusty B.B. Club met at the home of Dianne Appel. The program, given by Robin Fox of the National Weather Service, was on Weather Watch. Roll C...
Kay and Walter Taylor will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception and dinner party hosted by their children and four grandchildren Nov. 27 in Kirkland. Many family members and friends will attend. Kay Tribbett and Walter Taylor, who were high school sweethearts at Garfield, were married Nov. 21, 1959, in Garfield. Walter retired from Physio Control in 1995, and Kay retired in 1999 after working for the Boeing Co. for 25 years. They have lived in the Seattle area all their married lives. Their three children are James,...
Kenneth and Sylvia Smick celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a family dinner hosted by their children at the Shogun Restaurant in Spokane, Oct. 3. They were married Dec. 2, 1944, in Colfax. They live in Endicott where they worked on the family farm from most of their married lives. They retired in 1984. Their children and spouses are Glenn and Susan Smick of Endicott; Ken and Cathy Smick of Spokane; Carol and David Gordon of Walla Walla; and Annette and Pat Smith of Kendrick, Idaho. They have six grandchildren and two...
PCT will present 1940s Yule tale A Christmas story about nine-year old Ralphie Parker and his friends on his quest for a genuine Red Ryder BB gun in the 1940s will be performed at the Pullman Civic Theatre beginning Dec. 4. Experience all the mischief of the holidays which was adapted for the stage by Philip Grecian, and directed by Andrea Gonzales. Performances will be December 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 6, 13, 19 at 2 p.m. at the PCT theater on NW Nye Street behind Dissmores. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the... Full story
Tekoa For the 34th year, members of Tekoa’s churches will join together for a Thanksgiving service. The year’s service is set for Sunday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Parish is the host church and joining with them for the evening will be Tekoa Community Church and the Tekoa Mountain Chapel. A service of Scripture readings, music, a message by Hal Whitman of the Tekoa Community Church, and songs by the children is planned. Each child who attends is asked to bring a can of food for the Whitman County Food Bank. A time of fellowship with bever... Full story
