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Driving Helpers for Aging Drivers and Concerned Families Dear Savvy Senior, What types of resources are available to help elderly drivers and their families? My 84-year-old mother still drives fairly well but her driving skills have diminished some over the past few years and I know the day is soon coming where she’ll need to quit. Backseat Son Dear Backseat, With more and more Americans driving well into their 70s, 80s and beyond, there are lot’s of programs, tools and resources that exist today to help older drivers and their concerned fam...
The annual library penny drive at Garfield Library brought in over $144 in change. Children in the kindergarten-first class topped the donation competition to win an ice cream party. The branch also received large glass jars and plastic baggies of change from Garfield residents who wanted their saved pennies to go towards a good cause. The funds from the drive help support the library’s children programs such as Storytime and Summer Reading Program. The library will be part of Garfield’s May 15 May Day parade and have a display at the park betw...
Oakesdale Oakesdale School will hold their annual Art Show/Spring Concert tonight, Thursday, May 6, at the school. The art show will start at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria followed by the concert at 7 p.m. in the gym. The Senior Class will have a Mother’s Day weekend car wash and bake sale Saturday, May 8, beginning at 9 a.m. (weather pending) at the Oakesdale Fire Station. Bridge Club was hosted by Wanda Brown at the Feeding Station in Tekoa last Thursday. Winning high prize was Nina Gregory, second high Jo Sturm, Traveling Darlene Rickett and B...
Eastern Washington University in Cheney recently announced the 2010 Winter Quarter Dean’s List. The following are Whitman County students. An undergraduate student who earns 12 quality hours (QHRS) and receives a GPA of 3.5 or better is placed on the Dean’s List for the quarter. If the student has placed a directory restriction on their records the name will not be released for publication. COLFAX: David Ledbetter, Abby Erickson, Saybra Morris, Justin Marshall, Shelby Ledbetter. COLTON: Nicole Riedner, Chelsea Meyer, Emily Tilton. LAC...
Dusty Ryan and Kjirsti Nilsen, four year old Owan, three year old twins Clara and Elsie and 18-month old Annie of Torrington, Conn., are visiting her parents, Norm and Gloria Erickson. They arrived last Wednesday and will return to their home Friday. Marc Watson celebrated his birthday at his home Sunday with his wife Judy, his parents Joe and Susan Watson of Pullman and his children Jasmine, Josi and Jesse. Vicki Broeckel and Carol Kyllo were among approximately 35 women who attended a bridal shower Sunday afternoon at the Selbu Lutheran...
Lacrosse The Community Pride Committee will have a cleanup work day at the grocery store Saturday, May 15, at 9 a.m. Any resident who would like to assist is more than welcome to join in. The committee plans a fund-raiser to help meet expenses of getting the store up and running. A family oriented evening May 22 at 6 p.m. will include dinner and world famous comedian Leif Skyving who is coming to town for entertainment. Leif, who has appeared on David Letterman, was a finalist in the Seattle International comedy competition and multiple...
Rosalia The Early Learning Center of Rosalia learned this week that they placed fourth in the nation for Community Service in the contest sponsored by Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), according to Jessica Kile, director. Twelve children took part in the contest. The children created holiday decorations that were used as centerpieces for several senior citizen luncheons in Rosalia and Spokane. Patriotic projects also included learning about presidents for President’s Day and the U...
Hooper Betty and Conly Merritt joined friends and family from Eatonville in Yakima for the weekend. They toured the Agricultural Museum in Union Gap and attended the vintage car show there. Jessica McGregor joined sister Micalya Cramer and friend Stephanie Pierce, both of Clarkston, in Spokane for the weekend. They all joined in the Bloomsday run Sunday before returning home. Anna May Tobin joined Cathy and Scott Blankenship in Moscow Saturday to watch granddaughter Caitlin perform in the UI production of the musical Grease. Keith and Carla...
