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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...
Alison Harder, daughter of Ron and Marilyn Harder of Colfax, and Curtis Persons, son of Jerry and Candice Persons of Fife, were married July 10, 2009 at Youngberg Hill Winery in McMinnville, Ore., at 5 p.m. The Rev. Michael J. Graef, former pastor of the Colfax United Methodist Church, officiated at the ceremony. Music for the pre-and post-ceremony was provided by Brian Granse, friend and neighbor of the bride. Ceremony vocals were sung by Elizabeth Delaney Miller, friend of the bride from San Francisco. Given in marriage by her father, the...
Oakesdale Oakesdale High School’s all school reunion committee has started meeting and have set the reunion date for Saturday, July 3. They are looking for volunteers to help organize the reunion and they will meet next Sunday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Oakesdale museum. For more information, contact Barb Seutter. Tree of Sharing trees are still up at Crossett’s, Ditzys and Root 66 for anyone wanting to get a tag. Wrapped gifts are due back to businesses on Monday, Dec. 14. Donations are also accepted at Crossett’s to help purchase the food....
Dusty Dusty B.B. Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. today, Dec. 10, at the Wilcox Grange for their December meeting. They will decorate the grange for their annual Christmas party. Hostesses are Diane Monson and Jennifer Morris. Members are asked to bring small stocking stuffer gifts to donate to children for roll call. The Christmas party will begin at 6:30 with dinner at the Wilcox Grange on Friday, Dec. 11. Members are asked to bring a salad, hot dish or dessert in proportion to the size of their family and/or guests. It is rumored that Santa...
Hooper Anna May Tobin hosted many out-of-town relatives for Thanksgiving dinner. Among those attending were Tobin’s granddaughter, Lynne Sleiman, and her family, husband Yosef, daughters Lillyann and Renna of Newport. Tobin’s daughter Cathy Blankenship, her husband Scott, and their son Jacob were also there. Ian and Jessica McGregor and daughters spent Thanksgiving weekend skiing at Schweitzer Mountain near Sandpoint. Howard and Pat Morris were weekend guests of their daughter and son-in-law, Angela Morris, Larry Savage and Emma of Wen...
LaCrosse More than 50 excited children from ages three weeks to 13 years came to visit and have their picture taken with Santa Saturday. The free pictures have been printed and are available at the Bank of Whitman. Jeannette Ping donated an additional four stuffed animals to be given out at the drawing. Ainsley Imler, granddaughter of Robbie and Jill Pierson, won the girl stocking and Wyatt Schwartz, son of Mike and Tami Schwartz, won the stocking filled with boy things. Tanner Fleming, son of Chad and Wendy Fleming, won a stuffed teddy bear, a...
Steven Norman Kaufman of Palouse and Christina Lynn Waldon of Boise will exchange wedding vows Jan. 2, 2010, at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Boise. Kaufman works for Northwest Farm Credit Services in Colfax. The son of Frederick and Doris Kaufman of Lewiston, he graduated from Lewiston High School in 2001 and the University of Idaho in 2005. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Paul and Cynthia Waldon of Boise. She graduated from Centennial High School in Boise in 2003, and is now a nursing student at Boise State University. They will reside... Full story
Lindy Analene Paulson, daughter of Keith and Loretta Paulson of Colfax, and Zachary Owen Rebro, son of Kelly Stilwell and Mark and Suzanne Rebro of Sedro-Woolley, will be married Jan. 9, 2010, in Colfax. A graduate of Colfax High School, Lindy received a degree in education from Washington State University and is a certified teacher in Washington. Zachary, a graduate of Sedro-Woolley High School, earned a degree in criminal justice from WSU and is a federal officer. They will make their home in Whatcom County....
Meet Jenny Meyer, Endicott When Jenny Meyer decided to open the Endicott Food Center in 1989, she had no previous experience with running a business or formal training as a cook. “It just came up, we bought it and I’ve been here ever since,” she said. Jenny grew up in the Yakima Valley, but has spent 32 years of her life in Endicott. She raised all four of her children there, staying at home until the youngest was about six months at which point she started driving school bus. After moving to En...
