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Garfield-Palouse Middle School choir members and grade school students put on Santa hats and went “get well” caroling in Palouse Dec. 18, bringing holiday cheer and best wishes for a speedy recovery to Palouse resident Amy Hoffman. Her daughters, Sierra and Ariel, both students at GPMS, joined in the singing, and the weather cooperated to make the outdoor performance possible. Becky Hemphill directed the singers....
COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PROGRAM MENUS Week of Dec. 28, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010 Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Special Clam Chowder, tortilla rollups, vegetable plate, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: Tuesday — Home style roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, hot mixed veggies, salad, dinner roll, milk, coffee or tea. Palouse-Palouse Federated Church: Wednesday — Special Clam Chowder, tortilla rollups, vegetable plate, dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Pullman-Pullman Senior Center: Monday — Tuna salad on bun wit...
Oakesdale The annual Casey Lawson Memorial Alumni Game is a great time for all the Nighthawk Alums to get together again and remember Lawson. The games will take place in Oakesdale Saturday, Dec. 26, at 5 p.m. for the women’s game and 6:30 p.m. for the men. Format will be older grads vs. recent grads. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. All proceeds will go to the Nighthawk Alumni Athletic Scholarship. Raffle items include Nike Golf Clubs, Nike Luggage bags, Backpacks, and duffel bags. Women’s roster will include Heidi Cri...
Lamont Diane Cook returned home Tuesday after spending three days in Norfolk, Va., as guest of her brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Ilene Dickinson. She then flew to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where she met up with Allen’s cousins and husbands, Donna (Cook) and Don Harbaugh, Missoula, Mont., Paula Cook, Nancy (Cook) and Dave Klotz, Tacoma and Shirley (Cook) and Larry Benson, Vancouver. They went for a 10-day cruise to the Caribbean Islands of St. Thomas, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Martin and Barbados. Diane reported a wonderful, fun-filled time w...
—Ryan Ithomitis photo La Rena Ann Claassen, daughter of Darrel and La Rae Claassen, Dusty, and Daniel Dale Draper, Elberton, son of Scott and Laura Draper, Elberton, and Ernest and K. Elizabeth Marsh will be married Dec. 31, 2009, at Onecho Bible Church. La Rena is a 2001 graduate of Colfax High School. She has a Washington State University degree in agricultural education, received in 2005. She teaches agricultural education at Washtucna. Daniel graduated from Colfax High School in 2001 and from the University of Wyoming in 2005 with a d... Full story
In 1998, Linda Marler and her husband, Martin, were invited to a meeting for the Whitman Hospital Foundation. The foundation was looking for people interested in helping reach its goal of securing a rainy day fund for the hospital. Linda, during her life, had already seen the hospital turn around from a struggling entity to a successful establishment. “If we wanted to keep that going, we needed people to get involved,” she said. Now the president of the Hospital Foundation, Linda is looking forward to the 20th anniversary foundation dinner and... Full story
Rosalia JC Johnson, Mattie and Lynsey Eberle, Maddie and Shana Johnson went caroling and distributing cookies to spread the Christmas spirit in Rosalia. Gazette correspondent Janice Pittmann, chairman of the Rosalia Christmas lighting contest, announced the winners for the annual Christmas Lighting contest this week. The out-of-area judges required time and study to view the many beautiful displays. The top three overall winners will receive gift baskets from local businesses. All other winners...
Palouse Market will aid SACK projects McLeod’s Palouse Market in Palouse will donate a portion of all sales Saturday, Dec. 19, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to Support And Caring for Kids which helps fund scholarships for Garfield and Palouse graduating seniors, as well as supporting other school activities. Last year SACK was able to offer two $400 scholarships for seniors, fill teacher wish lists for their classrooms, and provide refreshments for concerts and other activities. Colton reindeer project The craft project at Colton Library’s Third Thu... Full story
PULLMAN BIRTHS Damman, Liesanna Elaine, born Nov. 27, 2009, at seven pounds, four ounces, to Erin Kimball and Niels Damman of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Cor and Hester Damman, Winkerswyle, the Netherlands. Maternal grandparents are Gerry and Judy Kimball, Ashland, Ore. Dhungel, Auysh, born Nov. 28, 2009, at six pounds, eight ounces, to Ramesh Dhungel of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Geeta Dhungel, Kathmandu, Nepal. Maternal grandparents are Junardan Dhungana, Bimala Dhungana, Kathmandu, Nepal. Moehrle, Jacob Donald, born Nov. 24, 2...