Uniontown’s sausage feed logo contest deadline is approaching. Artisans at the Dahmen Barn will accept entries through June 1. The Sausage Feed in Uniontown has been held annually since 1954, and a catchy graphic identity for the event is desired for use in the 2011 publicity. Up to three colors may be used, and the image may be printed on T-shirts and caps. Four tickets with priority seating at the 2011 dinner will be the prize. Entries can be mailed to: Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, Attn.: Logo Contest, Box 36, Uniontown 99179. Please i...
All Garfield/Palouse students, fourth grade through high school are invited to participate in auditions for the Gar-Pal Players fall production of “Peter Pan.” Auditions will be Thursday, May 13, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Palouse band room and Tuesday, May 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Garfield band room. Anyone hoping to be considered for a song should bring sheet music and be prepared to sing. Otherwise, come prepared to read lines. Scripts may be checked out in advance....
Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown will host a community blood drive Thursday, May 20, at the Barn. A mobile collection unit from the Inland Northwest Blood Center will be at the Barn from 2 to 6 p.m. Donor applicants will be screened in the Barn. Photo identification is required and donors should drink fluids and plan to eat a meal at least two hours prior to arrival. Donors must be at least 18 or have an INBC permission slip signed by a parent or guardian. An entire list of criteria is available online at www.inbc2.org, where...
Hannah Walker of Colfax was honored as Colfax Beta Sigma Phi Woman of the Year at the annual Beta Sigma Phi Founder’s Day banquet April 27 at the Holiday Inn Express in Pullman. She was presented with a certificate of appreciation and a gift certificate. Hannah and her mother, Emily Adams, were guests of Preceptor Beta Beta of Colfax. Chris Kackman, who listed the accomplishments of the recipient who most recently served as the head of the FISH organization in Colfax. Walker is especially proud of the success of last fall’s Tom’s Turkey Drive...
Extend elevator, silo exhibit at Dahmen The exhibit of timber grain elevators and silos of the Palouse at Dahmen Barn in Uniontown has been extended through May during regular open hours, Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This exhibit was curated by two architects and includes photos, models and designs by WSU architecture students for the creative re-use of several grain elevators that are presently vacant. A video features interviews with people who own or work in the operating grain elevators is also part of the exhibit. A set of...
Cub Scout pack 595 rode their mountain bikes on the Colfax trail along the Palouse River to its end at the old railway tunnel. They picked up more than six bags of garbage as a community service project. Pictured from left to right are Sam Woodhouse, Anthony Becker, Kelen Becker, Carson Cloaninger, Tommy Cochrane, Martin Larkin, Erin Cochrane and Mike Cochrane. Not pictured are parents Steve Larkin, Mike Becker, Dick Cloaninger and Glenn Woodhouse....
Mike and Mary Reuter knew when they decided to move from their home on Vashon Island to Eastern Washington that when they found the right house, it would feel like home and they would both love it. It took almost five years and a chance sighting of a home for sale by owner before they found that home just outside Colfax. They knew it was the place when the owners told them to come back and look at the house, and they found a jar of jam and zucchini on the counter for them when they returned. “It’s been a very successful move for us,” said...
What Healthcare Reform Means for Seniors Dear Savvy Senior How will the new healthcare bill affect seniors? My wife and I both receive Medicare benefits and would like to know what we can expect. Concerned Senior Dear Concerned, There are several ways the new healthcare reform law will affect seniors on Medicare and those planning for their retirement years. Here are some of the key changes you should be aware of. Drug Benefit Boost If you’re one of the 27 million U.S. seniors who has a Medicare (Part D) prescription drug plan, healthcare r...
Fifty-two students who had accumulative grade point averages of 3.0 or above were recognized at the annual honors dessert at Garfield/Palouse High School April 19. Bruce Nelson from Farmington spoke to the students about setting and achieving goals. Mr. Nelson spoke from his experience as owner/operator of Nelson Farms Inc., Chairman of Northwest Farm Credit Services Board, Member of Farm Credit Council, and lobbyist for agriculture 35 years in Olympia and Washington, D.C....