Leaders of the Year pictured, left to right, Shannon Hatley, David Hoadley, Camilla Brooks, Megan Fertakis, Debbie Hoadley, 2009 4-H Leader of the Year, Shania Hatley, Morgan Hatley, Arabella Dowell, Janice Busboom and Anne-Lise Brooks. Each year, the Whitman County 4-H Program honors the achievements of members and leaders at the Annual 4-H Achievement Program. This year the celebratory evening was Nov. 10 at the Public Service Building in Colfax. Emceeing the program were Morgan and Shania Hatley of the Albion Best Adventurers 4H Club. Cliff...
Members of the Tapestry women’s choir sing Paula Foley Tillen’s arrangement of Ave Maria during the group’s Magnificat! Christmas concert Monday night at the United Methodist Church in Colfax. The Colfax concert was the 11-year old chorale’s third performance, following two shows held last week in Pullman and Moscow. Audience members filled the church’s sanctuary to hear the 23-member choir under the direction of Dale Forrey of Colfax and accompanied by Linda Liou....
Garfield-Palouse Middle School students performed their annual Winter Concert Nov. 24 to a full house of enthusiastic family and friends. The sixth grade Concert Band, and the seventh and eighth grade Concert Band, both directed by Ruth Vertrees, each performed holiday numbers and other songs. The Middle School Choir, directed by Rebecca Hemphill, performed two seasonal pieces, and the group was joined by the High School Choir for “Vois sur ton chemin” from the award-winning motion picture “The Chorus,” with seventh graders Tyler Thurman...
How to Guard Against Medicare Fraud Dear Savvy Senior The television program “60 Minutes” recently did a disturbing segment on the problem of Medicare fraud, which has raised some questions for me. What are the steps Medicare recipients need to take if they suspect fraud, and what can be done to prevent it from happening? Suspicious Charlie Dear Charlie Medicare fraud has been a big problem for many years, but because of the national health care debate going on right now it has gotten a lot more attention lately. Here’s what you should know.... Full story
Steptoe students mark last Library stop Steptoe School students visited the Whitman County Library building for the last time before renovation. Steptoe makes regular monthly visits to the Colfax library for materials and programs. Due to the renovation, Youth Services Manager Sheri Miller will take the books to Steptoe. Just like all Whitman County Library cardholders, Steptoe students are able to place requests online at www.whitco.lib.wa.us and use their card number. Miller plans to deliver those items along with other materials for...
Simpson UMC dedication Simpson United Methodist Church in Pullman will rededicate its sanctuary after the completion of renovations Sunday, Dec. 6, at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. contemporary services. Upgrades include improved lighting, sound and video, updated flooring and comfortable, attractive seating. Sacred Heart women set 27th holiday fair The women at Sacred Heart Church in Tekoa will have their 27th annual holiday fair, Friday, Dec. 4, in the parish center at N. 805 Washington Street in Tekoa beginning at 9:30 a.m. The fair features...
Week of Dec. 7-11, 2009 At Colton School: Monday: Chicken and noodles, rolls, green beans, fruit. Tuesday: Pigs in blanket, pretzel bites with cheese, corn, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, French fries, green salad, fruit, maple bars. Thursday: Macho nachos, (taco meat, cheese, tomatoes and olives on chips) mexi fries, fruit, muffins. Friday: Grilled cheese sandwiches, cup of soup, yogurt cups, carrot sticks, fruit. At Garfield/Palouse School: Monday: Beef rotini, vegetables, fruit. Tuesday: Stick day. Bread, fruit, veggies, potatoes....