What You Should Know About Herbal Supplements Herbal Beware While herbal remedies have been used for centuries to treat a variety of ills, it’s important to know that some herbs can actually be harmful to your health and many don’t do what they claim to do. Herbs can also cause a large number of side effects and drug interactions, so it’s very important to talk with your doctor before you decide to try one. Do They Work? Since they are unregulated by the FDA, there are lots of ongoing clinical trials being conducted to determine the effec... Full story
Tekoa Portia Pillig, owner of Tekoa’s Variety Store, for the fourth year has headed up Tekoa’s Giving Tree to children of her hometown. “I want to be sure that every child has something to open under the tree,” Portia stated. Every year she says many come to the store asking for help for their young ones. Gifts are given out to children 18 years and younger. Tekoa has been very generous in their giving and continues to help this year. Saturday, a group of volunteers, regulars being Portia, Linda Eggers, Holly Squibb and Jennifer Leitner...
ROSALIA Choirs from the Assembly of God and United Methodist Church in Rosalia have combined to present two performances of the Christmas Cantata “O Night Devine.” The first performance will be Sunday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church. The second performance will be Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. in the United Methodist Church. Laurel Heinemann will direct the 30-voice combined choir. Solo performances will also be on the program in addition to the cantata. All are invited. Rosalia Lib... Full story
Lamont Lamont Community Church will present their Christmas program Sunday at 10 a.m. There will be a skit by the Junior Church children and musical numbers. Everyone is invited to attend. There is a community potluck on New Years Day beginning at 1 p.m. Television will be on for anyone who wants watch football games. All are urged to come and welcome in the new year. Lamont Women’s Club members served lunch to the crew that keeps the Lamont Grain Growers elevators working. Guests from the elevators were Art Boutain, Ron Dixon, Tom Pederson a...
LaCrosse Looking for a great gift or stocking stuffer for family and friends? The Selbu Cookbook, Komme og spise!, can be purchased at the LaCrosse Bank of Whitman, Dusty Country Store, Tick Klock Drug or Cottage Gate in Colfax. With more than 400 Scandinavian, Smorgasboard and local favorite recipes, the book can be purchased for only $15. To order a copy by mail, send $18.50 (includes $3.50 shipping and handling) to Selbu Women, 6004 Mud Flat Rd., LaCrosse, 99143. LaCrosse All-Purpose 4H Club members will pick up Christmas trees Saturday...
Endicott The annual Christmas program for the Endicott school will be Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. in the school multi-purpose room. Second and third graders will perform “Six Little Snowflakes,” and the fourth and fifth graders will sing “Home for the Holidays.” The performing arts class will then showcase “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens under the direction of Mary Bertrand. Aja Schmick will be narrator. Among cast members will be Micah Selk as Scrooge, Brendan Gillman as Bob Cratchett, Gunnar Swannack as Scrooge’s nephew; Grace Morgan...
Guitarist to perform Classical guitarist Mike Edmondson will play at the third annual Christmas dinner and concert, “Winter Fling,” Saturday, Dec. 19, beginning at 6 p.m. at Bank Left in Palouse. Clubs & Youth Groups Patchin’ People Patchin’ People Quilt Group had Christmas Potluck on Monday, Dec. 14, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Pullman. On campus OTHER WSU visiting writers program will host poet Sarah Vap, Dec. 3l. BOOKMARK Demolition has begun on the Colfax Library building with the entryway, meeting room walls and center stairca...