Spring Festival today at First Baptist center Whitman Hospital Auxiliary will host their annual Spring Festival today, Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the First Baptist Church Recreation Center on Mill Street. The festival will again offer hanging baskets, plants, new and nearly new books, and many more items. Cinnamon rolls will be served for breakfast starting at 7:30 a.m. and lunch service will begin at 11 a.m. Ham and turkey sandwiches, cream of broccoli and tomato soups, and pies will be among items on the luncheon menu. Raffle...
Lacrosse LaCrosse Community Pride committee plans a cleanup day at the store Saturday, May 15, at 9 a.m. The committee encourages interested residents to come and participate. Mary Bertrand, president, reported on the status of the LaCrosse Arts Council. It was formed to serve the needs of the citizens of LaCrosse and surrounding communities and was initiated in 2005. The first meeting was called to determine interest in such a council. A number of people came who supported the idea, but didn’t necessarily wish to be members. Many were e...
Rosalia “Mr. Texaco” Mike Day holds up a plaque proclaiming the Rosalia Central Service Station’s listing on the Washington Heritage Register and the National Register of Historic Places. The plaque will soon be hung on the Texaco station, which was built in 1923 by original proprietor C.J. Hall. The station was listed in 2007, and the plaque has since been kept in the attic of Jim and Diane Nebel. More than 1000 announcements have been sent to graduates of Rosalia High school for the reuni...
Dusty Sheri Shaffer Hatley, Denise Broeckel Kendall and Doreen Broeckel Riedner had their annual 1979 LaCrosse High School graduates mini-reunion this past weekend at The Parsonage Bed and Breakfast. Oscar Broeckel and Mrs. Shaffer joined the women for breakfast Sunday morning. Duane Steiger underwent knee surgery a week ago Wednesday to repair damaged cartilage. Carl Rude, father of Tarri Steiger, was married Saturday, April 24, to Janetta Van Doren in Valley, Washington. He had been living at the Courtyard in Colfax but they will now live in...
Hooper Keith and Carla Danielson took a few Hooper Crossing horses to the St. John Horse Show on Sunday. Keith came home with a second in the Trail Horse competition. Wayne and Cathy Randle, Lois Miller of Fox Island, and Max and Karen Swick of Eatonville were weekend visitors of Conly and Betty Merritt. They came on Friday. Max and Karen left Sunday and the rest left Monday....
Tekoa Saturday, April 24, Tekoa FFA and 4H competitors practiced for the Junior Livestock Show which will be May 4-7 in Spokane. Fifteen animals were shown by exhibitors on a very blustery day. The Spokane Junior Show will celebrate its 75th anniversary this spring. Tekoa Community Church hosted a fundraiser breakfast Sunday, April 25. Donations will enable the youth of the church to attend Camp N-Sid-Sen on Lake Coeur d Alene. A Boy Scout Tekoa Pack 597 cross-over ceremony April 14 at the Empire Theater included Webelo Scouts Jake Mueller,...
Trevor Lincoln Price of Pullman and Beth Christine Snook of Lewiston will be married July 17 at Lawson Gardens in Pullman. Price, son of Timothy and Sandra Price, of Pullman, works for the WSU Foundation in Pullman. He graduated in 1998 from Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, and in 2007 from WSU with a masters degree in business. The bride-to-be is a teacher with Lewiston School District and is the daughter of James and Debra Snook of Clarkston. She graduated in 2000 from Clarkston High School, and in 2004 from Lewis-Clark State College...
–Beautiful Photo Studio Mandi Lee Love, daughter of Jerry and Laura Love, Garfield, and John Daniel Keen of Pullman, son of Rynette Keen of Makawao, Hawaii, and George Keen of Nineveh, Ind., will be married May 29, 2010, in Waialua, Hawaii. The bride-elect graduated from Prosser High School in 2005 and Washington State University in May 2009 with a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology. She is currently employed with the Palouse School District. John graduated from Waialua High School in 2005 and is completing a degree in material s...