Endicott is getting ready for the Christmas season. Tuesday, Endicott/St. John Junior High students helped Community Club members set up Christmas lights and paint the business windows with Christmas scenes. This was done in preparation to festivities Saturday which will begin at 5 p.m. with the lighting of Christmas decorations and trees, a visit by Santa Claus, fireworks and additional entertainment at the Community Club lot across from Endicott Food Center. Refreshments will be served at the Endicott Food Center, and Santa will distribute... Full story
Dusty Thanksgiving guests of Larry and Di Brink included sons Kevin and family, Amber, Chloe and Ashley of Richland and John of College Place and his friend Brandy of Colfax; Lucky, Joan and Desiree’ Myrick, Dusty; Mike and Michael Myrick, Graham; Rich and Jenetta Myrick; Mike Stine and Don and Carol Keeney, LaCrosse. Aaron, Dana, Derek and Darin Repp were Thanksgiving guests of her parents, Norm and Gloria Erickson. Sunday, Randy and Kristin Repp hosted a celebration dinner for grandson Derek’s fifth birthday. Also attending were the bir... Full story
LaCrosse Samantha Bafus represented LaCrosse in the Teen Read Week digital picture contest. As one of the grand prize winners she received a $15 iTunes gift card. Santa Claus arrives in town this Saturday, Dec 5, at the TeaPot Cafe at 9:30 a.m. and will be on his way at 11 a.m. Kids can bring their lists and join Santa for breakfast and pictures. There will also be a free drawing for stockings filled with goodies, one for a boy and one for a good girl. Until further notice, the Spokesman Review will be available to be picked up at the TeaPot...
Tekoa A cow moose and a young bull have been spotted at many locations in Tekoa. Dave and Laurie Shrope, living on the south side of town, have discovered moose noseprints on their front window, and were startled when they opened their drapes one morning to see the cow moose staring back at them. Dave said they bed down in their front yard or the old school yard lot behind their residence frequently. The cow simply grazes, but the bull is more destructive. He tears down bird feeders and lawn ornaments. Last week, the duo was spotted a block nor... Full story
Lamont Bonnie Swannack was a guest at the home of Janet and Mark Bowman to celebrate her birthday last Sunday evening. Also present were her husband, Bill, and Tom, Hollie and Tommie Sue Swannack. Ginny Rajala’s mother is recuperating and gaining her strength after knee surgery at St. Joseph Care Center. Because she wasn’t able to travel, her family took Thanksgiving dinner to the center. Present besides Ginny was her husband, Dave, Penny and PJ Dhillon and son from Kennewick, four sisters and one brother and families. One sister, Carol, is...
Jerald and Joyce Davis, residents of Colfax for 40 years, will be honored on their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Colfax Golf Club Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at 6 p.m. Davis and Joyce Shoemaker, both graduates of Clarkston High School, were married Dec. 4, 1959, at the Church of Nativity in Lewiston. Both are now retired. He was a longtime manager of the Colfax Building Supply, and she was employed at the Gazette, Glasers and Hamilton Drug. Saturday’s open house will be hosted by their three sons and spouses, Tim and J... Full story
Meet Mary Kaye Stelzer, Pine City When Mary Kaye Stelzer was four years old, she started to collect horse figures. She never had a horse of her own growing up, but purchased the little figurines in Pine City, Thornton and Colfax. “I even liked the smell of horses when I was a kid,” Mary Kaye recalled. Back then Pine City had two grocery stores, a garage, school and bank. “It was a going thing,” Mary Kaye said. By the time she was in the third grade, one grocer had closed. School distric... Full story
Eric-E, singer and guitarist who has performed full-time since 1985, will play at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m., He will play original songs, classics and Christmas favorites. Admission will be $7 at the door. Eric has opened for acts such as Jay Leno, Air Supply, Bobby McFerrin, Dan Seals, Candlebox and others. He currently lives with his wife Sylvia and three young sons in Moscow.... Full story
The sounds of Christmas will emanate from the Tekoa Empire Theatre next Thursday, Dec. 10, when the Eastern Washington University choir returns to present its Christmas concert in Tekoa. The choir has made two previous concerts at Tekoa. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. with the choir under the direction of Dr. Randel Wagner, former Farmington resident who now resides in Spokane. Traditional Christmas carols, along with new works, will be presented. Admission will be $10 for adults, $5 for students and free for youngsters under 12 who are...