Meet Amy Warwick, Oakesdale When Amy Warwick became pregnant with her youngest son, her husband, Waverly, suggested she quit commuting to Liberty Lake for work and stay home. Amy asked what would she do if she stayed home and Waverly said take care of five children, work on the farm and write a book. Although Amy had been writing since she was a young child, she had never made it a priority. When she quit her job it gave her that opportunity, and now she has one book published and is nearing completion of her second. Amy Gumm Warwick grew up... Full story
Garfield Elementary School students presented their annual holiday concert Dec. 10 with songs featuring special appearances by Santa Claus and Blitzen. Fourth graders played their recorders, and the fifth grade band played holiday favorites under the direction of Ruth Vertrees. Then, grade school singers, kindergarten through fifth grade, were directed by Rebecca Hemphill and accompanied by Mary Wiley on piano. They performed “There’s Someone in the Chimney” with Santa portrayed by Erik Anderson. For “Blitzen’s Boogie” Quentin Rose as Blitzen...
Members of the Colfax High School choir let their music fly Monday night at the end of the concert in the CHS auditorium. The move capped a performance of “Merry Christmas, Mozart” under the direction of Cary Cammack. The combined sixth, seventh and eighth grade choirs also sang several selections, and the concert ended with an audience sing-a-long.... Full story
Nancy Taylor receiving Holm award from John Livingston. Nancy Taylor of La Crosse Dec. 7 received the John Campanius Holm award, a national honor for her dedication to observing and reporting weather for more than 35 years. The award was presented by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra-tion’s National Weather Service. John Livingston, Meteorologist in Charge at the National Weather Service Office in Spokane, made the presentation of the award at the Taylor home in LaCrosse. Other officials from the weather service forecast office i... Full story
Winners of the second annual Rosalia Christmas Tree Contest were announced Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Budding Rose Art Gallery. First Place: Rosalia Lions Club who entered a 11 foot live “Charlie Brown Tree” decorated with birds, nests, dried grass, wheat, moss and even a Coo-Coo-Clock. Second Place: Bank of Fairfield who entered a “Poker Tree” decorated with playing cards, dollar bills (fake of course) poker chips and a card players hat that topped the 6ft tree. Third Place: Rosalia CoAg who entered a four foot “Farm Tree” complete with farm o...
IW Chorale will perform ‘Messiah’ The Idaho-Washington Concert Chorale will perform Handel’s “Messiah” Saturday, Dec.19, at the Lewiston High School Auditorium at 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 20, at the UI Administration Auditorium at 4 p.m. The 80-voice chorale will be joined by featured soloists Pamela Bathhurst, Sheila Converse, Bray Wilkins and Chris Thompson. Additional soloists from within the chorale will be Cheryl Blackburn, Jill Freuden, Nancy Grunewald, Matt Kelly and Mary Macey. The chorale will be accompanied by a 34-piece Festival...
Week of Dec. 14-18, 2009 At Colton School: Monday: Pancakes, sausage, hashbrowns, applesauce. Tuesday: Hambur-gers, pasta salad, fries, fruit. Wednesday: Beef pot roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, rolls, mixed veggies, cookies. Thursday: Pizza, green salad, apple slices, mini pretzel snacks. Friday: Corn dogs, fries, corn, fruit. At Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: Chicken nuggets, fries, fruit, vegetables. Tuesday: Grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup, vegetables, fruit. Wednesday: Super nachos, corn, fruit. Thursday: Hot pockets, tossed...
Endicott library will host a Christmas cookie decorating session Friday, Dec. 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Endicott adults are invited to attend this program to make unique cookies to take home. The program is sponsored by Endicott library and the Friends of Whitman County Library. Friends of WCL Cookbooks are reduced to $10 during December. Third Thursday program will meet Dec. 17 at the Endicott School in the multi-purpose room. Students in grades 1-5 are invited to participate in holiday crafts, book talks and games. The program will...
The St. John Cub Scout Troop helped decorate the library for the holidays again this year. Two trees in the children’s area have a scouting theme. The Friends of the Library provided snacks for the event. St. John, ALVA MAY JORDAN and JOAN CORDER, Gazette Correspondent St. John Post Office will have their semi-annual passport fair next Friday, Dec. 18. This is an opportunity to apply for a passport in a convenient location as the Postal Service will provide staffers to complete the application, including photos, at the post office. Contact t...
